Bridge to BCG Consulting Workshop

Bridge to BCG is an immersive workshop designed to help you test-drive the BCG case team experience.

Bridge to BCG 2021 will take place virtually May 24 through May 27. Programming will take place in the evening to help students balance their work/lab/academic schedules. In addition, Bridge participants will be invited to optional engagement opportunities occurring throughout May and June.

As a Bridge to BCG participant you will:

Think strategically while solving a case in a realistic BCG case team simulation
Team with Bridge participants and consultants to understand the why and how behind case work
Network and connect with BCG consulting staff and your fellow Bridge participants
Get to know our culture and learn about life as a consultant

Eligibility

Bridge to BCG 2021 is open to candidates with the below degrees currently attending or associated with a US or Canadian school or hospital.

PhDs, JDs, and postdocs looking to start full-time with BCG in late 2021 or in 2022
MDs, MD/MBAs, medical residents/interns, and practicing physicians looking to start full-time in late 2021 through 2023 (please note, practicing physicians with more than 5 years of experience are not eligible for Bridge. Review our full-time opportunities here.)
Master’s students that hold a JD, PhD, or MD looking to start full-time in late 2021 or in 2022

If you are seeking full-time opportunities for 2021, please refer to the following options:

If you want to start with BCG during or after July 2021, we encourage you to submit a Bridge to BCG application.
If you want to start before July 2021, please apply ASAP via our full-time application. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Application Process

Our 2021 Bridge to BCG application has three components – an online application that must be submitted by Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 11:59 PM ET, as well as two online activities that must be completed by the corresponding dates outlined below. Candidates can expect to hear about the status of their application by early May.

APPLY TO BRIDGE TO BCG HERE

The application asks for the following components:

Online application form
Office preferences for a 2022 full-time position
1-page business style resume
Optional cover letter

As part of your application, you will have to complete two additional online activities. These activities will help us get a more comprehensive view of you as a candidate. Failure to complete these online activities within the allocated timeframe will result in an incomplete application.

Pymetrics (20-25 minutes): You will receive an email inviting you to play the pymetrics games after you submit your application. These 12 neuroscience-based games provide insight into your cognitive and emotional attributes and your potential for success at BCG. The games take about 25 minutes to play. You will have 48 hours to play them after receiving the invitation. For more information on pymetrics, please click here.
One-way video interview (~10 minutes): All Bridge to BCG applicants are asked to complete a one-way video interview. This interview will consist of three questions to which you will provide brief, recorded responses, to help us get to know you beyond your written application. For more information, please click here. You will receive the prompt to complete your video interview by Thursday, April 1. The video interview must be completed by Monday, April 5 at 12:00pm ET.

FAQs about the Bridge to BCG Program

HOW SHOULD I SELECT MY OFFICE PREFERENCES FOR BRIDGE TO BCG?

We ask that you select the BCG offices located where you wish to live and work full-time. If accepted into Bridge to BCG, we will pair you with other participants interested in the same offices/regions during your simulated case team experience. For this reason, we ask that you not change your office preferences after applying to Bridge to BCG, though we will consider personal extenuating circumstances on an as needed basis.

IS THERE AN INTERVIEW FOR THE BRIDGE TO BCG WORKSHOP?

Yes, but it is not a case interview! As part of the Bridge to BCG application you are asked to complete a one-way video interview. At BCG, we're interested in getting to know you beyond your resume and hope to understand why you're interested in a consulting career.

WHAT SHOULD I HIGHLIGHT ON MY RESUME WHEN APPLYING FOR BRIDGE TO BCG?

BCG looks for ADC candidates who have illustrated a history of achievement and leadership inside and outside the classroom, are stellar communicators, and are passionate about problem solving. Candidates should not only highlight their academic qualifications but also the ways in which they've begun to look beyond academia for experience.

I HAVE A CONFLICT DURING THE BRIDGE TO BCG DATES. SHOULD I STILL APPLY?

We encourage you to still apply to the Bridge to BCG program even if you have a conflict during the dates of the workshop. If you are selected to participate, we can discuss alternative options as needed.

IF I AM NOT ACCEPTED TO BRIDGE TO BCG, CAN I APPLY FOR A FULL-TIME JOB?

Absolutely! If you are not invited to Bridge, we still encourage you to reapply in the summer for a full-time position. Your Bridge application will not hinder your chances of getting an invite to interview for full-time work.

I AM NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BRIDGE TO BCG. ARE THERE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE?

Yes! BCG has a wide variety of hiring needs. Visit our careers website to learn more about our open roles and recruiting processes.