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Breaking into MBB via PhD or Boutique

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Most recent answer on Apr 16, 2024

Nick

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Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews

Nick

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gave the best answer on Mar 04, 2024

Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews

Hi LJ, The first path should provide you with more optionality. The fact that you just completed a round of interviews suggest your profile is not the bottleneck. What you need are three things: 1. Clear areas of focus ... (read entire answer)

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Should I apply now or wait until June to apply

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Most recent answer on Jan 30, 2023

Florian

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Florian

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gave the best answer on Jan 26, 2023

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hi there, I tend to say that the success rates are similar for both routes, however, with the second option you would waste a lot of time. I would go for the application now! :-) If you need some help with BCG or McKins ... (read entire answer)

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MBB: Should you apply for an internship only where you 100% hope to work full time, or is it more open to try different locations? Are chances better in different locations?

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Most recent answer on Oct 24, 2022

gave the best answer on Oct 11, 2022

Hi Kimberley, So glad to hear we've been helpful! If your goal is to just get that internship experience on your resume: You can apply to any office If your goal is to work FT at that firm after the internship (i.e. con ... (read entire answer)

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Where else should I apply?

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Most recent answer on May 31, 2021

Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 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, 2021

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, MBB tend to hire more PhDs than other firms indeed (exception being PhDs specializing in healthcare, for which companies like ZS, LEK, IQVIA and ClearView also actively hire). However, you may still have oth ... (read entire answer)

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How often does McK run the mini-MBA?

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Most recent answer on Jan 01, 2021

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 21, 2019

Hi, It should be once or twice a year, but I've never heard of anyone doing it O.o The thing is that you are so busy with projects when you end one you are staffed right away on the other, that you very rarely have ... (read entire answer)

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Re-applying to BCG and McKinsey - PhD applicant.

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Most recent answer on Feb 10, 2020

Luca

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BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached

Luca

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gave the best answer on Feb 09, 2020

BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached

Hello, The standard ban is 2 years long, but it depends on your performance (it could be reduced to 1 year) If they invited you to apply, you don't have any ban. Your interviews will be evaluated only by your inte ... (read entire answer)

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Feeling unprepared before starting job at MBB

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Most recent answer on Jan 24, 2020

Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Vlad

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gave the best answer on Jan 24, 2020

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, Several thoughts here: There are no admission mistakes - you are there for a reason Your first months performance will not be evaluated, however, it's still important to demonstrate yourself as a good perfor ... (read entire answer)

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