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Hello everyone, 

I have selected 3 locations while applying for BCG. A couple of days ago I was invited to take the BCG test. In case I failed the test, will I be rejected from all the 3 locations or will I be rejected from only the first location?

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Clara
Coach
on May 11, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

Yes indeed, sourcing is done in MBB at a global level. If you don´t pass, you will have a ban to apply. 

The reason for the ban is that you need to add "relevant" experience to your CV, and you need at least 12-18 months for that. 

A referral would for sure help, but after the required months. 

Don´t give up!

Cheers,

Clara

Udayan
Coach
on May 10, 2021
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Selection to BCG and MBB in general is at a global level. Which is to say the bar is the same across all offices. You cannot game the system to be selected by a 'less' desirable office vs a more desirable one.

All the best for the test, if you are well prepared you have nothing to worry about

Udayan

on May 11, 2021
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

The test works for every location – so if you fail at it, you are unfortunately rejected for all three.

Hope this helps,

Francesco

Ian
Coach
on May 10, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

Unfortunately, yes, you will be rejected from all 3 and will have to wait before reapplying.

Let me know if you need help preparing for the test - I have a recorded video of the experience and a good amount of supporting material + tips.

Regardless, good luck.

on May 11, 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi, I confirm the rejection will be for all the geographies you inserted

Best,
Antonello

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