Ascent Program

Application

Pre-application conditions

I certify that I have not applied for the Ascent Program in the past 12 months. I acknowledge that if I am deemed to be unsuitable for the Ascent Program, voluntarily withdraw from the application process, or fail to meet participation and attendance requirements upon acceptance, I cannot re-apply for the program within a 12-month period. I acknowledge that submitting this application form will represent one of my three lifetime application opportunities to gain acceptance into the Ascent Program. I intend to be evaluated at my current professional capacity.

Candidate information

Name

Email address

Phone (including country code)

Geography / Primary country of residence

Location of target MBB office (list multiple if applicable)

Language(s) at professional business proficiency

Earliest expected MBB interview date(s)

Professional background

Resume link

Please share a link to your resume (e.g. Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive). Make sure sharing is set so we can view it.

Fellowships, scholarships & awards (optional)

Please highlight any academia-based achievements that have gained reputed institutional recognition.

Executive / leadership (optional)

Please highlight any leadership milestones that have resulted in regional, national and/or global recognition.

Additional links (optional)

Please also add any links to additional information you'd like us to consider — LinkedIn, GitHub, online portfolios, etc.

Candidate questions

How do you see your experience at McKinsey, BCG or Bain redefining your career trajectory or the scale of opportunities you pursue?

In your response, please share your motivation for applying and what you believe makes this source of motivation unique relative to other applicants. You may also reference any other industries, roles or companies that you have considered, your understanding of a consultant's role, and your broader career ambitions.

Looking back across all your experiences to date (career or non-career), what is your proudest moment?

In your response, please include what distinguishes that particular moment from others where you also felt pride. If relevant, you may choose to include how that moment has impacted your broader career aspirations.

What is the biggest challenge that you are currently trying to overcome?

How is this impacting your preparation for MBB applications and/or the steps you are taking to realize your career goals? In your response, you may choose to reference any personal assets you hope to bring to McKinsey, Bain or BCG, or how you plan to make the most of your time at MBB.

Why do you believe the Ascent Program will create an outsized impact on your MBB preparation and broader career aspirations?

Feel free to reference your preparation journey to date, details of your ideal learning environment and support network, any online or physical resources you have used, and any exercises you have undertaken to define or explore your long-term career goals. If you have a perspective on where you currently stand relative to the acceptance threshold for McKinsey, BCG or Bain, please reference any prior interview feedback, the steps you have taken to reach your current position, and what is preventing you from reaching the acceptance threshold.

What additional information would you like us to consider since your last application?
(Optional — for re-applicants only)

Submission confirmation

Usage of AI tools

I acknowledge that all responses in this application reflect my own critical thinking, original reflection and decision-making. I certify that any AI use in preparing this application has been limited to a supplementary capacity, such as a thought partner, tool for brainstorming support, a proofreader, or any other role that does not involve outsourcing my own decision-making. I further acknowledge that material inconsistencies between the content of this application and my demonstrated knowledge, experience, or performance may result in disqualification from the current application process and/or impact eligibility for future applications.

Thank you.

Your application has been received. We read every submission carefully and will be in touch by email with the next steps.