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Katie Neff’s path to consulting was anything but typical. After 8 years in the Marine Corps, she pivoted through a dual degree at Columbia and went on to land a role with BCG in the Middle East.

In this conversation, Katie unpacks how she:

Built a strong consulting resume
Navigated hidden BCG networking opportunities
Mastered case interview prep with the Black Belt program
Nailed the offer from a nontraditional background

Her story is packed with BCG recruiting tips, consulting career advice, and encouragement for anyone looking to break into a top consulting firm.

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Black Belt: Get the same edge Katie used to land her BCG offer with coaching, resume edits, networking strategies, and case prep
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Case Prep Plan: Follow our step‑by‑step plan to master cases with the right structure, practice schedule, and tools

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S19E13: BCG Recruiting Tips from a Former Marine Turned Consultant (Katie's Story)

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S19E13: BCG Recruiting Tips from a Former Marine Turned Consultant (Katie's Story)