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Nov 2024
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S15E24: The Unconventional Approach that...

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Send us Fan Mail Olivia stumbled across consulting early in her undergrad journey, joined BCG's "Advance" program for sophomore women, and parlayed a summer internship into a full-time Associate offer. Sounds fairly standard - right? But when you dig a little deeper, you'll realize that Olivia's journey into consulting was anything but standard - and carr ... Show More
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