Mathematically, I agree with Sidi and Elias that fewer than half are probably counseled out. Remember though that even Principals and Partners are 'kicked out' when they miss the election window => you are in good company :)
How to deal with it? Remember your experience was unique, you have learned a ton, and you will be an alumnus your whole life with all the benefits that come with it (reputation, network, even access to career services). Years after I left, my boss still introduced me as "ex-BCG". People don't care why you left, they mostly just care that you were good enough to get in. And yes, a number of us end up doing just as well outside of MBB as we would have done inside - even if our salary may not always have kept up.
Still feeling down & hurt? just look back to your 'before' and ask yourself if you'd have been happy at the time with the experience you have today (or the salary for that matter).
Mathematically, I agree with Sidi and Elias that fewer than half are probably counseled out. Remember though that even Principals and Partners are 'kicked out' when they miss the election window => you are in good company :)
How to deal with it? Remember your experience was unique, you have learned a ton, and you will be an alumnus your whole life with all the benefits that come with it (reputation, network, even access to career services). Years after I left, my boss still introduced me as "ex-BCG". People don't care why you left, they mostly just care that you were good enough to get in. And yes, a number of us end up doing just as well outside of MBB as we would have done inside - even if our salary may not always have kept up.
Still feeling down & hurt? just look back to your 'before' and ask yourself if you'd have been happy at the time with the experience you have today (or the salary for that matter).