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BCG Unlock

Pre-MBA Summer Program
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BCG Unlock

Pre-MBA Summer Program
BCG Unlock

BCG Unlock is a summer learning program that introduces incoming MBAs to the insights and experiences that make BCG unique. Through BCG Unlock, you can get a head start on the Fall recruiting internship season, building your skills and growing your network through a series of virtual events. 

If eligible for BCG Unlock, you can expect personal, candid dialogue with BCG consultants and leaders, as well as your pre-MBA peers. You’ll get to explore how our transformational work and digital capabilities help our clients solve the world’s toughest problems. You’ll also hear firsthand from current BCGers about the opportunities, support systems, and tools we offer to help you grow in your career and beyond. Every BCG Unlock conversation is a chance to ask what you’ve always wanted to know about the consulting industry and BCG. 

BCG Unlock programming is optional and virtual, designed to easily fit into your summer schedule even if you are still working full-time.

If you have any questions, please email mba.recruiting@bcg.com.
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Eligibility
BCG Unlock is primarily designed for participants enrolled in a 2-year MBA program, entering their first year in the fall of 2025 and interested in interning in the summer of 2026. Please note, BCG Unlock is not for second-year or executive MBAs since it focuses on our internship experience as a path to full-time consulting positions.

When registering for BCG Unlock, please use your respective school email if you already have it. We welcome applications from any pre-MBA student but particularly encourage applications from the programs listed below.
  • Anderson School of Management (UCLA)
  • Booth School of Business (University of Chicago)
  • Carlson School of Management (University of Minnesota)
  • Columbia Business School
  • Darden School of Business (University of Virginia)
  • ESADE (Ramon Llull University)
  • Foster School of Business (University of Washington)
  • Fuqua School of Business (Duke)
  • Goizueta Business School (Emory University)
  • Haas School of Business (Berkeley)
  • Harvard Business School
  • HEC Paris
  • Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
  • Howard University School of Business
  • IE Business School
  • IESE Business School (University of Navarra)
  • INSEAD
  • Johnson School of Management (Cornell University)
  • Jones Graduate School of Business (Rice University)
  • Kelley Business School (Indiana University)
  • Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
  • Kenan-Flagler Business School (UNC)
  • London Business School
  • Marshall School of Business (University of Southern California)
  • McCombs School of Business (University of Texas at Austin)
  • McDonough School of Business (Georgetown University
  • Mendoza College of Business (Notre Dame
  • Olin Business School (Washington University in St. Louis)
  • Owen Graduate School of Management (Vanderbilt)
  • Ross School of Business (University of Michigan)
  • Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto)
  • Saïd Business School (University of Oxford)
  • SDA Bocconi School of Management
  • Sloan School of Management (MIT)
  • Stanford Graduate School of Business
  • Stern School of Business (NYU)
  • Tepper School of Business (Carnegie Mellon University)
  • The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania)
  • Tuck School of Business (Dartmouth)
  • University of Cambridge Judge Business School
  • Yale School of Management
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Unlocking Diverse Talent
At BCG, we hire the best talent in the world, with a broad range of expertise, experience, and backgrounds, knowing that this diversity sparks innovation and strengthens our ability to tackle our clients’ most complex challenges. It brings to life our commitment to our values, creating a high-performance environment where every single one of us feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
BCG Empower
This program is intended for future MBAs who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing BCG’s values through leadership, workplace efforts, or community advocacy. Participants will connect with members of our host affinity networks (Black@BCG, Latin@BCG, and Indigenous@BCG) — communities that welcome all BCGers who are passionate about fostering inclusion. 
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Frequently Asked Questions

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BCG Unlock is a fully virtual program designed to meet the needs of busy pre-MBA candidates.​

The program will kick off in late May, with virtual events running throughout the summer into early August. Most sessions are scheduled during the lunch hour or early evening (North American time zones) and typically last 45 minutes to 1 hour.​

While we encourage you to participate in as many Unlock events as possible, we understand that summer schedules can be unpredictable. If you’re unable to attend every session, that's okay — participation in Unlock has no impact on your candidacy for future internship or full-time opportunities at BCG. There will be plenty of opportunities to connect with us during the MBA recruiting season.

To join BCG Unlock, simply submit your resume and complete the BCG Unlock Registration Form by May 19th, 2025​.

Tips for preparing your resume:​
You’re welcome to use the resume you submitted for your MBA application, or you can refresh it to better reflect your most recent experiences and achievements. At BCG, we hire the best talent in the world, with a broad range of expertise, experience, and backgrounds, knowing that this diversity sparks innovation and strengthens our ability to tackle our clients’ most complex challenges . We’re looking for well-rounded candidates who show strong problem-solving skills, leadership, initiative, and the ability to drive impact across a range of settings — whether through internships, part-time work, research, volunteer leadership, or military service.​

As you update your resume, think about:​
  • What roles you've held and what you accomplished
  • How you collaborated with others to achieve results
  • Skills you developed that you’re proud of
  • Any leadership experience, service work, or special interests that shaped your journey

We’re interested in the full picture of what you bring — both inside and outside of traditional business environments.

CCA (Consulting Career Assessment):​
After registration, eligible candidates interested in a US or Canadian office will be given 48 hours to complete BCG’s CCA — a short online exercise designed to help us understand how you approach real-world challenges. No preparation is needed; just plan for ~30 minutes to complete it in a quiet environment with a reliable internet connection.

When you register for BCG Unlock, we’ll ask you to share your top office preferences. Your preferences are flexible and meant to help guide connections, not decisions. Sharing your interests helps us get to know you better — to understand where you might want to build your career and how we can connect you with the right people and resources.​

As you think about your preferences, consider where you see yourself living and working after your MBA — cities where you have personal ties, professional interests, or simply a strong sense of belonging. Through BCG Unlock, you'll have the chance to learn more about different offices and start building meaningful relationships with BCGers across our system.

Empower is part of BCG's Unlock program. It is designed for incoming Class of 2027 full-time MBA students who want to connect members of our Black@BCG, Latin@BCG, and Indigenous@BCG networks. Empower participants will be selected from the BCG Unlock candidate pool only. There is no separate application.
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