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Want to join the target school

business school target school

Most recent answer on Sep 25, 2023

Francesco

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Hi there, Q: Graduated not brand school for both MBA and also bachelor. Shall I consider a MSc in a target university, to increase my chance? From what you shared you already have an MBA. If so, I don’t see much utility ... (read entire answer)

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Can a graduate from a target US university recruit for Middle East offices?

MBB mbb big4 Middle East recruiting T2 target school

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Francesco

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Hi there, 1) Aim to recruit full-time for middle east offices. How feasible can that be? Have you ever heard of students in the US doing a similar move? Yes, I have coached candidates who have done it. 2) I have a coupl ... (read entire answer)

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Which university should I choose to work in MBB? (Europe or Middle East)

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Recent activity on Jul 05, 2022

Moritz

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Moritz

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gave the best answer on Jul 05, 2022

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Hi there, If MBB is your target, the decision for any further education should be taken in the context of your entire background. Depending on how many years of high quality work experience you have, you may or may not ... (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

gave the best answer on May 16, 2022

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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Which MBB offices (excpet USA) hire Undergrads?

BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain europe Master master in management McKinsey target school target university Undergraduate undergraduate business degree

Most recent answer on Jan 23, 2022

Moritz

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Moritz

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gave the best answer on Jan 23, 2022

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Hi Fabio, Undergrads are targeted by most MBB because they are relatively inexpensive and can still be “shaped” to fit the mold. Also, they’re often more flexible than older candidates with family and have plenty of ene ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 23, 2022 on Jan 23, 2022
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Is the University of Geneva a target school? (ranked 106th by QS)

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Most recent answer on Jan 20, 2021

Ken

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Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

Ken

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gave the best answer on Jan 19, 2021

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In times of increasing diversity and inclusion, target schools are much more loosely defined than in the past. For starters, it's much less about international ranking and more about national ranking, often specific to ... (read entire answer)

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What is the impact of school location for MBB opportunities?

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Most recent answer on Aug 13, 2020

Udayan

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gave the best answer on Aug 11, 2020

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Great question! From what I have seen school location does matter for a lot of offices in the US. For example, if you want to get into NYC or Bay Area offices you have to go to the top 5-10 schools in the US. However, ... (read entire answer)

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is Rotterdam school of Management and university of Mannheim a target school for MBB?

MBB target school

Most recent answer on Jun 17, 2020

gave the best answer on Jun 15, 2020

Hi, Target schools means these companies are running towards these schools begging for their graduates. I'm sorry to say, but only a few select schools get to have the label "target school" :)

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List of target school (MBA)

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Most recent answer on May 19, 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 May 19, 2020

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

Hi, Actually it doesn't matter in your case, since you have 2 years of work experience post-MBA. Target school concept means dedicated on-campus recruiters, which makes it easier to apply and a higher acceptance ra ... (read entire answer)

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Best European MSc For MBB (Engineering related)?

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Feb 02, 2020

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Hi Anonymous, the list of universities depends on the geographies you are considering, it would be useful if you could mention your target language/geographies for some specific suggestions. You can also easily check ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 02, 2020 on Feb 02, 2020
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Would I have to take the McKinsey PST if i'm from a US target school?

McKinsey PST target school

Most recent answer on Aug 25, 2019

Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 24, 2019

Hi, The PST is part of the standard recruiting process of McKinsey, so if it enforced in US, you would definitely have to do it, even though you are from a target school. However, in a few countries (I don't know if ... (read entire answer)

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