I’m interviewing for BCG in a couple months. I have almost 2 YOE at a boutique operations consulting firm and have promo’d twice to manager (🐠 title not updated yet). What level would I come into BCG at - would I have a chance at senior associate or is it more likely to be entry level undergrad role?

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I was a lateral too and rule of thumb was people arrived one level lower. Given your profile and your quick promotion, you could be anywhere from SA to C. But the lower YOE may increase your chances of arriving as an SA. Was a C at my old firm but arrived here as an SA.

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I would love the opportunity to come in as C, but I’m pretty sure that’s going to be out of the question given my YOE. Would be really happy with SA

I’d think SA too... way more relevant than cperience than I had, but the biggest thing for me was having an interview from the other “B” at C level

@OP, you seem to be on a super fast trajectory at your current firm. Why jump?

Wouldn’t suggest coming in as a C - you would only have 2 years to make PL or you will be out of the door. Coming in as an SA gives you the best chance of success and longer tenure with BCG.

Hey - I’ll be interviewing too. DM if you want to team up.

All the associates would seriously flip if you come in as a C

Ahah like I mentioned, I’m not anticipating coming in as a c. Just trying to gauge A vs SA

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