Three of my MPHil friends from Cambridge were just rejected from Bain (London) and can't seem to figure out why - First Class at undergrad, banking/law/consulting internships, represented our universities in football, rugby etc, VP/presidents of social enterprise/consulting socieites.
Perhaps I'm just bitter (definitely am!) but how can we not even pass the pre screen? What superhumans are they instead inviting for interview?? Is it luck?
Now I feel discouraged to apply next year becuase not sure how I can improve my CV in a year to the extent that is necessary.
Any thoughts much appreciated!