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Strategy& First-year insight pathways (UK)

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StatusDates not published
WhoFirst-years
First-year undergraduate students
ProgramWomen in Consulting, Black Talent and Advancing Social Mobility pathways
WhenApplications typically open in autumn for a spring insight week; year not stated
SourceStrategy&: UK careers FAQs

The UK FAQ names the three first-year pathways and typical seasonal timing, without year-specific application dates. Checked November 2, 2026.

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When is the Strategy& First-year insight pathways (UK) deadline?

No current-cycle deadline is published as of November 2, 2026. The UK FAQ names the three first-year pathways and typical seasonal timing, without year-specific application dates. Checked November 2, 2026.

Who can apply to Strategy& First-year insight pathways (UK)?

First-years: First-year undergraduate students. Women in Consulting, Black Talent and Advancing Social Mobility pathways.

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