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Are certain Consulting Offices harder to get into? - BCG, Mckinsey, Bain

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 05, 2018) is from:
Vlad
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Vlad
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Hi, Indeed some offices are harder to get into. There are multiple factors that have an impact: Supply and demand - NY, SF, London - most competitive since everyone wants to get there. Atlanta, Dallas - much easi ... (read entire answer)
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Southeast Asian offices as a European

Application BestOffices office preferences SE Asia
Most recent answer on Oct 15, 2023
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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, Sharing a perspective having worked in SEA. All offices require / function in English - there will always be a copy of the work in english, although a second version in the local language may be developed also depen ... (read entire answer)
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Applying to office aligned to professional background/interests

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Most recent answer on Feb 01, 2023
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Jan 26, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  It can help, but it's not going to make a huge difference.  The advantage is rather for you as an individual and future consultant. If you go into an office that tends to do more of the work that you're inter ... (read entire answer)
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Dubai Vs Paris

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Most recent answer on Nov 13, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 07, 2022) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Nov 07, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Ultimately only you can make this decision! We all have our own values, biases, etc. and I wouldn't want to influence your choice! My advice is to figure out what are the 2-3 most important factors to you. The ... (read entire answer)
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Bain European Offices

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Question edited on Sep 05, 2021
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Francesco
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Francesco
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Hi Anonymous, I would consider the following elements to make a decision: Select countries interesting to you. There is no reason to apply for an office where it is easier to get in, just to hate the place where y ... (read entire answer)
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Office Prestige: MBB

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Question edited on Sep 05, 2021
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Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Oct 22, 2019
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Hi Anonymous, the choice of the office doesn’t really impact prestige, but can impact the following: Exit opportunities. You are more likely to do certain kind of projects in certain areas (eg Tech in San Francisc ... (read entire answer)
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Overview of BCG North American Offices

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Most recent answer on Apr 19, 2021
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Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Apr 19, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Lucio, First off, congratulations and good luck in that first round! Now, North America is pretty huge, with 30+ offices! Why don't you narrow down the list yourself a bit more. Surely there are regions (east coa ... (read entire answer)
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