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USC Marshall vs. WashU Olin
Hello, I'm currently trying to determine where to go for my undergrad. Currently, I'm most interested in management consulting, and these are my top 2 choices but I still have some questions. I'm also currently leaning towards USC, because I was invited to the Global Leadership Program (from what...
How to Stop Bullying From Coworkers
For some context, I previously worked at the consulting firm Deloitte and lateraled into investment banking. Over the past several months one particular analyst has been frequently using Deloitte in conversations where it doesn’t make sense. For example, if I ask him to fix comments in a deck he...
Lower Middle Market Career Advice and Trajectory
Hey, I'm a finance and real estate major who is set to graduate from a non-target college in about a month. During my final semester, I interned at a small investment bank based in South Florida and was offered a full-time position. Originally I had plans to go into CRE but switched out IB last...
First Year Prep?
I’ll be joining Accenture this summer as a consulting and strategy analyst at their DC office. I chose that office because of the organizations I want to work with in the region and because my top grad school options are out there. I’ve networked to the point that I think I may have a little bit...
Big4 Senior pivot to Federal Reserve Bank Strategy Role
Hey everyone - 3 years into my time at a Big4, currently a Senior in the capital markets space. Since last year, have become kind of bored given that lots of the work that I do is strictly in regulatory compliance / transformation, and were I to stay here, would mostly continue to do so. I see what...
UChicago vs Georgetown Undergraduate
Hi WSO! How would you rank UChicago, Georgetown undergrad for IB and consulting recruiting? It would be great if you could also add some reasons why one school might be better than the other. I've heard that UChicago and Georgetown have the same pre-professional vibe with a big campus emphasis on...
Consulting FT Start Dates pushed back to as far as 2024 January
Hearing from fellow MBA classmates that firms like Mck, BCG, LEK are pushing back FT start dates to as far as Jan 2024 for 2023 intakes. Seems like this mostly applies to non-international candidates, as international students may have visa issues with a delayed start. Wondering if anything similar...
Aksia - any info about what they do?
Hello, saw a position for portfolio advisor at Aksia. I understand they provide consulting / advisory services across alternative asset classes (and starting to grow AUM business too?). They seem to have amazing glass door reviews but can’t find a lot of info online about them. Any insights on...
Wash U(Saint Louis) Full ride vs Northwestern(No money)
Lucky to have choice between WashU(Full Ride) vs Northwestern(NO money). Parents can pay but I'm interested in ROI. Appreciate any feedback. Gotta decide in 4 weeks. 1. For IB in NYC 2. For IB in Chicago 3. For MBB Consulting NYC or Chicago
BCG Salary Progression
Curious - how does a consultant salary at BCG (London) progresses? Are there any differences between Consultant 1 and 2 salary?
Consulting Internship Recruiting
Hey guys, I am a sophomore trying to recruit for MBB, Tier 2, and other Consulting firms as well from a semi-target school. My GPA is a 3.5, and I am practicing case interviews as well. I would like to get some feedback from people who have been in my position on how should go forward especially...
Help me select from 4 internships for FT MBB recruiting in London/Middle East
Hello, I'm a penultimate year student at an EU target school. I'm a non-EU international student so I'm interested in landing MBB/T2 ideally or IB/Asset management in London or the Middle East. I have received 4 internship offers - however, none of them are directly correlated with my goals. Which...
Consulting Deferrals
Just thought it would be useful for people to have a sense of the scale and length of deferrals that are currently occurring in the consulting industry. So far, I am aware of the following companies deferring some of their offer holders: BCG (several times already) OC&C EY-Parthenon Strategy& If...
Is Quant Finance Halal?
I am an overachieving student, blessed with a deep love for mathematics, and I stand at a crossroads in my academic and professional journey, just as one stands at the beginning of Ramadan, preparing for a month of reflection and growth. I have been fortunate enough to excel in my studies, and even...
What are my chances getting into Big 4 Consulting?
Would love some feedback on my chances of getting into MBB or Big 4 Management Consulting? Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Southeast State School Right after undergrad, worked in Project Engineering in the Fortune 500 Chemical Manufacturing Industry - Responsibilities were in...
London - MBB PE Group Exit Opportunities
I've understood that the PE groups at MBB are great if you want to exit into PE / Growth Equity. What do the exit opportunities from MBB PE groups look like outside of PE? Is it much more difficult to get positions in strategy, business development, or at a start-up compared to other divisions at...
IU Kelley Vs Fordham University Vs Northeastern University for Consulting & IB roles
I'm currently a Senior in high school hoping to break into consulting or IB . While I understand that none of the schools listed in the title are targets, Northeastern to me is the most selective/prestigious with an acceptance rate of 6% and having the Co-Op program that does have some front office...
Dubai BCG VS HK BB S&T
I am currently an analyst 1 at a BB with less than 1yr YOE. I have an offer to join BCG Dubai as a junior associate. 1. My career goal is to become a commercial cofounder of a startup so consulting learning seems more relevant 2. Trading offers way higher salary, almost twice as high as consulting...
Why do consultants (pre-MBA) move to PE? Help me think through exit
First of all I"m sorry if Im asking a basic question, I tried searching and didn't find anything. Im a second year post-undergrad role at MBB and Ive been getting a lot of outreach for PE, growth equity, VC. Ideally, my goal was to switch into tech but given the current environment that got shot....
Imperial or LSE for a Masters in Management?
Hello all, I'm a third-year psych student at UCL and was fortunate enough to receive offers from both LSE and Imperial for their 1YFT management programs. I've read around and most threads comparing the two degrees are pretty dated, so I wanted to ask about others' thoughts if the reputation of the...
Faked Diversity, am I fucked?
I might have fucked up. I recently got a BB/EB/MBB. During the application process, I ticked the box stating I was interested in the company's LGBTQ+ initiative and got connected to a mentor who then helped/coached me during the interview process. Now that I have the offer, I wonder, how do I clean...
MBB/IB Background Check
Disclaimer: I haven't done anything questionable. I'm pretty tame online tbh. Just watch TikToks and go on instagram with a comment here and there. So few years ago, I was gifted a used phone and the sim with it by an old friend. It was great and worked really well. However, I had forgotten that a...
BCG Experience Hire Signing Bonus - London
Received an offer from BCG for a Consultant role recently. I am an experienced hire with over 5 years of work experience. There is no signing bonus in my contract. Is this normal? Need some advice please!
European undergrad for MBB
Hey WSO! I'm a Europe-based high school senior looking for EU undergrad programs w/ good placement in MBB/consulting (London/Frankfurt preferred). Current picks are Bocconi, RSM, and Trinity College Dublin, with IE to a certain extent. However, I'm open to any uni suggestions with good social lives...
European Undergrad for MBB
Hey WSO! I'm a Europe-based high school senior looking for EU undergrad programs w/ good placement in MBB/consulting (London/Frankfurt preferred). Current picks are Bocconi, RSM, and Trinity College Dublin, with IE to a certain extent. However, I'm open to any uni suggestions with good social lives...
BB Associate Lateral to MBB
I am currently in BB (think GS, MS, JPM) with 3 years experience. I recently received an offer to join an MBB. Is there anyone who has made a similar move? What was the experience like? Any regrets doing so? I don't particularly dislike banking, but I am just find I am no longer learning much. Would...
Any firms still hiring for undergraduate summer 2023 interns?
Does anyone know if there are decent consulting firms still accepting applications for summer 2023 undergraduate internships? Currently a junior (spring 2023 grad). I know all the selective internship apps have been closed for months now, so I'm not overly picky.
Recent PhD Grad wondering about Consulting Opportunities
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Public Sector / Government Consulting Exit Opps
What are some exit opportunities for consultants working in government / public sector consulting specifically (other than the obvious of working in government directly)? I've been working for a relatively well-known non-MBB firm in their government advisory practice for 1.5 years now and looking to...
junior at target with no internship
Hi everyone, I'm a junior with a low GPA at a target school. Due to COVID and personal stuff, I have had a really tough couple of years that have affected all aspects of my life, including my academic performance. I'm a first-generation and low-income student so I have had basically no support or...
Too late to get into consulting?
Hi all, I wanted to see if it is too late for someone like me to get into consulting. I just finished up my junior fall quarter at Northwestern, and I've recently made the switch from being a math major (wanted to go to grad school for math) to economics. My Northwestern GPA is a 3.81, and I...
Consulting WLB?
I see a lot of fluff on sites like YouTube, and I want to trust various forums, but also noticed that those who tend to speak negatively are those who had negative experiences, which is in itself somewhat biased and skews the general sentiment. My assumption is there has to be some people who...
Math PhD to IB (M&A)
I am in a rather unique situation in that in a few months I will get a PhD in math from a top UK institution (think Oxbridge), but I don't want to go down the academic career nor I want to get a quant job. I want to make a drastic change in my life and start a career in IB (M&A). Any advice on how...
LMM PE or ACN Consulting?
I just received some recruiting outreach from the founder of an LMM Search Fund to potentially join the team this spring as an intern. The role would be remote, and I would work closely with him, as he cited "significant mentorship" in the message and also talked about my experience being the reason...
Has anyone heard back from the economic consulting firms (Toronto)
Hello, I was looking to see if anyone has heard back from the economic consulting firms, I applied around Oct/Nov and I'm not sure about their timelines, I haven't been able to find if there is an industry standard or not. Last year Brattle sent their first-round interview invitations in the middle...
Question about restructuring and bankruptcy
I am trying to understand the landscape of restructuring advisors. What is the difference, if any, between "financial advisory" and "restructuring investment banking"? Some boutique banks call their practice "financial advisory", but Big Four restructuring groups also describe their services as...
GF stressed from job search and wants to take a break -- HELP NEEDED!
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. My girlfriend and I have been dating for a few months. She's a computer science major and has been under a lot of stress lately from recruiting. She recently asked for a break from dating, and I'm not sure how to handle the situation. I offered to help her out...
HS Senior College Choice for MBB
Hey everyone! I'm a HS senior currently in the midst of the infamous college app season. I'm pretty sure I'd like to go into management consulting/MBB once I graduate, so for college, I'm looking for good placements within the industry along with a good fit for my academic needs. I'd like a school...
Getting from Tier 3 (Deloitte) consulting to Tier 2 or 1.
I am currently an analyst at Deloitte and will begin consulting in the next year. I plan on staying for a year or 2 and then would like to lateral to a more prestigious firm. Do recruiters for Tier 1 and 2 firms look at this negatively or does the experience give me a slight edge compared to entry...
Is the switch from consulting to private equity possible?
I am currently an analyst at Deloitte and will eventually become a consultant for them. My end goal is to be in private equity and not coming from MBB is giving me some doubts on being able to transition. I've read it is possible but would appreciate some more feedback and knowledge on this. Maybe...
Economic Consulting vs Tech Consulting: Job, Exit Opps, Salary, etc.
Hey, Trying to decide between these two industries (received offer in each), and am hoping to find out more information to help make my decision. Economic consulting firm is considered top-tier, whereas the tech consulting is less so. For context, I come from a pure math/tech background with...
Delta Partners - Dubai
Hey, Does anyone have any information on what Delta Partners is like? What type of projects do they work on? What is WLB like? What is compensation for their Dubai office? Any information at all would be very valuable. Thanks
Any Recommendations on Attire for a Jr. Consultant?
Each time that I asked this question during my recruiting cycle (didn’t matter if boutique, big 4, or MBB) the response was “it depends on what you’re doing.” As you can imagine, that answer isn’t particularly helpful since there is such a wide range of outfits associated with consulting...
Nov 11: Consulting Afterwork Social (NY)
If you’re in Manhattan today: sharing an invite to an afterwork get together with current and former management consulting and strategy leaders. 8-10pm | November 11 Dear Irving on Hudson 310 W 40th St (Between 8th Ave and 9th Ave) New York, NY 10018 https://maps.app.goo.gl/k7AakNoHPbYQLVxF8?
Delta Partners - Partner Interview
Hello, I have passed the first two rounds of the interview process & now have 2 rounds left wherein both of them are with partners at the firm. Does anyone know what the partner interview is like at Delta Partners? Is it technical or very behavioral? This is for their Dubai office. Thanks!
Insight into KPMG Ignition/ Innovation Consulting
I recently applied for the Associate Consultant Role at KPGM Ignition. Through some of my networking calls, I've pieced together that the culture is very entrepreneurial. Wondering if anyone had any additional insight into the culture, pay, and the type of work they do?
Risk management in IB vs Consulting firm
What are the main difference between a risk management job at an investment bank or banks in general and a risk management job at a consulting firm (KPMG, pwc…)?
S&T vs Strategy Consulting?
Hi, I’m a junior at a target and I’m very fortunate to have offers for S&T at Bofa in NY and strategy consulting for EYP a mid-tier city. Interested in recruiting for management consulting (MBB) full time. I’m primarily interested in the position that will look the best on a resume and let me...
How long from starting off-cycle recruiting to starting job?
I am looking to switch from consulting (T2 consulting firm with strong PE work) into PE next year, sometime summer / fall. Given I've missed on-cycle and on-cycle is typically 2 years in advance, I plan on doing off-cycle recruiting for MM / UMM firms. Given I want to start summer / fall 2023, when...
Q&A: From Non-Target to McKinsey
Hey guys, I received an internship offer for McKinsey in one of their best paid offices. I studied at a non-target university, regularly checked this forum for any helpful info and thought I'd give back to the community. Ask me Anything! During this journey, I learned a lot about how to network...
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