I came to consulting from an industry where almost everyone had the same (or a similar) major. It seems that consulting takes all types—what was your undergrad major?

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I don’t have an undergrad degree - I started straight out of high school after an internship in which I performed exceptionally well!

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It doesn’t matter. At all. You just need common sense and the ability to think logically and linearly. You should also be even keel, able to command trust and respect and just a little bit crazy.

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Economics and Math

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Physics

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Major in econ with minors in comp sci, math, and poli sci

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French... Very useful as a m&a US-focused consultant

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Economics, stats minor.

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Chemical Engineering

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Organization Development.

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English and Biology!

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Sociology

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Sociology and philosophy 😊

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Accounting

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Math bachelors, masters in finance

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Engineering and Spanish :)

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