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Anonymous A

on Feb 26, 2022

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Texas A&M: Target School?

Is TAMU a target school for MBB undergraduate recruiting? After google searching, I was able to find BCG and Bain websites for TAMU but not for Mckinsey. Additionally, searching on Linkedin, I wasn't able to find as many undergrad hires when compared to UT and Rice. Lastly, the list of target universities on PoetsandQuants does not include TAMU either.

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Ian

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on Feb 26, 2022

Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

I believe you have your answer already!

You are correct that A&M is not a target school. Target schools are really those that are ranked around top 15 worldwide.

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Anonymous A

on Feb 26, 2022

Thanks for the response. Would getting the interview be much harder at non-target schools like TAMU? I now know it's a non-target school; however, I'm just confused why TAMU still has recruitment websites for Bain and BCG unlike other non-targets.

Ian

Coach

on Feb 27, 2022

Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

You're trying to define something that 1) Is hard to define and 2) Doesn't matter. Network aggressively, make your resume as good as possible, and TRY! It doesn't matter if your odds are 5% or 20%...they're low for everyone. If BCG + Bain come to TAMU that's fantastic and means your odds are better than schools where they don't go. Your odds are lower than if you went to, say, Harvard, but that's already obvious isn't it? Stop worrying about the odds and just maximize YOUR odds :)

Francesco

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on Feb 26, 2022

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

I just helped someone who is from Texas A&M. He got invitations from all MBB.

Whether a school is technically a target school or not may be relevant if you still have to choose a school. If that’s the case, definitely try to get in one with a track record in terms of MBB hires.

On the other hand, if you are currently in a non-target, you can still get invitations leveraging referrals. You can find more on networking and referrals here:

▶ https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/networking-as-part-of-the-management-consulting-preparation-process

Best,

Francesco

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Anonymous A

on Feb 26, 2022

Wow, that's great to hear that non-target students still have a chance. Do you know if he relied heavily on utilizing connections to get the interviews or did he utilize campus hiring events?

Francesco

Coach

on Feb 26, 2022

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, not sure in his particular case, but would 100% recommend to look for a referral if you are from a non-target school – it has only advantages and zero disadvantages compared to any other option. A campus event could be indeed a way to get a referral later on. Hope this helps

Ken

Coach

on Feb 26, 2022

Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

To be honest, target schools are defined loosely and depend by office. Generally speaking, if the firms don't visit your campus for recruiting events then its likely not a target school. The campus websites are not always representative.

Clara

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on Mar 01, 2022

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

No, it´s not, you wouldn´t find them in the top 20 of world rankings.

Cheers,

Clara