Lateral from Big 4 to MBB without MBA - how feasible is this?

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Low, but definitely possible. Really depends on networking (for referral), timing (office needing to hire), and luck (to get the job). That being said, MBB (BCG and Bain in particular) have been actively hiring experienced hires on east coast this year (source: my friends getting interviews / jobs)

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Can you apply without a referral? Odds of getting an interview?

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