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  2. AMA: spent 2 years as a BA/A/AC at MBB

    Management Consulting

    Hi friends. Recently left MBB after spending 2 years after college there. Always thought it was helpful reading AMAs when I was a student thinking about career-pathing, so wanted to offer this up. Busy in a new job, so will respond when available and migh ...

    26 comments19 Sep 2019 - Associate 1 in PE - LBOs

  3. Why do MBAs seem to favor consulting over banking nowadays?

    Investment Banking

    I looked at some employment reports of top 15 bschools during 2012-2017 and this seems to be the trend. For example, Columbia, a finance powerhouse, had 55 graduates heading over to McKinsey in 2017, while that figure for Goldman Sachs was only 8! The top ...

    78 comments16 Sep 2018 -

  4. My View on the Current Top 10 Strategy Consulting Firms

    Management Consulting

    This is my take, and I've included some basic commentary about why I've listed certain firms in certain places. I'm definitely interested in hearing what people think, but before I give the list I offer two disclaimers: This is what I think ...

    77 comments17 Feb 2018 -

  5. 5 years ago, I was fired from Oliver Wyman. This is what I learned from it.

    Management Consulting

    Five years almost to the date, I was fired from Oliver Wyman (after 11 months at the firm, straight out of ugrad). This is when I'd walked into the year-end review genuinely thinking I'd be told I was promoted. There are a few words one never fo ...

    88 comments3 Jan 2017 -

  6. Difference Between Management and Strategy Consultants

    Management Consulting

    Doing MBA research and a lot of schools break 'management' and 'strategy' consulting into two distinct categories in employment reports. Clearly the majority show MBB as 'management' consulting, but there are also some listin ...

    40 comments14 Mar 2018 -

  7. AMA: Non-target undergrad to MBB

    Management Consulting

    Hi all, Been using this site throughout my college career, and it's really helped me out so I think it's time to give back. I love reading success stories on the site, especially non-target ones, so I thought I'd share my own in order to he ...

    69 comments8 Mar 2018 -

  8. Admitted to CBS... Should I pursue the buy-side?

    Hedge Fund

    Starting school this Fall, background is in ER. Dream career is working at a value oriented HF or traditional asset manager. Not as interested in the multi-manager platforms since I wouldn't have pursued an MBA. Beyond even obtaining a role post-MBA, ...

    13 comments17 Jan 2020 - Associate 1 in ER

  9. 2015 FT Recruiting Mega Thread

    Job Search Advice

    Applications for full-time analyst positions at the following firms are now open unless otherwise stated. Get after it, monkeys! See you on the Street;) Front-office IBD, S&T and/or Research Deutsche Bank Evercore (superday scheduled for 8/8) Lazard L ...

    195 comments5 Sep 2014 -

  10. What car do you drive?

    Management Consulting

    I'll be starting work this year at LEK and I'm getting a car soon. I'm considering something like a preowned (probably between 2003-2008) BMW 3-series, Infiniti G, or Acura TL. In a driving city (Not NY). Does this work for a first year con ...

    262 comments5 May 2017 -

  11. Lowest ranked B School for MBB recruiting

    Management Consulting

    Conventional wisdom here would suggest that you need to go to a M7 /T10 school to give yourself a decent chance of making it to MBB, You can make it from a T15 school, but the chances are lower. However, I've noticed on LinkedIn that people from UW F ...

    28 comments15 Nov 2017 -

  12. Where I should intern to get a full-time at MBB

    Management Consulting

    I am currently a junior at a state school. I want to work full time at either McKinsey, Bain, or BCG. I wanted to know what internships would look the best when applying full time. I have an internship this summer at a tech consulting firm. What else can ...

    77 comments17 Apr 2016 -

  13. Where are Europe's highest consulting salaries?

    Management Consulting

    I will be attending a top European MBA program in September and am pursuing consulting post-graduation. In order to understand the benefits / disadvantages of different European geographies, I want to know the differences in all-in compensation. Where are ...

    39 comments4 Dec 2016 -

  14. Spent 3 Years at MBB- Ask Me Anything

    Management Consulting

    Hello Monkeys- I'm heading into my last week at MBB, and need something to do besides pack up my apartment. Ask away and I'll be happy to answer. My Bio: I have spent the last 3 years at a mid-sized MBB office in the US. I studied Economics at a ...

    179 comments7 Jul 2013 -

  15. What is typical turnover at MBB like?

    Management Consulting

    I joined MBB out of undergrad in 2015, and my office has seen what I think is stunning attrition-- 7/18 in my start class (i.e., all the 2015 undergrads) have quit, and one more has transferred to another office, meaning we've lost nearly half of my ...

    31 comments31 Jan 2017 -

  16. AMA: I was a consultant and interviewer at McKinsey

    Management Consulting

    I spent 5 years working as an innovation strategy consultant at McKinsey in the Montreal office. During that time I worked on projects around the world on a wide range of innovation-related subjects. I also interviewed many applicants for associate and an ...

    26 comments21 Feb 2018 -

  17. INSEAD MiM, ESADE MSc Finance + CEMS, Bocconi AFC, ESCP MiM

    Business School and GMAT

    Hello everyone, I'm currently a third year Italian undergraduate student at Bocconi University, interested in starting my professional path in London IB but that would also be interested in Consulting (most likely in Italy) I'm considering sever ...

    10 comments14 Mar 2020 -

  18. GPA for STEM Degrees

    Management Consulting

    I know that GPA is question that is often asked, but what would be a good GPA to have if you are an undergrad applying for consulting jobs with an engineering degree? To be more specific I am an engineering major, with an additional major in the humanitie ...

    42 comments22 Jan 2018 -

  19. MBB Consulting Q&A

    Management Consulting

    2/25/13 update: Ampharos has now been working in consulting for 5+ months and said he can continue answering questions regarding MBB, recruiting, breaking in, day to day life, etc, ask away! Hi Guys, 5+ months ago I started working at my top-choice MBB fi ...

    58 comments28 Feb 2013 -

  20. MBB Public Sector

    Management Consulting

    I'm heading into public sector consulting following an MPP from USC and was wondering about the various public sector practices the big firms have. Is USC considered a target school for public sector consulting? Awkwardly expressed, but I think with ...

    44 comments25 Oct 2017 -

  21. MBB (specifically McKinsey and Bain)- direct promote without MBA?

    Management Consulting

    Hi guys. Does anyone here know if McKinsey and Bain ever promote their junior team up to the post-MBA level (Associate at McKinsey and Consultant at Bain) without an MBA? Let's say if someone joined the company out of college and wants to work for 4 ...

    39 comments4 Sep 2015 -

  22. How big is company valuation/ financial modelling at MBB firms?

    Management Consulting

    Hello consultants. I'm in the first year of my MBA and in the process of picking my course electives. I'm really interested in company valuation, financial modelling etc. even though I'm not from a finance background. Is it worth my while c ...

    25 comments3 Aug 2016 -

  23. WSO's Most Wanted CEOs

    Inspired by a recent employer attractiveness survey, Jorge, an obscure yet devastatingly handsome writer for the world's premiere finance community, Wall Street Oasis, has decided to run a survey on who are the most attractive CEO's in Wall Stre ...

    36 comments10 Nov 2010 -

  24. How do you get an MBB offer?

    Management Consulting

    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 ...

    31 comments23 Feb 2018 -

  25. Does MBB ever poach sponsored consultants by paying out MBA tuition costs?

    Management Consulting

    Let's say you're attending an elite MBA program, with around $150k of tuition costs sponsored by a tier 2 consulting firm (think Deloitte, OY, S&, ATK). Would MBB consider offering a loaded sign-on bonus (covering 50%+ of tuition) to entice ...

    12 comments7 Jun 2019 -

  26. PwC + Booz, Deloitte + Monitor; what next for EY, KPMG, Accenture..?

    Management Consulting

    Hi guys, As the mid-tier of the consulting industry consolidates, can anyone speculate what might be in store for other firms who are left behind by PwC and Deloitte 's moves to provide a full service consulting offering? At a recent networking event ...

    34 comments26 May 2014 -

  27. Base salary for partners at MBB

    Management Consulting

    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' b ...

    37 comments8 Nov 2016 -

  28. Duke vs. UC Berkeley Regents

    Investment Banking

    Hey Guys, ...

    32 comments13 Dec 2016 -

  29. McKinsey- Private Equity Practice

    Management Consulting

    Any information on this group? Seems like a large chunk of the work they do is PE due diligence, which should technically be ideal for PE exit opps from a consulting position. But a quick linkedin search doesn't show much, especially when most of the ...

    27 comments29 Mar 2017 -

  30. MBB process question

    Management Consulting

    So guys, longtime lurker here. Currently I'm a student just graduated from university with a STEM degree, and while I do have some offers, I sought to try my hand at management consulting. Met with an MBB partner who shared some background with me, w ...

    22 comments5 Feb 2017 -

  31. Do you think consulting is romanticized?

    Management Consulting

    The way consultancies make their presentations at my school, consulting seems like one of the most fulfilling jobs in the world. For people working in industry (mainly jr. people), is it everything you imagined? Do you find yourself, personally, doing &qu ...

    38 comments13 Mar 2012 -

  32. Deloitte Consulting vs. MBB recruting

    Management Consulting

    Howdy all, So this topic kind of has been talked about before, but my situation is still somewhat unique so I thought that I would post a topic. So I am a rising senior at a top Undergraduate B-school (that MBB actively recruits from) and I have an offer ...

    30 comments26 Feb 2017 -

  33. Interview Question: Why BCG? Why McKinsey?

    Management Consulting

    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 questi ...

    27 comments16 Feb 2018 -

  34. MBB internship junior summer > > Banking Full time? How feasible?

    Investment Banking

    Hi everyone, Thanks in advance for reading my post. I searched for the topic online but couldn't find discussions relevant to my questions. I wanted to know if it would be possible for me to do an internship after my junior year in MBB and land a FT ...

    23 comments28 Sep 2016 -

  35. How to move from MBB to PE

    Management Consulting

    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 ...

    46 comments28 Feb 2012 -

  36. AMA 2 years MBB > PE

    Management Consulting

    I've been around the forums for awhile now and always appreciated people willing to share tips/advice. I have some free time before I start my PE gig so happy to answer some questions. Graduated from target undergrad, worked at MBB for past 2 years a ...

    22 comments24 Aug 2015 -

  37. Comparing MBB

    Management Consulting

    I haven't seen a comprehensive comparison of MBB from searching (my apologies if this has been done and I just can't find it). There's obviously a lot of knowledge on this forum, can you guys help me understand how MBB stack up against one ...

    46 comments17 Sep 2011 -

  38. How to eat healthy while living in a hotel

    Alistair-Clark's blog I worked as a management consultant for 4 years. For 2 of those years I traveled, living in hotels 4-days a week. In total, I spent over 250 nights in a hotel. There are good and bad aspects to long-term weekly travel, but in th ...

    15 comments3 Feb 2018 -

  39. MBB: Switch office after offer?

    Management Consulting

    So I have a final round with one of MBB in DC coming up, and after the interview, will have 3 days until my offer for a Tier 2 firm in Chicago explodes. For personal reasons, I would strongly prefer to be in Chicago, but would obviously prefer MBB. I got ...

    43 comments25 Oct 2011 -

  40. Delete_thread.

    Business School and GMAT

    Deleted. IB MBA consulting mbb Scholarship Darden ...

    31 comments8 May 2014 -

  41. Skills section on resume for MBB

    Management Consulting

    I am putting the finishing touches on my resume for recruiting season, and I am at a bit of a loss as to what to do with the "skills" section on my resume. I feel somewhat obligated to include one (seems like everyone does), but I don't rea ...

    28 comments9 Feb 2017 -

  42. IQ and Consulting?

    Management Consulting

    I'm a rising junior BBA at Ross. Everyone always discusses the value of "raw intelligence", "analytical skills" and whatnot when talking about getting offers for consulting. I happen to be a card-carrying member of MENSA, or the o ...

    48 comments16 Jul 2010 -

  43. MBB--> PE--> MBA?

    Management Consulting

    There have been a number of threads recently comparing MBA placement from different arenas (Consulting vs PE vs IB). It seems of the three, MBA programs seem to, at least generally speaking, look most highly on MBB applicants. If someone hopped from MBB t ...

    26 comments4 Jul 2017 -

  44. Full Time Offer Rate vs. Internship Offer Rate (MBB)

    Management Consulting

    Seems like MBB summer internships are much harder to come by than the regular full-time offers that are given out in the Fall of senior year. Does anyone know if juniors who typically make it to final rounds for internships but don't end up with an o ...

    23 comments19 Feb 2018 -

  45. MBB Networking

    Management Consulting

    So, I want to get ahead of the game for full time recruiting next fall, and I have some free time on my hands now that finals are over. I have the credentials (target school, GPA, consulting internship this summer) that should get me interviews at MBB, bu ...

    39 comments11 May 2011 -

  46. First Year Associate/BA at MBB- Preparation for the job

    Management Consulting

    Hello Everyone How can one prepare for the 'on the job' responsibilities for a first year associate/BA at MBB? If one has time (say 2-3 weeks) before joining one of these firms, how can one best utilize the time (besides partying:D) so that he/s ...

    35 comments3 Jul 2011 -

  47. recruiting while abroad

    Management Consulting

    Hey guys, I'm an undergraduate student in Europe (target school) graduating next year and I'm starting to prepare for MBB+Booz+OW+other top firms recruiting sext semester. "Unfortunately" from summer till December I will be abroad doin ...

    33 comments31 Mar 2011 -

  48. Strategy Consulting at a Top Firm- What are my chances Really

    Management Consulting

    Deleted deleted deleted deleted marry had a little lamb little lamb little lamb mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow. MBA mbb IB Salary ...

    14 comments24 Apr 2018 -

  49. How could I get an MBB offer from a top 5 MBA b-school?

    Management Consulting

    I plan on going to a top 5 MBA school to get an MBB offer. I'm amazed by the large number of students who get offers from MBB, especially at Kellogg. Is it really easier getting a job there as a top 5 MBA than in undergrad? How could I guarantee myse ...

    23 comments6 May 2014 -

  50. Consultant friendly MM PE firms

    Private Equity

    Second year at MBB looking at one-off recruiting for MM PE starting in 2016. Wanted to get a list of consultant-friendly firms and the corresponding search firms they use. Some examples would be: HGGC Charlesbank Golden Gate Capital Any other firms with s ...

    14 comments1 Feb 2017 -

  51. Missed call from MBB Managing Director: did I get the job?

    Management Consulting

    Long story short:-Just finished final rounds at MBB (5 interviews today)-Phone died at most inopportune time-Got an email from Recruiter saying she and Managing Director of the entire region could not get through to me. They will call after the weekend. T ...

    30 comments25 Nov 2010 -

  52. Consulting--> MBA--> Consulting

    Management Consulting

    Hi All, Just wanted to ask what are the chances of getting into the M7 / LBS /INSEAD B-schools after doing consulting from big-4 and second tier consulting firms such as Oliver Wyman, Parthenon etc. How would you rate Accenture MC, Hewitt, Hay, ZS for the ...

    29 comments15 Apr 2011 -

  53. Recruiting: Case Interview Nuts Group on Skype

    Management Consulting

    Do you have a case interview coming up soon? Are you looking for case practice partners? Are you tired being practicing with the same partner? Do you want to check out case interview skills with someone completely new to you? Do you have a case interview ...

    27 comments17 Jan 2012 -

  54. One Cold Email to Change Your Life (Result right here)

    Job Search Advice

    For those needing a bit of inspiration: How I passed an internship offer for top 10 strategy consulting to my best friend, who had been looking for a job for 2 years. People involved: SENIOR MD in charge of country's group, who forwarded my email. BE ...

    23 comments1 Dec 2010 -

  55. Post-MBA Consulting

    Management Consulting

    Hey guys, I've got a question about consulting. I've always been interested in strategy consulting but have been deterred by the work/life balance that the career entails. I am starting a career in corporate finance at a F500 in June and will be ...

    25 comments7 Mar 2012 -

  56. Making the lateral switch from Banking to MBB

    Management Consulting

    I'm current approaching my first year as an analyst working at a top MM bank's satellite office (Piper Jaffray, Baird, William Blair, Houlihan) and have recently decided to pursue lateral opps to MBB. A big part of the decision came from persona ...

    14 comments3 May 2017 -

  57. Why does Bain send more to PE?

    Management Consulting

    Why does Bain send more to PE every year than the other 2 firms? Is it just that more consultants at Bain want to move over or do PE firms want to specifically target Bain consultants because of their experience? I know they have their PEG rotation, but w ...

    19 comments5 May 2017 -

  58. What is each of MBB good at?

    Management Consulting

    What's up. So I'm just wondering, which industries are each of MBB good at? I remember reading that McKinsey is the best at education and technology industries, and Bain is the best at private equity. Who's the best at financial services, m ...

    19 comments14 Aug 2014 -

  59. Current MBB Summer Analyst, Destroy My Resume for September Recruiting

    Resume Advice

    For upcoming fall recruiting. Go ahead, I can take it all. Tear it apart and rip it to shreds mbb summer analyst recruiting Interview ...

    17 comments19 Jun 2015 -

  60. MBB Cross Movement

    Management Consulting

    Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone knew what movement between MBB firms was like- and more specifically, thoughts on the following things: 1) Moving from a summer internship at one MBB to another MBB for full time. Is it hard to do and are your chance ...

    18 comments19 Jan 2017 -

  61. MBB vs. $125,000

    Management Consulting

    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 ex ...

    24 comments31 Jan 2011 -

  62. Why I Became a Consultant, and You Should Too If....

    Management Consulting

    Why I chose to become consultant: I remember the exact moment that I decided to pursue consulting as a career path. I was entering my junior year in college and was exposed to consultants in a summer internship at a large telecommunications company. At th ...

    12 comments25 Mar 2017 -

  63. Differentiating MBB

    Management Consulting

    What are the differences between McKinsey / Bain / BCG in terms of day to day experience? I've done a search but have mostly found information about exit ops, whereas I'm looking for details on work/life, amount of choice on type of projects, mo ...

    26 comments5 Aug 2009 -

  64. Summer at BB a struggle, FT consulting chances?

    Investment Banking

    Bulge Bracket Bank mbb ...

    13 comments2 Aug 2016 -

  65. Venture Capital vs MBB

    Management Consulting

    Which would be the better choice coming out of undergrad? In terms of someone who isn't 100% sure where his career is headed, so exit ops and career prospects. venture capital Bain McKinsey mbb Salary ...

    15 comments24 Mar 2016 -

  66. MBB travel policy

    Management Consulting

    i saw the other thread on laptops/bberries and decided to ask something ive been thinking about-- what's the MBB policy on travel and hotels? i heard (but only informally) at sell weekend that it's first class for flights > 1.5 hrs. can anyon ...

    20 comments3 Jan 2014 -

  67. MBB Exit opps to Law School?

    Management Consulting

    Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about how MBB for entry-level (undergrads) places into law schools. I can imagine that McKinsey might place higher because it has a higher reputation/emphasis on government work, but I haven't seen a ...

    22 comments30 Apr 2011 -

  68. International Consulting- Opportunities?

    Management Consulting

    What are opportunities for international office experience at MBB? I'd be interested in working in a Brazilian office. Obviously fluency of the language is required, but if one is hired as an associate, how do they go about trying to get placed in an ...

    18 comments22 Apr 2016 -

  69. Lateral hire from Deloitte to MBB?

    Management Consulting

    Hello everyone! Thank you all so much for the thoughtful responses that have come out of these threads- I have another question for the group that I was hoping I could receive some help with. I am thinking of accepting an offer with Deloitte S&O, but ...

    16 comments30 Jul 2015 -

  70. What are my chances at MBB/other top firms?

    Management Consulting

    Hi everyone, I'm a senior in undergrad looking to hopefully get into a top-tier consulting firm as an analyst next year after I graduate. My junior internship was done at a law firm, as I had previously wanted to go to law school after undergrad, but ...

    22 comments14 Nov 2010 -

  71. If you don't get into MBB there's no point in doing consulting...

    Management Consulting

    I've heard this tossed around this forum quite a few times. I just want to hear some opinions about it. mbb Salary ...

    18 comments9 Feb 2015 -

  72. First Year 2014 Salaries-MBB, OW, Deloitte, PwC, Booz, ATK, LEK

    Management Consulting

    Summer internships and full time recruiting have long been done. What are the post-undergrad and post-MBA salaries looking like this year? Easy format to fill as much as you may like.: Company: Level: (Post-Grad School or Post-Undergrad) Base: Bonus: Sign ...

    17 comments29 Dec 2013 -

  73. Missed Bain Resume Deadline... Any advice?

    Management Consulting

    I'm an idiot. I marked the Bain resume drop for my campus on my calendar as Oct. 31st, not Oct. 21st. I know one person there, but he's a first year and it's not really a strong enough connection to ask him to intervene on my behalf. I emai ...

    18 comments24 Oct 2012 -

  74. I wanted an MBB and all I got was this GS/MS/JP

    Management Consulting

    As my junior SA stint at a top U.S. bank draws to a close, I'm reflecting on where I was in January. At that point, I had a beautiful conditionally-formatted Excel of about 50 applications I had submitted, with preference indexes and all sorts of ner ...

    19 comments22 Jul 2011 -

  75. Worth interviewing with BCG after McKinsey offer?

    Management Consulting

    Title says it all, what are your thoughts? consulting offer mbb McKinsey BCG McK Salary ...

    19 comments19 Jul 2011 -

  76. McKinsey-bound?

    Management Consulting

    mbb deloitte HYP Salary ...

    16 comments18 Aug 2015 -

  77. What do these major-GPA combos tell you?

    Management Consulting

    Say you' re a MBB recruiter. You're looking at candidates from a target school for interviews. What are your initial thoughts at each one? I just want to see all of your thoughts, all feedback is appreciated. International Relations major with a ...

    18 comments29 Mar 2011 -

  78. Do MBB require you to put ALL of your education records on the resume?

    Resume Advice

    Hi, guys, I have a question that I am dying to seek for an answer. I am now an undergrad at Columbia and I want to apply for the summer internship in the consulting field next year (preferably MBB of course). But my education background is a bit unconvent ...

    9 comments31 Jul 2018 -

  79. How to maximize my chances of MBB interviews?

    Management Consulting

    Hi, My goal after college is to get a job at an MBB. I understand that my resume will only get me an interview, and once I have a first round it's completely up to me to secure the job. So I'd very much like to hear any suggestions you guys have ...

    14 comments31 Jul 2017 -

  80. This firm...what do you know?

    Job Search Advice

    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 wi ...

    15 comments21 Apr 2014 -

  81. Office location for Energy practice at MBB and other consulting firms

    Management Consulting

    Hello All, Which offices at the top Strategy Consulting Firms, i.e. MBB, Booz, Deloitte Strategy, Monitor, etc. are heavy on Energy related Engagements. I heard that Houston offices are geared more towards Energy, is this through, where else? do you know ...

    17 comments30 Jan 2011 -

  82. Accenture Management Consulting Development Program

    Management Consulting

    Hi Guys, I know there are a ton of posts out there already about Accenture MC, but I wanted to get some opinions on my current position. I go to a private university that is very well-regarded regionally but perhaps not on as much on a national scale. In ...

    11 comments18 Feb 2016 -

  83. BB FIG vs MBB for PE+HF

    Investment Banking

    Hi guys, What would you take as a first job to secure a good position at a top PE / HF two years down the road, BB FIG or MBB? The BB is good but not GS. I have some IB and Buyside internships and I DO care about the lifestyle;). Thanks ...

    16 comments29 Dec 2011 -

  84. How do I-bankers or consulting firms view UPenn College of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies students

    Management Consulting

    I want to break into either consulting or I-banking. Trying to decide which school is the best fit to break into consulting or I-Banking. Do most firms see PennLPS like Columbia? A lot of my friends from Columbia have broken into investment banking. Just ...

    11 comments19 Dec 2016 -

  85. MBB Interview- Case In Point VS Case Interview

    Management Consulting

    Hey guys, So I have an MBB first round interview coming up in the next two weeks. I scoured the forums and came to find that the two most often cited resources to use were Case In Point and caseinterview.com I personally started with the latter and found ...

    11 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  86. Is Accenture Really the Kiss of Death?

    Management Consulting

    I'm a junior at a target school, hoping to work for MBB after graduation. Interviewed with all of them this year (second rounds for some) but ultimately didn't receive an offer, so now I'm looking at other options. I've been poking aro ...

    13 comments28 Feb 2016 -

  87. Resumes are a Big Factor in getting the interview....

    Management Consulting

    Hey All I've been hearing flawless resume=greater chances of securing interviews. I've been networking like crazy...but I still am needing feedback on this front.... I've been working on trying to get my resume perfect for upcoming MBB + re ...

    16 comments21 Jul 2011 -

  88. Those who got MBB offers: How many live cases did you do?

    Management Consulting

    for people who got McKinsey, bain, or BCG offers, how many live cases did you do to prepare? mbb Salary ...

    15 comments15 Oct 2012 -

  89. First Day Dress Code

    Management Consulting

    What should one wear for the first day of their internship at MBB (not in NYC)? mbb ...

    16 comments25 May 2011 -

  90. MBB exit opportunities for those with non-MBA masters?

    Management Consulting

    Hey all, I'll be at MBB in a few months. I have a soft econ-related MA from an Ivy and don't have a business background at all. My prior work experience is entirely in nonprofits/foundations. Considering this, would my exit opportunities be subs ...

    14 comments30 Jul 2013 -

  91. Case interview practice buddy- chicago!

    Management Consulting

    hey monkeys, is there anyone in chicago would mind helping me with case interview studies? i bought case-in-point and have been studying on it, have another interview coming up in december and would like to practice with someone. it would only be like 45 ...

    16 comments23 Nov 2010 -

  92. If you don't get into MBB out of college, what do you do?

    Management Consulting

    Hi, So I'm curious as to what one should do if he or she doesn't make it into MBB from undergrad but still wants to pursue consulting for a career? I'm from a non-target, which means getting into one of those will be damn near impossible, s ...

    16 comments23 Oct 2010 -

  93. Is there a term for "Bulge Bracket" consulting firms?

    Management Consulting

    Is there a term for the top 5 global / largest firms? Not necessarily MBB, but including booz and others. Looking for something analgous to "Bulge Bracket" in banking Thanks mbb ...

    13 comments30 Jun 2012 -

  94. McKinsey Online Assessment

    Management Consulting

    Hey everyone, I was lucky enough to make it past McKinsey's resume screen for a summer business analyst position and now I have to take an online assessment. It doesn't seem like the typical PST because it is made up of a 45 minute verbal reason ...

    11 comments26 Oct 2016 -

  95. Private Equity Operating Partners v General Partners

    Private Equity

    General Partners are the PE guys who make the investment decisions, operating partners are the guys who go into the portfolio companies and make all of the strategic decisions- think KKR Capstone. From my understanding operating partners are often ex MBB ...

    12 comments30 Jul 2015 -

  96. Best offices of MBB?

    Management Consulting

    what are considered the "best" offices to work at for each of MBB? eg. i'm guessing NYC for McK, maybe Boston for Bain? which of their overseas offices are respected? mbb offices Salary ...

    14 comments7 Nov 2013 -

  97. Surprising MBA Study

    Management Consulting

    So this study sheds some light on post-MBA compensation and prestige at the top firms (scroll down for the graphs). Interestingly, it places Booz & Co within a centimeter of MBB in terms of MBA perceptions and hoses Monitor pretty badly which I don� ...

    15 comments8 Apr 2010 -

  98. Lifestyle of entry-level consultant (associates)

    Management Consulting

    Hello all, I've recently began considering consulting as a possible career path and had some questions regarding the lifestyle of associates. ...

    14 comments9 Aug 2011 -

  99. Can I apply to MBB after top MBA few years work experience?

    Management Consulting

    Hello, ...

    10 comments23 Feb 2018 -

  100. Kellogg or Columbia for MBB (unconventional background)

    Management Consulting

    I come from an unconventional background (architecture) and would like to get into MBB. I am deciding between Columbia and Kellogg. I am from New York and prefer to stay in New York after MBA. That said, I feel Kellogg would give me a better shot of getti ...

    7 comments4 Feb 2019 -

  101. 4 Months in a F500 Consulting Firm, But I Need to Move For Personal Reasons. What do I do?

    Management Consulting

    Hey everyone, I'm wondering what's the protocol I should follow about changing jobs and/or moving after recently joining a new company. I graduated from a good midwestern school a year ago, and moved back to my east coast home city because my co ...

    10 comments8 Jul 2016 -

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