Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University offers undergraduates a structured path into consulting through its Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD), the School of Business’s Center for Market Readiness and Employment, and student organizations focused on case preparation and consulting careers. Consulting resources are open to students across majors, so students do not need to study business to explore the field.
Consulting placement
Wake Forest’s Class of 2025 First Destinations data show that 6.1% of graduates entered the management consulting industry. Within six months of graduation, the university collected outcome information on 83.8% of the graduating class; 95.6% had a reported post-graduation outcome, including employment and graduate or professional school.
The university’s published employer information includes consulting and professional-services names such as Accenture, Deloitte, EY, and Berkeley Research Group.
Consulting clubs
Wake Forest’s OPCD consulting page specifically recommends two student organizations: the Management Consulting Club and the Case Competition Club.
Management Consulting Club: The club aims to introduce students to consulting and help them build relevant skills. Its official description highlights group case-interview practice, exposure to the industry, and networking with alumni and other professionals. It also emphasizes bringing students from different majors together and applying strategic consulting skills to help the Winston-Salem community. The club’s published profile does not confirm a current calendar of firm events or a specific number of client projects, so check its current announcements before planning around particular activities.
Case Competition Club: OPCD lists this organization as a consulting-related student resource. Case competitions can help students practice structuring business problems, analyzing information, and presenting recommendations, but the current official materials reviewed did not confirm the club’s active competition schedule, membership process, or specific events. Start with the OPCD consulting page and verify current details through Wake Forest’s student organization channels.
These groups are useful for learning how to approach business problems and for meeting peers interested in consulting. If you are targeting strategy consulting, make sure your preparation also includes timed case practice, market sizing, profitability analysis, and behavioral interview stories.
Career services support for consulting
OPCD provides a dedicated consulting career resource page with guidance on networking, problem-solving frameworks, résumé development, and experience-building. It recommends informational interviews with consultants, career fairs, alumni connections, and job simulations. The page also points students to consulting resources such as Management Consulted, a comprehensive, high-touch coaching and training platform. It features live 1:1 coaching with former MBB consultants, structured prep programs, extensive math/chart drills, resume editing, and an active job board.
The School of Business’s Center for Market Readiness and Employment consulting hub adds industry guidance and consultant spotlights. Although it is housed within the School of Business, OPCD explicitly notes that consulting resources are available regardless of a student’s major. That matters for liberal arts and STEM students who want to demonstrate analytical ability and communication skills without a business degree.
For interview practice, Wake Forest’s Interviewing Skills resources include a case-interview overview, the School of Business Case Interview Guide, sample case materials, and a Deloitte sample case. Use these resources to learn the mechanics, then practice speaking through your reasoning with a partner. The goal is to explain your structure, calculations, and recommendation clearly—not just to arrive at the right answer.
Recruiting timeline
Wake Forest’s consulting resources recommend networking with alumni, learning common problem-solving frameworks, and building relevant experience before applying. Students can use Handshake to find consulting jobs, internships, and events through the consulting collections listed on the OPCD consulting page.
The School of Business also posts employer opportunities and consulting-related events through its Center for Market Readiness and Employment. These listings can include firm-specific roles and deadlines, but they do not establish a single recruiting calendar for all consulting employers.