How long after machine coding round of bcg x can I expect a callback? It's been two days.

Totally get why you're checking in after just two days. That waiting period post-technical rounds, especially after a challenging machine coding assessment, can feel like an eternity. It's completely normal to feel anxious about the timeline.

Here's the reality of how these processes typically work, especially at a firm like BCG X. After a technical round, your solution goes through a detailed review by the engineering team – often by more than one person. This isn't just a quick glance; they're evaluating code quality, problem-solving approach, edge cases, and scalability. Then, your performance needs to be cross-referenced with other candidates who have completed the same round, and potentially discussed in internal calibration meetings. All of this takes time, and it's also layered on top of people's regular project work and schedules. Two business days is actually a very short timeframe in this context.

My best advice for now is simply to be patient. No news after two days is absolutely not bad news; it's standard procedure. They're doing their due diligence. Focus on what you can control, which right now is just managing your own expectations. If you haven't heard back by the end of next week, then it might be appropriate to send a polite follow-up.

Hope this helps ease your mind a bit!

80% of candidates tend to hear back within 2 weeks. 

If it goes beyond that, it's an exception and it's worth following up with them. 

Hope you get good news!
Best,
Cristian

Hey! 

In super short: ~2 weeks are normal => if you are still waiting, feel free to reach out to HR! 

Best, Alessa