Hi fishes,
Wanted to ask: Is it possible to break into strategy consulting laterally without going to B-school? If yes, how?
Background: BS+MS in Statistics from a top tier Indian Institute. 3 YoE in large international banks in risk quant and data science roles.
Thanks in advance.

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