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Breaking into consulting with 2.8 GPA from no 1 engineering school in the country.

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Thanks for sharing the full context. This is helpful. First of all, GPA on its own means nothing. Recruiters know this. This is why it's better to not only mention your GPA but also (estimate) your position within the c ... (read entire answer)

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Can I apply to MBB with 3 years experience in Southeast Asia or MENA office with my Master in Management?

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Your combination of work experience and a degree from a top London university is certainly impressive and can be a strong foundation for applying to MBB offices in Jakarta or Dubai. However, it's important to note that ... (read entire answer)

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MSc Business Anaytics at LBS, ICL, or UCL for MBB in Indonesia

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These are all great schools, and tend to be feeder schools in the consultancies (as I can vouch for). Just bear in mind naturally connections into those unis from MBB will be for the local offices and so if you are p ... (read entire answer)

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Hi Robert, MBB at Jakarta Office are still hiring right now, even a bit more aggressive recently. I have seen so many events conducted by them in pas months & also in the near future. I also have a mentee that i ... (read entire answer)

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