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BCG DACH interview process timeline

Hi!

I am aware that BCG has two rounds of interviews in the Dach region. However, I was wondering how much time there usually is between the submission of the application, first round interview and then second round interviews? Are they offering multiple dates to choose from? What’s the rough time schedule? 

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Franco
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on May 21, 2026
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Hello,

The interview timing depends on several factors (e.g. interviewer availability, office recruiting volume, role you are applying for, level of recruiting urgency of the company, ...); having said that, the timeline in is usually quite fast. Typically:

  • Application review: ~1–3 weeks
  • First round to second round: often 1–2 weeks
  • Final decision: usually within a few days after the last round

They normally do NOT offer multiple interview slots/dates to choose from; they will give you an interview date, but you'll have the chance to move that date in case of need.

Hope it helps,
Best,
Franco

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Ashwin
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on May 22, 2026
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Application to first round, usually 2 to 4 weeks. You'll likely get an online test invite within 1 to 2 weeks of applying.

First round, 2 interviews on the same day, with both case and fit. Offices offer multiple dates within a 2 to 3 week window.

Between rounds, 1 to 3 weeks. DACH offices respond faster than London, often within 2 to 5 days.

Second round, 2 to 3 interviews including at least one Partner. Decision within 1 to 2 weeks after.

Total, 8 to 14 weeks from application to offer.

Summer (July to August) is slower due to vacation season.

Good luck.

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Alessa
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on May 22, 2026
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From application to first round, it’s usually 2–4 weeks. After you pass first round, second round is normally 1–2 weeks later. They do offer multiple dates, but not a huge range, usually a few slots across one or two weeks. Overall, the full process from application to final decision often takes 4–6 weeks.

Alessa :)

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on May 25, 2026
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Hi there, 

They are typically flexible, unless they need to hire somebody urgently for a role (rather rate). 

In most cases, from application submission to the first round interview is max a month. 

Then you typically have 1-2 weeks between the rounds. 

Needless to say, it can vary, but high-level this is the timeline. 

Best,
Cristian