{"id":24113,"date":"2014-06-02T07:38:43","date_gmt":"2014-06-02T14:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=24113"},"modified":"2014-06-02T06:42:16","modified_gmt":"2014-06-02T13:42:16","slug":"how-to-become-a-management-consultant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/how-to-become-a-management-consultant\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Management Consultant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/IV_with_Michael_Boricki.mp3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-24114\" alt=\"IV-with-Michael-Boricki\" src=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IV-with-Michael-Boricki.png\" width=\"194\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IV-with-Michael-Boricki.png 431w, https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IV-with-Michael-Boricki-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IV-with-Michael-Boricki-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><\/a>Consulting is one of the hottest destinations for b-school graduates and is becoming increasingly popular for PhD and grad students. If you dream of McKinsey, Bain, and BCG, then this show is for you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/admissions_straight_talk\/p\/www.accepted.com\/IV_with_Michael_Boricki.mp3\">Listen to the recording of our conversation<\/a> with Michael Boricki, Managing Partner at Firmsconsulting, for the lowdown on this very unique firm and excellent advice for consulting hopefuls.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:02:18 \u2013 A consultant\u2019s journey.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:05:20 \u2013 Michael\u2019s definition of \u201cethical behavior.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:07:06 \u2013 What makes Firmsconsulting different.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:09:03 \u2013 The (very cool) services and application process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:13:53 \u2013 Case interview coaching and the secret to Firmsconsulting\u2019s success.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:18:39 \u2013 Free resources for the uncommitted.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:22:20 \u2013 A strong social theme: The Emerging Fellows Program.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:26:05 \u2013 What personal qualities make good management consultants?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:30:25 \u2013 Advice for a recent college grad who hopes for a future at Bain or McKinsey.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:33:22 \u2013 What a first year MBA should do (and NOT do) to prepare for a consulting job.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:36:14 \u2013 $300,000 for a McKinsey interview: Do you <em>need <\/em>to go to HBS, Wharton or INSEAD to land a top consulting job?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:43:03 \u2013 Counterintuitive advice for aspiring consultants.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/admissions_straight_talk\/p\/www.accepted.com\/IV_with_Michael_Boricki.mp3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21708 size-full\" title=\"Listen to the Show!\" alt=\"Listen to the full conversation to learn more!\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/listen_to_the_show.png\" width=\"361\" height=\"80\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">*Theme music is courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.podcastthemes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">podcastthemes.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Related Links:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/info.accepted.com\/general-special-reports\/\">Special Reports Library<\/a><em><br \/>\n\u2022 <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firmsconsulting.com\" target=\"_blank\">Firmsconsulting<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> \u2022 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firmsconsulting.com\/clients\/hbs-graduate-discusses-path-to-mckinsey-bcg\/\">HBS Graduate Discusses Path to McKinsey &amp; BCG<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firmsconsulting.com\/podcasts\/kevin-coyne-ex-mckinsey-director\/\" target=\"_blank\">Introduction to Consulting: Interview Video with Kevin<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firmsconsulting.com\/podcasts\/sanda-on-joining-mckinsey-bcg-et-al\/\" target=\"_blank\">Interview with Sanda: On Joining McKinsey, BCG et al<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firmsconsulting.com\/podcasts\/siberias-winter-plains-elite-university\/\" target=\"_blank\">Podcast about Sveta: From Siberia\u2019s Winter Plains to an Elite University<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firmsconsulting.com\/op-docs\/firmsconsulting-documentary-on-the-edge\/\" target=\"_blank\">Firmsconsulting Documentary: On the Edge<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Related Shows:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/2013\/05\/23\/victor-cheng-consulting-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #444444;\">Case Interview Secrets and More with Victor Cheng<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/2013\/11\/07\/business-law-and-beyond-an-interview-with-john-engleman\/\" target=\"_blank\">Business, Law and Beyond: An Interview with John Engelman<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <span style=\"color: #444444;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/2014\/04\/10\/mbas-across-america-entrepreneurs-with-a-heart\/\">MBAs Across America: Entrepreneurs with a Heart<\/a> <\/span><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/2014\/04\/24\/is-a-phd-a-good-idea\/\">Is a PhD a Good Idea?<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/2013\/11\/21\/iv-with-paula-chambers-of-the-versatile-phd\/\">Non-Academic Careers for PhDs: A Talk with Dr. Paula Chambers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Subscribe to Admissions Straight Talk:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/info.accepted.com\/admissions-straight-talk\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-20541\" title=\"Don't miss out - subscribe now!\" alt=\"Subscribe to Admissions Straight Talk in iTunes!\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/iTunes_Admissions_Straight_Talk.png\" width=\"60\" height=\"83\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/s?fid=34489&amp;refid=stpr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-20547\" title=\"Don't miss a single episode! \" alt=\"Subscribe to Admissions Straight Talk in Stitcher! \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Stitcher_Admissions_Straight_Talk2.png\" width=\"62\" height=\"77\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speakpipe.com\/widget\/inline\/j9b897vyw6qzy681i8q7ou1qrb3aawx3\" height=\"180\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.am\/1u3UwT3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21321 size-full\" alt=\"Click here to download your free copy of Focus on Management Consulting: Learn how to research &amp; identify the best programs for you to apply to given your management consulting goals!\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Focus-on-Management-Consulting.jpg\" width=\"435\" height=\"260\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; color: #1f497d;\">Accepted.com's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/aboutus\/AboutUs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">experienced admissions consultants<\/a> can help you create the most impressive application possible with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/Services\/MBAProgramServices.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">comprehensive packages<\/a>,<b><i> <\/i><\/b>or provide targeted assistance from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/services\/mba\/admissionsconsulting.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">picking perfect programs<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/admissionsresume.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">designing a dazzling resume<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/essayediting.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">constructing engaging essays<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/interviewservices.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">preparing for intense interview<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/interviewservices.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">s<\/a>\u2026and more! Accepted.com has guided thousands of applicants to acceptances at top MBA programs since 1994 \u2013 we know what works and what doesn't, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/contactus.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">contact us<\/a> to get started now!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; color: #1f497d;\"><em>This article originally appeared on the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/2014\/05\/29\/how-to-become-a-management-consultant\/\" target=\"_blank\">Accepted Admissions Consulting Blog<\/a>, the official blog of Accepted.com.<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consulting is one of the hottest destinations for b-school graduates and is becoming increasingly popular for PhD and grad students. 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