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(New GUy) Which MBA should i get for Management Consulting? Does it matter if I get it at my current School?

Hello Everyone, my name is Kevin and I have no idea what todo. Please take a moment a read, i am truly hoping someone - anyone could give me some advice. 

1st off i am 30 years old. I started college at 28 and i thought i wanted to get into Mental Health Counseling but on my first day at my University in Iowa my professor told me about this amazing consulting job. I was amazed and i knew right then and there i wanted to do this. At first i found HR Consulting and then i quickly realized i was looking for a little more. So i found Business consulting and now i am stuck on the subject. I know everyone wants there consultants to have a MBA, which is fine but what MBA should i get. Also I do have over 12 years in upper management and HR in my career. I don't know if this will help my chances but i earned my AA degree in one year, My BA degree in one Year and now i am just about to start my MBA which i hope to get done in 10 months. I have played around with the idea of getting 2 different MBAs (to look better and stand out) but i have no idea if that would help my chances. Does Anyone have advice for me? Thank you 

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Mattijs
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5 hrs ago
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Hi Kevin,

In general, a MBA can indeed help you to pivot your career and is a perfect 'entry ticket' to start in Business Consultant. I would advise to start with online research to make a shortlist of targeted MBA schools, suited with your background, location, duration and entry fee.

Feel free to reach out, we can further discuss via chat or in a 15m free intro call.

Mattijs

Maria
Coach
12 hrs ago
Ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager in NYC | Part of the McKinsey Private Equity Practice

Hey Kevin, feel free to reach out to schedule 15 min to discuss if you'd like - I'd be happy to share my thoughts once I better understand your experience and aspirations.

Best,

Maria

Alessa
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5 hrs ago
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Hey Kevin! First off, great to see your enthusiasm for consulting—your fast-tracked education and management/HR experience could definitely be valuable. For MBB and top-tier firms, the MBA brand does matter. If you’re aiming for management consulting, especially at a top firm, consider a well-known, globally recognized MBA (think M7 in the US, INSEAD, LBS in Europe). However, if your current university isn’t a top-tier target, you can still break in through strong networking, referrals, and a well-crafted consulting story. Getting two MBAs isn’t necessary—one solid one from a well-regarded school is enough. Focus instead on case interview prep, networking with alumni, and securing a summer internship in consulting. Let me know if you need more advice! 😊

Alessa

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Hi Kevin,

1) I know everyone wants there consultants to have a MBA, which is fine but what MBA should i get

You don’t necessarily need an MBA to get into consulting (by definition, undergrads get in without and don’t necessarily need to do one for progression, although they can). 

If you want to do one, you can easily find the top MBAs for consulting with a quick online search and/or look on LinkedIn for how many alumni an MBA has. For a 1-year MBA, INSEAD is a great option.

You can find a list of target schools for consulting in the US below:

MBB Target Schools

2) I have played around with the idea of getting 2 different MBAs (to look better and stand out) but i have no idea if that would help my chances.

No need to have two MBAs, just ensure the one you are doing has good exit opportunities (again, you can check in a few minutes via LinkedIn).

Good luck!

Francesco

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