Part One: Weak GPA

As a BBM candidate, if you don't have at least a 3.6 GPA, it will be a tough road ahead. But, although it is the road less traveled by, it is not an impossible task. Let’s say you had a rough freshman year, but have worked hard to recover your GPA to a 3.3. With this GPA alone, there is almost no chance to secure an interview. However, surrounded with strong experiences and some finely tuned networking, you’ll not only get an interview, but also be ahead of the pack. First, get heavily involved with consulting opportunities on campus. If possible, rise to a leadership position. This shows BBM that you not only have a strong interest in consulting, but you lead your peers in the consulting field. For other involvements on campus, be sure to frame your experience in a research and analysis perspective. For example, if you’re a psychology research assistant, talk about how you gathered data, analyzed the information, and presented a recommendation to “improve X by Y%” or “lowered Z by W occurrences per day.” Quantification of your work truly helps in getting the point across, and simply is more impressive to mathematically-inclined professionals (consultants). As…