Consulting Application Deadlines

Some consulting employers are sharing their application deadlines for 2027 full-time and intern roles. Coming up, there is an internship application deadline for McKinsey, Bain, and Oliver Wyman on Sunday, March 29.

Please find more information and resources below, and note that many firms will not have application deadlines until fall 2026 (or have not yet announced their deadlines).

See below for upcoming application deadlines: 

• Bain & Company
  • Full-time: July 19
  • Intern: March 29 & August 31
• The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
  • Full-time: July 7
  • Intern: June 2
• McKinsey & Company
  • Full-time: August 11
  • Intern: March 29
• Oliver Wyman
  • Full-time: TBD
  • Intern: March 29
• L.E.K.
  • Full-time: August 31
  • Intern: September 15

We will add deadlines here as we learn of them. We also recommend setting up saved searches in Crimson Careers and following employer websites and LinkedIn pages for updates.

Application Prep Resources: 

• MCS Drop-In Advising: Students can join MCS drop-ins 2-4pm ET every weekday to have their resume or cover letter reviewed.
• MCS 30-Minute Advising Appointments: For students looking for more individualized advising or to have more than one document reviewed.
• MCS Resume & Cover Letter Page: Find additional resources, including MCS resume templates.
• MCS Firsthand Advisors: Reach out to an alum for a resume review.
• Consulting Recruiting Q&A: Watch the recording to learn more about recruiting timelines, applications, and interviews.

Case Interview Prep Resources: 

• Case Questions Interactive (free through MCS): Marc Cosentino, author of Case in Point, has compiled resources and practice cases for students to access online.  
• MCS Firsthand Advisors: Request a mock interview from an alum with consulting or related experience, and to access the Vault Guide to Case Interviews.
• Management Consulted Free Case Interview Prep Course: “This course will give you insight into what you need to know to ace the case interview, and it will give you a solid foundation on which to build the rest of your preparation.”
• Fast Math Resources: Access free tools like a Quantitative Assessment Quiz and Mental Math Exercises put together by Matthew Tambiah 
• Case Questions Video Vault: “Learn by watching. You have access to fifteen videos, ten case starts and five full-length interviews with Marc Cosentino.”
• Case Questions Exchange Platform: “Exchange was developed for students from around the world to practice cases with their peers from other schools. When you register, your personal information will be protected. Members will be able to sign up to give or receive cases with students from other schools. You can request to be removed from the list at any time.”
• Consulting Case Practice Sign-Up Sheet: Add your contact information to the sign-up sheet and reach out to others to start practicing.

For updates as well as tips to prepare for the recruiting process, be sure to update your Email Preferences. Under “Build Career Skills”, select “Engage with Employers” to join the Recruiting and Employer email list.