All Things MBB

Ex-MBB fishes in the UK! Anyone based in the UK switched to freelance consulting? Got questions on VAT registration/a bit on the accounting front

Completed my McKinsey final round / R2 on Friday at 4pm. Partner case i felt great about. The other two interviews i feel okay about bc my math experience felt awful – I had really good vibes with both of t… more

Does BCG recruit at Partner levels?

Does mbb partner referral from another office pretty much guarantee an interview? (If assessment meets threshold)

Hi, I was leading a stream and got rolled off a transformation project due to client leadership refusing to cooperate… Both internal and external stakeholders highlighted it was not due to my work but… more

During a case interview, how is it viewed if a candidate struggled a bit understanding and structuring 1 math question, but they tried to offer ideas, were clear in what they were trying to understand, and eventually came to… more

Which MBB has the strongest relationships with trading firms in the DACH region, and which offices? I’m guessing Frankfurt and Zurich?

Currently at a LS boutique (think ZS/IQVIA/Clearview) with 5 years total experience. I’ve been in a post-MBA role since June '25. I’m eyeing an MBB lateral but want to stay at my current level.
1. Is a d… more

Is lunch provided at your firm when going in your local office (not client travel) ?

Hi all — would appreciate some perspective.
I finished PhD in Chemistry around a year ago and am now ~1 year into a Scientist role at a large biopharma.

During grad school, I got some traction in consulting but did… more

Hello! Does anybody know if BCG is hiring for experiend hire Consultant roles yet?

Can anyone tell me what the dress code typically is for women at Bain? Do people usually bring a purse to work, or is it generally more backpacks/ more relaxed vibe?

Been in consulting for 10 years (across a couple firms). Leaving McKinsey as an engagement manager for a potentially great opportunity in a COO role for a large hedge fund (not citadel). Excited about… more

Incoming mcK consultant in the US.. 1-life-hack tips, 2- financial/credit card optimisation, 3- how to speed run promotion, 4- any pre-work to do before starting??

How’s the BCG Dallas Office? WLB? Case mix? In person requirements? Deciding between Houston, Chicago, and Dallas.

BCG San Diego culture? What’s it like and what kind of work is down there?

Received an offer for McK, offer letter allows me to pick between BOS/NYC. More interested in healthcare. Any tips/insight on picking between the two offices?

How much does being an international hurt for US MBB recruiting from a core M7 feeder?

I’m Canadian with a nontraditional background and deciding between recruiting for MBB Toronto vs Chicago. I want … more

There were rumors here a while back of an MBB salary hike. Is that still on the cards for 2027 starts? If they do hike salaries, would the 2025/2026 classes also get raises to match?

Anyone willing to provide insights into the interview process for the Senior Associate role for JPM CIB strategy. What kind of cases do they ask in their interviews?

How many simultaneous projects are EMs, APs, and Ps at MBB/T2 staffed on simultaneously?

NEED HELP w/ start dates (East Coast U.S). Is it true that project lulls as early as Nov?

Options are the beginning of each month Aug to November, and Jan 2027. My #1 choice is Sept. On the chances tha… more

How does Bain US staff projects? Is it all centralized or do you need to network your way on to different projects?

Would I be dumb to try to jump from Big4 to MBB with < 1 year of tenure out of business school?

Any other generalist EMs/PLs/Ms/SMs here who find themselves most often leading teams with specialist data resources (ML or stats-heavy, Gen AI, or pilot MVP/deployments) vs traditional strategy?

What have you fou… more

Got invited to complete McKinsey solve months after applying. I already accepted an offer lol. Any issue with me just not completing it? Would still consider opportunities and McKinsey down the line s… more

Is Bain delaying start dates for MBA hires?

Anthropic CEO predicts AI will replace 50% of entry level lawyers, consultants, and finance professionals over the next 1-5 years. For the record, he WAS correct about SWE and was right on time with h… more