Consulting Application Deadlines 2026
For undergraduate students pursuing careers in consulting, understanding the recruitment timeline is essential. Consulting firms typically hire well in advance, often one year prior to the intended start date. As a result, candidates should begin preparing and submitting applications during the recruiting cycle that precedes their desired internship or full-time role.
This page outlines key application deadlines across leading consulting firms to help you stay organized and proactive throughout the recruiting process. Use this resource to track timelines, plan ahead, and ensure timely submission of applications.
MBB Application Deadlines
| Firm | Program | Year | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bain | Associate Consultant | UG/MS Class of 2027 | July 19, 2026 |
| Bain | Associate Consultant Intern | UG/MS Class of 2028 | August 31, 2026 |
| Bain | First Forward | UG (Class of 2029) | Expected April 2027 |
| Bain | BEL: Building Entrepreneurial Leaders | UG (Class of 2029) | Expected February 2027 |
| Bain | Consulting Kickstart | UG (Class of 2030) | Expected Summer 2026 |
| BCG | Full-Time Associate | UG/MS Class of 2027 | July 7, 2026 |
| BCG | Summer Associate Internship | UG/MS Class of 2028 | Expected June 2027 |
| BCG | Launch | UG (Class of 2030) | Expected April 2027 |
| BCG | Growing Future Leaders | UG (Class of 2029) | Expected October 2026 |
| BCG | Advance | UG Women (Class of 2029) | Expected April 2027 |
| McKinsey | Business Analyst | UG/MS Class of 2027 | August 11, 2026 |
| McKinsey | Business Analyst Intern | UG/MS Class of 2028 | Expected March 2027 |
| McKinsey | McKinsey Early Access | Pre-MBA | Expected May 2027 |
| McKinsey | Inspire | Pre-MBA Diversity | Expected May 2027 |
| McKinsey | Associate Intern | 1Y MBA | Expected November 2026 |
| McKinsey | Full-Time Associate | 2Y MBA | August 11, 2026 |
*Updated June 25, 2026
Big Four Application Deadlines
| Firm | Program | Year | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deloitte | Discovery Intern (Consulting) | UG (Class of 2029) | Expected February 2027 |
| Deloitte | Business Strategy Analyst | UG (Class of 2027) | Expected September 2026 |
| Deloitte | Business Strategy Summer Scholar | UG (Class of 2028) | Expected September 2026 |
| Deloitte | Technology Strategy Analyst | UG (Class of 2027) | Expected September 2026 |
| Deloitte | Strategy Summer Associate | 1Y MBA | Expected September 2026 |
| Deloitte | Deloitte Compass Conference | UG (Class of 2030) | Expected May 2027 |
| Deloitte | Government & Public Services Entry-Level Roles | UG (Class of 2027) | Expected September 2026 |
| EY / EY-Parthenon | Consulting Roles | UG/MS (Class of 2027) | Expected September 2026 |
| EY / EY-Parthenon | MBA Intern | MBA + APD | Expected November 2026 |
| EY | Expedition | UG (Class of 2030) | Expected February 2027 |
| EY | Beyond the Game | UG (Class of 2030) | Expected March 2027 |
| EY-Parthenon | Emerging Leaders | UG (Class of 2030) | Expected October 2026 |
| EY-Parthenon | Women's Connect | 1Y MBA – Women | Expected October 2026 |
| KPMG | Embark Scholars: CPA Track | UG (Class of 2030) | Expected February 2027 |
| KPMG | Embark Scholars: Technology | UG (Class of 2030) | Expected February 2027 |
| KPMG | Audit Intern | UG (Class of 2029) | Expected October 2026 |
| KPMG | Tax Intern | UG (Class of 2029) | Expected October 2026 |
| KPMG | Rise | UG (Class of 2030) | Expected February 2027 |
| KPMG | Advisory Talent Program | UG (Class of 2028) | Expected March 2027 |
| KPMG | Advisory Internships | UG (Class of 2028) | Expected October 2026 |
| PwC | Career Preview | UG (Class of 2030) | Expected September 2026 |
| PwC | Assurance and Tax Roles | UG/MS (Class of 2027) | Expected September 2026 |
| PwC | Management Consulting Intern | UG/MS (Class of 2028) | Expected November 2026 |
| PwC | Start Internship | UG (Class of 2029) | Expected August 2026 |
| PwC / Strategy& | Strategy& Associate | UG/MS (Class of 2027) | Expected September 2026 |
| PwC / Strategy& | Strategy& Intern | UG/MS (Class of 2028) | Expected September 2026 |
| PwC | Destination CPA | UG (Class of 2029) | Expected November 2026 |
| PwC | Advisory MBA Internship | 1Y MBA | Expected November 2026 |
| PwC / Strategy& | Strategy& Senior Associate | 2Y MBA | Expected September 2026 |
*Updated June 25, 2026
Boutique Firm Application Deadlines
| Firm | Program | Year | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&M | TAG Intern (Transaction Advisory) | UG (Class of 2028) | Expected September 2026 |
| A&M | CRG Associate | UG/MS (Class of 2027) | Expected September 2026 |
| A&M | CRG Summer Consultant | UG/MS (Class of 2028) | Expected September 2026 |
| Accenture | Strategy Summer Analyst | UG (Class of 2028) | Expected October 2026 |
| Accenture | Consulting Summer Analyst | UG (Class of 2028) | Expected October 2026 |
| Accenture | Innovation Challenge | UG (Class of 2029) | Expected December 2026 |
| Accenture | Summer Consultant | 1Y MBA | Expected December 2026 |
| Kearney | Summer Associate | 1Y MBA | Expected December 2026 |
| Kearney | MBA Bootcamp | Pre-MBA | Expected May 2027 |
| OC&C Strategy Consultants | Associate Consultant | UG (Class of 2027) | Expected September 2026 |
| OC&C Strategy Consultants | Associate Consultant Intern | UG (Class of 2028) | Expected September 2026 |
| Oliver Wyman | Full-Time Consultant | UG (Class of 2027) | August 9, 2026 |
| Oliver Wyman | Summer Intern | UG (Class of 2029) | Expected March 2027 |
| Oliver Wyman | First-Year Immersion Program | UG/MS (Class of 2030) | Expected March 2027 |
| FTI Consulting | Entry-Level Consultant | UG/MS (Class of 2027) | Expected February 2027 |
| FTI Consulting | Summer Internship | UG (Class of 2028) | Expected February 2027 |
| FTI Consulting | IMPACT Leadership Program | UG (Class of 2029) | Expected February 2027 |
| L.E.K. Consulting | Associate | UG (Class of 2027) | Expected August 2026 |
| L.E.K. Consulting | Summer Associate | UG (Class of 2028) | Expected September 2026 |
| L.E.K. Consulting | Kaleidoscope Program | UG (Class of 2029) | Expected November 2026 |
| L.E.K. Consulting | Consultant | 2Y MBA | Expected October 2026 |
| L.E.K. Consulting | Summer Consultant | 1Y MBA | Expected November 2026 |
| Simon-Kucher | Summer Intern – Healthcare & Life Sciences | UG/MS (Class of 2028) | Open July 13, 2026 |
| Simon-Kucher | Summer Intern – Americas | UG/MS (Class of 2028) | Open July 13, 2026 |
*Updated June 25, 2026
Recruitment Resoruces
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