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Do referrals work for summer internships at MBB?

MBB Non target Referral undergrad
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 02, 2024) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Jan 02, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Wow, that's a great profile. I don't imagine you to struggle in getting referrals.  Whether referrals are accepted or not for the internship program depends a lot on the geography and the firm. Plus, they keep changing ... (read entire answer)
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Getting a Consulting Offer From a Non-Traditional Background

case interview practice with consultants Non target Non-traditional
Most recent answer on Jan 19, 2024
The best answer (on May 06, 2023) is from:
Benjamin
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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Benjamin
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gave the best answer on May 06, 2023
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hi Yasmin, Glad that you find the community helpful - you can certainly find a ton of useful advice (that I wish I had access to a long time ago when I was applying). Firstly - it's great that you are taking initiative ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 19, 2024 on Jan 19, 2024
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MBB for a non-target school. MIM or MBA?

big four MBB Non target
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 21, 2021) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
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gave the best answer on Dec 21, 2021
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi Xavier, This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it: Generally speaking, both options would academically guarantee that yo ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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GPA Worries

BCG GPA MBB Non target
Most recent answer on May 24, 2023
The best answer (on May 19, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on May 19, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Sorry to hear about the rejection - this still shows you have the potential to get an MBB offer with a new attempt though. In terms of your question: Q: How big is GPA in this equation? Any advice? A 3.5 GPA m ... (read entire answer)
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on May 24, 2023 on May 24, 2023
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A-Level grades not great and non-target university

grades high school grades Non target target university
Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2022
The best answer (on Aug 17, 2022) is from:
Emily
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Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad
Emily
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gave the best answer on Aug 17, 2022
Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad
Without a doubt it’s harder, but not impossible. I was at a non-target school, two years post graduate and applied off cycle - it’s possible. The firms are looking for people who excel in what they do - you need to be a ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 19, 2022 on Aug 19, 2022
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Entry level jobs at MBB from non target schools

consulting MBB Non target recent graduate
Most recent answer on Jun 14, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 04, 2022) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jul 04, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, The big issue of coming from a non-target is the screening. If you get the interview, in theory there is no additional advantage due to coming from a target (although some interviewers may, consciously or unco ... (read entire answer)
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With a non-target school undergraduate background, will I be able to pass the screening selection for MBB with a M7 Deferred MBA?

and Bain BCG CV screening M7 MBA McKinsey Non target selection criteria selection process target school
Most recent answer on May 18, 2022
The best answer (on May 16, 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 May 16, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, It should help. The short answer is that everything that adds consulting-based experience to your resume helps. Yes, a good school matters, but you can get around this with good experience, a killer resume, an ... (read entire answer)
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on May 18, 2022 on May 18, 2022
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How important is the school I am from once I get to an interview with MBB?

Non target recruiting
Most recent answer on May 17, 2022
The best answer (on May 15, 2022) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on May 15, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Actually the school matters and it is often an initial filter – it is just that HR cannot publicly say that. However, it matters to get the invitations – in theory it should not have an impact on your assessme ... (read entire answer)
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on May 17, 2022 on May 17, 2022
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Bain - no application confirmation / event registration confirmation emails

Application Bain Bain & Company MBB Non target
Most recent answer on May 07, 2022
The best answer (on May 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 May 07, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Angel, While I can't advise specifically on Bain Texas and their women's events protocols, I would keep in mind the following: 1) Things change (their procedures + organizing individual may be different) 2) There mig ... (read entire answer)
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on May 07, 2022 on May 07, 2022
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MBB in Paris for non-target schools

MBB Non target paris
Most recent answer on Dec 27, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 29, 2020) 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 Oct 29, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Instead of trying to play odds on imperfect information (I imagine you're deciding which ones to apply to?), get "around" this by networking! Network aggressively to try and get your foot into the intervie ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 27, 2020 on Dec 27, 2020
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How to present an online course on CV?

MBB Non target target university
Most recent answer on Oct 17, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 15, 2020) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Oct 15, 2020
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, It is totally fine to add the course if it is relevant. Just put it in one line in the activities/interest sections. It is unlikely it will have a big impact but it won’t hurt. Best, Francesco
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on Oct 17, 2020 on Oct 17, 2020
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Referral from MBB

MBB Non target Referral
Most recent answer on Sep 01, 2020
The best answer (on Feb 02, 2020) is from:
Sidi
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 02, 2020
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi! Yes, anybody can give a referral. However, I usually guide my mentees to only use partner or junior partner referrals - because the effectiveness is much much higher. Interestingly most people are afraid of reachi ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 01, 2020 on Sep 01, 2020
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Networking too early

networking newbie Non target Referral
Most recent answer on May 28, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 27, 2020
Hi there, Networking takes time and effort, as you need to build trust and relationship over a series of interations, not just one email or one chat. So you don't need to worry about starting too early. It Take the ti ... (read entire answer)
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on May 28, 2020 on May 28, 2020
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Applying full-time after getting rejected for internship

MBB Non target rejection
Recent activity on Jan 21, 2020
The best answer (on Jan 16, 2020) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 16, 2020
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, It will not limit your chance. However, it's better to have a referral to pass the CV screening phase. There are certain criteria for the referral: The consultant makes you a reference in the system and uplo ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 21, 2020 on Jan 21, 2020
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Does Mckinsey consider students from The University of The Arts London

MBB McKinsey Non target
Recent activity on Jun 28, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 28, 2018
Disagreeing slightly with Vlad here - while there are many people with unconventional backgrounds at MBB (a guy I worked with was an olympic triathlete and held a world record), these people have to really stand out and ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 28, 2018 on Jun 28, 2018
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Breaking into T2 consulting firm from non-target school

Case Interview consulting Deloitte S&O networking Non target recruiting strategy& tier2
Recent activity on Aug 25, 2017
The best answer (on Aug 25, 2017) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on Aug 25, 2017
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Val, I have reported below some suggestions: Don’t apply via website – rather try to find a referral for each company. At the link below (second post) you can find some steps to follow to identify a referral: h ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 25, 2017 on Aug 25, 2017
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Non Target MBA

Non target
Recent activity on Feb 02, 2016
GOKUL asked on Jan 10, 2016
Hello to All, I have earned my MBA from a Tier 2 Business School in Spain and Currently looking for Consulting Career in India. Is it possible to get into Top consultancies without much Network in India as I do have N ... (read entire question)
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on Feb 02, 2016 on Feb 02, 2016
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