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S22E28: The Evening MBA Who Landed McKinsey & Bain After Getting Rejected the First Time
43 minutes Posted Apr 3, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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Send us Fan Mail Yang Yu spent 8 years in healthcare and life sciences before pursuing an evening MBA at Chicago Booth with his sights set on consulting. His first recruiting attempt ended without the offer he wanted. His second? 3 top-tier offers, including McKinsey, Bain, and PwC Strategy&. In this episode, Yang breaks down exactly what changed – and how he stayed grounded when the pressure was highest, including a Halloween night offer call he'll never forget. We cover: Why doing...