Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Interview Partners to connect and practice with!
Back to overview

BCG Application mistake

I made a mistake in the application in the language section my native language is Arabic and i have selected by mistake intermediate and i have submitted it is ok or i have to contact the HR 

9 Answers
800+ Views
22
Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
Top answer
Andreas
Coach
on Feb 23, 2024
BCG Principal, First/Final Round Interviewer, Post-MBA offers from All Big 3, Experience working for Booz and Accenture

My guidance would depend on the office location, i.e. how important is Arabic to your application. 

For example, if you applied to an office in the US, I wouldn't consider your Arabic language skills very central to your application and I would NOT contact HR and just leave it. 

If you believe your Arabic language skills are important to your application, I would contact HR. 

Hope that helps! 

-Andreas

Soh
Coach
on Feb 22, 2024
Pharma/Mkt. Size/Strategy/M&A Expert| Corp. Strategy Director| Ex ZS Interview panel| -30% 1st case| 15 min free consult

I have never worked for BCG, but in general I think it should be okay to not contact HR for something so small. Unless the official language was Arabic which I am guessing is not the case. Just my two cents - you can wait for other responses.

Natalia
Coach
on Feb 23, 2024
Sr Manager @ Manager | Career Coach | 5 years interviewing |Pro bono coaching

Hi there,

I think it's okay, not a big deal. If you have a screening call with HR, you can always inform them that Arabic is your native language. In any case, I assume the working language is English.

Good luck with your application!

Best regards, 

Natalia

on Feb 23, 2024
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

Q: My native language is Arabic and I have selected by mistake intermediate and I have submitted it is ok or I have to contact the HR?

If fluency in Arabic is required for your target location, I would recommend reaching out to HR to clarify the mistake; otherwise, it seems a minor issue that doesn’t need to be addressed.

Good luck!

Francesco

Ian
Coach
on Feb 23, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there,

I agree with the others - if Arabic is spoken in the office to which you are applying you 100% need to reach out to HR to correct the mistake.

If that is not the case though you should be ok to leave it.

on Feb 24, 2024
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi,

Second what Andreas has said. If it's critical to the job role - e.g. working in ME, I would suggest to get in touch with HR to rectify it if possible. Otherwise no need.

Pedro
Coach
on Feb 28, 2024
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Private Equity | Market Estimates | Fit Interview

This really depends… if you are applying to the Middle East, then this is definitely something important. Otherwise, it is a minor issue and unlikely to impact your application.

Nikita
Coach
on Feb 29, 2024
MBB & Tier2 preparation | 100+ offers | 7 years coaching | 2000+ sessions

Hey,

If Arabic language is required in this location, then yes, you should contact the HR. If not, it's a non-issue.

Good luck!
Nick

on Feb 23, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Contact HR. 

Some offices have mandatory language requirements and you wouldn't want to be eliminated for such a mistake. 

It's a non-problem as long as you handle it with HR before they get to review your application.

Best,
Cristian

Similar Questions
Consulting
BCG Application status
on Nov 26, 2024
Global
5 Answers
2.4k Views
Top answer by
Achal
Coach
How to Break Into MBB 101: Mastering the Interview (Ex-McKinsey EM with 5+ years of consulting interviewing experience)
132
5 Answers
2.4k Views
+2
Consulting
MBB in Dubai
on Apr 23, 2024
Global
6 Answers
1.8k Views
Top answer by
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
52
6 Answers
1.8k Views
+3
Consulting
Referrals in International Offices
on Feb 01, 2025
Global
5 Answers
100+ Views
Top answer by
Evelina
Coach
EY-Parthenon (6 years) l Ex BCG l 97% success rate l 30% off first session l free 15' intro call l LBS
15
5 Answers
100+ Views
+2
How likely are you to recommend us to a friend or fellow student?
0 = Not likely
10 = Very likely
You are a true consultant! Thank you for consulting us on how to make PrepLounge even better!