Consulting Kickstart
Employment type
Program
Location(s)
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Description & Requirements
The Consulting Kickstart virtual series was originally established as an avenue to provide initial exposure and a chance to learn about a career in professional services to undergraduate students who are Black, Hispanic/Latin American, and/or Indigenous.
Join a team of like-minded students
You'll gain exposure to business leaders and the exciting world of consulting. You’ll learn how we help innovative companies overcome some of their biggest challenges. We welcome Black, Hispanic/Latin American and Indigenous students who are first-year (freshman) undergraduate students in the US at a four-year university to join us for an interactive, virtual series, hosted the week of May 5th – 9th, 2025.
You’ll get exposure to Bain leaders at the top of their field, many of whom belong to Black at Bain and Familia at Bain.
Meet equally ambitious peers and consultants.
Interact with Bain leaders from across North America.
Get exposure to the world of consulting
Find out for certain if this work is for you.
Get to know people who have worked in this field.
How to apply for this program
We are hoping to connect with individuals whose perspectives and experiences are historically underrepresented in our industry.
This program is for Black, Hispanic/Latin American or Indigenous (Native American, Alaska Native, Inuit, Métis and First Nations) students who are undergraduate first-year (freshman) bachelor’s degree candidates completing their degree at a four-year institution.
Apply to Consulting Kickstart
To apply, submit your resume, unofficial transcript and test scores (if applicable) by April 15th, 2025 at 11:59pm PT.
Perguntas frequentes
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Who is eligible to apply to the Consulting Kickstart program?
First-year (freshman) bachelor's degree students completing their degree at a four-year institution in the US who are Black, Hispanic/Latin American, and/or Indigenous - regardless of citizenship/national origin.
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When will Consulting Kickstart take place?
Consulting Kickstart is a virtual series scheduled for the week of May 5th – 9th, 2025. Exact session times will be provided to those accepted to the program.
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Do I need to have any prior experience in consulting to participate?
No, you don’t need any prior experience to be accepted into the Consulting Kickstart program, nor to get value from it. We encourage you to apply no matter your major or background.
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If I am not selected for Consulting Kickstart, can I still apply to Bain in the future?
Absolutely, and we encourage it. Consulting Kickstart is a highly selective exploratory program. If you are not selected, we’d love it if you still applied for the Building Entrepreneurial Leaders (BEL) program or an associate consultant intern role. You can find a full list of our virtual and on-campus events on your school page, or on the events page linked here.
You can also sign up for our monthly newsletter to hear about more opportunities.
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Who should I reach out to if I have further questions about the Consulting Kickstart program?
Contact us with additional questions at NAundergradrecruiting@bain.com.
