BCG ADHD Accomodation

Hi there,

Honest upfront caveat: exact policies, proof requirements and process differ by office and change over time, so treat the below as orientation and confirm specifics directly with your BCG London recruiter - that conversation is itself low-risk and the reliable source.

1. Does BCG accommodate? Yes, in principle. BCG, like the other large firms, has processes for reasonable adjustments and generally takes this seriously as an employer. For case interviews the most common adjustment is extra time (on any written/ online test elements and sometimes on the case itself); depending on need it can also include things like a separate/quiet room or breaks. I can't give you a guaranteed "+X minutes" figure because it's set case-by-case, which is exactly why the recruiter conversation matters.

2. What proof? Expect to need formal documentation, typically a diagnosis or assessment from a qualified clinician/ psychologist confirming the condition and, ideally, recommending the specific adjustment. The more your documentation names the concrete accommodation, the smoother it tends to go. Ask the recruiter what format they need before you invest effort gathering it.

3. Would the interviewer know, and does it hurt your chances? The request is normally handled through recruiting/ HR, not disclosed to your interviewer as "this candidate has ADHD." Interviewers are usually told only what they operationally need - e.g. that a session runs longer - not your medical details. On impact: a properly routed accommodation request should not count against you, and firms are legally and reputationally motivated to keep it separate from the hiring decision. Realistically no process is perfectly airtight, but the risk of an accommodation itself sinking you is low - far lower than the risk of underperforming without support you're entitled to. From my experience, ADHD is (un)surprisingly common in consulting firms.

On your effort/ risk/ reward framing: if the adjustment would meaningfully help you perform, the expected value is clearly positive. Start with a short, no-commitment message to the recruiter asking what's available and what documentation they need - that costs you almost nothing and answers most of this precisely for your case.

Best,

Leo

Hi there,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions:

• First of all, unfortunately, no one here can seriously answer the question as to whether BCG London specifically accomodates adjustments for people with ADHD. Reach out to the recruiting team, since only they can provide a meaningful answer.
• Moreover, assuming that you have been diagnosed ADHD, a formal letter should be the bare minimum; but again, the BCG London recruiting team will be the only people to know for certain.
• Lastly, in case you'd be provided more time or different case studies, your interviewers will most likely at least assume. And while I cannot assess from a distance whether this would have any negative impact on your chances of success, to me at least, the bigger question is to what extent you would "work" as a person with ADHD in a high-pressure environment like consulting.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare your application files, for your upcoming BCG pre-interview assessments and/or interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi there,

On your first two questions, I would go straight to BCG London's HR team. Accommodation policies and the documentation behind them are set office by office and change over time, so anything you hear second-hand risks being wrong for your specific case, whereas a short email to them settles it precisely and has no downside.

On the third: if the adjustments you need alter the usual structure or timing of the case, I would expect the interviewer to be informed. But that is purely so they can run the interview in a way that accommodates it, and it will not be held against you in any way.

Hope it helps and feel free to reach out if you have any questions

Federico