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Bain Online Test

Hi everyone,

How long does it typically take for Bain to get back to you once the online test is completed?

Thank you 

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Erica
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on Sep 13, 2021
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Hi there. During off peak season you should get results in around 3 days. However, during summer peak recruiting season it could get to as long as 7 days. 

If you haven't heard back after a week, email your recruiter politely to ask for an update :)

Hope this helps!

Hagen
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edited on Sep 13, 2021
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 8+ years consulting, 8+ years coaching and 7+ years interviewing experience

Hi there,

According to my information, both as an active recruiter with Bain as well as from coachees who went through the process, you should expect to be contacted within just a couple of days after taking the test to schedule your (first round) interviews.

In case you might feel in a hurry, I'd propose to contact the colleagues from recruiting upfront or after about a week after taking the test to ask about scheduling your (first round) interviews.

Best,

Hagen

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on Sep 13, 2021

It normally varies between a few days and a few weeks. I would reach out to HR if its been longer than 2-3 weeks.

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Agrim
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on Sep 13, 2021
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2-7 days. Recently had few coachees go through with it.

However, don't be alarmed if it takes more than 2 weeks as well.

No result - is No result.

Whatever the result may be - they will always tell you.

Hagen
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on Sep 13, 2021
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 8+ years consulting, 8+ years coaching and 7+ years interviewing experience
I agree with Agrim that the duration until you will receive feedback has nothing to do with your results. However, as I pointed out below, if you're in a hurry, I'd propose to contact the colleagues from recruiting upfront or after about a week after taking the test to ask about scheduling your (first round) interviews.
Best,
Hagen
Ian
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on Sep 13, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

A few days to a couple of weeks. Feel free to reach out after a week or two if you have not heard back.

Fingers crossed for you!

on Sep 13, 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi!

I would say 1-2 weeks. If no update, send an email to HR.

Good luck,

Anto

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