I just got the offer to join as an Associate with BCG, after working ~1.5 years at my current firm.
Can any BCG 🐠 help me understand the difference between coming in as Associate vs Senior Associate? E.g. Consultant promotion timeline, expectations, etc.
Any advice on how to negotiate for the Sr. Associate position would be helpful.

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I think associate can still get bschool sponsorship while SAs can't, but SA has higher pay and supposedly faster path to promotion but empirically similar (eg 18 instead of 24 months). When negotiating ask for big signing bonus.

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Yes

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Thanks all for the input. Sounds like Associate level is not only appropriate for my YOE but also takes a bit of pressure off so I have more time for the learning curve.

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But still excited that you got an offer!! Hope you join the group

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I'm ecstatic about getting the opportunity because I've been working towards this for a while, but slightly apprehensive because I'm giving up my promotion in 2~3 months at my current firm

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I had 1.5 years of experience, was 1 month away from promotion at my old firm, came in as a normal Associate and haven’t regretted it a bit for what it’s worth. Year 1 you’ll make >100, year 2 120, and year 3 190

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Ah okay - assumed BCG did as McK does

Tbh people with 3~4 YOE come in as a SA if not associate

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You need to clarify this before you start the interview process as they have different expectations (e.g. I got to interview for a C position because the partner who referred me pushed to have me interview as a C given I can’t be part of the digital practice unless you’re C or higher)

Coming in as an A comes with a lower salary but more runway to learn and make consultant

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Pretty standard FYI!

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Do you mind if I ask how you prepared? Have a first round in the next couple of weeks! Thanks!

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