Hi there,

Only advice now is “be patient”. There is nothing else you can do. Your applications is considered as a whole (resume + cover letter + game performance + referrals) so you still have chances.

You can check how the recruiting process works from an internal MBB perspective here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/mbb-hiring-hacks-behind-the-curtain-secrets

Best,

Alberto

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Hi there,

Q: In the cases I got at least a 4/6 correct. Is it possible to get a call back even if performed poorly on the game? Any advice would be appreciated :) 

A total of 4/6 in the Redrock is not necessarily a bad performance if everything else was done well. I would say you might still have chances, depending on how you did the rest of the test. They will also evaluate your test score together with the rest of the application material.

Good luck!

Francesco

Hi!

Yes, it's possible. 

Most offices evaluate the results of the game together with the CV and Cover Letter. If the latter are very strong, they could compensate for average test results. 

Anyway, at this point, it's out of your hands. So stay hopeful, but do apply to other roles as well. It's critical that you diversify. Here's how to do this in an application strategy:

• Expert Guide: Build A Winning Application Strategy

Good luck!
Cristian

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Hi,

I agree with the comments - these things are usually evaluated in conjunction with your overall application documents. It is understandable that you would have preferred to have done well on both games but now all you can do is wait for the official response. 

Best of luck

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with McKinsey thus far!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation:

• First of all, you typically always receive feedback from consulting firms, whether you will proceed to the next step in the application process or not.
• Moreover, while you feel you did not perform well on the Redrock study part of the McKinsey Solve pre-interview assessment, remember that the firm evaluates candidates on a holistic basis.
• Lastly, since in most countries, your McKinsey Solve performance will be jointly evaluated with your application files and a potential referral, doing well on the other part of the McKinsey Solve, having polished application files and a strong referral might make up for poor performance in that one part of the McKinsey Solve.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming McKinsey interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi there,

In short, it is indeed to get called back even if you did not perform exceptionally. Your application is generally hollistic. Lower scores do of course result in lower odds, but based on what you've said I would not say you're out of the running just yet.

Yes it is! Fingers crossed, Best, Freddy