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 | ExperienceBain | Pre-MBA | Expected May 2027 |
| Bain | BASE Scholars | Pre-MBA – Diversity | Expected May 2027 |
| Bain | Summer Associate | 1Y MBA | Expected November 2026 |
| Bain | CREW: Connecting & Resourcing Empowered Women | UG (Class of 2029) – Women | Expected December 2026 |
| Bain | First Forward | UG (Class of 2029) – First Gen | Expected April 2027 |
| Bain | BEL: Building Entrepreneurial Leaders | UG (Class of 2029) | Expected February 2027 |
| BCG | Unlock | Pre-MBA | Expected May 2027 |
| BCG | Empower | Pre-MBA – Diversity | Expected May 2027 |
| BCG | Full Time Associate | UG/MS (Class of 2027) | Rolling |
| BCG | Summer Associate | UG/MS (Class of 2029) | Expected June 2027 |
| BCG | Forward Deployed AI Engineer | UG/MS/PhD (Class of 2027) | September 17, 2026 |
| BCG | Summer Consultant | 1Y MBA | Expected November 2026 |
| BCG | Advance | UG (Class of 2028) – Women | Expected April 2027 |
| BCG | Launch | UG/MS (All Class Years) | Expected May 2027 |
| BCG | Embark | UG (Class of 2029) | Expected April 2027 |
| BCG Platinion | AI Tech Consultant, Tech Advisory & Delivery (Internship) | UG/MS (Class of 2028) | October 1, 2026 |
| McKinsey | McKinsey Early Access | Pre-MBA | Expected May 2027 |
| McKinsey | Inspire | Pre-MBA – Diversity | Expected May 2027 |
| McKinsey | Associate Intern | 1Y MBA | November 12, 2026 |
| McKinsey | Business Analyst Intern | UG/MS (Class of 2029) | Expected March 2027 |
| McKinsey | Fellow – Product Development and Procurement (Atlanta, Chicago) | UG/MS (Class of 2028) | Expected May 2027 |
| McKinsey | Fellow – Capital Excellence (Dallas) | UG/MS (Class of 2028) | Expected May 2027 |
*Updated September 19, 2026
Big Four Application Deadlines
| Firm | Program | Year | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deloitte | Strategy Analyst (Multiple Practices) | UG (Class of 2027) | November 1, 2026 |
| Deloitte | Strategy Summer Scholar (Multiple Practices) | UG (Class of 2028) | November 1, 2026 |
| Deloitte | Strategy Summer Associate | 1Y MBA | Expected November 2026 |
| Deloitte | The Student-Athlete Leadership Experience | UG – Athletes (DI, II, III) | Expected April 2027 |
| Deloitte | Deloitte Compass Conference | UG (Class of 2030) | Expected May 2027 |
| Deloitte Government & Public Services | Entry Level Roles (Full-Time & Intern) | UG (Class of 2027 & 2028) | September 23, 2026 |
| EY / EY-Parthenon | Consulting Roles (Full-Time & Intern) | UG/MS (Class of 2027 & 2028) | September 22, 2026 |
| EY / EY-Parthenon | MBA Intern | 1Y MBA | 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 | 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 / Strategy& | Strategy Consulting Intern | UG/MS (Class of 2028) | September 25, 2026 |
| PwC | Advisory MBA Internship | 1Y MBA | Expected November 2026 |
| PwC | Career Preview | UG (Class of 2030) | Expected September 2026 |
| PwC | Management Consulting Intern | UG/MS (Class of 2028) | September 25, 2026 |
| PwC | Management Consulting Associate | UG/MS (Class of 2027) | September 25, 2026 |
| PwC | Advance Internship | UG (Class of 2029) | Rolling |
| PwC | Engineer Your Career | UG (Class of 2029) | Dates announced soon |
| PwC | Destination CPA | UG (Class of 2029) | October 2, 2026 |
*Updated September 19, 2026
Boutique Firm Application Deadlines
| Firm | Program | Year | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&M | Associate | UG/MS | Rolling |
| A&M | Summer Consultant | 1Y MBA | Rolling |
| A&M CRG | MBA Summer Consultant | 1Y MBA | Expected December 2026 |
| A&M CRG | Associate | UG/MS (Class of 2027) | Expected September 2026 |
| A&M CRG | Summer Consultant (Undergrad Intern) | 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 | Technology Summer Analyst | UG/MS (Class of 2028) | Rolling |
| 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 Intern | UG (Class of 2028) | September 18, 2026 |
| Oliver Wyman | Summer 2028 Intern | UG (Class of 2029) | Expected March 2027 |
| Oliver Wyman | MBA Summer Associate (multiple practices) | 1Y MBA | Expected December 2026 |
| Oliver Wyman | First-Year Immersion Program | UG/MS (Class of 2030) | Expected March 2027 |
| FTI Consulting | Entry Level Consultant | UG/MS (Class of 2027) | September 18, 2026 |
| FTI Consulting | Summer Internship | UG/MS (Class of 2028) | September 18, 2026 |
| FTI Consulting | IMPACT: Summer Leadership Program | UG/MS (Class of 2029) | October 23, 2026 |
| L.E.K. Consulting | Summer Associate | UG (Class of 2028) | Expected September 2026 |
| L.E.K. Consulting | Kaleidoscope: Undergraduate Diversity Program | UG (Class of 2029) | Expected November 2026 |
| L.E.K. Consulting | Summer Consultant | 1Y MBA | Expected November 2026 |
| Simon-Kucher | Summer 2027 Intern – Healthcare & Life Sciences Division | UG/MS (Class of 2028) | Rolling |
| Simon-Kucher | Summer 2027 Intern – Americas Division | UG/MS (Class of 2028) | Rolling |
| Simon-Kucher | Strategy Business Course | MS | Expected May 2027 |
| Simon-Kucher | Summer 2027 Intern – Americas Division | 1Y MBA | Opens October 19, 2026 |
| Simon-Kucher | Summer 2027 Intern – Healthcare and Life Sciences Division | 1Y MBA | Opens October 19, 2026 |
*Updated September 19, 2026