Hello all. I want to pivot into strategy consulting, from my current very foreign background. Any tips?

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You for sure need work exp. Most schools want from 3-7 years.

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Middle schooler asking about strategy consulting? Man, they make them young these days.

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Hahaha it’s just a cover

You used “pivot”. That’s a great start.

In all seriousness, what do you mean by “very foreign background”?

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Definitely finishing med school, and I do not attend univ of Barbados hahaha

OP - your description is "Alaska Middle School", hard to tell what you need to do to get into strat without more details than a middle school.

Feel free to DM with your experience, interest, and what you are doing and I'd be happy to advise on how to make the switch from where you are.

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MBB hires lots of phds and mds. Look up the BCG bridge program, and MBB advanced degree recruiting.

Harvard consulting club website is also a great resource.

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