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Anonymous A

on Jul 26, 2025

Asia

Experience Hire - transcript

Hi, for Asia MBB experience hire is transcript required? My transcript isn't stellar I would say :/ but have more than 7 years of experience. Thanks

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Ankit

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on Jul 26, 2025

Ex-McKinsey | Personalized Case & Resume Coaching | Non-Target Coaching | 50% off First Session | PEI Storytelling

Hi there,

With 7 years of experience it would be pretty surprising. Even if they did I would imagine it would be more of a formality and not really impacting your candidacy.

Hope this helps!

-Ankit A

Emily

Coach

on Jul 26, 2025

Bain Associate Partner, BCG Project Leader | 9 years in MBB SEA & China, with 8 years as interviewer | Free intro call

Hi there,

That's very rare. I haven't seen any experienced hire being asked about transcripts by BCG nor Bain.

Best,

Emily

Alessa

Coach

on Jul 27, 2025

xMcKinsey & Company | xBCG | xRB | >400 coachings | feel free to schedule an intro call for free

Hey there :)

as far as I know: no, transcripts are usually not a critical part of the process, especially with 7+ years of experience. The focus will be much more on your professional track record, achievements, leadership, and fit. Some firms might still ask for transcripts for formalities or HR files, but they won’t play a major role in the decision.

Happy to help if you want to prepare for interviews or polish your CV!

Best,
Alessa :)

Evelina

Coach

on Jul 27, 2025

EY-Parthenon (7 years) l BCG offer holder l 7+ years coaching l 10% off first session l free 15' intro call l LBS

Hi there,

With 7+ years of experience, it's rare for MBB firms in Asia to place much weight on your transcript—though they might still request it for formality.

At this stage, your professional track record matters far more than academics.

Happy to help you prep – feel free to reach out.

Best,
Evelina.

Benjamin

Coach

on Jul 27, 2025

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi,

Speaking from BCG POV in SEA (i have helped several Experienced Hires through the process), no it is not needed.

Just a CV will do.

Cristian

Coach

on Jul 27, 2025

#1 Rated McKinsey Coach | Top MBB Coach | Verifiable success rates

Hi there,

Don't worry about it, especially if you have significant work experience.

Even when the transcript is required, if you have significant work experience, it doesn't matter as much, and the marks don't really matter.

Best,

Cristian

Mihir

Coach

on Jul 28, 2025

McKinsey Associate Partner and interviewer | Bulletproof MBB prep

Exactly as other coaches have said, it shouldn't be important with your level of experience.

Hagen

Coach

on Aug 04, 2025

#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 9+ years consulting, interviewing and coaching experience

Hi there,

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

With 7+ years of work experience, consulting firms, whether in Asia or elsewhere, generally focus more on your professional track record, not your academic history. I would advise you to not worry too much about your transcript - most likely, they won’t even ask for it.

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 your application files, for your upcoming pre-interview assessments and/or interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen