Chicago Booth School of Business to Boston Consulting Group
Complete guide for Booth MBA students targeting BCG
MBA Recruiting Advantage
As an MBA student at Booth, you benefit from structured on-campus recruiting (OCR) with BCG. The firm conducts dedicated presentations, coffee chats, and interviews on campus. 30% of class enters consulting, making Booth a top target school for BCG.
About Booth
Chicago, IL
MBA
30% of class enters consulting
10 firms actively recruit
Analytical reputation with strong placement in Midwest offices
BCG Recruiting at Booth
150-250
15-25%
Very high
BCG actively recruits at Booth, conducting on-campus events and interviews. The highly competitive process means thorough preparation is essential.
Recruiting Timeline
Heavy Chicago office recruiting, OCR in September with decisions by early November
BCG Interview Process
Candidate-led format where you drive the case from start to finish. You propose the structure and decide what to analyze next.
Case Format
Candidate-Led
Rounds
2 rounds, 40-50 minutes each
Behavioral Component
Behavioral questions integrated throughout the interview, focusing on leadership, impact, and teamwork.
What Makes BCG Different
Tips for Booth Students
- 1Practice with Casey, BCG's AI chatbot, to get familiar with their case style
- 2Prepare for candidate-led cases with strong hypothesis-driven approaches
- 3Showcase leadership and impact stories that demonstrate BCG's collaborative values
- 4Leverage Booth's consulting club for peer practice and alumni connections
- 5Connect with Booth alumni currently at BCG for insider tips
- 6Apply early in the recruiting cycle when more spots are available
- 7Attend all firm events on campus to demonstrate genuine interest
Networking Strategy
For Booth MBA students targeting BCG, networking should start immediately. Attend the BCG presentation during orientation week and sign up for coffee chats with consultants. Analytical reputation with strong placement in Midwest offices Reach out to Booth alumni at BCG through LinkedIn - most are happy to share their experiences and advice. Join case competition teams to demonstrate your skills to recruiters. Remember that BCG values genuine interest over transactional networking, so focus on learning about the firm rather than just asking for referrals.
Prepare for Your BCG Interview
Practice with voice-powered case simulations tailored to BCG's candidate-led format.
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