Spread of universities represented in top consulting firms

So, guys, I'm super bored (finished my exams and it's 4 months until university begins) and coupled with my curiosity, I ran a quick search of Linkedin for the traditional IB target/semi-target universities represented in consulting.

I chose the following firms, oftentimes regarded as the top firms, to conduct this search: McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Oliver Wyman, Strategy&, OC&C, LEK, Roland Berger, AT Kearney, Credo and LEK.

These are just raw numbers - I haven't taken into account student population differences.

Institution (number of current professionals):

1.

Oxford (565)

2.

Cambridge (516)

3.

LSE (249)

4.

Imperial (140)

5.

Bristol (71)

6.

UCL (68)

7.

Warwick (60)

8.

Nottingham (48)

9.

Durham (47)

10.

Edinburgh (34)

11.

Manchester (34)

12.

KCL (29)

13.

Bath (24)

14.

Exeter (19)

15.

York (12)

16.

St. Andrews (11)

17.

Cass (11)

Thoughts?

Reply 1

MAINE.

3

Where's Surrey in the list? Surrey is 4th best uni in the country

Reply 2

gr8wizard10

21

Original post by MAINE.

Where's Surrey in the list? Surrey is 4th best uni in the country

lol w8 what.. not sure if sarcasm

Oxbridge at the top, sounds about right.

Reply 3

User1686961

12

Original post by MAINE.

Where's Surrey in the list? Surrey is 4th best uni in the country

4th best uni in the country?

Are you high?

Reply 4

gr8wizard10

21

Original post by ThatGuyRik

4th best uni in the country?

Are you high?

can confirm he is right.

http://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2015/may/25/university-league-tables-2016

lmao, never laughed so hard in my life. gg gaurdian's troll game is strong.

Reply 5

User1686961

12

Original post by gr8wizard10

can confirm he is right.

http://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2015/may/25/university-league-tables-2016

lmao, never laughed so hard in my life. gg gaurdian's troll game is strong.

yeah i saw those as-well. Saying surrey is above imperial ucl lse is a crime.

Reply 6

username738914

OP

21

Original post by MAINE.

Where's Surrey in the list? Surrey is 4th best uni in the country

It's too good to be on this list man. I heard MckBain Group Ltd heavily recruit from there.

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Reply 7

username738914

OP

21

I'm legit surprised at how concentrated every thing is at Oxbridge/LSE.

On the other hand, it shows that a capable candidate can get in from some of the other respected unis.

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Reply 8

Skill Twix

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Original post by Princepieman

I'm legit surprised at how concentrated every thing is at Oxbridge/LSE.

On the other hand, it shows that a capable candidate can get in from some of the other respected unis.

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I've known a few chemical engineers(that graduated from Manchester)working as investment bankers in London!

Reply 9

username738914

OP

21

Original post by Skill Twix

I've known a few chemical engineers(that graduated from Manchester)working as investment bankers in London!

Except, this isn't about banking.

Reply 10

MAINE.

3

Original post by Skill Twix

I've known a few chemical engineers(that graduated from Manchester)working as investment bankers in London!

Reply 11

MAINE.

3

Original post by Princepieman

So, guys, I'm super bored (finished my exams and it's 4 months until university begins) and coupled with my curiosity, I ran a quick search of Linkedin for the traditional IB target/semi-target universities represented in consulting.

I chose the following firms, oftentimes regarded as the top firms, to conduct this search: McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Oliver Wyman, Strategy&, OC&C, LEK, Roland Berger, AT Kearney, Credo and LEK.

These are just raw numbers - I haven't taken into account student population differences.

Institution (number of current professionals):

1.

Oxford (565)

2.

Cambridge (516)

3.

LSE (249)

4.

Imperial (140)

5.

Bristol (71)

6.

UCL (68)

7.

Warwick (60)

8.

Nottingham (48)

9.

Durham (47)

10.

Edinburgh (34)

11.

Manchester (34)

12.

KCL (29)

13.

Bath (24)

14.

Exeter (19)

15.

York (12)

16.

St. Andrews (11)

17.

Cass (11)

Thoughts?

Your data implies that c.56% of top MC's intake comes from Oxbridge (or at least 44% come from non-Oxbridge unis)....just think about that for a second - around 50% of an entire industry comes from just two universities. Unbelievable.

Reply 12

username738914

OP

21

Original post by MAINE.

Your data implies that c.56% of top MC's intake comes from Oxbridge (or at least 44% come from non-Oxbridge unis)....just think about that for a second - around 50% of an entire industry comes from just two universities. Unbelievable.

I know, it's insane!

The only professions that come close are (high end) Journalism, the Bar and Politics. It just seems overtly elitist.

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Reply 13

callum_law

6

Original post by gr8wizard10

can confirm he is right.

http://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2015/may/25/university-league-tables-2016

lmao, never laughed so hard in my life. gg gaurdian's troll game is strong.

Guardian looks at the satisfaction rating heavily, which is nonsensical. How do they suppose you get accurate reporting by students when they know the standing of their university in the rankings directly affects how highly their degree is regarded once they graduate. It'd be like asking people to do their own performance reviews.

Reply 14

Econight

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Original post by Princepieman

I know, it's insane!

The only professions that come close are (high end) Journalism, the Bar and Politics. It just seems overtly elitist.

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Your list only scratches the surface of the elitism, it is actually crazy how Oxbridge focused they are. Know a fair few at Bain/McKinsey/Oliver Wyman and their intakes are usually 80%+ Oxbridge.

Reply 15

Brownclown

6

Original post by Princepieman

So, guys, I'm super bored (finished my exams and it's 4 months until university begins) and coupled with my curiosity, I ran a quick search of Linkedin for the traditional IB target/semi-target universities represented in consulting.

I chose the following firms, oftentimes regarded as the top firms, to conduct this search: McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Oliver Wyman, Strategy&, OC&C, LEK, Roland Berger, AT Kearney, Credo and LEK.

These are just raw numbers - I haven't taken into account student population differences.

Institution (number of current professionals):

1.

Oxford (565)

2.

Cambridge (516)

3.

LSE (249)

4.

Imperial (140)

5.

Bristol (71)

6.

UCL (68)

7.

Warwick (60)

8.

Nottingham (48)

9.

Durham (47)

10.

Edinburgh (34)

11.

Manchester (34)

12.

KCL (29)

13.

Bath (24)

14.

Exeter (19)

15.

York (12)

16.

St. Andrews (11)

17.

Cass (11)

Thoughts?

Thank god Manchester Warwick and KCL are there - they're the ones I could get into!

I've asked you this before prince pieman, but are you sure degree choice isn't a massive factor? So a life science degree would be ok then?

Your search was for the top strat houses, Tbh I'd be more than happy to get into one of the big 4!

Reply 16

username738914

OP

21

Original post by Econight

Your list only scratches the surface of the elitism, it is actually crazy how Oxbridge focused they are. Know a fair few at Bain/McKinsey/Oliver Wyman and their intakes are usually 80%+ Oxbridge.

Jesus. I better work my ass off and land some impressive internships/ECs then.

I know a few people at BCG and McKinsey but they are all US based - might be a plus.

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Reply 17

username738914

OP

21

Original post by Brownclown

Thank god Manchester Warwick and KCL are there - they're the ones I could get into!

I've asked you this before prince pieman, but are you sure degree choice isn't a massive factor? So a life science degree would be ok then?

Your search was for the top strat houses, Tbh I'd be more than happy to get into one of the big 4!

Yeah, it really doesn't matter. I'd emphasise any stats modules/quantitative grades you've achieved to bolster things.

Big4 is pretty achievable from those unis - they hire tonnes of grads! I'd say, Deloitte Consulting has the greatest rep (by a large margin) amongst the Big4.

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Reply 18

Gnomes&Knights

20

Original post by Princepieman

So, guys, I'm super bored (finished my exams and it's 4 months until university begins) and coupled with my curiosity, I ran a quick search of Linkedin for the traditional IB target/semi-target universities represented in consulting.

I chose the following firms, oftentimes regarded as the top firms, to conduct this search: McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Oliver Wyman, Strategy&, OC&C, LEK, Roland Berger, AT Kearney, Credo and LEK.

These are just raw numbers - I haven't taken into account student population differences.

Institution (number of current professionals):

1.

Oxford (565)

2.

Cambridge (516)

3.

LSE (249)

4.

Imperial (140)

5.

Bristol (71)

6.

UCL (68)

7.

Warwick (60)

8.

Nottingham (48)

9.

Durham (47)

10.

Edinburgh (34)

11.

Manchester (34)

12.

KCL (29)

13.

Bath (24)

14.

Exeter (19)

15.

York (12)

16.

St. Andrews (11)

17.

Cass (11)

Thoughts?

Only 3 universities in that list are not Russell Group. Seems to me like if you come from a Russell Group university the higher the chances of being employed by them.

Reply 19

Brownclown

6

Original post by Princepieman

Yeah, it really doesn't matter. I'd emphasise any stats modules/quantitative grades you've achieved to bolster things.

Big4 is pretty achievable from those unis - they hire tonnes of grads! I'd say, Deloitte Consulting has the greatest rep (by a large margin) amongst the Big4.

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What do you mean by quantitative? A lot of my course is lab based and relevant lab stats

Significant chemistry components too

You could start off in a big 4 then move over to top tier after a few years right?

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