Arthur D. Little SEA Internship "Under Review" status timeline?

Question

Hello, I applied for the ADL SEA Internship (September intake) in late March, and my application status has been “Under Review” since early April. However, I haven’t received any updates as of now.

I wanted to check if this timeline is typical, or if it might indicate a rejection? Would it be appropriate to send a follow-up at this stage?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Totally normal — Under Review for several weeks (even 1–2+ months) is pretty common for Arthur D. Little internships, especially for SEA offices where recruiting timelines can move slowly and applications are often reviewed in batches. I wouldn’t read it as a rejection signal at all.

A few thoughts:

No news does not mean bad news. Firms often keep candidates in ‘Under Review’ until they’re ready to move a full batch forward.
Late March application for a September intake is still within a reasonable timeline.
A polite follow-up could be appropriate if it’s been ~4–6 weeks since your last status change. A short email to recruiting expressing continued interest is perfectly fine.

Something simple like:
‘Dear Recruiting Team, I hope you’re well. I wanted to kindly follow up regarding my application for the SEA Internship (September intake), which has been under review since early April. I remain very interested in the opportunity and would appreciate any update you may be able to share. Thank you for your time and consideration.’

I’d stay patient for now, and maybe send a follow-up if you haven’t heard anything in the next week or two.

Also, if you’re preparing for potential interviews, happy to help — I coach consulting candidates and would be glad to offer a free intro call if useful.