Early Recruiting Opportunities

Analysis Group is thrilled to introduce Ignite@AG!

The externship program is designed to provide individuals who have had limited exposure to economic consulting with valuable insights into the field, along with strategies for navigating the workplace and effectively managing dynamics across difference. Participants will learn how our consultants tackle complex business and litigation challenges using data analysis, strategic thinking, and research. They’ll also receive interview coaching, shadow an Associate, and network with senior consultants and leaders at Analysis Group. 

Anyone is welcome to apply, and we strongly encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and experiences have been underrepresented in the economic industry, including students who identify as Black, African American, Hispanic, Latin(a)(e)(o), Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and/or Pacific Islander.  

Here are the key details for Ignite@AG:  

• Location: Boston, MA  
• Dates: Monday, July 14 – Thursday, July 17, 2025 
• Cost: Free. Includes airfare, lodging, meals, and local transportation 
• Application Period: Monday, February 3 – Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (Rolling Acceptance) 

Building and Supporting Excellence (BASE)

The Building and Supporting Excellence (BASE) program was originally established as an avenue to provide initial exposure and a chance to learn about a career in professional services to pre-MBA students.

This program is tailored for individuals who identify as Black, Hispanic/Latin American, or Indigenous (Native American, Alaska Native, Inuit, Métis, and First Nations), and have accepted an offer to begin a full-time two-year MBA program this fall.

Available in all our US offices, the BASE program includes:

• BASE Camp: A hands-on "week in the life" experience of a Bain consultant, featuring a full day of training followed by 4 days working on a real Bain case team
• Personal network of Bain mentors for guidance during business school and beyond
• Membership in a diverse community of future business leaders
• Ongoing connectivity opportunities before, during, and after BASE Camp
• Opportunity to learn more about potentially joining Bain as a Summer Associate 

Here are the key details for BASE:

• Location: BASE is only available in our US offices right now. When applying, please make sure to only apply if you are interested in a US location: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco/Silicon Valley, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. Bain will cover all travel-related expenses.
• Dates: BASE Camp will take place during the week of July 21st – 25th or July 28th – August 1st, 2025. Selected participants will only attend one of these weeks.
• Application Deadline: Sunday, May 4th, 2025 at 11:59 pm PST.
• Requirements include: Resume, Office interest, Digital assessment

ExperienceBain

ExperienceBain is our flagship pre-MBA program designed to introduce incoming MBA candidates to our firm, providing them with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of consulting and Bain.

It is open to incoming first-year MBA students from eligible schools.

By participating in ExperienceBain, you will kick off your MBA journey with enthusiasm and a strong foundation, having engaged with our tailored programming:

• Diverse array of events designed to help you:
  • Be More Inspired
• Uncover what management consulting is and explore the extraordinary results we achieve for our clients
  • Be More Connected
• Learn about our culture and connect with Bainies across offices, industries, affinity groups and more
  • Be More Confident
• Head into business school with a Bain network and tips to succeed in the recruiting process
• Access to a bi-weekly newsletter containing details on upcoming events, recordings of past events, and the latest insights from Bain

Here are the key details for ExperienceBain :

• Location: Virtual  
• Dates: Events for ExperienceBain will take place from June to early August, and typically last for 60 minutes. There will be 1-2 events per week.
• Application Deadline:  Apply by May 4th

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 2025
BCG Empower 2025 is an invite-only workshop co-hosted by our Black@BCG, Latin@BCG, and Indigenous@BCG networks, which are open to all.  This program is intended for future MBAs who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing values of respect, inclusion, and high performance through leadership, workplace efforts, or community advocacy. Participants will connect with members of our host affinity networks through small group sessions, case prep workshops, and social events, all while learning more about a possible career in consulting at BCG.

To register for BCG Unlock and/or indicate interest in BCG Empower:

• Register for Unlock by Monday, May 19, 2025
• Indicate your interest in Empower within the Unlock registration form by Monday, May 12, 2025
  • Review eligibility requirements and additional process details on the Empower website
    • BCG will begin sending invitations to Empower in June

BCG International Newly Admitted MBA Receptions
Congratulations on being admitted to your MBA program! We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to attend a Newly Admitted MBA Reception for one of our non-U.S. BCG offices this spring and summer. Over the next few months a number of BCG’s offices in Asia Pacific, EMESA, and Mexico will be hosting these receptions. Some will be virtual, others will be in-person, so please be sure to check the event description when registering. This is a great opportunity for you to connect and learn more about the BCG office in your home country as well as network with future MBA colleagues.

Any questions please contact International.Events@bcg.com

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Consulting 101 Panel |Be a Kearney Original Webinar

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.

As you begin to think about the upcoming summer internship recruiting season, we hope you will consider a career at Kearney. As a global consulting partnership in more than 40 countries, our people make us who we are. We’re individuals who take as much joy from those we work with as the work itself. Driven to be the difference between a big idea and making it happen, we help our clients break through.  Because we’re big enough to make real impact but small enough to stay connected, working here means getting into it and making your mark. Never sitters on the sidelines, we’re doers by nature and count on everyone to join in. This is a place to let your ideas out and make it happen. 

To help you get to know Kearney, we will be hosting a webinar in May to introduce you to our firm. We look forward to sharing more with you very soon!

Location: Virtual
Date/ Time: Thursday, May 1 from 5:00pm – 5:45pm CT
Register here

L.E.K. Bridge 
L.E.K. Consulting, the global strategy consulting firm, is proud to announce the launch of L.E.K. Bridge, a Pre-MBA program designed to introduce incoming full-time MBA students to the world of strategy consulting. The initiative aims to provide early exposure to the consulting industry—particularly for those who may have had limited access or familiarity with the field—and to support L.E.K.’s ongoing commitment to Belonging@LEK.

The program will feature virtual sessions on problem-solving, case interviews, and the consulting lifestyle, as well as opportunities to connect directly with L.E.K. Consultants and senior team members. L.E.K. Bridge offers participants a dynamic, immersive experience that provides clarity around the strategy consulting profession and prepares students with foundational insights ahead of business school.

The program is open to all incoming MBA candidates, regardless of background or prior experience in consulting. By expanding access to industry knowledge and mentorship, L.E.K. Bridge reflects the firm’s continued commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone can thrive.

• 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 Bridge program).
• The application deadline is June 6th, 2025.
• The L.E.K. Bridge Pre-MBA program will be held virtually on June 24th-25th, 2025.
• Application Link: https://lek.tal.net/vx/appcentre-2/brand-2/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/6/opp/3726-L-E-K-Bridge-Pre-MBA-Program-Virtual-2025/en-GB

For more information, please visit https://www.lek.com/join-lek/lek-pre-mba-program .

About L.E.K. Consulting 
We're L.E.K. Consulting, a global strategy consultancy working with business leaders to seize competitive advantage and amplify growth. Our insights are catalysts that reshape the trajectory of our clients' businesses, uncovering opportunities and empowering them to master their moments of truth. Since 1983, our worldwide practice – spanning the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific — has guided leaders across all industries, from global corporations to emerging entrepreneurial businesses and private equity investors. Looking for more? Visit www.lek.com.

McKinsey Early Access

The program will help you build relationships with McKinsey consultants and potential future colleagues, and connect with peers from MBA programs across North America. You will leave the program as part of a supportive, diverse, and mentorship-driven community that you can continue to benefit from—and support—once you start classes and enter the fall recruiting season.

Interested in learning more about consulting? Eager to connect with other problem solvers, entrepreneurs, and creative minds? Join us this summer and jumpstart your McKinsey journey through McKinsey Early Access.

Here are the key details for McKinsey Early Access:

• Location: Virtual sessions thourghout the summer, select offices will host in-person events.
• Application requirements: Please complete our McKinsey MBA 2025 Events interest form by May 12, 2025 in order to be considered for McKinsey Early Access.

McKinsey Inspire

We are thrilled to introduce Inspire 2025, a program co-hosted by our Black, Hispanic and Latino, and Indigenous networks. Inspire is an immersive event designed for incoming US MBA students. During the event, attendees will connect with members of our host affinity networks, which are open to all McKinsey colleagues interested in joining. Participants will explore career opportunities in consulting and enhance their problem-solving and leadership skills. The event features interactive activities, case workshops, panels, and networking opportunities. Attendees will gain insights into our work, culture, and people, and learn how we aim to foster inclusivity within our firm, for our clients, and in society at large. 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.

Here are the key details for Inspire:

• Location/ Dates: Virtual June 28-29, In-Person event: July 18-19 in Chicago
• Application requirements: In order to be considered for Inspire you must indicate interest in the program through the McKinsey Early Access application by May 12, 2025. 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.

If students have questions, please let us know.

Strategy& Middle East, The Strategy& Catalyst

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 experience, you will engage with seasoned Strategy& consultants, participate in interactive case workshops that provide insight into the firm and life in the Middle East, and take part in dynamic panel discussions. You’ll also receive expert guidance on the recruiting process and explore exciting career pathways in strategy consulting.

Here are the key details for The Strategy& Catalyst

• Location: Virtual  
• Dates: May 14-16, 2025 
• Application Deadline: May 9, 2025, Resume required.
• Apply Here: https://www.strategyand.pwc.com/m1/en/careers/programs/mba-catalyst-program.html

Company Name: Superangel
Role:  Pre-MBA Summer Intern (Venture Capital)
Duration: Summer 2025 (10-12 weeks, flexible start date)

Full Job Description

How to Apply: If you’re excited about the opportunity to gain early-stage VC experience at Superangel, please send your resume and a short cover letter to Nicholas.nelson@superangel.eu the subject line: "Superangel Pre-MBA Summer Intern Application - [Your Name]". Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.