Early Recruiting Opportunities

BASE

Application deadline: May 5

The BASE program was originally established as an avenue to provide initial exposure and a chance to learn about a career in professional services to MBA students whose backgrounds are often underrepresented in the profession.

https://www.bain.com/careers/work-with-us/internships-programs/base/

ExperienceBain

Registration deadline: May 1

Join us this summer if you’re a pre-MBA candidate curious about consulting at Bain. Attend our events to delve into our work, culture, and gain practical advice for the recruiting process.

https://www.bain.com/careers/work-with-us/internships-programs/experience-bain/

Bain Middle East

Application deadline: April 4th.

Event Information: May 20-22 in Riyadh

Calling all pre-MBA students in the Middle East! Excited about kickstarting a consulting career in the GCC region? We're hosting the inaugural MBA Path to Consulting program in Riyadh from May 20-22, with travel expenses covered for selected participants. Immerse yourself in our culture, gain essential skills for business school, and get a firsthand look into life #atBain. Apply before April 4th for the 2024 program to shape your future in consulting! https://www.bain.com/careers/work-with-us/internships-programs/mustaqbalak-mba-path-to-consulting

Be Bold Australia

Open to those who identify as female or gender diverse. Experience one of the world’s best places to work, with teams who challenge & inspire you.
 

Receive a Financial Award: USD$10,000 toward your MBA; Accelerate your growth through mentorship: 1:1 Bain mentorship; Secure a full-time offer upon MBA completion: Invite to the Australian Summer Associate program

Interviews will be held mid-June
Application

BCG Unlock

BCG Unlock is a summer learning program that introduces incoming MBAs to the insights and experiences that make BCG unique. Through BCG Unlock, you can get a head start on the Fall recruiting internship season, building your skills and growing your network through a series of virtual events.

BCG Unlock programming is optional and virtual, designed to easily fit into your summer schedule even if you are still working full-time.  

BCG Empower

If eligible, we also encourage incoming MBA students to apply for Empower. BCG Empower is a three-day invite-only workshop within BCG Unlock for select participants who identify as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and/or Native American/Alaska Native/Indigenous.

To learn more, we encourage you to attend our upcoming info session on Monday, April 2 from 7:00-8:00pm ET. Join for an interactive webinar to learn more about Empower 2024, hear from former participants, and ask us anything!  Register here to receive a Zoom link and additional information.  We will also share the recorded session with registrants following the event.

To register for BCG Unlock and/or apply to BCG Empower:

• Register for Unlock (registration link here) by Sunday, April 28, 2024
  If interested in Empower, please click here to apply in addition to registering for Unlock by Sunday, April 28, 2024
  BCG will notify all Empower applicants in late May if they have been invited to participate

Both the Unlock registration and Empower application will ask you to select your current top three office preferences (not binding and can be later updated).  Join one of our System Open Houses in early April to learn more about the offices in various regions (Southeast, Southwest, West, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, Northeast, Canada).  Find more information and registration links for these sessions on the Empower website.

Consulting 101 Panel | Road to Kearney Webinar
Thursday, May 2  from 5:00pm – 5:45pm CT

Join our Kearney consultants to learn more about a career in consulting. Our Associates will give you advice on recruiting and walk you through the type of work consultants do.

Instructions to join the webinar will be sent in the confirmation email.
Register Here

Kearney 2025 MBA Diversity Bootcamp
Location: Kearney Chicago Office
Dates: Thursday, June 27 - Friday, June 28, 2024
It's that time of year again! Kearney's MBA Diversity Boot Camp is back. Our MBA Diversity Boot Camp aims to provide newly admitted MBA students from Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Indigenous, and Native American backgrounds an opportunity to learn more about the firm. At the end of the two-day program, select participants will be invited to interview for our 2025 Summer Associate Consultant Program, giving them the opportunity to secure an internship before they set foot on campus. Looking to learn more before you submit your application? We are hosting a Boot Camp webinar!  We're inviting newly admitted MBA students of Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Indigenous, and Native American backgrounds to learn about our MBA Diversity Boot Camp. Webinar participants will learn about the firm, our commitment to diversity, recruiting timelines, and details about our upcoming MBA Diversity Boot Camp.

Intro To Kearney Webinar
May 9th 5:00-5:45pm CT
Webinar Registration

Application due May 20
MBA Boot Camp Application

L.E.K. Pre-MBA Program

The L.E.K. Consulting Pre-MBA Program is an opportunity for incoming MBA students to learn more about strategy management consulting as a career path.

L.E.K. offers two program tracks – one for women, and one for underrepresented minorities (Black/African American, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American).

The 2024 program will be held virtually over two days for each program.
Women’s Program – Monday & Tuesday, June 3-4, 2024
Diversity Program – Thursday & Friday, June 6-7, 2024

To Apply: Please upload your resume and a cover letter that includes your statement of interest (in 100-200 words, please provide us with a statement as to why you would like to be a part of L.E.K. Consulting’s Pre-MBA Women’s or Diversity program).

Pre-MBA Women's Program: Click here to apply. Applications due April 26, Interviews held week of May 6.

Pre-MBA Diversity Program: Click here to apply. Applications due April 26, Interviews held week of May 13.

More information

McKinsey Early Access

McKinsey Early Access introduces you to McKinsey and consulting before you start business school. As part of the program, you will connect with peers in the US and build relationships with our consultants in advance of the fall recruiting season and start of classes. McKinsey Early Access is inclusive of all backgrounds and helps support you as you start your MBA experience. We are particularly excited to meet problem solvers who are entrepreneurial, creative, and eager to participate in a close-knit, diverse, mentorship-focused community.

McKinsey Inspire

We are excited to kickoff Inspire 2024, a program co-hosted by our Black, Hispanic & Latino, and Indigenous at McKinsey networks. Inspire is an immersive two-day event for incoming US MBA students during which attendees will connect with members of our host diversity networks, explore the potential of a career in consulting, and refine their problem-solving and leadership skills. Through interactive activities, case workshops, panels, and networking events, attendees will learn about our work, culture, and people, and hear examples of how we strive to make our firm, clients, and society at large more inclusive and equitable. Attendees will enjoy getting to know peers and McKinsey colleagues during the program and through a series of interview preparation and connectivity sessions following the event.

In order to be considered for these programs, please complete an application by May 13, 2024. Click here to apply.

To be considered for Inspire you must indicate interest in the program through the McKinsey Early Access application. When completing the application, you are encouraged to also complete the affinity interest form so that we can tailor your experience and engagement with McKinsey based on those interests.

The Strategy& Catalyst, Strategy& Middle East
Start your pre-MBA consulting journey! Curious to discover what it takes to work in the dynamic world of strategy consulting? The Strategy& Catalyst offers incoming MBA students an unparalleled look into the life of a consultant and the meaningful work that sets Strategy& apart.
As part of this three-day virtual learning experience, you will engage directly with our seasoned consultants, participate in case workshops that simulate real-life business challenges, and explore the professional pathways that could await you.

The Strategy& Catalyst is for full-time MBA students. To apply, you must be entering the first year of your program in the fall of 2024. Full-time, dual-degree program students are also eligible (e.g. MD/MBA, JD/MBA).

Application Link
Application Deadline: May 10

PWC MBA Consulting Preview
PwC's MBA Consulting Preview offers an exclusive three-day experience tailored specifically for first-year business school students pursuing a Masters in Business Administration. This experience can serve as a meaningful opportunity for you to gain valuable insights into PwC's Consulting Solutions practice and learn more about how to prepare for a potential MBA internship. By participating in Consulting Preview, you can immerse yourself in PwC's unique culture and build connections with PwC professionals.

• Location: New York, New York
• Event Date: July 15, 2024 8:00am ET to July 17, 2024 5:00pm
• Interest Deadline: To be considered for Consulting Preview, submit your completed interest form by Friday, May 24. 

Learn More

View Interest Form

MBA Brand Rising Leaders - 2025 Internship
What Is P&G's MBA Brand Rising Leaders?

It's an action-packed look at marketing opportunities at Procter & Gamble. During the program, you will:

• Meet P&G leaders at all levels to gain an understanding of what YOUR career in Brand Management at P&G could look like.
• Gain an insider look at why P&G is rated as Most Innovative Companies by Forbes, World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune, Top 50 Companies for Diversity by Diversity Inc, and Top Companies for Executive Women by National Association for Female Executives.
• Build meaningful connections with P&G employees and other MBA candidates.
• Experience what Cincinnati has to offer.
• Interview for a 2025 Summer Internship

The program will be hybrid, with three virtual sessions in July and a 3-day visit to Cincinnati in September.

Application Deadline:

• June 21, 2024. Offers will be made on a rolling basis, so apply early!
• Please list your business school on your application.

Learn more and Apply

Evercore Pre-MBA Diversity Program

Application Deadline: April 21

Applications are now open for our annual Pre-MBA Diversity Program! We invite individuals who identify as Black, Hispanic, Latino, Latinx or Native American and will be enrolled in a full-time MBA program in the Fall of 2024 to apply. Those selected will have the opportunity to learn about investment banking as a career path and be considered for a 2025 Summer Associate Internship. Please submit your application here by Sunday, April 21.

Pre-MBA Internship: AWS HR Leadership Development Program
Here is an exciting opportunity for students entering their MBA programs this fall. That's right, an MBA internship BEFORE you begin your MBA!

Amazon Web Services is offering a Pre-MBA internship as part of their AWS HR Leadership Development Program. This is a NEW pre-MBA internship for experienced HR professionals. As an HRLDP intern, you will work on a challenging and high-visibility project on one of the following teams: Builder Experience Team, Talent & Development, Talent Research, Organizational Effectiveness, Compensation, Employee Relations, Workforce Planning & Analytics, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E), or one of our HR Business Partner (HRBP) teams. You will have the opportunity to learn from senior HR leaders, receive mentorship and sponsorship, and build a network of peers, HRLDP alumni, and leaders.

Application Link
Application Deadline: April 15th, 2024 by 11:59pm PST

Interview Timeline: Interviews will be scheduled between 4/15 and 5/3
Required qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an MBA or master’s degree program focused on human resources or related field with a graduation conferral date between December 2025 and June 2026
• 3+ years of relevant full-time industry or military experience, which occurred between the conferral date from your undergraduate program and prior to starting your MBA or master’s program