Real Clients
Real Cases
Real Impact
Providing high quality deliverables and recommendations
MIT Consulting Group takes on real clients and provides them with real deliverables and recommendations, just like industry consulting firms do. This gives members a unique opportunity to practice and develop new skills not usually taught in a traditional classroom. Our consultants meet with clients to discuss expectations, perform research, consider actionables, present recommendations, and much more. Additionally, MCG's alumni network and industry connections help members learn more about career opportunities and recruiting events. While many members do end up working in consulting, MCG alumni work in all sorts of industries including finance, tech, and engineering. MIT Consulting Group's real client work, member development, and close-knit community sets us apart from other groups at MIT.
Recruitment
How to join MCG
Our recruitment cycle lasts about a week and lets prospective new-members meet current members and learn more about what it means to be an MCG consultant.
See our recruitment schedule on our Recruitment page or reach out to our Recruitment Directors Emma Chen and Surya Sakhamuri for more info.
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What it means to be part of MCG
Cultivate Your Own Path
MCG is a student-run group that works to solve problems for any institution in any field. We work for a diverse group of clients including start-ups, government organizations, student groups, and Fortune 500 companies. Being a part of MCG is all about fortifying your own path; whether you are interested in pharmaceuticals, business analytics, or data algorithms, MCG provides the perfect opportunity to explore your passions in a professional setting.
Develop Professional Skills
MCG is dedicated to developing it's members professional skills throughout their time at MIT. In addition to our semester-long cases that give our members corporate exposure, MCG holds internal training for its new members. These trainings are led by MCG seniors, alumni, expert consultants, industry members, and a variety of other guest speakers. MCG takes care to hone our members professionalism, etiquette, soft-skills, speaking-skills, and much else.
Create an Integrated Community
Despite MCG members' diverse backgrounds and interests, MCG is a tight-knit supportive group of friends, analysts, and consultants. Outside of case-work, MCG hosts annual retreats, study-breaks, social dinners, and outings. Beyond these events, MCG members spend time with each other whether it's psetting throughout the night, or hanging out on Kresge Lawn.
Who We Are
Our members make us more than a business club
The members of MCG are unique and talented in many ways. Whether it is in or out of the classroom, we pride ourselves on excelling in everything we do. Whether it is business, engineering, or non-profit work, the connections we have made last a lifetime and often benefit younger members that wish to follow a similar path. Moreover, our members are in just about every department within MIT, conducting impactful research and pursuing their passions. When not in our suits, our members find a way to remain competitive with MIT's sports and activities.
Meet our wonderful members on our Team page.
Alumni
Our members are members for life
Although no longer active members of MCG, our alumni provide a valuable network of people to reach out to. Our members reach out to alumni to learn more about recruiting, life after MIT, and for general advice. By supporting each other both socially and professionally, MCG ensures that our alumni are able to go on to great places and lead impactful careers.
Our graduates have excelled across industries at consulting firms like McKinsey & Co., Bain & Co., and The Boston Consulting Group, as well as investment banks like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley. MIT Consulting alumni have also taken top positions in industry and technology, creating a diverse and valuable network of alumni.
Learn more about our alumni on our Alumni page.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have more questions, feel free to reach out!
Who is in MCG?
MCG is a group of 35-40 members with a few commons virtues: we are all genuinely curious and passionate about our work, friends, and family; we are problem-solvers and question-askers;
What does MCG look for?
MCG looks for people who are hard-working, dedicated, collaborative, and want to be leaders. MCG values those who seek to push themselves beyond their limits, and contribute their skills to not only MCG, but the greater community as well.
Do I need Prior Consulting Experience?
No! Almost every single member of MCG joined without any prior consulting experience. We look for candidates with the ability to think and analyze critically, creatively, logically, and quickly whilst still effectively communicating thoughts in a professional and coherent manner.
Do I need to be Course 15?
Not at all. Many of our members major in courses other than 15! Additionally, you do not need to be Course 18 or 6, to join MCG.