Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Interview Partners to connect and practice with!
Back to overview

Reapplication Waiting Period

Hi Everyone, 

Is the reapplication waiting period timed from the day of:

  • my original application, or
  • when I got my rejection email/call

Many thanks in advance.

5
1.9k
4
Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
Top answer
Ian
Coach
on Nov 02, 2020
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

Generally it's when you've received your rejection.

However, I'm concerned by your desire to pin this to the day. If the waiting period is a year, you shouldn't be waiting until the 365th day...

You need to wait until you have demonstrated noticeable progress in your career, added resppnsibilities and experiences, and networked well.

I'm concerned you're approaching this quantitatively not qualitatively! You should re-apply when you are a fundamentally different candidate.

Deleted user
on Nov 02, 2020

I don't think there's a universal definition of this. My hunch would be that it applies from the point of your last application, but I'd recommend to reach out to the HR team in question and clarify with them.

Also, there is always flexibility, so if you can make a credible case that your profile has significantly changed since the last time, they might accept it with that application.

7
Anonymous
on Nov 02, 2020
Thank you Henning
Clara
Coach
on Nov 02, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello !

I don´t think this is written anywhere. 

However, I assume those two dates are not further away than 1 month, and the ban is 12-18 months, so does it really make a difference here?

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

Anonymous B
on Nov 02, 2020

For Kearney and Strategy& Middle East I was explicitly told that the period starts from the day of my last interview.

4
Gaurav
Coach
edited on Nov 12, 2020
#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

Hi there!
It is not mentioned anywhere, however, most likely  it's when you got your rejection email.


All the best,

GB

Similar Questions
Consulting
BCG First Round Behavioral
on Aug 06, 2024
Global
6
4.9k
Top answer by
Lorenzo
Coach
IESE MBA | Bain&Co | OC&C | Private Equity | Consumer Goods
70
6 Answers
4.9k Views
+3
Consulting
BCG Application status
on Aug 08, 2024
Global
5
5.1k
Top answer by
Achal
Coach
How to Break Into MBB 101: Mastering the Interview (Ex-McKinsey EM with 5+ years of consulting interviewing experience)
132
5 Answers
5.1k Views
+2
Consulting
Got a lower offer from BCG than expected, should I take it?
on Sep 26, 2024
Global
8
2.5k
Top answer by
Mattia
Coach
Bain & Co | 100+ interviews | Free 30-min alignment call | Experienced Hire | SDA Bocconi MBA
101
8 Answers
2.5k Views
+5