Short answer: McKinsey's 2027 Business Analyst Intern application opened on January 1, 2026 and closed on March 29, 2026, for students graduating between December 2027 and August 2028. McKinsey said later applications would be reviewed on a rolling basis. For most juniors the Summer 2027 window has passed; sophomores should prepare for the Summer 2028 cycle.

McKinsey student programs

ProgramWhoTiming
Business Analyst Intern (US)Graduating December 2027 to August 2028January 1 to March 29, 2026
Sophomore Summer Business AnalystSophomores8 to 10 weeks; check the program page

Summer 2028

McKinsey has not published its Summer 2028 dates. If it keeps the same pattern, the application would open in early 2027. That means a current sophomore should have a resume and case practice ready by the end of 2026.

How McKinsey hires interns

  • An online application and McKinsey's problem-solving game or test.
  • Case interviews, where you work through a business problem out loud.
  • Personal experience interviews about times you led, made an impact, or worked through conflict.

See how to get a consulting internship for how to prepare.

Where to look on Useno

Browse the 66 consulting internships, or search the board for consulting roles. Smaller consulting firms often hire later than McKinsey.

Sources

Employer dates come from each employer's own pages where they publish them. A date that only a third party reports is marked Third party. Useno counts are Useno's own data, read on November 9, 2026.