Why a tracker beats scattered notes
Consulting recruiting can involve several firms with different deadlines and interview sequences. A single application board keeps the current stage and next deadline visible without relying on inbox searches or separate notes.
What the tracker includes
Each application records the firm, role, deadline, and current recruiting stage. Move a card from interested to applied, interviewing, and offer as the process advances.
How to use it
Add a row when a firm becomes a real target. Update its stage whenever the firm replies, and review upcoming deadlines once a week. When an interview is scheduled, use the practice action to run a case rep while the next round is still top of mind.
Who should use this
- MBA candidates balancing firm applications and interview preparation.
- Undergrads managing several consulting deadlines alongside coursework.
- Industry hires running parallel processes with different timelines.
Pair the tracker with the consulting networking guide before outreach, and use the McKinsey, BCG, and Bain interview guides when a tracked application reaches the interview stage.