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Bain & Company First Forward
| Status | Opens soon |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 30, 2026 |
| Who | Sophomores US or Canadian sophomores graduating winter 2028 or spring 2029 |
| Program | In-person program across US offices for first-generation and lower-income students |
| When | January 28 to 29, 2027 Applications open mid-October 2026 (exact day not published) and close November 30, 2026, 11:59 pm PT |
| Source | Bain: First Forward |
The employer publishes the 2027 event on January 28 to 29, 2027 and an application window from mid-October to November 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm PT. Checked October 7, 2026.
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Questions
When is the Bain & Company First Forward deadline?
Applications close November 30, 2026, per the Bain: First Forward page checked October 7, 2026.
Who can apply to Bain & Company First Forward?
Sophomores: US or Canadian sophomores graduating winter 2028 or spring 2029. In-person program across US offices for first-generation and lower-income students.
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