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 | Sophomore | April 27, 2026 |
| Bain | BEL: Building Entrepreneurial Leaders | Sophomore | Expected February 2027 |
| Bain | Consulting Kickstart | Freshman | Expected April 2026 |
| BCG | Full-Time Associate | UG/MS Class of 2027 | July 7, 2026 |
| BCG | Summer Associate Internship | UG/MS Class of 2028 | June 2, 2026 |
| BCG | Launch | UG/MS | April 27, 2026 |
| BCG | Growing Future Leaders | Sophomore | Expected October 2026 |
| BCG | Advance | Sophomore Women | April 24, 2026 |
| 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 | May 11, 2026 |
| McKinsey | Inspire | Pre-MBA Diversity | May 11, 2026 |
| McKinsey | Associate Intern | 1Y MBA | Expected November 2026 |
| McKinsey | Full-Time Associate | 2Y MBA | Expected September 2026 |
*Updated April 24, 2026
Big Four Application Deadlines
| Firm | Program | Year | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deloitte | Discovery Intern (Consulting) | Sophomore | Expected February 2027 |
| Deloitte | Business Strategy Analyst | Senior / Class of 2026 | Expected September 2026 |
| Deloitte | Business Strategy Summer Scholar | Junior / Class of 2027 | Expected September 2026 |
| Deloitte | Technology Strategy Analyst | Senior / Class of 2026 | Expected September 2026 |
| Deloitte | Strategy Summer Associate | MBA | Expected September 2026 |
| Deloitte | Deloitte Compass Conference | UG / Class of 2029–2030 | May 26, 2026 |
| Deloitte | Government & Public Services Entry-Level Roles | UG | Expected September 2026 |
| EY / EY-Parthenon | Consulting Roles | UG/MS | Expected September 2026 |
| EY / EY-Parthenon | MBA Intern | MBA / Advanced Degree | Expected November 2026 |
| EY | Expedition | Freshman / Sophomore | Expected February 2027 |
| EY | Beyond the Game | Freshman / Sophomore | Expected March 2027 |
| EY-Parthenon | Emerging Leaders | Sophomore | Expected October 2026 |
| EY-Parthenon | Women’s Connect | 1Y MBA Women | Expected October 2026 |
| KPMG | Embark Scholars: CPA Track | Freshman / Sophomore | Expected February 2027 |
| KPMG | Embark Scholars: Technology | Freshman / Sophomore | Expected February 2027 |
| KPMG | Audit Intern | Sophomore / Class of 2028 | Expected October 2026 |
| KPMG | Tax Intern | Sophomore / Class of 2028 | Expected October 2026 |
| KPMG | Rise | Freshman / Sophomore | Expected February 2027 |
| KPMG | Advisory Talent Program | Junior | Expected March 2027 |
| KPMG | Advisory Internships | Junior / Class of 2027 | Expected October 2026 |
| PwC | Career Preview | Freshman / Sophomore | Rolling |
| PwC | Assurance and Tax Roles | UG/MS | Expected September 2026 |
| PwC | Management Consulting Intern | UG/MS | Expected November 2026 |
| PwC | Start Internship | Sophomore | 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 | Sophomore | Expected November 2026 |
| PwC | Advisory MBA Internship | 1Y MBA | Expected November 2026 |
| PwC / Strategy& | Strategy& Senior Associate | 2Y MBA | Expected September 2026 |
*Updated April 24, 2026
Boutique Firm Application Deadlines
| Firm | Program | Year | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&M | TAG Intern (Transaction Advisory) | UG | Expected September 2026 |
| A&M | CRG Associate | UG/MS | Expected September 2026 |
| A&M | CRG Summer Consultant | UG/MS | Expected September 2026 |
| Accenture | Strategy Summer Analyst | Junior / Class of 2028 | Expected October 2026 |
| Accenture | Consulting Summer Analyst | Junior / Class of 2028 | Expected October 2026 |
| Accenture | Innovation Challenge | Sophomore | Expected December 2026 |
| Accenture | Student Leadership Program | UG | Expected December 2026 |
| Accenture | Summer Consultant | 1Y MBA | Expected December 2026 |
| Oliver Wyman | Entry-Level Consultant | UG/MS Class of 2027 | Expected August 2026 |
| Oliver Wyman | Summer Intern | UG/MS Class of 2028 | Expected March 2027 |
| Oliver Wyman | First-Year Immersion Program | Freshman | Expected March 2027 |
| FTI Consulting | Entry-Level Consultant | UG/MS | Expected February 2027 |
| FTI Consulting | Summer Internship | Junior | Expected February 2027 |
| FTI Consulting | IMPACT Leadership Program | Sophomore | Expected February 2027 |
| L.E.K. Consulting | Associate | Senior / Class of 2027 | Expected August 2026 |
| L.E.K. Consulting | Summer Associate | Junior / Class of 2028 | Expected September 2026 |
| L.E.K. Consulting | Kaleidoscope Program | Sophomore / Junior | Expected November 2026 |
| L.E.K. Consulting | Consultant | 2Y MBA | Expected October 2026 |
| L.E.K. Consulting | Summer Consultant | 1Y MBA | Expected November 2026 |
*Updated April 24, 2026
Recruitment Resoruces
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