McKinsey (Inspire) Pre-MBA Program

Target Audience: Incoming Black, Hispanic and Latino, and/or Indigenous MBA students
Apply By: May 12, 2025
Program Dates: June – July
Location(s): Virtual & In-Person

2025 Inspire

We are thrilled to introduce Inspire 2025, a program co-hosted by our Black, Hispanic and Latino, and Indigenous networks. Inspire is an immersive event designed for incoming US MBA students. During the event, attendees will connect with members of our host affinity networks, which are open to all McKinsey colleagues interested in joining. Participants will explore career opportunities in consulting and enhance their problem-solving and leadership skills. The event features interactive activities, case workshops, panels, and networking opportunities. Attendees will gain insights into our work, culture, and people, and learn how we aim to foster inclusivity within our firm, for our clients, and in society at large. Through interactive activities, case workshops, panels, and networking events, attendees will learn about our work, culture, and people, and hear examples of how we strive to make our firm, clients, and society at large more inclusive and equitable.

Attendees will enjoy getting to know peers and McKinsey colleagues during the program and through a series of interview preparation and connectivity sessions following the event.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity

Event Details

  • Virtual event: June 28-29, 2025
  • In person event: July 18-19, 2025 in Chicago

Application and selection process

In order to be considered for Inspire you must indicate interest in the program through the McKinsey Early Access application by May 12, 2025. When completing the application, you are encouraged to also complete the affinity interest form so that we can tailor your experience and engagement with McKinsey based on those interests.

We are looking to get to know incoming MBA students who:

  • Want to connect with members of the Black, Hispanic and Latino, and/or Indigenous Networks
  • Have been admitted to a full-time MBA program in the US or Canada with an anticipated graduation date of 2027
  • Please note: participation is limited to students entering full-time programs only. Dual-degree program students (such as MD/MBA and JD/MBA) are also eligible to apply

Candidates will be notified of their invitations to join the events as follows:

  • We will begin sending invitations to Inspire in June, though some invitations may be sent later.

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