ExperienceBain

ExperienceBain is a virtual pre-MBA program for incoming first-year MBA students at eligible schools. This summer, get an early introduction to management consulting at Bain before you arrive on campus.

Explore consulting at Bain

Through interactive virtual sessions with Bain team members around the world, ExperienceBain gives you a clear view of what it means to be a consultant at Bain, working with leading organizations to solve complex challenges and deliver lasting results.

You’ll explore the transformative work we do, the types of cases you could work on and the collaborative teams you’d be part of. You’ll also gain insight into how you can shape your career here, from choosing a home office to understanding how staffing works and how consultants build expertise in areas that matter most to them. You’ll hear directly from our teams about how community, coaching and mentorship shape the supportive culture at Bain and enable us to deliver strong outcomes for clients.

No matter your prior work experience, whether you are confident consulting is your path or still exploring, ExperienceBain offers a low-pressure way to learn more, reflect on your interests and prepare thoughtfully for MBA recruiting.

Be more inspired

See how integrated teams and AI-driven innovation translate into results for our clients.

Be more informed

Explore staffing, office choice and the flexibility to build your own Bain.

Be more connected

Engage with Bainies across industries, offices and affinity groups and experience our culture firsthand.

Be more confident

Learn how case interviews work and what to expect in the MBA recruiting process.

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Start your MBA one step ahead

Understand the work

Know what the job involves and whether consulting at Bain interests you.

Focus your office strategy

Learn about our offices and develop a clearer sense of where you want to recruit.

Build early connections

Meet Bain team members you can stay in touch with throughout recruiting.

Recruit with intention

Get your foundational questions answered so you can use your time wisely once school begins.

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"I connected with Bainies across offices and was struck by how close-knit the community is. “A Bainie Never Lets Another Bainie Fail” defines Bain’s supportive culture."

Arzu Mammadzada, Atlanta Consultant | Goizueta Business School ’25

"The program demystified consulting, from problem-solving to how engagements work, and showed how the job aligns with my passion for helping people tackle hard problems."

Luiz Sol, London Consultant | London Business School ’25

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How to register for this program

To register, you must be admitted to an MBA program beginning in Fall 2026 at an eligible school*. Students enrolled in dual-degree programs, such as MD/MBA or JD/MBA, are also eligible. If you have your MBA school email address, please use it to register. If not, you may update your profile later this summer.

If you meet the criteria above, we encourage you to register by Sunday, May 3, 2026, to receive updates and access to programming beginning in early June.

*Please refer to the FAQs below for a list of eligible schools.

Frequently asked questions

• Which schools are eligible to participate in ExperienceBain?

  To participate in ExperienceBain, you must be admitted to one of the eligible schools listed below.

  • Anderson Graduate School of Management, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Booth School of Business, University of Chicago
  • Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge
  • China Europe International Business School
  • Columbia Business School, Columbia University
  • Darden School of Business, University of Virginia
  • Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University
  • ESADE Business School
  • Foster School of Business, University of Washington
  • Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
  • Goizueta Business School, Emory University
  • Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley
  • Harvard Business School, Harvard University
  • HEC Montréal
  • HEC Paris
  • IE Business School
  • IESE Business School
  • IMD Business School
  • INSEAD
  • John Molson School of Business, Concordia University
  • Johnson School of Management, Cornell University
  • Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University
  • Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
  • Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
  • Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • London Business School
  • Marshall Business School, University of Southern California
  • McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin
  • McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University
  • Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame
  • Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University
  • Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
  • Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
  • Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Schulich School of Business, York University
  • SDA Bocconi School of Management
  • Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University
  • Stern School of Business, New York University
  • Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University
  • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
  • Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College
  • UBC Sauder School of Business, The University of British Columbia
  • Warrington College of Business, University of Florida
  • Yale School of Management, Yale University
• To register, do I need to know where I am attending business school this fall?

  To participate, you must be admitted to one of the MBA programs on our eligible schools list. During registration, you’ll be asked which program you are most likely to attend. If you’ve been accepted to multiple programs, please select the one you expect to choose. You may update your profile once your final decision is confirmed.

• Will ExperienceBain be virtual or in person?

  ExperienceBain is a virtual program designed to fit around your existing commitments, making it easy to participate over the summer. There may be select, invite-only opportunities to meet Bain representatives in person, but travel is not required.

• What is the time commitment to participate in ExperienceBain?

  ExperienceBain runs from June through early August. Events typically last 60 minutes, with one to two sessions per week. Participation is flexible and fully opt-in, so you can attend sessions that best match your interests and schedule. Live events are recorded and shared through a regular ExperienceBain newsletter, so you can watch them throughout the summer.

• I’m not sure which office(s) I’m interested in recruiting for. How should I note my preferences?

  The ExperienceBain registration form will ask you to indicate your top three office preferences. As a starting point, consider where you may want to live after your MBA. Throughout the program, you’ll learn more about what makes each office unique, including the work we do, the people and the location, so you can develop a clearer sense of where you may want to recruit. If your interests evolve, you can update your preferences during the recruiting process.

• Can I apply to both BASE and ExperienceBain? How are they different?

  Yes. If you’re eligible and interested, we encourage you to apply to both programs.

  Both BASE and ExperienceBain introduce pre-MBA students to consulting at Bain before business school begins. They differ in focus and format.

  Building and Supporting Excellence, or BASE, is a selective, weeklong, in-person program for candidates interested in pursuing consulting opportunities with our U.S. offices and engaging with members of our Black at Bain (BAB) and/or Familia at Bain (FAM) affinity groups.

  ExperienceBain is a larger, virtual program open to incoming MBA students admitted to an eligible school and interested in exploring opportunities across Bain’s global offices. It features flexible programming throughout the summer.

  If you are selected for BASE, we will help you navigate any overlap with ExperienceBain.