Agree w/ Dennis below,

one addition / caveat - maybe not needed - but I will err on the side of caution :)

Spend time making sure your communication (verbal / written) 1) sends the message that you are very interested and committed (vs. pressing)

2) That you are fully aware and respectful of current “heightened” unercentainty context for MBB firms   

Never hurts to not burn any bridge w/ HR at MBB - you never know whether you will cross them again in the future

Hi Kris,

I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it:

• First of all, it seems you've found yourself in quite an unfortunate situation by waiting too long to apply for either of the two options. While you might very well reach out to the MBB recruiting teams, I would highly advise you to do so very politely.
• Moreover, please also keep in mind that the application processes in strategy consulting might take several weeks, which might, again, overlap with any decisions regarding graduate school. As such, I would highly advise you to gain clarity on any deadlines and plan accordingly.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to address your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi Kris,

Please remember that these firms are the selectors not the selectees.

Ultimately you decided to apply when you did and therefore you have to work to their timelines.

You also have to remember that you are in an economic environment that brings you even less leverage.

Feel free to send them an extremely polite/curteous email. However, be extremely careful in how you word it and don't expect too much. Personally, if it were me, I probably wouldn't send an email (and would have applied many weeks earlier). But, if you want to, you “can” send a followup.

Hi there!

Yes, you can always communicate to HR if you have any constraints that need to be addressed. 

They are usually quite flexible in adjusting the timelines. 

Best,
Cristian

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