Offer Selected	Offer Rejected	Why?
Bain & Co.	Accenture, Bain, Boston Consulting Group	I was drawn to Bain's superior culture, appealing business focus, and local staffing model.
Bain & Co.	Diamond Management and Technology Consultants, PricewaterhouseCoopers; Amazon	I accepted this offer primarily because of the firm's reputation, the quality of the people at the firm, and because the firm appeared to offer the best work/life balance. Specifically, I was told I'd work better hours and have less travel than other firms.
Booz & Co.	Bain, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey	I believe the firm is going to grow the fastest and I liked the people. I was also attracted to the mentoring and responsibilities I'd be given.
Boston Consulting Group	McKinsey	I felt a stronger connected to the firm's culture.
Boston Consulting Group	Accenture, Bain, Deloitte, L.E.K.	I chose BCG because it offered a better personal fit, firm prestige and office location preferences. I was also impressed with the way the firm's consultants discussed work/life balance issues and the way they clearly introduced me to the firm's culture.
Deloitte	Accenture, IBM, McKinsey; Goldman Sachs, General Electric	I liked the people and the location of the office that I would be working with. The breadth of industries and functions allows me a range of opportunity that I find interesting
Deloitte	Bain; Merck	I accepted Deloitte's offer because of the work opportunities, location and pay. I was also drawn in by the firm's personal touch. I've been in contact with a few firm members to chat about life after school and that makes a difference. Also, I was given a choice of my top two offices.
McKinsey & Co.	Accenture	I accepted McKinsey's offer because I think I'll enjoy the work more, have more client engagement and be part of a stronger firm culture.
Source: Consulting's annual MBA survey

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