Hi there, 

That's an interesting case! 

A few thoughts:

• Most of the time, MBAs are useful in consulting because they can make you more attractive to recruiters and because they get you hired directly as an Associate (as opposed to an entry-level role like Business Analyst). However, if you have already so much professional experience, I believe it makes less sense to do one, since you're likely considered for Associate anyway.
• You can still do an MBA once you get into consulting and the firms pay for it. So you could consider starting with one of the firms, working for a year or two, then taking a break to do an MBA and then coming back to work. 
• You won't be able to do MBA and work at the same time, even if the MBA is part time. I believe most firms have a sort of condition in the contract that prevents you from doing that.

Hope this helps!
Best,

Cristian

Hello!

I would never advise anyone to judge whether to do or not and MBA only due to how this may look for MBB job hunting, since it´s still a very “small chance”. An MBA is a huge time and money commitment that needs better reasons behind. 

Furthermore, I don´t think that with your level of experience an MBA is the right move now. You would be surrounded by people who are much younger and much less experienced than you. 

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

Hello there, 

the more work experience you have the less weight your education (depending obviously on the experience, value, progression you did, etc.) It can definitely bring a value having part time MBA, but it is not a deal breaker.  

We do have many experts at BCG without MBA or top tier schools (myself). 

Feel free to reach out if you have any specific answer as an experienced hire. I have 13 yrs industry experience and no consulting background prior joining BCG as part of their leadership team. 

Good luck

Lucie

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Doing the MBA will not help you significantly in preparing for case interviews, if that is what you are asking.

Hi there,

I agree with the others, I'm not so sure a part-time MBA is required! This is supported by the fact that you have been invited to Mckinsey's PSG.

I would say, try a round of applications/networking/interviews this year. If nothing bears fruit you can always do the part-time MBA next year!

Here's some fit advice for your interviews: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/tell-me-about-yourself-interview-question

And some casing advice: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-shift-your-mindset-to-ace-the-case

I totally agree with Clara - 

The other thing I will add is that you are far to senior to join MBB post and MBA. They are quite strict at hiring at the consultant level where you find people between 5 to 10 years of experience. People who enter with 7-8 years or more of experience already think it is a step down. So if I were you, I would really think about that and possibly work on joining as a lateral hire manager/ specialist in your field. 

100% agree with Clara!