<p>How well does Vandy set you up? I want to get into extremely exclusive management consulting firms such as Bain and Co or Boston Consulting Group, and I am trying to take all the appropriate steps (eg I already have a paid internship at Fidelity Investments). If I finish with a high GPA, how good are the chances that I could land a job like this?</p>
<p>S was a magna grad and made Dean's List each semester with a tough double major. When Bain came to interview his senior year, there were 90 applicants for interviews. Nine students were interviewed and I think a few were hired. I'm pretty sure my stats are in the ballpark as we had a discussion about Bain earlier this year when I discovered Mitt Romney's relationship to Bain.</p>
<p>I read so many of these posts about HS seniors who want to get feedback regarding specific jobs. You are going to college to get an education, which is different from training for a job. Forget about the job you think you want at 18. It may be the same 4 years from now, but it is just as likely to change. Savor the opportunity for a world class education! </p>
<p>Let life take you down some different paths than what you envision as a high school grad. D talked about a fellow student who graduated summa two weeks ago with three majors and who has the same on campus position that she does this summer. She has also mentioned several other high achievers who don't have a job as of yet. Are these kids failures? Absolutely not! I have no doubt they will make nice matches with careers as the economy sorts itself out. Realize that you can't control what market conditions will be when you graduate and that fact alone will impact your opportunities.</p>
<p>From what I've seen, McKinsey and Bain and BCG won't even look at a Vandy students resume...I'm kinda worried.</p>
<p>One of S's fellow '06 grads/good friend works for McKinsey.</p>
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whatchoo talkin bout willis</p>
<p>Also, it would appear that one of the founders of Bain went to Vanderbilt. Have a look - Bill</a> Bain (consultant) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>
<p>I garuntee you that if the guy went to Vanderbilt, being a Vanderbilt alumni is going to help you.</p>
<p>Bain's daughter, Samantha goes to Vanderbilt currently as well. I believe she will be a rising junior.</p>
<p>Sachs' grand-daughter or great-GD currently goes to Vanderbilt.</p>
<p>I'm glad we could prove that Vanderbilt and finance simply do not mesh...</p>
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From what I've seen, McKinsey and Bain and BCG won't even look at a Vandy students resume...I'm kinda worried
This is false. Bain interviews on campus. However, it is only for their Dallas office. If you want another office you have to arrange that on your own. Bill Bain is a Vandy alum. The Dallas office gave at least 3 offers to Vanderbilt students this fall. </p>
<p>McKinsey had a resume drop. I know of 4 students that were invited to first round interviews in Atlanta. I believe there were 6 total. 2 students made it to second rounds. 1 of them received an offer. </p>
<p>BCG does not have a resume drop or do on campus interview. I do not know of anyone that interviewed with them.</p>
<p>Excellent information, commodore08. Any sense of if your numbers, which seem a little weaker than S's experiences in '05-'06, are related to the economic downturn we are currently experiencing? Does the career center provide seniors/grads with such info?</p>
<p>Sorry to stear the conversation a bit, but what exactly do these consulting firms do and as a consultant how much do you make?</p>
<p>Go search on the website called Vault. You basically tell Fortune 500 companies how to run their businesses. Right out of college you make around ~70 or 80k but the best part in my opinion is the travel. Its the perfect job for a 22-24 year old as they fly you around the world first class and put you up in some sweet hotels when you're meeting with clients. Lots of swag also like paying for all your meals and transportation. The travel is intensive and not for everyone, but as someone who wants to see the world, I think its great.</p>
<p>that sounds awesome, I am getting my pilots liscense also so that sounds kool.</p>
<p>Just a note that a consultant right out of college is usually NOT advising clients (they may sit quietly in meetings). These "newbie" associates are the ones who do the number crunching and research to back up the advice coming from the senior consultants. Hours are long and expectations are high (quick turnaround and accuracy are paramount). It's not all travel - although that's certainly part of it. And when you're away, you'll see more of your hotel room and the interior of a conference room vs. any local attractions. They expect you to live in your job for those first few years.</p>
<p>Can current or former Vandy students please share some anecdotes of friends/personal experiences of being hired at the top BB banks and the MBB consulting groups?</p>