Boston University
Boston University alumni in consulting
70 Boston University alumni work in consulting and are in Paperclip’s network. A shared school can give you a relevant starting point for a conversation. Counts describe the Paperclip database, not placement rates.
Where they work
These firms are represented among Boston University alumni in consulting in the Paperclip network. Where available, a link opens our firm guide.
What these firms publish for students
For each firm where Boston University alumni work in consulting, the summer programs it lists as open on its own careers site and what our firm guide covers. Every open consulting window is on the deadlines tracker.
| Firm | Boston University alumni | Open summer programs | On the firm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZS | 5 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Commonwealth Financial Network | 4 | None listed | Firm guide |
| McKinsey | 4 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Oliver Wyman | 4 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| PA Consulting | 4 | None listed | Firm guide |
| FTI Consulting | 3 | None listed | Firm guide |
| BCG | 3 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Analysis Group | 3 | 1 open | How to apply |
Breaking into consulting from Boston University
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.
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.
Let Paperclip email Boston University alumni in consulting
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Questions
How many Boston University alumni work in consulting?
70 are in Paperclip's database, which ranks Boston University #28 of 121 schools in consulting. These are people in our database, not placement rates.
Where do Boston University alumni work in consulting?
The firms with the most Boston University alumni in consulting are ZS (5), Commonwealth Financial Network (4), McKinsey (4), Oliver Wyman (4), PA Consulting (4) and FTI Consulting (3).
Are any of these firms hiring summer interns now?
Analysis Group list open summer programs on their own careers sites. Each firm page has the programs, deadlines and how to apply.
How do I network into consulting from Boston University?
Email Boston University alumni at the firms you want most, one short personal note each that mentions Boston University and asks for a 15-minute call, and follow up once after about a week. Paperclip does this for you, Boston University alumni first, from your own inbox every weekday.