Hello! I submitted my application for BCG's summer internship about ten days ago. While I understand it's still early, I'm slightly concerned because in my previous application, I received an invitation to the numerical reasoning test within a week.
I'm aware that first round invitations have been rolling out since the application opened on January 1st (with a deadline of January 27th). BCG London sends out interview invites until they reach their maximum capacity, meaning late applicants might face tougher competition for fewer spots.
Could you shed some light on the typical waiting period between stages? As far as I know, it usually goes: Application (potentially with a CV screen) → Numerical test → CV screening → 1st round → 2nd round → Decision.
Additionally, it might be helpful to note that BCG opens applications from beginning of January to end of January annually for their summer internships in the U.K. There's no on-campus recruiting, and everyone must go through the entire application process. Referrals, while appreciated, don't provide a significant advantage like they do in the U.S., as applicants still need to complete all stages.
