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Mck Application Status

Hi, I applied for Associate role as an APD. On my application portal, the status of my application changed from “Submitted" to “Submitted - In Progress” 

Do you think this means anything? I know I'm overthinking it and knowing won't change the outcome, but I can't help it. 

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Moritz
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on Jun 24, 2022
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | High impact sessions + FREE materials & exercises

Hi there, 

I know the feeling of being overly anxious – nothing wrong with that! It just means a lot to you, which is great.

As for the actual question, it most likely indicated that someone in HR double clicked on your application to have a look. That being said, expect this to become quite a waiting game from now on – this part of the process can be very slow, which says nothing about the outcome!

Best of luck!

Udayan
Coach
on Jun 23, 2022
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

It means that your application has been opened and is being reviewed. The only status change that really matters is when you are invited for interview or if you are told they will not be progressing any further.

Ian
Coach
on Jun 24, 2022
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

It's really quite simple: They're now assessing your application. Once they're done, they will either invite you to interview or not!

on Jun 23, 2022
Ex-McKinsey AP | Interviewed 50+ candidates, gave 10+ offers | Own MBB-inspired cases | Oxford and Cambridge graduate

Hi there, congratulation on applying! This the first step to the offer :) 

This status means that your application has been opened and is in review by the recruiter (as opposed to submitted but not looked at yet).

Good luck to you, fingers crossed!

Clara
Coach
on Jun 27, 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

It is good news, congrats, yay! Means it´s being processed - it could also appear as Not ongoing anymore. 

Cheers, 

Clara

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