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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 ...

    24 comments19 Sep 2019 - Associate 1 in PE - LBOs

  3. 2016 APD/ADC MBB Full Time Recruiting Updates

    Management Consulting

    Hey guys, Thought I'd start another thread for those of us APDs/ADCs (read: spent too many years in school) who are applying for full time positions either earlier this year in the Spring (BCG) or now during the Summer. Let's try to provide suff ...

    860 comments1 Jan 2017 -

  4. What Does It Take to Get a Job at McKinsey?

    Management Consulting

    McKinsey is interviewing at my school, and I was hoping to get a feel for my shot at an interview. I've previously gotten first rounds w/ Bain and BCG, but I hear McKinsey is more selective than even them. I was a summer analyst at MS, and I did get ...

    34 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  5. Choosing between McKinsey, Bain, and BCG?

    Management Consulting

    In deciding between MBB, would you guys offer any insights about differences between the three firms or things to think about while making a decision? All three offers are from the same city. McKinsey vs Bain vs BCG If you've worked hard enough to se ...

    142 comments18 Nov 2017 -

  6. 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 -

  7. 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 -

  8. Vault Rankings Discussion Thread: Thoughts?

    Management Consulting

    Just wondering your thoughts on the vault rankings of consulting firms. The 2016 Rankings just came out. Notable moves include AT Kearney moving up and Strategy& moving down. Thoughts? Here is the complete ranking. Strategy& McKinsey ...

    63 comments31 Jul 2017 -

  9. McKinsey Problem Solving Test

    Management Consulting

    I managed to work my way into getting a interview at McKinsey. I've been scheduled an interview along with a problem solving test next week. I was wondering what the best way to prepare for this is. Any sites I should know? Are there sample tests aro ...

    165 comments18 Aug 2016 -

  10. Do I have a shot at Mckinsey?

    Management Consulting

    Hi all, I want to get some realistic perspective on my chances of getting an interview with McKinsey. I am a MBA grad from a non-target b-school with decent GPA (3.7 and 710 GMAT) and graduated 3 years ago. Since MBA I have worked with two major firms (bo ...

    37 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  11. 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 -

  12. Disney Corporate Strategy vs. McK/BCG/Bain

    Management Consulting

    I'm new to this forum (in the posting sense- been reading it for a while), and was hoping I could get some advice. I have a friend that just got a job at Disney's Corp Strategy group and seems pretty excited about it. I have been pretty interest ...

    35 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  13. McKinsey Consulting vs. McKinsey Research

    Management Consulting

    You guys are probably aware that McKinsey has 2 divisions that they hire in: Consulting and Research (supporting the consultants). A friend of mine received an offer from McK "Knowledge Network" as a Junior Research Analyst, and wants to know ho ...

    43 comments20 Feb 2018 -

  14. Interning in London: BCG vs. McKinsey

    Management Consulting

    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 c ...

    28 comments28 Mar 2018 -

  15. Which Are the Best US McKinsey Offices

    Management Consulting

    Hey Guys, Which are the best US McKinsey offices in terms of prestige and experience (perhaps even size)? Particularly the Marketing and Sales Practice offices? Furthermore, How do San Fran, New York and Chicago compare? Thanks. consulting McKinsey USA no ...

    27 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  16. Former McKinsey Director acquires 1.3Billion Net Worth in 6 years

    Management Consulting

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    39 comments3 May 2014 -

  17. 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 -

  18. 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 -

  19. Breaking into Consulting--How To's

    Management Consulting

    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 ...

    82 comments6 Jul 2011 -

  20. McKinsey Partner Salary

    Management Consulting

    Just out of curiosity: what is the all-in comp for a Director (=Senior Partner) at McK? Also, what does a Junior Partner (=Principal) make? Anyone have confirmed numbers? Cheers compensation McKinsey McK Salary ...

    26 comments25 Mar 2018 -

  21. 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 -

  22. Why do / don't you want to work for McK in Dubai? Hiring pratices?

    Management Consulting

    I'm interviewing with McK in Dubai in two weeks. Why would you want to work in Dubai? Why wouldn't you? Do you think there are higher chances for an Arabic-speaking Top 5 Uni grad in Dubai than in domestic offices? I'm applying for the BA p ...

    36 comments26 Feb 2017 -

  23. McKinsey BA vs Deloitte BTA

    Job Search Advice

    Which of these is better for a summer internship? I like technology, so maybe BTA is better for me. What do you think? McKinsey deloitte Salary ...

    67 comments22 Apr 2010 -

  24. Bain vs McKinsey?? which is the better place to start?

    Management Consulting

    Hi everyone, I have offers from both the Bain and McK offices in London. At the moment, I don't know precisely what I'd like to do in a few years time. I'm thinking I'd like to stay in consulting and work my way towards Partner. This m ...

    33 comments18 Aug 2016 -

  25. 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 -

  26. Former McKinsey manager, taking questions

    McKCaseInterview's blog Glad to talk about my role at McKinsey or the case interview process- post your questions consulting McKinsey case interviews consulting mckinsey APD ...

    23 comments13 Aug 2014 -

  27. McKinsey vs Goldman Sachs- which has better brand recognition?

    Off Topic

    I'm curious- McKinsey vs Goldman Sachs- which has better brand recognition? For the average Joe (non business/finance people) 1. In USA 2. In Europe 3. In Asia My impression is that in Europe (except for the UK), McKinsey has better recognition, whil ...

    13 comments8 Sep 2018 -

  28. Choosing between MBB

    Management Consulting

    Received an offer from all three companies. I know the general differences between the firms, but is one better specifically for those who just finished undergrad? McKinsey Bain BCG Salary ...

    24 comments25 Oct 2015 -

  29. Why is McKinsey's Sophomore Diversity Leaders Internship only open to students at Harvard, Yale, Penn and Duke?

    Management Consulting

    http://www.mckinsey.com/Careers/Apply/University_r... This restriction seems kind of random. Does anyone know if they are strict about it or have plans to apply anyway if not from one of the aforementioned schools? Also, does McK offer any other networkin ...

    39 comments26 Oct 2011 -

  30. McKinsey PEI questions?

    Management Consulting

    Hello, I had first rounds at McKinsey last week. Made it through but I think my PEI answers were the weak point. Although I knew that would go in depth I wasn't really prepared for how much and I had to spend way too much time thinking and trying to ...

    22 comments15 Mar 2018 -

  31. HS Senior Received internship offers from McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, BOA and Navigant

    Investment Banking

    Hi, I am a high school senior who received internship offers from McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Navigant Capital Advisors (through family connections). Which one should I choose? My current rank is in this order: McKinsey, Goldman, NCA, BOA ...

    46 comments20 Apr 2009 -

  32. Exit opportunities: Google vs. McKinsey

    Management Consulting

    So I just graduated from undergrad and accepted an offer to work at Google, in their Dedicated Client Services division (it's like account management with their big advertising clients)... And Google from what I've heard, read, seen and the reac ...

    41 comments7 Jun 2010 -

  33. Fit and networking upwards

    Management Consulting

    Apologies if this question seems a bit naive but wanted to get this forum's opinion on educating oneself on certain topics in order to hold better conversations with longer tenure colleagues. As a 22-year-old analyst I'm not super interested in ...

    20 comments9 Dec 2014 -

  34. McKinsey First Round Interview Feedback

    Management Consulting

    I had my McKinsey screening interview today and I received a mail from a recruiter asking me for time to discuss my interview feedback tomorrow? specifically the mail asked for a "quick call with you tomorrow to discuss how the interview went" W ...

    13 comments3 Mar 2018 -

  35. Guys please help to choose: Mckinsey/Moelis/UBS/PE Fund (Ex Lehman Fund) ALL FOR LONDON!

    Investment Banking

    Hey guys! I need to make a quick choice in 1~2 weeks and I would like to hear your sincere advice on this. All the positions are for London. Some thought from my side: Mck: Pros: Best brand name, wider exposure (both corporate finance and strategic consul ...

    33 comments22 Nov 2010 -

  36. McKinsey Office Locations

    Management Consulting

    Hi everyone! I'm a summer associate at a competitor firm (Bain/BCG), and am thinking about switching to McKinsey once full-time begins. I'm just trying to get a little bit more information to use as I prioritize my location preferences in the ap ...

    25 comments7 Nov 2013 -

  37. BCG offer, take it or ask interview at McKinsey

    Management Consulting

    Hey guys, I just got an offer at BCG and was wondering if I should just take it or ask an interview at McKinsey. BCG was my first interview, so I got a 100% score out of it, but as everybody always says McKinsey has more prestige I was wondering if it is ...

    22 comments1 Jun 2014 -

  38. Private Equity Focused Consulting Firms?

    Management Consulting

    Other than Bain, McKinsey and L.E.K, are there any other consulting firms out there that focus on Privet Equity clients? private equity consulting Bain McKinsey LEK ...

    27 comments30 Jul 2010 -

  39. Advice on consulting- Anyone familiar with the implications and uses?

    Management Consulting

    - Bain McKinsey BCG deloitte ...

    21 comments16 May 2015 -

  40. McKinsey vs. Google Summer Intern?

    Job Search Advice

    My friend (MBA in an Ivy school) recently got summer intern offer in Google and McKinsey. She's happy with either choice and want me to post a thread here asking WSO people which offer will you take and which ones look better on your resume with your ...

    16 comments22 Feb 2018 -

  41. Wearing designer glasses as a entry-level analyst

    Management Consulting

    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? analyst Bain McKinsey BCG Glasses ...

    24 comments14 Jun 2011 -

  42. 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 -

  43. College decision advice

    Job Search Advice

    I am a high school who has wanted to work for McKinsey for many years. I am trying to decide Williams and UChicago for college and I would appreciate any information on which consulting firms and investments banks on the east coast look most favorably upo ...

    25 comments28 Apr 2010 -

  44. McKinsey or Goldman Sachs Capital Partners

    Private Equity

    I have just finished my masters degree in finance and choose b/w an offer from McKinsey and Goldman Sachs PIA (Capital Partners) in London? I have a strong interest in private equity but also consider an industrial career attractive. What is the preferred ...

    16 comments22 Jan 2018 -

  45. 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 -

  46. Asked to leave from McKinsey for first years?

    Management Consulting

    Hi guys a have a question that came to me while watching Victor Cheng's videos. He mentioned that for first year analysts, many first years are asked to leave McKinsey after first year to gain more experience or some are asked not to come back. I hav ...

    20 comments2 Jul 2013 -

  47. First Round Case Interviews with McKinsey and Bain

    Management Consulting

    Hey guys, I am a senior at a Public University which I think is a target and I have just found out that I got a first round at McKinsey and another at Bain and another at Accenture. I have recently started practicing cases- maybe 10 in total- and I am rea ...

    15 comments30 Sep 2015 -

  48. Getting into McKinsey BTO?

    Management Consulting

    Hey guys! I'm wondering what is optimal profile for getting into McKinsey BTO (Business Technology Office) right out of college? Let me explain: I live in Central Europe, have a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (lot of ICT subjects, ERP impl ...

    14 comments5 May 2017 -

  49. 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 -

  50. What's the best consulting interview prep book for McKinsey

    Management Consulting

    I have a first round phone interview, but I've only done banking interviews thus far. What can I expect and what is the best guide book to get in order to help me prepare?? Anyone ever used the WSO one? I used the M&I one for banking and it was g ...

    19 comments5 Oct 2010 -

  51. Drug Testing at MBB Firms

    Management Consulting

    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 ...

    15 comments18 Aug 2016 -

  52. MBB in Asia vs BB Structuring in London vs Everything else

    Job Search Advice

    I'm a senior in a top school in Asia graduating in 2016. I've grinded through school, networked like crazy and completed internships in consulting, VC and Asset Management. I have an MBB offer in Asia (think Singapore/KL/HK) and a BB Equity Stru ...

    13 comments29 Nov 2015 -

  53. Deciding between offers- Trying to figure out summer associate plans

    Investment Banking

    New monkey here trying to figure out summer associate plans- in process at a few places and trying to weigh UBS LA, CS SF Tech, Moelis LA, McKinsey, BCG. feeling good right now, but not sure how to evaluate these. I really liked the folks across the firms ...

    15 comments19 Apr 2016 -

  54. McKinsey Office Amenities

    Management Consulting

    Which offices have the nicest digs? I'm assuming the big ones would have an advantage here, but between NY /NJ, Chicago, SF/Silicon Valley who has a gym, gourmet cafeteria, etc. And info about other non-firm standard perks would be great too. consult ...

    18 comments24 Feb 2011 -

  55. High School Senior- internship offers from McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, BOA and Navigant

    Management Consulting

    Hi, I am a high school senior who received internship offers from McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Navigant Capital Advisors (through family connections). Which one should I choose? My current rank is in this order: McKinsey, Goldman, NCA, BOA ...

    19 comments20 Apr 2009 -

  56. What is the likelihood of getting a McKinsey offer after an unusual interview with senior level partner

    Management Consulting

    I am at a non-target (for MBB)school in the US but have prior strategy consulting experience. I have been granted interviews by all three- MBB, through a mix of cold emails to partners, alumni (at MBB) outreach and by directly writing to the recruiter. In ...

    9 comments22 May 2018 -

  57. How is McKinsey corporate finance different from IBD?

    Investment Banking

    Check out the description- sounds exactly like IBD to me (it's not even cultural integration or strategy, they specifically mention due diligence, valuation, negotiations with bidders/targets on value, etc.) http://corporatefinance.McKinsey.com/about ...

    17 comments27 Feb 2011 -

  58. What are my chances of getting an offer from McKinsey or Bain?

    Management Consulting

    I'm going to be applying for an consulting internship soon. I have a 3.65 GPA as a Chemistry major at Georgetown University. I hold leadership positions in a couple clubs (ex. the investment fund) as well. I know this is not nearly enough information ...

    13 comments23 Dec 2014 -

  59. Taking time off to do an internship at McKinsey?

    Management Consulting

    I am a sophomore at HYP, international. Have a 3.4 which is probably going to go down after this semester. I wanted to do consulting at MBB(Hoping for San Francisco) and I recently got an offer to work on a 5-month project in an international office for M ...

    7 comments8 May 2019 -

  60. This guy quit his job at McKinsey to pursue a Wharton MBA... and a hip-hop career

    Off Topic

    Hip hop artist Clyde Kelly Atkins (stage name is Clyde Kelly) quit his job at McKinsey so he would have more free time to pursue his music career and obtain a Wharton MBA at the same time. "You don't have anyone in your life that you sort of see ...

    10 comments25 May 2017 -

  61. 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 -

  62. MBB vs Fundamental Investing Asset Manager: Learning, Pitfalls and Exit Ops

    Management Consulting

    How do you view an MBB analyst program vs an investment analyst at an asset manager for a Pre-MBA candidate? Specifically, experience at a value investing shop managing close to $3Bn vs a vanilla MBB analyst gig. On the face of it, MBB has the edge with b ...

    12 comments29 Apr 2015 -

  63. Google PM vs Mckinsey BTO

    Management Consulting

    I recently graduated with a PhD (in EE) and I was fortunate to get two wonderful job offers. I am currently torn between taking a position as a Product Manager at Google or an Associate at McKinsey Business Technology. I would eventually like to start my ...

    15 comments27 Dec 2010 -

  64. Offer from Mckinsey vs banking offer

    Job Search Advice

    Help! I am in a serious dilemma of choosing between the following: McKinsey offer (General Junior associate) and a local bank offer in structured products sales/structuring. My goal is to get into top business school in US H/W/S and then IB & S&T ...

    15 comments5 Aug 2010 -

  65. McKinsey vs. Cornerstone

    Management Consulting

    Hi All! I'm trying to decide between economic consulting (offers from Cornerstone and Analysis Group) and management consulting (offer from OW, currently interviewing with BCG, final rounds with McKinsey). Any insight on projects, lifestyle, exit opp ...

    12 comments21 Oct 2014 -

  66. BCG/McKinsey research position vs. Google business associate

    Management Consulting

    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 c ...

    13 comments10 May 2013 -

  67. A McKinsey grads eight tips for success at work

    Management Consulting

    One of my biggest pet peeves is people giving bad career advice. It drives me nuts when I see worn-out cliches like this being passed on to ambitious young professionals....... Well, no shit you have to work hard to succeed. So how does that help you solv ...

    9 comments1 Dec 2016 -

  68. choose between GS, McK and Deutsche offers

    Investment Banking

    Hi, all Sincerely appreciate any advice on the following... I am in a very fortunate dilemma (1) Goldman Sachs- Associate, IBD (2) Deutsche- AVP, Private Equity (3) McKinsey- Associate, Private Equity Practice which one to pick or turn down? Thanks in adv ...

    13 comments13 Nov 2010 -

  69. Why am I getting interviewed?

    Investment Banking

    I have an interview tomorrow with a top global strategy consulting firm not MBB but just below them, all of the employees I have researched have their degrees from Harvard, Princeton, Yale, MIT, Oxford, etc. I am in a top 20 business school with a double ...

    13 comments21 Sep 2010 -

  70. McKinsey or Bernstein Equity Research?

    Equity Research

    Hey guys, I have an offer from McKinsey and Bernstein Equity Research. I am not really sure about which one to take. I think both are quite interesting for me. I am a fresh undergrad so I want more professional advice. What are the exit opportunities? Tha ...

    10 comments22 Jan 2018 -

  71. was i 100% rejected?

    Management Consulting

    i just got this: "Thank you for your interest in discussing career opportunities with McKinsey & Company. We have reviewed your background and are impressed by your accomplishments. At the present time, however, we do not have a position availabl ...

    13 comments14 Dec 2009 -

  72. MBB salary changed based on local rate/pay?

    Management Consulting

    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 Europ ...

    11 comments14 Feb 2013 -

  73. Pls help: M&A or McK CF for getting in IBD?

    Investment Banking

    Currently working in a M&A house (not ibank) as Associate and got an offer for McK CF Associate. Since I'm looking to move to BB /2nd tier IBD Associate and wondering which path will give me a higher chance. (p.s. I don't have an MBA but 2-3 ...

    12 comments16 Nov 2010 -

  74. McKinsey BTO or Accenture

    Management Consulting

    Hi, I have an offer from McK BTO and Accenture Strategy Practice. I am trying to determine which one will be a better option for me. I have a significant amount of experience in IT, and have been trying to get more into strategy. Does BTO restrict me from ...

    12 comments15 Nov 2010 -

  75. Just bombed an interview...

    Management Consulting

    I'm interviewing for an experienced hire position at McKinsey and just had the one hour case prep over the phone. And I got fucking destroyed. A little background... I'm currently an engineer, graduated in 2008, and applied sometime in June. Hea ...

    12 comments8 Aug 2010 -

  76. MBB from HLS?

    Management Consulting

    Considering going to Harvard Law School, but fairly sure I don't really want to work in law. I know McKinsey hires out of there, but is anyone aware of how the process works, e.g. how important grades are once there, if there is a hard cap on # of th ...

    10 comments17 Jun 2014 -

  77. Don't these McKinsey/BCG/Bain guys have shit to do? Wtf

    Investment Banking

    Around 2PM when I have my lunch every day, I briefly check Facebook and scroll down my newsfeed....and every time it's FILLED with 5-20 posts (all from one guy) who I went to school with who's working at McKinsey as first year analyst and he ...

    11 comments1 Sep 2010 -

  78. McKinsey Interview and Other Questions

    Management Consulting

    McKinsey 's first round interviews claim that I have a 1-hour multiple choice problem solving test. I was wondering if any of you have experiences with this and, if so, how difficult it was. What sort of materials were covered? Also, when I applied t ...

    11 comments5 Jan 2009 -

  79. McKinsey Career Concerns

    Management Consulting

    I am in the process of recruiting with McKinsey in the Middle East. My referral, who I am close family friends with and who's worked there for three years- he is also family friends with the partner at the office- assured me that he can get me an int ...

    9 comments3 Sep 2014 -

  80. McKinsey Round 1 interviews

    Management Consulting

    Hi, I was a postdoctoral fellow in pharma/drug development and will be doing round 1 interviews with McKinsey next week. Could I get pointers on what to expect in the problem solving component and any other relevant areas? Thanks. McKinsey McKinsey Interv ...

    10 comments12 Aug 2011 -

  81. Is it possible to go to HBS after 2 years?

    Business School and GMAT

    How much harder is it to go to business school after 2 years as opposed to three for top schools H/S? What about for Wharton, Kellog, MIT, Columbia? Would it be possible for me? (I would rather not take a third year in some senior analyst role at another ...

    10 comments17 Jul 2011 -

  82. McK Operations Senior Analyst

    Management Consulting

    Looking at the McKinsey Operations Senior Analyst track, I'm a bit confused. They require 2+ years experience and prefer a master's degree. The role is 2-3 years then direct to associate. Why would anyone with 2-4 years experience and a master&# ...

    10 comments2 May 2011 -

  83. McKinsey First Round VS Second Round

    Management Consulting

    Can anyone comment on the main differences between McKinsey 's First Round and Second Round? I just finished their 1st round and as expected the case was very structured, in the sense that the interviewer was driving the case by asking a set of 5-6 s ...

    10 comments15 Nov 2010 -

  84. APD candidates in McK, Bain, BCG?

    Management Consulting

    Anyone know anyone with an advance professional degree (MD, JD, PhD, etc) at MBB? It seems like those 3 are the only firms that actively hire APD candidates, and start them out at most-MBA associate level. How many of these APD people are hired, usually? ...

    10 comments10 May 2010 -

  85. MBB locations & Presitge

    Management Consulting

    Do different offices carry different prestige? For example, does McKinsey in Dallas have as much cache as in Boston on a resume for B-School? McKinsey Salary ...

    10 comments16 Dec 2009 -

  86. MBB- Apply for Associate Consultant, or Consultant? Profile Evaluation

    Management Consulting

    This got long quickly, sorry- abbreviated stats at the bottom I'm a little unsure if I could apply for Associate Consultant, or Consultant. My work hasn't been the most quant-heavy, but I'm leaning toward consultant. I'm a 3rd party Pr ...

    9 comments10 Jan 2013 -

  87. Banking vs Consulting Internship for McKinsey

    Investment Banking

    I was wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the following: So let's say I want to work at McK/ BCG full time and it's not happening this year- was totally unprepared for cases and what not. I have a IBD BB internship my sophomore summer ...

    10 comments5 Feb 2009 -

  88. People I'd Never Hire-- Psycho PM (LOL)

    Job Search Advice

    We had mamamia post the same topic about Accenture vs. Roland Berger 3-4 times. He'd post, we'd give him feedback; he'd delete the topics over and over again, then ask the question again. Like he didn't want to hear what we said. So, I ...

    9 comments9 Dec 2011 -

  89. Please, destroy my resume!

    Resume Advice

    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 wit ...

    9 comments5 Aug 2011 -

  90. McK Oil and Gas Interview

    Management Consulting

    I'm coming from a rather unconventional background for consulting (Masters in International Affairs) and am going into my second round interview (first round was over the phone) with McKinsey 's Oil and Gas Division (I study energy security and ...

    9 comments5 Jun 2011 -

  91. McKinsey Off-Cycle

    Management Consulting

    Does anyone know if its possible to land an off-cycle internship/relationship hire with McKinsey? McKinsey Salary ...

    7 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  92. MBB West Coast Offices

    Management Consulting

    Can anyone provide a comparison of the MBB west coast offices (LA, SF for all, Seattle for McK). Also, I've heard local business is flat, thus you can bank and traveling out of state more than one would if one were located in the Midwest/East coast- ...

    9 comments10 Nov 2010 -

  93. McKinsey: Didnt hear back?

    Management Consulting

    Guys, I applied to McKinsey off campus in July of this year. But haven't heard back. Might mean a ding, but I'm not sure if this is how the process is supposed to work. Sent an email to the recruiter a couple of weeks back but still didnt hear b ...

    9 comments3 Nov 2010 -

  94. Leveraging Network

    Management Consulting

    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 ...

    8 comments26 Nov 2013 -

  95. MBB on hold/waitlisted after final round

    Management Consulting

    Got a call last night after my MBB final round telling me I was on hold and would know for sure before Thanksgiving. My guess is that since I'm on the fence they want to wait til after their next 1-2 final rounds to see how I stack up. I've star ...

    9 comments10 Nov 2009 -

  96. Funny MBB question

    Management Consulting

    Should I wear a suit and tie or no tie/more business casual? Since consultants almost never wear ties... interview Bain McKinsey BCG dress Salary ...

    9 comments4 Oct 2009 -

  97. The Economics of Blind Justice

    Primeape's blog When I opened Tuesday's (June 19th) Journal, I was struck by an interesting dichotomy between two articles. The front page profiled a picture of "The Rocket", front and center, (Clemens Acquitted in Perjury Case) and hi ...

    7 comments24 Jun 2012 -

  98. MBB Final Rounds, No response

    Management Consulting

    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 h ...

    8 comments11 Oct 2012 -

  99. Ridiculously useful documents for MBB/Booz/Accenture etc. interview preparation

    Management Consulting

    Hi, I found this 80-page document online (unfortunately post-interview) and, if it is not against the forum guidelines, I would love to share it with future BCG applicants on here. It contains extensive information on everything from the firm's gener ...

    8 comments9 May 2012 -

  100. McKinsey Recruiting For Non-MBA Grad Students

    Management Consulting

    i know some have been asking about MBB recruiting for grad students. Here is an e-mail I got recently detailing a combined on-campus recruiting event for two targets. I know friends personally who are at MBB with Non-MBA master's degrees or Ph.D.s th ...

    8 comments22 Mar 2012 -

  101. Any interviewees hear back from McKinsey Emerging Scholars?

    Management Consulting

    Okay, goofy question, but has anyone here interviewed for the McKinsey Emerging Scholars program, and if so, have you heard back yet? Thanks! McKinsey Salary ...

    7 comments1 Jul 2015 -

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