Should I consider applying for FT in a different office after not passing BCG new online test for a summer internship?

BCG Internship Application and FT Application
New answer on Dec 21, 2020
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Anonymous A asked on Dec 20, 2020

Dear Preplouge community members:

I have recently took BCG's new online test as a medical student while applying for a non-US office internship and did not pass it because of lack of case preparation. I was thinking about applying for US advanced degree BCG program March 2021 after more preparation and FT and was wondering if I would be "banned" if I did not pass their new online test for this non-US internship?

Thank you very much for your input!

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Anonymous replied on Dec 21, 2020

Hi,

In my experience BCG is quite integrated in their recruitment database. I would suggest you to ask to HR and confirm.

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Ian
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replied on Dec 21, 2020
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Hi there,

Some offices have fully integrated the online test and others have not...so, failing the test has different impacts across offices at the moment.

That being said, I think you could be safe. I think you stand more than a 50% chance of being "eligible" to apply for the program. The best advice I can give you is to network a bit...leverage this questions as "an excuse" to get on calls with people. And, of course, find out from HR whether you are eligible!

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Anonymous A on Dec 21, 2020

Thanks so much for your input! That's really helpful!

Ian on Dec 26, 2020

My pleasure!

Francesco
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Hi there,

It depends on the connection between the two offices. I know people that even for full time managed to avoid the full ban applying to offices in different continents.

Your best bet is to find a referral and submit your application through them. However, you should be transparent about the fact you applied in the past.

You can find more on referrals here:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/hey-everyonehope-all-is-well-3176

Best,

Francesco

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Gaurav
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Hello!

The outcomes may be different depending on the office, so I agree with Ian that you should clear it with HR.

Good luck!

GB

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Vlad
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replied on Dec 21, 2020
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Hi,

You should reach out to HR. Any advice here will be a speculation

Best

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Clara
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Hello!

I would check it with HR to be sure, but to me it sounds as if you should be fine

Hope it helps! Best,

Clara

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