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Leveraging Network
Hello fellow monkeys, I have a few questions that i am hoping a few of you will be able to answer. I am fortunate to have a network of people can connect me to other influential people. The main question I have is what would be the most optimal way. I'll list the scenarios: 1) I have a close cousin...
BCG Online Application + Referral - When to expect to hear back
Applied to BCG online and an employee also forwarded my resume. This was about 4 weeks ago. The online submission mentions 3 to 6 weeks for a response. What has been others' experience in terms of turnaround time after submitting application online with BCG? Just want to get an idea of the timeframe...
BCG Practice Case - Revenue Growth in Medical Software Industry
Hello, I recently went through one of the practice cases on BCG website. The case question is below. I wanted to hear your thoughts on the structure that people usually use for this type of question. There are 2 approaches: a) Structure similar to BCG approach b) Walk through various growth...
No offer from 2 MBB internship interviews, how to recover?
Hey WSO , I'm a rising senior at a non-target school majoring in Finance. I interviewed with Bain and BCG (Bain was 1 round and BCG was 2, didn't make it past the 1st for BCG) and wasn't extended an offer for their summer internship programs. Thankfully, I still have full-time recruitment coming up...
Case Interview Prep partner
Looking for someone to prep for case interviews with in the Minneapolis local area. Also open to doing it over Skype. I'm 10 years post MBA looking to switch over to Tier 1 consulting. So a little rusty on the basics but with strong fundamentals. PM me, or Post a comment, My email is my username at...
BCG/McKinsey research position vs. Google business associate
A close friend was recently offered employments for a senior research analyst McKinsey, a research associate at BCG, and a Google associate position for Business Operations and Strategy. Salaries + compensations are pretty much the same across all three companies (except BCG pays around $5000 higher...
BCG Test and Interview at Regional Eastern European Office
Hey, I have an upcoming test and possibly two rounds of case interviews in an Eastern European office at BCG for a visiting associate position (summer intern). I've been practicing cases like crazy, but would appreciate any other advice besides beast the cases. Does anyone know what the BCG test is...
How do you get an MBB offer?
Hey, I had a question about the interview process for consulting, specifically for MBB . I've searched but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for, but if there is already a discussion on this, please post it and I'll be on my way. I am getting a Master's in Statistics at a semi-target. MBB...
Base salary for partners at MBB
Just curious BEFORE the bonuses were added, what's a typical base salary for junior partners at MBB ? How about for senior partners? Can the bonus for MBB partner be as much as more than 100% of their base salary? Also, how's MBB partners' bonuses calculated?
MBB salary changed based on local rate/pay?
Let's say you are newly hired MBA graduates of MBB with a salary of $135,000 in USA, and after one year of work at MBB , you decided to move to your MBB office in Europe (Paris or Berline for example). My question is: will your salary in the new Europe office be the same/equivalent as the original...
Interning in London: BCG vs. McKinsey
I've got offers from both for a summer internship (undergrad) in their respective London offices. I suppose I might have liked the atmosphere at BCG slightly more, but I just don't feel that a few interviews is enough for me to draw definitive conclusions -- everyone I interviewed with was lovely....
Opinions on the BCG 'online case'
I recently went through the BCG first round assessment. In the office I applied to this consisted of an interview, a maths test and an 'online case' Has anyone else done the online case? If so, what did you think about it? I thought the paper was incredibly poorly put together. Being able to answer...
BCG Atlanta Final Round Results?
Hi, I had a final round interview at the Atlanta Office of BCG last week friday (26th October), anybody hear anything yet as to results?
This firm...what do you know?
As some of you know, I got laid off this week. Out of the blue and quite ridiculous but its in the past now. I networked a little and have been getting in touch with some people. My brother's brother-in-law is a principle at BCG and he provided me with some help. Through his contacts, I got an...
BCG Los Angeles decision round
Sorry about the post -- but has anyone heard? Good or bad? The waiting is so hard! Out of curiousity, have other offices extended their offers for 2013 Consultant recruiting?
MBB Final Rounds, No response
Hi guys, Thanks for all your help on these forums. I recently had my final rounds at an MBB firm. I can't tell how I did. I did have some structural mistakes but my math was solid. I am a APD candidate with an MD (physician). What does it mean if I haven't heard yet (6 days so far.) The other MD...
Anyone heard back from BCG New York Office?
Sorry again, to post one of those annoying "have you heard back" message... But I was wondering if any one has heard back from BCG New York Office?
Anyone heard back from BCG Toronto Office?
Sorry to post one of those annoying "have you heard back" thread :) But I was wondering if any fellow Canadians have heard back from BCG. Should I assume at this point that No reply = rejection?
Operations Practice - MBB & ATK offices
Hello, I am tyring to find offices for BCG, Booz & Co, & ATK that are operations focused: Focus areas could be manufacturing, supply chain management, distribution, etc. Specifically looking for offices in the North East. Thank you
Exit opportunities at Booz compared to MBB
Post graduation from Chicago Booth, I've decided to accept an Associate role with Booz & Company. I have 7+ years in healthcare and decided to go with Booz since they have a specialist model compared to the generalist model at MBB . I don't see myself pursuing a partner-track in consulting. In 3-4...
Preparing for BCG interview. Possible?
I have two interviews coming up with BCG on the same day in two weeks for a summer internship. At the interview, I will be presented case studies, just like any other consuling interview. I did some online research and I found that solving/tackling these case studies is extremely complicated as...
How to move from MBB to PE
Can anyone comment on the best way to transition from MBB (analyst level) to PE? I'm joining an MBB office in the fall and understand that PE recruiting generally happens very quickly after that (April/May). Would it be useful to learn/practice some financial modeling before I start work so I can...
BCG ValueScience Center
Hi all, I am just wondering if anyone has ever heard of BCG ValueScience Center? Any information would be helpful. What does this division do? What are the projects like? What's the culture like? The people? What type of work would you expect to be doing as a 1st year analyst? Salary? Exit opps?...
Who Benefits if Romney is elected?
I am not a fan of political threads, but I found this link in WSJ PE Beat this morning and I think it raises some interesting points. Such as: Romney is good at cutting the fat and I think that is what our government needs, but to disagree with the author, how would that not benefit ALL Americans? I...
BCG Summer Associate 1st Round
I have a 1st round with BCG for the summer associate internship in a few weeks. Any suggestions for any specific kind of cases I should focus on? Any tips/suggestions would be appreciated!
The evolution of a "killer" slide
I want an IB version of "the evolution of a pitchbook" :D
BCG NYC/NJ Decision Anyone
Hey has anyone heard back from BCG on their last Friday's final round yet?
2011 Starting Salaries at MBB
There was recently an article about this here: http://managementconsulted.com/consulting-jobs/20… Not sure I trust all of the data, though. Those of you that have gotten offers at MBB (especially NY), can you post details on what your comp package looked like for BA (right out of undergrad)?...
BCG NY decision anyone?
I went to BCG final round at its NY office last friday, and I havent heard back from them yet. I am very worried. Has anyone heard anything from them yet please?
Lifestyle of entry-level consultant (associates)
Hello all, I've recently began considering consulting as a possible career path and had some questions regarding the lifestyle of associates.
MBB New York Offices
Can anyone provide a comparison of the MBB New York offices? How do they differ in culture, reputation, lifestyle, travel? Are there specific industries each consulting firm excels in? How many undergrads does each take a year? Thanks!
Please, destroy my resume!
Hello fellow monkeys, I'm currently preparing for FT recruitment this fall in Europe. I'm aiming for MBB + 2nd tier consulting firms. To give you some background information, I go to a target university in Europe and my recent internship was with a boutique consulting firm. I also just started my...
West Coast BCG (LA)
I'm currently pursuing my MBA at a top tier university. Although I'm from the east coast originally, I have strong ties to the west coast as well (mainly the LA area). In addition, from a lifestyle perspective, I feel i'd really like to work on the west coast full time. I'm targeting consulting as...
MBB: Network harder, More relevant experience, or Practice cases?
Hello, Long time reader, first time poster. I searched around for some information, but just wanted some solid advice on my case in regards to Accounting experience applying for MBB and top 2nd tier (Oliver Wymen, Booz) summer intern I'm a rising junior at a top public ugrad bschool (Haas, Ross,...
Getting MBB Internship Interviews
I'm a long time reader but a first time poster. Right now I am in between my sophmore and junior year at a top public business school (think HAAS, Ross, Mcintire). I have always been interested in consulting and am working through interview prep. I've have been working at Toyota over the summer in...
Worth interviewing with BCG after McKinsey offer?
Title says it all, what are your thoughts?
Pre or post-MBA: Who has more to prove?
Pretty straightforward question that I think might provoke some interesting discussion. At the top consulting firms, who has more to prove: analysts/associates hired straight out of undergrad, or consultants hired out of business school? (For this discussion, let's consider new hires who neither...
Advice on consulting - Anyone familiar with the implications and uses?
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Breaking into Consulting--How To's
Recently I've been trying to break into consulting. I studied the sciences in college in pursuit of medical school and after careful consideration now want to go into healthcare management--for the obvious cost/benefits. I want to get into consulting to make headway and have been looking at the top...
Interview Question: Why BCG? Why McKinsey?
Hi Folks! I was wondering what is the best way to tackle this seemingly innocuous interview question - "Why BCG?" What things should I mention in my answer? Thank you very much! Why do you want to work for BCG? (McKinsey or Bain) This is a question that you will be asked in almost any interview with...
Wearing designer glasses as a entry-level analyst
What do people think about a newly entering analyst wearing designer glasses (e.g., D&G, Prada, etc.)? Would it be considered douchy or would no one care?
Value of a recommendation letter when applying?
Hey Monkeys, I'm a junior just finishing an internship at a boutique consulting firm. During my stay I got really well with the MD and will be receiving a recommendation letter from him. I'd like to know if its a good idea to send the letter of recommendation alongside my resume and cover letter...
BCG Story From Hell
The following article appeared in MIT's newspaper yesterday and it was written by an MIT grad who worked for BCG Dubai and lost his job. The story explains that consultants at BCG Dubai force-fit analysis to conclusion, even when the conclusion was wrong. Some quotations from the article: "What I...
Drug Testing at MBB Firms
So, here's a question that I've really been trying to find an answer for, but I still haven't come across anything even close to conclusive... Do McKinsey/Bain/BCG drug test? Obviously, if someone is a total pot head, they shouldn't be in this job anyway. However, there are many occasional smokers...
JPM S&T vs. BCG NY - Received offers from both companies
Hi everyone, I've received offers from JPM S&T and BCG. Which is better in regard to exit ops, prestige, and lifestyle? I love both companies and am genuinely excited about both opportunities. I need help deciding! Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.
No MBA, state school Master's... can I still dream?
Have been following this forum for a while but was never compelled to participate until now... because I just got a call for an interview for a full consultant position at BCG.
Follow the official BCG twitter account
Hi WSO , I am a second year BCG associate (and long time WSO reader) who was selected to launch the first officially-sanctioned BCG Twitter account. It will be 1/2 "A day in the life of a BCG associate" and 1/2 recruiting-related info such as events, interview tips, drop dates, etc. I will be...
BCG offer - same day call?
For those of you that have gotten offers with BCG, do they always call the same day?
BCG Final Round, no offer due to not listening well?
A quick question: I had final round with BCG and thought I had done the best interview of my life: never stalled on any of the cases and asked the right questions. However, I was not extended an offer. I asked feedback and was told that on two of the interviews I did not listen well to the...
MBB vs. $125,000
I've been offered an MBB position out of undergrad (all in comp probably around $90,000) Alternatively, I also have an offer straight to a post MBA-level industry position (F500 company) paying about $125,000 What should I take (esp. in regards to exit opps, bschool opps, prestige, working...
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