Still no response 8 business days after BCG X final round, is this normal?

It can take a few weeks (or even more, sometimes). I know the wait is painful, but try not to read into it too much. It doesn’t mean that you’ve been rejected.

Hi there,

Q: Still no response 8 business days after BCG X final round, is this normal?

In most cases, you hear back within a week after a final with MBB, however you might still get an offer after that.

There could be multiple reasons for the delay:

• Partners got busy and cannot align to provide feedback
• HR got busy and cannot align to provide feedback
• They want to conclude the process with the candidates in the pipeline
• They want to align on the future project pipeline to define the exact recruiting needs

As next steps, you can:

1. Assume the worst-case scenario that this is a rejection, and look for other firms
2. Wait at least 1 week from the last follow-up, then reach out to HR for an update

Good luck!

Francesco

Yes, that's normal. Or at least not abnormal. 

I also waited for 10 days after my final round and it was incredibly painful. I can imagine how it feels for you too. 

Try to keep yourself busy, or if you want to do something constructive, work on preparing for other applications so in a worst case scenario, you at least progressed on other fronts. 

I would start getting concerned or at least want to follow up when you get to the two week mark of waiting.

Best,
Cristian