Consulting Trek 2024

Monday, October 21, 2024 to Friday, October 25, 2024

Consulting Trek is a week-long opportunity for first-year MBAs to visit the offices of the top consulting firms in DC.

Info Deck Coming Soon.

To participate you MUST:Register on HoyaConnect AND Fill out the following Google Form (link to be provided soon)

Participating Firms

We are working hard to have a wide range of firms for you to visit.  Currently we have commitments from:

Please reach out to the Consulting Trek leaders if you have any questions.
Karina Charry | Rashid Kabbani | Hannah Semke

Logistics

In the coming weeks, you will sign up for the Consulting Trek.  After that you will receive:

  • Receive your firm assignments
  • Been given a link to fill out your contact information and another link to join the Consulting Trek WhatsApp group.
  • Received additional forms to fill out if you are visiting Bain or PwC.

Please contact the trek leaders if you have not received any of the information above by October 18th.

Important Rules and Guidelines

What you do on the Consulting Trek affects the reputation of McDonough School of Business MBAs, which has long-term consequences for all of us even after we graduate. It is therefore important to follow the rules and guidelines given here.

Event Purpose

  • Consulting Trek is meant to be an informational event.
  • DO: Draw insights into the life of a consultant; partake in employee-led presentations, info sessions, breakout rooms, and office tours; network with practitioners and recruiters; determine your firm preferences and whether consulting is for you.
  • DON'T: Distribute resumes, solicit interviews, and demand internships.

Assignments and Attendance

  • By signing up for Consulting Trek, you are expected to be present at ALL  assigned firms and be punctual.
  • DO: Arrive 30 minutes prior to the visit; attend all your assigned company visits, even if you did not get your top choices, or if you are an international student and the firm does not hire internationals.
  • DON'T: Skip or be late to your assigned sessions. You will not be allowed to join if you are late. You will risk expulsion from the GCC and be disbarred from future events if you fail to attend.

Attire and Behavior

  • Consulting Trek is a professional event.
  • DO: Dress in business formal attire. Wear your name tag. Wear deodorant and don't go overboard on cologne or perfume. Bring a notebook and pen. Silence your phone. Be respectful, engaged, positive, and authentic. Ask firm-specific questions. Follow-up with practitioners as appropriate.
  • DON'T: Dominate the conversation or discuss inappropriate topics. Behave in an unprofessional manner.