Hi everyone,
I’ve been shortlisted by BCG Middle East (MBA recruiting) for a summer internship and the next step will probably be a first-round interview.
To be very candid, I’ve done essentially no case prep so far and, due to other commitments, I’m unlikely to be able to prepare meaningfully before the interview stage.
My main concern is whether going through the process in this state could negatively impact my chances for full-time recruiting (e.g., cooldown periods or recruiter perception), versus withdrawing now and targeting the full-time cycle when better prepared.
Would appreciate honest perspectives from those familiar with BCG recruiting:
- Is there any real downside to proceeding with minimal (near zero) preparation?
- Or is it more sensible to withdraw and come back stronger for full-time?
Thanks in advance.
