2025 McKinsey Advanced Degree recruiting info
APD candidates are those working toward the following degrees: PhD (including postdocs), MD (including medical interns, residents, and fellows), JD, PharmD, etc. Non-MBA Master candidates must have at least four years in between the completion of their undergraduate degree and graduate degree to be qualified for the full-time Associate position.
If you’re interested in learning about the firm and our people, we would love to meet you on campus or for you to participate in one of our upcoming event offerings!
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When to apply for full-time roles
Students who have already graduate on/before October 2025 are welcome to submit an Associate application at any time. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
For students graduating November 2025 through Fall 2026 (looking to join the firm full-time in 2026), the application deadline is September 4, 2025. We encourage you to submit your Associate application between July 1 – September 4, 2025. All applications will be processed after the deadline.
Virtual recruiting events
These sessions will help you learn about the work we do, the transition from academia to consulting, what life is like at McKinsey, and how we help our clients solve the most complex problems. We hope you will join us!
June 25, 2025 (Wednesday) | 3:00 pm EST / 12:00 pm PST
Transitioning from Academia to Consulting – Register
Panel of McKinsey consultants who work across our life sciences, healthcare and technology practices who have APD backgrounds reflecting on their experiences transitioning from academia to consulting.
July 25, 2025 (Friday) | 12:30 pm EST / 9:30 am PST
Spotlight: How McKinsey is Working to Close the Women’s Health Gap – Register
Megan Greenfield, Partner in the Boston Office, will share an overview of McKinsey’s work to close the women’s health gap. This work is in collaboration with a coalition, spearheaded by the Centre for Health and Healthcare at the World Economic Forum.
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