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Consulting Pathway

Consulting rewards people who can walk into a problem they’ve never seen and find the structure inside it. This Pathway gets you case-ready and in front of the firms actually doing the hiring.

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Career Center Staff

  • Joe Vandegrift

    Joe Vandegrift

    Executive Director of Consulting Career Pathways, Life Design, and Fellowships

  • Catherine Gunnells

    Catherine Gunnells

    Associate Director, Consulting Career Pathways

  • Karen Chan

    Karen Chan

    Employer Relations Specialist, Consulting Pathways

Recruitment and Dates

Explore upcoming consulting application deadlines, early-talent programs and preparation resources shared with the Vanderbilt Career Center. Information may change, so always confirm deadlines on the employer’s career website before applying.

Last updated: September 2026

Management Consulted provides some information on application dates as well.  

Application Deadlines

  • Accenture

    Open Roles and Deadlines

    Advisory Summer Analyst
    Applications open September 8 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Final application deadline to be announced.

    Eligible students: December 2027 and May 2028 graduates

    Technology Summer Analyst
    Applications open September 8 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Final application deadline to be announced.

    Eligible students: December 2027 and May 2028 graduates

    Full-Time Analyst
    Application details and deadlines to be announced.

    Eligible students: December 2026 and May 2027 graduates

    https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/life-at-accenture/entry-level

    https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/life-at-accenture/internships-students

  • AlphaSights

    Open Roles and Deadlines

    Full-Time Client Service Associate
    Rolling application deadline

    Eligible students: December 2026 and May 2027 graduates

    Summer Client Service Associate
    Rolling application deadline

    Eligible students: December 2027 and May 2028 graduates

    Interview Preparation

    Preparation resources will be shared directly with candidates who apply.

  • Boston Consulting Group

    Application and Interview Resources

    Explore current associate opportunities, application information and recruiting resources on the BCG careers website.

    Explore BCG Opportunities on Handshake

    Link: https://careers.bcg.com/global/en/on-campus/united-states-associate-job-opportunities

  • Cornerstone Research

    Open Roles and Deadlines

    Full-Time Analyst
    Application deadline: September 13, 2026

    Eligible students: December 2026 and May 2027 graduates

    Summer Analyst
    Application deadline: September 27, 2026

    Eligible students: December 2027 and May 2028 graduates

  • EY

    Open Roles and Deadlines

    EY expects to post opportunities in Consulting, EY-Parthenon, Assurance and Tax in the coming weeks.

    Internships are generally intended for students graduating the year after the internship. Full-time opportunities are intended for students who will have completed their degree before the position begins. Review each job posting for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

    Application and Interview Resources

    Explore EY’s live virtual sessions to learn more about available opportunities and prepare for the application process.

    Explore EY Student Events below

    Link: https://www.ey.com/en_us/careers/virtual-events-for-students

  • Huron Consulting

    Open Roles and Deadlines

    Consulting Analyst, Q3/Q4 2027 Start Dates
    Application deadline: September 25, 2026

    Eligible students: May and June 2027 graduates

    Consulting Intern, Summer 2027 — Chicago
    Application deadline: September 25, 2026

    Eligible students: May and June 2028 graduates

    Interview Preparation

    Huron Case Interview Workshop
    September 15, 2026

    Register in Handshake

    Link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1998991/share_preview

  • KPMG

    Open Roles and Deadlines

    KPMG is recruiting for advisory and consulting internships and full-time positions.

    Application deadline: September 22, 2026

    Eligible students:

    • Internships: May 2028 graduates
    • Full-time positions: May 2027 graduates

    Early-Talent Programs

    Applications for the Summer 2027 Advisory Talent Program are expected to open in January or February.

    Eligible students: May 2029 graduates

    Application Resources

    Visit the Early Careers section of the KPMG careers website to explore opportunities and application information.

    Link: https://www.kpmguscareers.com

    Interview Preparation

    Selected candidates will receive interview-preparation information directly from KPMG.

  • PwC

    Open Roles and Deadlines

    Applications are open for 2027 advisory internships and a limited number of 2027 audit and tax internships and full-time positions.

    Application deadline: September 25, 2026

    PwC is not currently recruiting for full-time advisory roles. Additional positions may be posted in January if openings become available.

    Early-Talent Programs

    PwC does not anticipate offering additional early-talent programs this fall, with the exception of Destination CPA.

    Eligible students: Accounting students completing CPA requirements between December 2028 and summer 2029

    Application and Interview Resources

    Explore entry-level opportunities and recruiting resources on the PwC careers website.

    Link: https://jobs-us.pwc.com/us/en/entry-level

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