I applied to MBB firms last year and made it to the final round with BCG, but did not receive an interview from the other two companies. I believe the main reasons for my rejection were my lack of exposure to the business world and insufficient preparation for case interviews.
I'm currently a 5th-year graduate student at target school, graduating this December. After my previous rejection, I've completed three part-time internships, including pro-bono consulting for a local non-profit, a venture fellowship, and a risk assessment consulting for the entrepreneurial center at my university. Additionally, I participated in a case competition and won a prize.
I'm curious to know if my past experience with these companies could potentially hurt my application this year, and whether addressing my past weaknesses and improving my profile would make a difference in my chances of success. Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated.