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How long does it take to get SOVA assessment after submitting application (Bain London)?

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Franco
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on Sep 17, 2026
Ex BCG Principal & Global Interviewer (10+ Years) | 100+ MBB Offers | 95% Success Rate

Hi there,

There is no fixed interval, and anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks after submitting is normal. I would treat the ten-day mark as the point where a follow-up to the recruiting team becomes appropriate, kept to three lines: thank them, confirm you are still interested, ask for an expected timeline.

If you want something more specific to your situation, feel free to write to me, happy to help.

Best,

Franco

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Alessa
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on Sep 17, 2026
Ex-McKinsey | Ex-BCG | Ex-Roland Berger

hi! the invite can take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks after submitting the application, depending on the recruiting cycle. I wouldn’t worry if it isn’t immediate. If you still haven’t received anything after around 2 weeks, I’d follow up with recruiting to make sure your application is progressing.

Best, Alessa :)

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Ian
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on Sep 18, 2026
Ex-BCG | NYU Stern | MBB, Tech, & Strategy Coach | 5,000+ Sessions | 500+ Offers | 1,000+ Candidates | 100+ Countries

Hi there,

It could take a few days or a few weeks. There isn't a fixed timeline, and you may or may not receive the assessment.

If two weeks pass without an update, feel free to follow up with recruiting. In the meantime, focus on what you can control: your other applications, networking, and interview preparation.

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Ashwin
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There is no fixed public timeline. The assessment may arrive within days, take a few weeks, or not be sent, depending on the role and recruiting cycle.

Check the application confirmation, spam folder and candidate portal first. If the email gives a timeline, use that as your clock. If it gives none, a short follow-up after roughly two weeks is reasonable: state the role, application date and ask whether any action is outstanding. Do not resend the application or attach a new CV unless recruiting asks.

Prepare for the assessment while you wait, and keep other applications moving. Silence at this stage is not reliable evidence of either rejection or progress.