BCG Application Status

Hi there,

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

• First of all, the application status "application under review" usually means that the recruiting department is assessing your application.
• Moreover, however, if you have already received an invitation to the first interview round, you have obviously already passed the screening stage. Congratulations!

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

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

Best,

Hagen

Hi there,

Q: I received a mail with the dates of the assessments. Does mean that I've been selected for the first phase or not ?

If you have received an email with an invitation for the assessment, you have passed the first screening step.

Good luck!

Francesco

Hey there, 

It sounds like 2 weeks ago your application went under consideration, and by virtue of getting assessment dates means you've been accepted to start the going through the recruitment process. 

Now is the time to prepare solidly for interviews :-) 

Wishing you all the best

Hey!

Yes, the status update to "Application Under Review" and the email with assessment dates typically means that you've been selected for the first phase of the hiring process. It suggests that your application is moving forward and you're being considered for the next steps, such as the assessment phase. Keep an eye on any further communications, as they should provide more details on the assessments and what to expect next.

Best, Alessa

Hi there,

That usually means that someone opened your application file for the first time to screen it. No decision has been made at this point.

All the best,

Florian

Great news! It means you'll get the online assessment, but it does not guarantee that you will make it to the first round of interviews. This is a good sign, though, and you should be going full steam ahead on case/fit prep. 

If you would like to chat with a coach who has interviewed for BCG recently (left Oct 20224), don't hesitate to reach out! I can give you tailored coaching on the case and fit you can expect for the first-round and decision-round interviews.  

Hello,

It sounds like you're on the right track! If your application status has been updated to "Application Under Review" and you've received dates for the assessments, it’s a strong indication that you’ve been shortlisted for the first phase of the recruitment process.

However, it's always good to confirm explicitly. If the email includes assessment dates, it’s worth checking whether it mentions "invitation" or "scheduled" for those assessments. If it’s not clear, you can send a polite follow-up email to the recruitment team to confirm your next steps.

In the meantime, I’d recommend starting your prep for both the assessments and potential case interviews. Feel free to reach out if you’d like personalized tips or coaching to make sure you’re fully ready. Good luck—you’re off to a great start!