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McKinsey summer internship: how to get in
McKinsey appears in Paperclip’s consulting network. 1,378 verified McKinsey professionals are in the Paperclip network, and Paperclip can email the ones who fit for you, from your own inbox, alumni from your school first. These counts describe Paperclip coverage, not current vacancies or hiring outcomes.
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Look up your schoolParent? Look up your kid's schoolMcKinsey dates the firm has published
Every row below comes from McKinsey’s own page or a university career-center listing, last checked on November 10, 2026. Status is computed from the dates at build time. Firms change portals without notice, so open the source before acting on a date.
| Program | Opens | Closes | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Analyst Intern Summer 2027 internships · Graduating Dec 2027 to Aug 2028 · US | Jan 1, 2026 | Mar 29, 2026 | Deadline passed, rolling review stated | McKinsey: undergraduate campus recruiting (Georgia Tech page) |
| Business Analyst, full-time Full-time 2027 · Graduating Dec 2026 to Aug 2027 · US | Jun 1, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 | Closed, August 11 deadline passed | McKinsey: Georgia Tech undergraduate recruiting |
| Program | Who | When | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophomore Summer Business Analyst Ten-week summer internship | Sophomores | Not published | Dates not published | McKinsey: undergraduate careers |
- Business Analyst Intern. On November 10, 2026, the Georgia Tech recruiting page still stated the January 1 to March 29, 2026 internship window for December 2027 to August 2028 graduates and explicitly allowed rolling review afterward.
- Business Analyst, full-time. On November 10, 2026, the Georgia Tech recruiting page retained its June 1 to August 11, 2026 full-time Business Analyst window for December 2026 to August 2027 graduates; no extension was stated.
- Sophomore Summer Business Analyst. The cited page did not load on November 2, 2026. Checked October 30, 2026.
All firms on one page: the deadlines tracker and the freshman and sophomore programs guide.
How to apply to McKinsey
Start on McKinsey’s student careers page. Applications go through McKinsey careers site.
- Application
- Solve Assessment, for most consulting roles
- Interviews: Personal Experience Interview and Problem Solving Interview; expertise interviews for some roles
- Online assessment. Solve, a gamified assessment for most consulting roles. Technical assessments are role-dependent.
- From McKinsey. Review the official practice cases and prepare detailed personal examples. The recruiter confirms the role-specific interview details.
Checked October 19, 2026 on McKinsey’s careers page, program posting. Steps can change by program and office, so check the posting you apply to.
What McKinsey pays entry-level hires
| Role | Base pay | Filings | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business analyst | $112,000 to $145,000 | 52 | Boston, MA, Chicago, IL |
From the Department of Labor's public visa wage filings. Employers must pay a visa hire at least what they pay others in the same job, so this is a good read on base pay. Bonus is not included. Compare firms on the entry-level salaries guide.
McKinsey alumni
The McKinsey Alumni Center is McKinsey’s official alumni network, for former McKinsey colleagues. Its member directory is private, so students cannot search it.
As a student, the McKinsey alumni most likely to answer you are the ones who went to your school. Paperclip’s network has 1,378 verified McKinsey professionals; the schools most represented are below, and Paperclip emails the ones from your school first.
Schools represented in the Paperclip network
A shared school can provide a starting point for a conversation. These are the schools most represented among McKinsey professionals in the network. If you go to one of them, consider asking those alumni about their experience. These counts are not placement rates or a complete employer roster.
The consulting recruiting timeline
Choose the consulting role and office you want to understand, then check that office’s current application requirements.
- Check internship and full-time opportunities separately on the employer careers site.
- Confirm the deadline for your office and candidate category with the posting or recruiter.
- Prepare for the interview format specified by the employer and allow time for practice and feedback.
How to actually get in
Ask consultants about their project experience and preparation. Use official practice resources where available, and follow the application instructions whether or not you have a referral.
Most McKinsey people in the network hold roles like Consulting Analyst, Consulting Manager, Consultant. The best first notes go to people who share your school or path, with a short, specific ask for fifteen minutes. Paperclip picks those people for you.
Frequently asked questions
How much does McKinsey pay entry-level hires?
Business analyst: $112,000 to $145,000 base salary (52 filings). These are the salaries McKinsey filed with the US Department of Labor for visa hires from October 2024 to June 2026. Bonus is not included.
How do I apply to McKinsey?
Apply on McKinsey’s careers site (https://www.mckinsey.com/careers/students/undergraduate-degree-candidates/other-schools). The steps McKinsey lists are: Application; Solve Assessment, for most consulting roles; Interviews: Personal Experience Interview and Problem Solving Interview; expertise interviews for some roles. Assessment: Solve, a gamified assessment for most consulting roles. Technical assessments are role-dependent.
Does McKinsey have an alumni network?
Yes. The McKinsey Alumni Center is McKinsey’s official alumni network, for former McKinsey colleagues. Its member directory is private. Students are not members, so the way to reach McKinsey alumni is to start with people who went to your school. Paperclip’s network has 1,378 verified McKinsey professionals. The schools most represented among them are University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, Columbia University.
How many McKinsey employees can I reach through Paperclip?
1,378 verified McKinsey professionals are in the Paperclip network. You do not search them yourself: pick your targets and Paperclip emails the ones who fit.
Can Paperclip reach out to McKinsey professionals for me?
Yes. With Paperclip Concierge ($149 a month, 10 students per school) you pick industries, firm sizes and cities and add your resume. Paperclip then emails analysts and associates who fit, including McKinsey when it matches your targets, from your own inbox every weekday, alumni from your school first, with two follow-ups that stop when someone replies. Emails are spaced out so no firm hears from you too often.
When should I start recruiting for McKinsey?
Check internship and full-time opportunities separately on the employer careers site.
Which schools do McKinsey employees come from?
Schools represented in the Paperclip network include University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, Columbia University, Northwestern University.
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