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Hello everyone,
I am currently in my final year of a Master of Science in Business Analytics program at DePaul University, with a GPA of 3.9. I have recently applied for Management Consultant positions at Bain & Company, McKinsey & Company, and Boston Consulting Group.

As an international student, I am keen to understand how to navigate the recruitment process and excel in case study interviews at these top consulting firms. I would greatly appreciate any advice or insights on the following:

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Gonna be tough coming from a non target school, have you gotten invited to interview?

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I was apply for Business Analyst.

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