Definitely. Target business schools provide a level of access that you don’t get anywhere else. Given how selective the recruiting process is, your best chances of breaking into consulting happen in-school.
If you don’t have that luxury but want to break into consulting, consider the following two elements when debating career paths: prestige and skill-development. Consulting firms respect brand-name companies, and they respect jobs where you learn a broad set of business skills.
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- Since graduating from college/graduate school, I’ve worked in several jobs and have built a strong work resume. Unfortunately, my educational background is weak – I didn’t go to a “target school” and had a low GPA in my time. How much will this affect my chances?
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Hello Kevin,
I have been reading your website intensively for the last couple of days, always browsing for new interesting stuff. I am currently still in a junior college (or High School) in Singapore to do my Cambridge A-Levels. I am originally from Germany, where I will most probably continue university studies after my A-Levels. Is there still a chance to become a business consultant? Can you suggest any University in Germany, or do you know any source where I can gather information on that issue?
Thank you in advance, Fyn
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Hi, you mention that most consulting companies recruit from “target business schools.” I assume this means Harvard, Chicago, Northwestern, but can you be more specific about what this means? The top 10? The top 25?
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