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MBB SEA Reapplication

Hi, for Reapplication in MBB after a 1 year ban, do we still have to go through the 1st round screening tests again?

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Moritz
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on Jun 10, 2022
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | High impact sessions + FREE materials & exercises

Hi there,

As pointed out, it depends… Reconnect with your HR contact if you have one to discuss your re-application. You may be able to skip this step if they had you pegged as a potential future hire.

That being said, the default is indeed retaking all the steps.

Hope this helps a bit. Best of luck!

Anonymous A
on Jun 12, 2022
Would you ask the from the referral person instead?
Clara
Coach
on Jun 10, 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

Usually yes. However, some people are “flagged” for their good performance the 1st time, and get to skip it. If it´s the case, you would know for their comms. 

Cheers, 

Clara

Anonymous A
on Jun 12, 2022
Would you ask from the referral person instead?
Udayan
Coach
on Jun 10, 2022
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

In general a re-application does not allow you to skip any steps. However, these rules can change at any time so it is best to ask the HR in the office you are applying to.

Best,

Udayan

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on Jun 13, 2022

Generally speaking - you will probably have to go through all the hoops again. However, as all the others have pointed out, do connect with the HR people and have a chat with them to see if you can skip the initial tests. 

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Ken
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on Jun 10, 2022
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

Typically yes unless you were told previously that they would fast track you if you reapplied.

Ian
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on Jun 12, 2022
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Generally yes…but you may be skipped. Regardless, they will let you know!

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