2 years out of undergrad at another firm and applying for experienced hire recruiting at BCG. Any chance of getting hired as a Consultant instead of Associate?

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Correct, you’d need an MBA or PhD to come in as a Consultant unless you’re promoted from Associate within BCG.

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Wow ok that’s good to know. How do they decide if you come in as a Senior Associate vs Associate? How many years do you need to come in an Consultant?

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