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
Thank you for your interest in the program. Registration for the 2026 cohort is now closed. If you're considering pursuing an MBA and would like to learn more about future opportunities with Bain,



please check back here in spring 2027 for information on the next program and registration.
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
Australia Graduate School of Management (University of New South Wales)
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
Melbourne Business School
Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame
Nanyang Technological University
National University of Singapore
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
Singapore Management University
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
Tsinghua University




Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College
UBC Sauder School of Business, The University of British Columbia
University of Western Australia
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 adaptable programming throughout the summer.
If you are selected for BASE, we will help you navigate any overlap with ExperienceBain.

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