Hi there,

You are making a difficult life decision that will affect the rest of your career. I highly recommend you invest in a case/career coach to guide you through this decision. I free + written Q&A is not where you should base such an important decision.

From what I've read I would recommend the following:

1. Apply now
2. If you get in, great
3. If you don't get in, apply to both MiM and MBA
4. Accept the best MiM/MBA offer
5. Then try to apply to MBB

Here's some more reading to help: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-get-a-consulting-internship-tips-and-tricks

Hi there, 

Thanks for sharing your situation and providing such clear context on it. 

In short, do all of them that involve moving forward rather than waiting. 

As in, apply for the internship and for MiM programs. Some may not work out. 

Don't assume that everything will materialise. So if you distribute your risk, you have higher chances of getting at least something. 

Sharing with you also a guide on how to build an application strategy:

• Free Guide: Build A Winning Application Strategy

Best,

Cristian

Hi there,

Q: I need your help since I can't see everything from all perspectives.

If I understood correctly you are currently in the process with one MBB. If that’s the case I would recommend the following:

1. Continue the process with that firm
2. Look for a referral for the other 2 MBB and Tier 2 and apply there as well (you can move from Tier 2 to MBB after a few years) – you can find some tips on referrals here
3. If that doesn’t work and the MIM allows to open better opportunities even outside MBB, I would then go for the MIM, assuming it is one year
4. If after the MIM you don’t succeed with interviews, you can work for a few years and then do an MBA. After the MBA, you can apply again

Hope this helps,

Francesco