It depends on what level you are applying for.
But there are several points that are consistent:
1 Strong background, nice resume, GPA, social activities, top internship.
Strong logical ability, we are not dealing with particularly difficult problems, but complex problems without clues, which need logic to open the way.
Strong communication skills, in the final analysis, consulting is to create value for customers, first of all, let the other party believe that your suggestion is good.
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