University of Chicago
University of Chicago alumni in consulting
235 University of Chicago 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 University of Chicago 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 University of Chicago 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 | University of Chicago alumni | Open summer programs | On the firm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bain | 57 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| McKinsey | 45 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| BCG | 21 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Cornerstone Research | 14 | None listed | How to apply |
| Oliver Wyman | 12 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Roland Berger | 11 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Kearney | 10 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Compass Lexecon | 10 | None listed | Firm guide |
Breaking into consulting from University of Chicago
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 University of Chicago alumni in consulting
235 of them are in Paperclip’s network. Paperclip writes to them first, from your own inbox in your name, every weekday, and follows up. Only 10 spots per school.
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Questions
How many University of Chicago alumni work in consulting?
235 are in Paperclip's database, which ranks University of Chicago #4 of 121 schools in consulting. These are people in our database, not placement rates.
Where do University of Chicago alumni work in consulting?
The firms with the most University of Chicago alumni in consulting are Bain (57), McKinsey (45), BCG (21), Cornerstone Research (14), Oliver Wyman (12) and Roland Berger (11).
How do I network into consulting from University of Chicago?
Email University of Chicago alumni at the firms you want most, one short personal note each that mentions University of Chicago and asks for a 15-minute call, and follow up once after about a week. Paperclip does this for you, University of Chicago alumni first, from your own inbox every weekday.