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McK Imbellus Test Timeline

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Neue Antwort am 23. Juni 2022
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Anonym A fragte am 21. Juni 2022

I just submitted my application for McKinsey as an undergrad and was wondering when I should be expecting a McKinsey Imbellus test? Also, I was wondering if all applicants receive the test or is it only after you have “passed” the CV screen?

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Francesco
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antwortete am 21. Juni 2022
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Hi there,

1) I just submitted my application for McKinsey as an undergrad and was wondering when I should be expecting a McKinsey Imbellus test? 

If you pass the screening it’s usually within a couple of weeks.

2) Also, I was wondering if all applicants receive the test or is it only after you have “passed” the CV screen?

Normally you have to pass the CV screening. However in some business schools it is sent to everyone with screening done after it.

You can find an article on the Imbellus below with a few tips:

 McKinsey Problem Solving Game Article

If you want to prepare further, you can find below a video simulation with:

  • 15 videos showing how to crack the Ecosystem Game in 23 minutes (instead of the recommended 35) and resist 25+ turns in the Plant Defense (instead of the minimum target of 15)
  • Automated Excel with Formulas to build a food chain in the Ecosystem game in 16 minutes
  • PDF guide with all the 5 games and how to crack each of them

You can check the video simulation at the following link - full disclosure, I am the author ;)

▶ McKinsey PSG Solve Combo Guide

In case you have any other questions on the game please feel free to PM me, happy to help.

Best,

Francesco

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Ian
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antwortete am 21. Juni 2022
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Hi there,

It might be days or it might be weeks - this depends on office, timing, channel, etc. Just sit tight!

Most applicants do receive the test, but again it does depend on office/country, role, channel, etc.

The best thing you can do right now is prepare for your case interview. This takes months to get ready for…the Imbellus can be learned in under a week (i.e. you'll have plenty of time once notified)

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Florian
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antwortete am 21. Juni 2022
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Hey there,

  1. Yes, you will have to go through the test if your application is accepted.
  2. Depends on the office. Not every applicant will get to the Imbellus stage, yet the criteria for getting selected are definitely lower than before (for the PST) as McKinsey tries to increase its hiring base. In other offices, the Imbellus is only conducted for candidates already invited to the first-round interviews.

Cheers,

Florian

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Cristian
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antwortete am 23. Juni 2022
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Hi there, 

There's no set timeline. It really depends on the geography and office. On average though, I'd say it should take between a couple of days and up to a month between application submission and invite for the test.

You need to first pass the CV screening stage to be invited to take the test. Then if you pass the test, you are invited to the actual interviews. 

Best,

Cristian

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Clara
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antwortete am 22. Juni 2022
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Hello!

No, not everyone gets the invite for the Imbellus. Indeed that it´s the first cut, the CV one. 

If you do pass, should be getting it around 2 weeks after, approx. 

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

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