Anyone care to share their Tech -> MBB stories? How easy is it to sell a STEM background/advanced technical skills for a consulting role? Did you need to get an MBA?

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If this is your desire, get an MBA from a top program and start working on case interviews.

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And then some

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Bcg platinion hires tech background as is. Not sure if you've looked into that but it wouldnt be pure strategy / management consulting though.

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Yeah I felt so during the interview process as well but they push so hard to try and say it's the same thing at the end of the day. They advertised being able to switch into the traditional BCG career track if interested and also that you would always work with people from core BCG on your cases.

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