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Advanced degree candidate (MD) from a target medical school for Mck and BCG applying to full-time positions for campus hire in the United States. Most of the deadlines I noticed span from mid June to mid July. When should I expect to hear back from the firms (if I do at all) for interview related news post deadline?

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Ian
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on Jun 15, 2023
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

While it does depend on the company/channel, you should expect to hear within a few weeks.

So, you should be ready to interview by mid-July.

I always advise my candidates to aim to be 80% case ready before they submit their applications. Things can move quick!

Here's some reading to help you ace those interviews!

https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/pitfalls-case-interview-preparation

https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-shift-your-mindset-to-ace-the-case

https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/tell-me-about-yourself-interview-question

on Jun 15, 2023
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Hi there, 

There's no fixed date that's set for this communication. 

As a range, you can expect to hear back in 1-6 weeks. Anything beyond that means that they didn't select your profile. 

Regardless, I'd still check in with them if 4 weeks have passed by and you haven't heard back. Send them a polite note and ask about the progress of your application. 

In the meantime, keep on applying - that's what I always tell candidates. You can leverage the guide below for a step-by-step approach to how to build an application strategy:

Best,
Cristian

Andi
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on Jun 28, 2023
BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | Experienced Hires

Hi there, 

depends on the office, but usually within a few weeks. Especially true when it's campus recruiting (like your case), as the firms typically have to stick to a recruiting timeline they agreed with the schools. 

Hope this helps.

Regards, Andi

on Jun 15, 2023
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Hi there,

Q: When should I expect to hear back from the firms (if I do at all) for interview related news post deadline?

It depends on the office, but I would expect a range between 1 week and 1 month after the deadline. If you don’t hear by then, you can follow up with HR to ask for an update.

Good luck!

Francesco

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