Category: Networking in Consulting

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McKinsey EDAD Program 2026: Eligibility, the Guaranteed Interview, and How to Get In

Updated June 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, former McKinsey Senior Consultant If you are an Arabic-speaking student weighing the McKinsey EDAD program, you have probably seen two flatly contradictory claims: that EDAD guarantees a McKinsey interview, and that it guarantees nothing. Getting this wrong costs you, because it changes how hard you should fight to…
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How to Make the Switch from Big 4 to MBB (McKinsey, BCG, Bain)

It is possible for someone who has worked or currently works at a Big 4 to switch to MBB? In short, yes it is! Many experienced professional service workers at the Big 4 are well-suited for strategy consulting because of their strong analytical skills and their ability to solve complex business problems. However, it’s important…
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