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McKinsey BA London R1 invite

Does London office send R1 invites in waves?

Heard that a few received invites today (27 October 2025)

Am afraid that Im not invited despite winning their case competition

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Evelina
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on Oct 28, 2025
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Hi there,

Yes, McKinsey London typically sends first-round invites in waves, especially for Business Analyst campus recruiting. The first wave usually goes to candidates who completed their applications early or were pre-screened (like referrals or standout profiles), and then more invites follow over the next few days as they finalize the shortlist.

Winning their case competition is a strong plus — it usually flags you as a high-potential candidate, so there’s still a good chance your invite could come in a later batch. I’d wait a few more days before worrying; it’s common for invites to roll out gradually across the week.

Best,
Evelina

Jenny
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on Oct 28, 2025
Buy 1 get 1 free for 1st time clients | Ex-McKinsey Manager & Interviewer | +7 yrs Coaching | Go from good to great

Hi there,

There's no definite answer. Sometimes it comes out in one wave and sometimes over several batches. Best to wait for a bit more and reach out to the HR to confirm. Until you've received a rejection, nothing is certain.