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Can the problem solving test be waived if GMAT is high?

Hi All, 

I was wondering if the (PST) test at MBB can be waived if someone has a high GMAT score. If so, what's considered high? I had a friend who recruited to McKinsey during his MBA and did not have to sit the PST, but he was not sure why (he did not attend any events, but had a 740 GMAT). 

Thanks for the help! 

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am 23. Juli 2020
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Hi there,

Personally I have never heard of such case.

Moreover McKinsey is using more and more the Imbellus instead of the PST. The Imbellus is more likely to be sent to a large set of candidates since it is easier to manage for HR, thus less likely to lead to exceptions on skipping it.

Best,

Francesco

Clara
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am 23. Juli 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

Unfortunately, big NO to that. 

A good GMAT for sure is a positive hint, but does not suffice. 

Furthermore, GMAT would be normally only useful for business school, nothing else. 

Best, 

Clara

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Dear A,

Unfortunately no, especially that McKinsey more and more implements Imbellus test, which is mandatory. 

Best,
André

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Ian
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am 26. Juli 2020
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

Unfortunately not! Regardless, you really should prepare for all scenarios in an interview...never expect/hope to get an "easier" interview!

Anonym B
am 24. Juli 2020

Hi A, I'm pretty sure McK doesn't send PSTs to b-school students for the associate position.

Best

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Udayan
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am 23. Juli 2020
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

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