What do I need to do to make it to MBB?

All of that seems quite impressive, except for the academic part which I'm not capable of evaluating without knowing the Australian university system. Ideally this would be a top 5 university in Australia and you would be in the top 10% os students in terms of academic achievement.

Hi Alfred,

Your profile is already quite strong, but breaking into MBB in Australia is highly competitive, so adding a few key experiences could significantly improve your chances.

What You Have Going for You:
    •    Strong Academics: A 6.7 GPA in UQ’s BAFE program is solid, especially if you have strong rankings in your cohort.
    •    Entrepreneurial Experience: Running a tech business that generated $100k in revenue is impressive and shows leadership, problem-solving, and execution skills.
    •    Internships: Your venture studio and AI business development internships give you exposure to strategy and growth, which are valuable.

What You Could Improve or Add:
    1.    Consulting Internship: A top-tier strategy consulting internship (even at Tier 2 firms like Oliver Wyman, Strategy&, or Roland Berger) would give you direct exposure to consulting work and improve your credibility. MBB strongly prefers candidates with prior consulting experience.
    2.    Finance Experience (Optional but Helpful): An IB, PE, or VC internship would strengthen your analytical and financial modeling skills, which MBB values, though it’s not strictly necessary.
    3.    Case Prep & Networking: Even with a strong resume, MBB interviews are tough. Start networking with consultants at MBB Australia to get a referral, and begin rigorous case prep.

Next Steps:
    •    If you’re still in your penultimate year, aim for a consulting internship next (MBB, Tier 2, or boutique).
    •    If you’re in your final year, try securing an IB, VC, or strategy internship as a backup, then network aggressively for full-time MBB applications.
    •    Make sure your resume highlights impact (quantify your results) and problem-solving skills.

Happy to provide feedback on your resume if needed!

Best,

Evelina

Hi there,

Feel free to share your CV for more tailored feedback.

Cheers,
Florian

Hey Alfred 😊

You’re definitely off to a very strong start! A 6.7 GPA, running a profitable tech business, and solid startup/internship exposure already make your CV stand out more than most. MBB in Australia (especially Sydney/Melbourne) is competitive—but not impossible, and you're already ticking a lot of boxes.

A few tips to push yourself even closer:

💼 Try to land one brand-name internship—ideally consulting (e.g. Strategy& / EY-Parthenon / LEK / Oliver Wyman) or banking. This helps position you in the “classic” profile pool recruiters expect.
🚀 Highlight your entrepreneurship—especially how you scaled, used strategy, or made commercial decisions. That’s gold for MBB, especially if you can show impact.
👥 Network! Try to connect with MBB consultants who studied at UQ or are based in AU/NZ. A referral can go a long way.
🧠 Prep early. Strong CV is great, but MBB also screens hard for problem-solving + personal fit.

You don’t need to tick every “prestige” box, but showing business impact + analytical thinking + a standout story will already set you apart.

Let me know if you want help reviewing your CV or prepping for the next step—happy to support you 😊

Best,
Alessa 🌟

hi there, 

Your profile looks pretty strong as a potential candidate. Well done! 

You don't necessary need an IB or consulting internship, in order to apply for a full time consulting job. The first step I'd say is to make sure you bring out your impressive achievements in your resume, so it passes the initial screening process. Feel free to DM me for a resume review and/or more detailed discussions. 

Best,

Emily