Pre-MBA Programs
Opportunities to participate in pre-MBA programs will be posted here on an ongoing basis as we learn of them, primarily in the spring. These are programs and events that are recommended by the Career Management Center (CMC) that would welcome applications from Johnson students. For support, please reach out to us at cmc@johnson.cornell.edu.
Upcoming Events
May 11-12, 2023
Registration
McKinsey Middle East edadbrings together Arabic speakers from across Europe and North America and offers them the opportunity to discover consulting, take part in professional programs to develop critical skills for the workplace and get first-hand insights about McKinsey’s work in the Middle East.
In-Person Weekend Event Locations & Dates:
Boston: May 5-7, 2023
London: May 19-21, 2023
Details & Registration
Additional Information
Application Deadline: April 4, 2023
The Evercore Pre-MBA Program is an opportunity for individuals matriculating into full-time MBA programs in the Fall of 2023 who identify as Black, Hispanic/LatinXor Native American to learn more about Investment Banking as a career path. Students will also learn more information on Evercore, our investment banking business, the summer associate program and the firm’s approach to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Pre-MBA Educational Series:
Technical Sessions: May 6th, 13th, 20th
Office Hours: May 10th, 17th
Registration Deadline: May 2, 2023
Pre-MBA Summit and Networking Reception:
May 23-24th
Registration Deadline: May 14, 2023
Pre-MBA Diversity Program – 2024 Summer Associate Internship
Application Deadline: June 4, 2023
Path to Consulting for MBAs, an event for incoming diverse MBA students, takes place in Chicago.
May 18-19, 2023
Details & Registration
Application Deadline: April 7, 2023
This event is exclusively for admitted women MBA students. At this one-and-a-half day conference, you will explore endless financial career possibilities — from investment and private wealth management to investment banking and portfolio management.
Details & Registration
Priority Deadline: March 31, 2023
Final Deadline: April 14, 2023
Join virtually or in-person for a networking session with McKinsey Latin America consultants and learn what it is like to be part of a global firm that develops exceptional people, like you.
Broaden your horizons at networking events by having the opportunity to:
1 – Engage with McKinsey Latam consultants and other like-minded professionals pursuing a graduate degree
2 – Learn more about consulting at McKinsey Latam and how we live our values
3 – Get to know the meaningful career opportunities we offer through our recruiting processes
Networking Events:
In-Person:
May 3, 2023 – Sao Paulo
May 4, 2023 – Santiago
May 11, 2023 – Lima
May 25, 2023 – Bogota
May 30, 2023 – Buenos Aires
Virtual:
May 31, 2023 – Brazil
June 1, 2023 – Hispanoamerica
Full Details & Application
Various Application Deadlines
The L.E.K. Consulting Pre-MBA Program is an opportunity for incoming female MBA students to learn more about strategy management consulting as a career path.
This program will be held virtually and feature opportunities to:
- Attend seminars about what a career as a Consultant looks like at L.E.K.
- Network with senior L.E.K. Consultants, Managers and Partners – creating important networking contacts for your future career search
- Participate in practice case interviews
- Receive tips and real-life examples on how to navigate business school and job searches
Details & Registration
Application Deadline: April 28, 2023
The L.E.K. Consulting Pre-MBA Program is an opportunity for incoming Black/African American, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American MBA students to learn more about strategy management consulting as a career path.
This program will be held virtually and feature opportunities to:
- Attend seminars about what a career as a Consultant looks like at L.E.K.
- Network with senior L.E.K. Consultants, Managers and Partners – creating important networking contacts for your future career search
- Participate in practice case interviews
- Receive tips and real-life examples on how to navigate business school and job searches
Details & Registration
Application Deadline: April 28, 2023
Students, alumni, schools and corporate partners all point to the annual Orientation Program (affectionately called “The OP”) as one of the most powerful, impactful aspects of The Consortium experience. It’s an intense, hands-on opportunity for students to get real career development advice from the best educational institutions and corporations in the country.
Location: New Orleans, LA
OP Introduction
Details & Registration
This event is exclusively for admitted women MBA students. Meet hundreds of like-minded women MBA students at this two-day conference and start slaying the business world before you even begin your MBA. Learn from highly-successful business leaders how to develop stand-out skills and project an authentic leadership style while building a powerful network of impressive colleagues.
Details & Registration
Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 7, 2023
Regular Registration Deadline: May 19, 2023
McKinsey Inspire 2023, a program co-hosted by McKinsey’s Black, Hispanic and Latino, and Indigenous networks, is an immersive two-day event for incoming US MBA students during which attendees will connect with members of host diversity networks, explore the potential of a career in consulting, and refine their problem-solving and leadership skills.
Virtual – June 23-24, 2023
In-person – July 14-15, 2023 in Chicago, IL
You must be in the United States by July 13th to be eligible for the in-person event in Chicago.
Details & Application
Application Deadline: May 15, 2023
P&G Brand Management Camp is a six-day in-person (Cincinnati, OH) opportunity available to MBA candidates entering their first year of business school who desire a career in Marketing or General Management. Must have proven success from school or work experience of strong leadership by envisioning, direction setting and enrolling others.
This is an action-packed look at marketing opportunities at Procter & Gamble. During Brand Camp, you will:
- Gain an insider look at why P&G is rated as Most Innovative Companies by Forbes, World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune, Top 50 Companies for Diversity by Diversity Inc, and Top Companies for Executive Women by National Association for Female Executives.
- Participate in P&G case studies that demonstrate real-life challenges that you as a SBM will be asked to develop strategies and execution plans for.
- Meet P&G leaders at all levels to gain an understanding of what YOUR career in Brand Management at P&G could look like.
- Experience what Cincinnati has to offer during dinners at top rated restaurants, informal networking events and a tour of different neighborhoods.
- Interview for a 2024 Summer Internship
Details & Application
Application Deadline: June 16, 2023
Consulting Preview is a two-week internship experience providing individuals exposure to the firm and consulting at PwC while developing your leadership and technical skills.
Details & Registration
Application Deadline: April 26, 2023
The Relish preMBA Virtual Networking Event is a yearly virtual conference designed to connect incoming MBA and MS students with top employers to learn about the recruiting process and understand what a day in the life of a Master’s-level graduate looks like.
This free event (registration required) will include:
-Networking opportunities with recruiters from top firms
-Employer presentations and customized virtual booths
-New this year: diversity panel discussions
-Inclusion in a custom resume book for participating employers
-Additional speaker sessions on recruiting topics
ExperienceBain is intended to help you put your best foot forward at school and in your future career. You’ll leave with new skills, experiences and connections.
Details | Registration
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2023
BASE is a week-long, paid program designed specifically for Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and/or Indigenous candidates who are seeking an immersion into life at Bain and exposure to a career in consulting.
Details | Registration
Application Deadline: May 7, 2023
BCG Unlock & BCG Empower At-a-Glance
BCG Unlock is a summer learning program that introduces incoming MBAs to the insights and experiences that make BCG unique.
Details & Registration
Application Deadline: April 30, 2023
BCG Empower, which is part of BCG Unlock, is an invite-only three-day workshop intended for incoming full-time MBA students who identify as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino and/or Native American/Alaska Native/Indigenous.
To apply for Empower, you must indicate your interest via the BCG Unlock registration form by April 30, 2023. BCG will notify applicants by late May.
Reaching Out MBA Treks (ROMBA) are an opportunity for admitted LGBTQ+ MBA students to connect with a range of top-tier companies looking for MBA talent. The treks focus on the following industries: finance, consulting, technology, marketing/retail, and healthcare. Each trek allows students to get a feel for a “day in the life”.
Finance Trek: New York City | June 12-13, 2023
Consulting: Chicago | June 22-23, 2023
Consulting & Healthcare Trek: Boston | June 29-30, 2023
Technology & Retail Trek: Seattle | July 10-11, 2023
Technology & Retail Trek: San Francisco | July 13-14, 2023
Bain and Company’s “The Be Bold MBA Scholarship” is a scholarship program open to those who identify as female or gender diverse at the start of their business school journey and are interested in a career in consulting in Australia.
In addition to a monetary award of USD $10,000 to put towards your studies, you’ll also receive:
-One on one mentorship from a Bain leader for a whole year
-The opportunity to join our 8-10-week Summer Associate program in one of our Australian offices
Details & Application
Application Deadline: May 10, 2023
McKinsey Early Access (Virtual) introduces you to McKinsey and consulting before you start business school. As part of the program, you will connect with peers in the US and build relationships with our consultants in advance of the fall recruiting season and start of classes. McKinsey Early Access is inclusive of all backgrounds and helps support you as you start your MBA experience. They are particularly excited to meet problem solvers who are entrepreneurial, creative, and eager to participate in a close-knit, diverse, mentorship-focused community.
The program will kick off in late May 2023 and will continue to host events through early August 2023.
Details & Application
Application Deadline: May 15, 2023
Curious to know what it’s like to work in the Middle East? The Strategy& Middle East MBA Catalyst Program will introduce you to the firm before you start business school and will help you determine if consulting is the right career for you.
As part of the program, you’ll connect with MBA peers, meet consultants, experience the culture, and discover what professional opportunities are available to you. You’ll engage in meaningful discussions and get honest answers to your most pressing questions.
Eligibility:
You must be admitted to a full-time MBA program, entering your first year in the fall of 2023.
Dual-degree program students are also eligible to apply (e.g. MD/MBA, JD/MBA).
Details & Application
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
Past Events
Past Event
July 11-22, 2022
Application Deadline: April 29, 2022 (Applications reviews on a rolling basis starting April 11)
Past Event
May 2, 2022
During this Johnson-specific session, you will learn more about Deloitte, how to prepare for DEI recruiting events, and how to approach consulting recruiting.
Past Event
Past Event
Past Event
May 27, 2022
McKinsey Japan is hosting a virtual Pre-MBA Seminar in Tokyo. The session will be conducted in Japanese.
Application Deadline: May 22, 2022
Past Event
July 14-15, 2022
Application Deadline: May 22, 2022
Past Event
June 3, 2022
Network with consultants to gain insight into day-to-day lives and discuss any questions you might have. The session will be conducted in Japanese.
Application Deadline: May 29, 2022
Past Event
June 1, 2022
McKinsey Greater China is hosting a virtual Pre-MBA Reception for incoming MBA students interested in the Greater China Region (Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei).
Application Deadline: May 29, 2022
Past Event
June 14, 2022 (Virtual)
Please join us on June 14th for an information session where you will learn more about our Empower You and Pathways programs as well as information on how to apply.
Registration Deadline: June 12, 2022
Past Event
Questions about the JPMorgan Chase & Co. recruiting process, application process, and early diversity recruiting? Attend an office hours session to speak to recruiters from each of our summer associate programs: Chase Associate Program, Investment Banking Associate Program, and Global Private Bank Associate Program.
Wednesday, June 8, 2022, from 1:30pm – 2:30pm ET
Monday, June 13, 2022, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET
Tuesday, June 14, 2022, from 2:00pm – 3:00pm ET
Past Event
July 28, 2022
The JPMorgan Chase & Co. Early Advantage program offers students who self-identify as Black, Hispanic, Women, and/or Native American a valuable introduction to a successful career in financial services, along with internship opportunities.
1. Apply to the MBA Early Advantage Event by Monday, June 13 at 11:59 pm ET
2. Apply to your MBA Internship Program of choice by Monday, June 13 at 11:59 pm ET
3. Complete your HireVue video interview by Wednesday, June 15 at 11:59 pm ET
Past Event
July 14-15 and 21-22, 2022 (Virtual)
July 27-28,2022 Chicago, IL
Selected attendees will engage in virtual and live programming to gain further insights into our Consulting practice areas, sectors, and the consultant career path. The program will culminate in our live summer diversity conference called EY Elevate and will be a great opportunity for candidates to network with key Consulting leaders and practitioners who are all dedicated to encouraging and supporting the advancement of women in our business.
Application Deadline: June 17, 2022
Past Event
July 14-15 and 18-19, 2022 (Virtual)
July 27-28,2022 Chicago, IL
Selected attendees will engage in virtual and live programming to gain further insights into our Consulting practice areas, sectors, and the consultant career path. The program will culminate in our live summer diversity conference called EY Elevate and will be a great opportunity for candidates to network with key Consulting leaders and practitioners who are all dedicated to encouraging and supporting the advancement of diversity in our business.
Application Deadline: June 17, 2022
June 21, 2022 (Virtual)
Join us to learn more about the application & interview process for intern & new graduate Marketing roles at Microsoft. We’ll also be hosting a Manager/Mentor along with a former MSFT intern to give clarity to their participation & perspective.
Past Event
July 20-21, 2022 Houston, TX
This event is an opportunity for Pre-MBA students entering business school in the fall of 2022 with a strong preference for students who self-identify as Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic, Native American or multiracial, to learn more about a career in strategy consulting at EY-Parthenon.
Application Deadline: June 24, 2022
Past Event
July 21-22, 2022
Application Deadline: June 26, 2022
Past Event
June 28, 2022 (Virtual)
Curious about what a MBA internship at Microsoft looks like? Join us as we take some time to chat with a former Microsoft Intern & a current Hiring Manager for the intern program. We’ll also map out the application process & recruiting timeline.
Past Event
July 16, 2022 Shanghai, China
We are inviting students currently in China and starting their 1st or 2nd year MBA journey in the leading business schools to spend a day at our Shanghai office to learn about consulting and Kearney in particular. We will also do case interview practice, alumni sharing, and networking lunch.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2022 (9 am Beijing time)
Past Event
July 14, 2022
Come and meet McKinsey consultants and the recruiting team at our London offices to find out more about the work we do in the UK & Ireland and celebrate your admittance to your MBA program.
Application Deadline: July 3, 2022
Past Event
July 12, 2022 (Virtual)
During this call, our recruiters will walk you through the application process for intern & new graduate roles, and chat with a few former Finance interns who have converted to full-time roles.
Past Event
July 26, 2022
This event will feature women Partners who can share how their experience over long careers has defied common consulting myths.
Past Event
July 26, 2022 (Virtual)
Curious what a MBA Sales internship at Microsoft looks like? Join us as we take some time to chat with a former Microsoft Sales Intern & a current Hiring Manager for the Intern Program. We’ll also map out the application process/timeline.
Past Event
Past Event
July 22, 2022 Shanghai Office
August 4,2022 Beijing Office
Registration Deadline: July 17, 2022
Past Event
The Liberty RISE (Recognizing Inclusion in Successful Enterprise) Program is designed to support MBA and Master’s students who receive a 2023 internship offer this summer and are women and/or people of color. The RISE program will provide support during the first year of school through personalized mentorship and professional development.
Graduate Internships & Development Programs
Kickoff Summit: July 18-20, 2022 (Boston, MA)
Past Event
August 4, 2022
Application Deadline: July 18, 2022
Past Event
August 9, 2022 (Virtual)
Curious what a HR MBA internship at Microsoft looks like? Join us as we take some time to chat with a former Microsoft Intern & a current Hiring Manager for the Intern Program. We’ll also map out the application process & timeline.
Application Deadline: July 25, 2022
Past Event
July – August (Various Dates), 2022
Application Deadline: July 20, 2022, with opportunities for accelerated interviews (application deadline: August 1, 2022)