Hiya!

I'm looking at applying to MBB (Preferably BCG) for a summer internship this summer. I'm a first-gen Oxbridge student, and while I have little experience in consulting along the lines of MBB, I did work in the city last summer as an sustainability consultant.

I'm curious how important it is to have a referral etc and what you'd recommend for applications opening in jan. Any advice is super appreciated I don't have any connections to the industry but it's something im interested in. 

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You say you don’t have any connections but did a summer last year as a sustainability consulting intern? I’d try to see that as a pretty good start to having strong connections already! Good luck!

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Thanks for the response! I worked for an engineering consultancy over the last summer as a sustainability consultant, I'll make sure to include it thanks.

Not important to get a referral, the vast, majority don’t (just apply online when applications open)

In terms of tips make sure you show impact on the CV and highlight your achievements across your extracurricular activities

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