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Anonym A
am 18. März 2025
Naher Osten

I got the rejection letter without panning period, does this mean I can apply earlier

Hello everyone, I recently applied for Junior Associate Rule, and I got the below rejection letter one after completing solve games, does this mean I can reapply without the 18 months pan? 

First, thank you for your interest in the Junior Associate role at McKinsey. We know that applying for a job can be stressful and time consuming, so we are grateful for the opportunity to learn more about you and your accomplishments.

Unfortunately, after reviewing your application carefully, we have made the difficult decision to not move forward with your candidacy at this time. While this is likely disappointing, you should be proud of your achievements and we are confident that you will have much success ahead.  

We wish you all the best — and thank you again for sharing your talents with us. 

Warm regards,
 

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David
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am 18. März 2025
xBCG Dubai Partner | 300+ Interviews incl. Final Round | Booth MBA | 15 years Consulting Exp.| Free 15 min Intro Call

The rejection letter you've received does not explicitly mention an 18-month ban or cooling-off period. However, this typically does not mean you're eligible to reapply immediately. 

My recommendation is to consider looking for a referral within McKinsey once you are past the six months mark. If you have a contact or can network with someone inside the firm, speak with them and ask if they can check internally about opportunities to reapply earlier or provide guidance on strengthening your next application. 

Applying too soon without clarity could risk immediate rejection and potentially prolong your waiting period. Use this time strategically to strengthen your candidacy and leverage internal connections for better insight and opportunities.

am 18. März 2025
Does this mean i passed the solving game but didn't success in the filtering? or could mean nothing
David
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am 18. März 2025
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Most likely you didn't pass the game.
Pedro
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am 18. März 2025
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There's no specific ban period in the letter. Applying after 6 months could be possible, but in any case I recommend waiting for 12 months and improving your CV in the meantime.

Anonym A
am 18. März 2025
Does this mean i passed the solving game but didn't success in the filtering? or could mean nothing
Pedro
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am 18. März 2025
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Former Principal | 1.5h session | 30% discount 1st session
I just mean that the solve game is valid for 6 months. I can't tell if the score was low, what I can tell is that if your resume is reasonably good, it wasn't high enough to get the interview. Since in 6 months you are unlikely to significantly improve your resume, you should apply again only when you will be able to try the solve test again.
am 19. März 2025
Ex-BCG Principal & Senior Recruiter in Germany | 300+ real recruiting interviews at BCG | Free 15min intro call

Hi there, 

this is a rather general rejection that does give any indication about when to reapply. If I was you, I would wait for at least 12 months and try to get more relevant work or academic experience on your CV. A reapplication is usually only successful if you have made some strong improvements. Also, network within the company and try to get a referral. That goes a long way. 

Best of luck,
Sebastian

Emily
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am 19. März 2025
9 years in MBB Southeast Asia & China| 8 years as MBB interviewer | Free intro call

hi there, 

Even though there is no clear stating of banning period, when you re-apply, the recruiting team would want to see notable improvement you've made from the previous application. Timing can be an indication, but essentially it is not about how long it has passed, but how much improvement you've made - and you need to show enough in your new application to convince them. It would take time to make such real change and build credibility. So don't rush.

Best,

Emily

Florian
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am 20. März 2025
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Hi there,

Sorry to hear!

The application ban is often not mentioned in the rejection mail. Unfortunately, you would still be banned for 12 to 24 - depending on the office and location.

If you want to apply again, make sure to:

- Improve your resume (new job, new degree, leadership exp, etc.)
- Network and get a referral

Both things can help with being re-invited.

All the best,

Florian

Alessa
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am 25. März 2025
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Hey there ?,

Thanks for sharing this—and yes, the fact that your rejection email didn’t mention a “waiting period” or ban timeline is a positive sign. It usually means that you can reapply earlier than the standard 18-month ban, especially since you weren’t rejected after interviews, but rather after the Solve stage.

That said, to be sure, I’d recommend: ? Emailing the recruiter politely and asking if there’s a required wait time before you can reapply (especially if you're planning to apply to another region or role)

Let me know if you’d like help drafting that message or planning your next steps—I’d be happy to support ?

Best,
Alessa ?

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