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Bridge to BCG Workshop

Advanced Degree Program

Bridge to BCG Workshop

 Bridge to BCG is an immersive workshop and a full-time job application rolled into one, designed to give advanced degree students a firsthand look at the BCG case team experience. Hosted by our U.S. and Canadian offices, the program will take place in person from May 20–21, 2025, at our Boston and Chicago offices. We will cover round-trip transportation and two nights of hotel accommodations for out-of-town guests. Meal and reasonable expenses related to the program are covered for all attendees.

Applications are now open and will close March 24, 2025.​

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As a Bridge to BCG participant, you will:

  • Think strategically while solving a case in a realistic case team simulation
  • Team with Bridge participants and consultants to understand the "why?" and "how?" behind case work
  • Network and connect with consulting staff and your fellow Bridge participants
  • Get to know our culture and learn about life as a consultant
  • Receive an invitation to final round interviews for a full-time Consultant role on behalf of one of our U.S. or Canadian offices
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

Eligibility
​Bridge to BCG is open to candidates currently enrolled in, or who have recently completed, advanced degree programs and are looking to start their full-time careers with BCG in 2026. Eligible candidates must be currently based in the United States or Canada.​ ​

Eligible degree programs and pathways include:​
  • PhD or equivalent (e.g., EdD, PsyD, DBA)​
  • MD or equivalent (e.g., DO, MBBS, DDS/DMD, DNP, PharmD, DVM)​
  • JD or equivalent (e.g., LLB with licensure to practice)​
  • Postdoctoral researcher​
  • Medical trainee (e.g. resident, intern, fellow)​
  • Practicing physician​
  • Current non-MBA masters with at least four years of full-time work experience after completing their bachelor’s and/or who have previously obtained a JD, MD, or PhD
Application Process

Before applying
Review our application checklist here to ensure you're fully prepared before submitting your Bridge to BCG application. The checklist outlines key information to verify before submission, guides you through completing all application components, and provides details on additional resources.

Our Bridge to BCG application has up to three components
(1) The full-time consulting application (5-10 minutes):
  • U.S. interest: Apply to the U.S. application
  • Canadian interest: Apply to the Canada application
  • Interested in both U.S. and Canadian offices:  Apply to both the U.S. application and Canada application
  • International office interest:  Bridge to BCG is designed for those interested in our U.S. and Canadian offices. If you select an office outside of the U.S. and Canada, your application will not be considered for the program. If you are interested in a global office, we recommend registering for BCG Accelerate.

If you apply to a U.S. application, you will need to complete the two additional application components below.
(2) The consulting career assessment (CCA) (30-35 minutes):
  • CCA will help us learn more about you, above and beyond what's on your resume and application. It provides unbiased, multi-dimensional insight into your potential for success at BCG. 
  • If you apply to a U.S. application, you will receive an email from talentcentral@shl.com at the end of March, inviting you to complete the assessment. You will have 24 hours to complete the assessment once you receive the invitation. Please add talentcentral@shl.com to your safe sender list to ensure you receive our emails.
  • Check out our CCA FAQS here.

(3) The video cover letter (45 minutes):
  • If you apply to a U.S. application, an email invitation to complete the video cover letter will be sent on a rolling basis from the last week of February through the deadline.
  • Check out our video cover letters FAQs here.

Deadline dates
If you do not complete all required application components above, your application will be considered incomplete.
  • March 24, 2025: The deadline to submit the full-time application for Bridge to BCG.
  • If you apply to a U.S. application
    • March 31, 2025: The deadline to submit the video cover letter
    • Late March: You will receive an email from talentcentral@shl.com at the end of March, inviting you to complete the consulting career assessment (CCA). You will have 24 hours to complete the assessment once you receive the invitation.

Next steps
  • Applicants can expect an update on their application status by mid-April.
  • Bridge finalists will be invited to an interview in late April that includes two components: a 45-minute live case interview with a BCGer via Zoom and an online case exercise.
 
Additional resources

Frequently Asked Questions