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I Broke Into MBB From a Non-Target School — You Can Too

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    Bain & Company

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About

I’m a current undergraduate who began pursuing management consulting from a non-target university with ZERO prior experience — and ultimately became the first woman from my school to receive a Bain Associate Consultant Intern offer. I know how daunting consulting recruiting can feel when you don’t come from a traditionally represented background: whether you’re a non-target or low-income student, a woman, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, neurodivergent, disabled, or simply starting from zero. I want undergraduate students to know that there is a place for them in this industry and that the perspectives that make them different can actually be their greatest strengths.

Indiana’s Management Consulting Qualifications

Experience level: Intern

I recently broke into MBB from a non-target university, becoming the first woman from my university to receive a Bain ACI offer, while also securing interviews with McKinsey and other top-tier firms. I know the recruiting process inside and out — from networking, resumes, and cover letters to case and behavioral interviews. I bring an approachable, peer-to-peer coaching style, backed by practical case and behavioral worksheets, prep trackers, and other resources. Because I just went through recruiting myself, I offer fresh, firsthand insight into what firms are looking for in 2026, all at a more accessible price point than a current or former MBB consultant.

Indiana can help with:

Behavioral Interview Prep

Case Interview Prep

Case Math

Cover Letters

Frameworks

General Exploration

LinkedIn Review

Networking Strategy

Resume Review

Why do I coach?

When I began recruiting, I wish I’d had someone in my corner offering down-to-earth, ask-me-anything, “big sister” advice. Mentorship — especially from women and LGBTQ+ professionals — was truly instrumental to my success, and coaching is my way of passing that support along. My approach to case and behavioral prep is conversational, peer-to-peer, and completely judgment-free. We’ll practice in a fun, low-pressure environment where you can ask questions, make mistakes, and improve. I’ll give it to you straight, but always with care. Whether you’re just learning what consulting is or preparing for a final round, I’m here to provide constructive feedback, build your confidence, and help your strengths shine.

Work Experience

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Finance & Business Planning Intern

The Walt Disney Company

May 2026 - August 2026

-Owned and supported 30% of linear TV finance workstreams, building high-visibility deck pages for senior leadership and developing an AI knowledge management agent to streamline tedious team processes.

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Incoming Associate Consultant Intern

Bain & Company

April 2026 - Present

Incoming Summer 2027

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Goff Scholar & Consulting Fellow

University of Utah

August 2025 - May 2026

-Led Agile teams on consulting projects for corporate, nonprofit, and healthcare clients, delivering executive presentations and analytical models across supply chain optimization, market expansion, capacity utilization, and AI adoption, with projected impacts including a 95% profit increase, 160% growth in community impact, and a 60% reduction in operational deficits

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Dean's Fellow

University of Utah

August 2025 - May 2026

-Mentored and advised ~250 first-year students as an ambassador for the QAMO program, while also supporting students in accomplishing their academic goals as a teaching assistant (TA) for both QAMO & Anthropology

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Data Strategy Intern

Natural History Museum

January 2025 - August 2025

-Led a 10-week research study on learning variability in a museum exhibit, using Python to analyze Qualtrics data and test hypotheses, improving learning outcomes by 43% and presenting results to stakeholders as well as local/national conferences, informing a thesis and peer-reviewed paper in progress

Education

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University of Utah

Honors Bachelors of Science, QAMO and Anthropology

2024 - 2028

Grade: 3.95 Activities and societies: Honors College Student Government (Ex-Officio Senator), Utah Tourism Analytics Team (Member), Management Consulting Club (Networking Delegate), College of Social & Behavioral Science (Ambassador), Comedy Club at the University of Utah (Co-Founder & Co-President), Women in Business (Member) Python (Programming Language), Stata and +5 skills

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Weber State University

Associate of Arts - AA, Spanish Language and Culture

2020 - 2024

Grade: 4.0 High School Concurrent Enrollment, Outstanding Graduate in the World Languages Department Spanish-speaking and Microsoft Excel