UCLA ($) vs ISB for Mckinsey , Bain , BCG (MBB) recruitment

Hi bb10,

If your aim is specifically MBB, then UCLA makes more sense. Although UCLA has not traditionally been considered a 'consulting school', it does have solid relationships with consulting recruiters.

As far as ISB goes re consulting, please note that McK/BCG will recruit small numbers, and while IITians with high GPAs and suitable profiles (operations or consulting backgrounds) may get a look-in, there is no preference for NIT students as such. Bain has started recruiting on campus at ISB fairly recently.

As far as technology goes, the kind of opportunities you would get within that domain at UCLA and ISB will differ a lot too. UCLA, though not exactly in Silicon Valley is close enough to it, and will open up some strong opportunities to work in and around Silicon Valley, and that itself may be a strong enticement for people looking for tech careers. ISB, too offers, excellent opportunities in this domain, including with established IT majors, IT consulting firms, and of course tech-enabled startups.

Hope this helps. Feel free to come back with more queries as needed.