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UK MBA: Transitioning from Growth/product role at a startup into consulting

consulting MBA transition UK
Neueste Antwort am 14. Apr. 2024
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Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
You have a great profile from a work experience perspective!  In terms of MBA - I would not look outside Top 7-8 schools in the US, LBS and INSEAD. You will be severely limiting your chances to get into a top consulting ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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[Urgent] Seeking Advise: INSEAD MBA ($) v.s. HEC Paris MBA ($)

MBA
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Niklas
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McKinsey Jr. Engagement Manager | Interviewer at McK| Coached numerous candidates to secure MBB offers | University of Oxford
Niklas
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McKinsey Jr. Engagement Manager | Interviewer at McK| Coached numerous candidates to secure MBB offers | University of Oxford
Both great options - so congrats! I'd go for INSEAD, because (a) brand matters and (b) I would not underestimate yourself / overestimate the academic difficulty of any MBA and (c) your peers/network at INSEAD will be st ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Generalist role vs specialist role? and which master program that suits the best path?

Bain & Company BCG generalist graduate program MBA McKinsey Specialist
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McKinsey & Company | BCG | Roland Berger
Alessa
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McKinsey & Company | BCG | Roland Berger
Hi!  First of all, pursuing a Master's degree is indeed an option. However, many colleagues at MBB enter the firm with Bachelor's degrees, obtaining their Master's/MBA in cooperation with the specific consultancy. This ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Deciding between Kellogg, LBS & INSEAD programs

consulting MBA MBA INTERNSHIP
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
First of all, congrats on having all these options! At this point, you can't go wrong; it's about maximizing the benefits.  Second, you already put a lot of thought into prioritising among them, to the extent that you m ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Seeking Career Advice: Transitioning to MBB/Tier 2 Consulting in the UK from a Big 4 Firm in APAC

Big 4 London MBA MBB tier 2 consulting UK
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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Honestly, you should just apply for MBB and Tier2.  That's it.  You're overthinking it a bit at this point.  Basically, you're already a consultant. You just want to move in the tiers.  If you build a good application s ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Seeking Advice on Career Path

europe MBA MBB Middle East tier1
Neueste Antwort am 9. März 2024
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Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, if you want to pursue a career in consulting, then gaining experience in “niche consulting” is still better than no consulting experience. Of course you shouldn't linger at this firm for too long if your ambit ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Top MBA application

MBA MBB
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Benjamin
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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Benjamin
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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hi, Here are some thoughts based on my own experience applying + observations of my friends Key things to do Figure out specifically is needed for the Wharton & Harvard applications. This will include deadlines, mat ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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BCG Final Round Decision - Yay or Nay

BCG MBA MBB
Letzte Aktivität am 6. Dez. 2023
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! Sorry to hear the interviews didn't go according to your expectations, but also don't read too much into them - it often happens that candidates are harsher with their self-assessment than the interviewers would be. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Reapplying after 1st round of MBB interviews

BCG Case Interview MBA MBB Interview McKinsey case interview reapply rejection roles
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Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, of course your suitable entry level at a consulting firm will be dependent on your prior experience. With close to 4 years of industry experience, you would no longer be considered for an entry-level consultan ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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General Advice for Consulting Pivot Strategy

Advice Career Advising career change graduate program Master MBA MBA Application Advice recruiting visa visa issues
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Die beste Antwort (am 27. Aug. 2023) ist von:
Benjamin
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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Benjamin
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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hi there, Here are my thoughts: However, I am not sure if I will get into the top programs with my short work experience This concern is legitimate Currently, your age and experience is below the average at top bschools ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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IESE vs HEC Paris for MBA

MBA MBA Experience MBB
Neueste Antwort am 1. Dez. 2023
Die beste Antwort (am 1. Dez. 2023) ist von:
ALEXANDRE
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FREE INTRO I exMcKinsey EM I exKearney consultant I High Success Rate I Official Coach for HEC (160 coachees in 2022/23)
ALEXANDRE
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FREE INTRO I exMcKinsey EM I exKearney consultant I High Success Rate I Official Coach for HEC (160 coachees in 2022/23)
Hi, I think these 2 MBAs are at the top in EU. You should also consider other factors such as the country you want to go, the culture you prefer, etc. Cheers, Alexandre
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MIM with full ride scholarship or MBA?

master in management MBA MBB
Neueste Antwort am 30. Nov. 2023
Die beste Antwort (am 11. Apr. 2021) ist von:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, If your goal is MBB, I would recommend the following: Apply to MBB after undergrad if applicable (in some countries you need a Master to apply) If rejected, go for the fully-paid MIM (choose the option ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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MBA Candidate Applying for MBB Firms

MBA
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Experte
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! That's a great question.  Sharing with you a resource that might help you understand how to approach the MBA school selection process but also challenge you on the assumption of whether or not you need such a progra ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Executive MBA sponsorship by MBB

Executive MBA MBA Sponsorship
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Cristian
Experte
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 30. Nov. 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! It depends on the firm, but it tends to be more unusual for people to go for an MBA once they're past Associate.  Realistically, many people get an MBA in order to get into consulting, so there's little reason to ge ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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IE Global Online MBA opionions?

BCG McKinsey and Bain business school MBA MBA Experience
Letzte Aktivität am 30. Nov. 2023
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Cristian
Experte
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 30. Nov. 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! Actually, I worked with several candidates who have been part of the program, and they were all top-notch. So I have only good things to say.  Don't assume though that you do need an MBA program. Here's how to figur ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Top 10 MBA Programs

MBA
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Cristian
Experte
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Experte
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! Different grad schools have different requirements, and some weigh heavier on what you did beyond academic grades. In short, it's hard to tell. You need to research each of them and ideally speak with a couple of pe ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Executive MBA (EMBA), Ivey Canada

MBA MBA Experience
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Cristian
Experte
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 30. Nov. 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! The best way of finding out would be to connect with students who are there now or have just recently graduated. An honest conversation with them is going to be worth more than any other resource.  Sharing with you ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Differences between 1 year vs 2 year MBA ?

harvard insead lbs MBA stanford
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Experte
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! This is a great networking question - I'd ask people who graduated from each of the programs. Also, check what's in the curriculum for each of them.  Lastly, you might find it useful to also go through this resource ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Undergrad in Business vs MBA

MBA undergraduate business degree
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Experte
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! These are great questions.  I've put together an article a few months back that actually touches on most of them: Expert Guide: Are MBAs worth it? Hope you'll find it helpful. Best,Cristian
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MBA vs MiM

master in management MBA
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Experte
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! Great question - I'm actually touching on it with the following article: Expert Guide: Are MBAs worth it? Hope you find it helpful! Best,Cristian
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