Been working on a plan and making connections to move from ACN consulting to PE pre-MBA.

My experience/background is predominantly management consulting & strategy-type engagements. However, I know that ACN is non-target unlike MBB.

Curious to know if there are any others who have made this switch, and/or if this seems doable? In my opinion, the right connections can make anything possible but feel free to reality-check. I know this is a supportive bowl, so any tips or advice welcome too!

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If you do a LOT of CDD type work, then maybe LMM shops may take a chance?

The only consultancies I’ve seen hit PE are mbb, OW, EYP, LEK, and (a couple) s& deals. Predominately mbb

Anything’s possible in the LMM with PE exposure

Honestly pretty tough for MM and larger deal teams. My UMM only looks at T2 consultants as laterals from other PE funds

Doable in the ops side from Accenture and for LMM especially outside NYC, Boston, SF, LA, Chicago

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