Consulting Application Deadlines 2024

If you are an aspiring management consultant, consulting application deadlines are something you need to pay attention to. Miss the boat and you risk needing to wait for a whole year until you can apply. 

This article includes consulting firms' application deadlines - from MBB to Big 4 to boutiques big and small.

As a refresher, each candidate group recruits:

• Experienced hires: year-round
• Early-career candidates (undergraduate/MS): between June - October
• MBAs: November - December (1st years); August - September (2nd years)
• Advanced degrees (PhD, MD, JD, etc.): February - April (bridge internships); June - September (full-time applications)

(More on the consulting hiring timeline here.)

Keep in mind - consulting firms hire a year in advance with the exception of experienced professionals/mid-career switchers. If you are looking to start a job in 2025, you will apply in summer/fall of 2024 depending on which channel you recruit through and which firm(s) you target.

Before you apply, make sure your resume and cover letter highlight the transferable skills you bring to the table and your ability to drive impact. In addition, make sure you begin to network NOW before submitting your application!

Work with our expert editing team to optimize your application documents and join Black Belt for personalized help navigating the entirety of the recruiting process - networking, applications, and interviews.

If you dream of joining the ranks at prestigious consulting firms like Deloitte, McKinsey, Bain, and Kearney, keep reading for the consulting application deadlines of your choice.

Consulting Firm Application Deadlines

MBB Application Deadlines (US)

* Check with your school's application portal (e.g., Handshake) for your specific deadline.

**Check BCG's website to see the specific deadline for your school.

Big 4 Application Deadlines (US)

* EY: Internships and Full-Time roles

** PwC Internships and Full-Time roles

*** PwC's preferred application window is between July - September 2023

Boutique Firms Application Deadlines (US)

* Check with your school's application site (e.g., Handshake) for your specific deadline.

Consulting Application Deadlines (International)

Industry Application Deadlines

Experienced Hire Application Deadlines

If you are an experienced hire (working professional) looking to transition into consulting, read up on best practices. Most firms have rolling application deadlines for you. Contact us directly and we'll help you navigate the process for the specific firms you're interested in.