2020 Consulting Graduate Applications

Hey all, I got a strategy& AC. Genuine question but how reputable is strategy& in the consulting industry compared to the other consulting firms e.g. mbb. I'm quite torn currently whether I want to pursue a career in consulting or finance.

Which Atkins scheme did you apply for?

I've gone for the project management one, and although I completed the "application" stage in early October I haven't been asked to do an online test so I'm presuming it's going to be a rejection.

The management consulting scheme. Had the AC yesterday, honestly it was a pretty good experience. All the staff were really nice and it was overall a pretty relaxed environment.
Have Newton on Monday so going to look into some post-lunch activities to do in Oxford Then have first round LEK on Friday. Not sure what to expect from that.

The management consulting scheme. Had the AC yesterday, honestly it was a pretty good experience. All the staff were really nice and it was overall a pretty relaxed environment.

Have Newton on Monday so going to look into some post-lunch activities to do in Oxford Then have first round LEK on Friday. Not sure what to expect from that.

Have you already done the LEK numerical test in-person? I have mine on Tuesday (even though I've already done the online one..)

How long after the LEK test did you get invited to the interview?

@avocado1 what test are you referring to for oc

Got sent their maths/problem solving test this week. Just did it today and it wasn't that bad, was expecting worse

Is it cased based at all? Or basically just numerical

No, I have it on Friday along with two 45 minute interviews. Usually the in-person ones are just to check it was you doing the online ones, I'm not sure if they will be any harder (though wouldn't really be surprised if they are).


Quite a while. 5 weeks or so.

Did anyone hear back from OC&C / RB?

Is S& still giving out AC invitations or is it pretty much over?

Also, I did my EY-P interview earlier this week, did anyone hear back with regards to final-round invitations?

Got MBB and LEK first rounds this coming week - any tips would be appreciated!

Have you already done the LEK numerical test in-person? I have mine on Tuesday (even though I've already done the online one..)

Weren't the in person tests all last week (i.e. the week starting the 11th of Nov)? If you've got it coming up this week, I've still got some hope left that maybe I did pass the test and they're just waiting for everyone to complete it before sending out interviews (I sat mine on the 15th - thought that was the last day of tests)

ETA: corrected myself

How was the LEK in-person test? Was there much geometry/more complicated maths required?

Not really no, the maths that was required was of a similar level, although I will say that some of the questions were q different compared to the online test (not more difficult per se, but unexpected). I found the test harder, but some others I spoke to said they found it easier compared to the online one, so tbh who knows. Are you sitting it sometime soon?

that's good to know, thanks! Yes, this week, but haven't had a lot of time to prepare so was feeling a bit nervous!