BCG Empower

Welcome to BCG Empower

BCG Empower is part of the broader BCG Unlock experience, offering incoming MBA students an opportunity to connect with consultants across our Black@BCG, Latin@BCG, and Indigenous@BCG networks, which are open to all, while exploring consulting at BCG.


As part of a broader series of curated engagements extending through the fall, BCG Empower will host a virtual event on July 17, offering an early opportunity to engage with our community as you prepare to begin your MBA journey.


To be considered, register for BCG Unlock and indicate your interest in BCG Empower by May 18, 2026.
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What to Expect from BCG Empower

At BCG, we believe the best ideas come from teams that bring together people with diverse backgrounds, expertise, and experiences. Different perspectives strengthen how we think, collaborate, and solve our clients’ most complex challenges. We are excited to offer BCG Empower 2026, a program co-hosted by our Black@BCG, Latin@BCG, and Indigenous@BCG networks, which are open to all BCGers who are interested in engaging with and contributing to these communities.

BCG Empower, part of BCG Unlock, is designed for incoming MBA students who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing BCG’s values through leadership, workplace efforts, or community involvement.

Through a mix of interactive sessions, case preparation exercises, and networking opportunities, participants will have the opportunity to:
  • Build relationships with BCG consultants and leaders
  • Strengthen problem-solving and leadership skills
  • Explore what a future at BCG could look like
  • Gain insight into our culture, career opportunities, and the ways we bring our values to life

Following BCG Empower, participants may also have opportunities to continue connecting with BCG consultants through interview preparation sessions and additional networking events designed to deepen relationships.

BCG Empower is one of several global programs designed to help students get to know BCG better. To explore additional pre-MBA programming, visit the BCG Unlock page, or learn more about the firm on our Careers page. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to our MBA Recruiting Team.

How to Express Interest

  • To be considered for BCG Empower, please indicate your interest through the BCG Unlock registration form by May 18, 2026.
  • ​We are excited to meet incoming MBA students who:​
    • Are eager to connect with members of our Black@BCG, Latin@BCG, and/or Indigenous@BCG networks, which are open for all​
    • Have been admitted to a full-time MBA program in the US or Canada, with an anticipated graduation date of 2028
    • Are interested in exploring opportunities in BCG’s US or Canadian offices

Frequently Asked Questions About BCG Empower

BCG Empower is part of the broader BCG Unlock program.

It is designed for incoming Class of 2028 full-time MBA students who are interested in connecting with members of our Black@BCG, Latin@BCG, and Indigenous@BCG networks, which are open to all BCGers.

Participants in BCG Empower are selected from the BCG Unlock participant pool. There is no separate registration process.

Yes. BCG Empower is open to candidates of all backgrounds. The program is hosted by our Black@BCG, Latin@BCG, and Indigenous@BCG networks, which welcome all BCGers interested in engaging with and supporting these communities.

No. Whether or not you are invited or choose to participate, it will have no impact on your future job or event applications with BCG.

After you complete the CCA during BCG Unlock, your score will remain on file, and you would not be asked to complete the assessment again if you later apply during the fall recruiting season. Your CCA results will be considered alongside the rest of your application in the fall.

To be considered for Empower, register for BCG Unlock and indicate interest on the Unlock registration form by May 18, 2026.

Candidates invited to BCG Empower will be notified of next steps in early July.

After registering for BCG Unlock, eligible candidates interested in U.S. or Canadian offices will complete BCG’s Consulting Career Assessment (CCA).

The CCA is a short online exercise designed to demonstrate how you approach real-world problem solving. No preparation is required, and the assessment takes approximately 30 minutes to complete in a quiet environment with a reliable internet connection.

Your score will already be on file should you decide to apply to BCG during the fall MBA recruiting season, and you would not need to complete the assessment again. Your CCA results will be considered alongside the rest of your application in the fall.

Candidates invited to BCG Empower will be notified of next steps in early July.
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