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Solve timeline

How long do you usually have between submitting application and getting solve link, getting solve link and needing to complete it (hopefully you can book a time a week or so out?), and then hearing back?


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Daniel
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on Apr 27, 2025
Ex-McKinsey, Bain & Kearney | 5+ yrs consulting, coaching & interviewing | 95%+ candidate success

Hi,
Waiting period: I have seen with my candidates usually 1–2 week waiting period after applying to get the Solve link, but depends on geography, office, current demand. 

Booking: Don't worry, you can typically book the Solve test up to a week out.

Results and next steps usually come 1–2 weeks after completing Solve.

Good luck!

Pedro
Coach
edited on Apr 26, 2025
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Former Principal | 1.5h session | 30% discount 1st session

It really depends on the office and specific time of the year, but can take as long as 6-7 weeks. If I had to pick an interval, I would say 4-6 weeks in general, sometimes +/- 1 week.

Mattijs
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on Apr 27, 2025
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Hi,

It's depending on the office, team of the year (hiring season vs holiday) and open positions. I would say it takes 2-8 weeks.

Good luck with your preparations.

Mattijs

20 hrs ago
#1 rated McKinsey Coach

Varies widely. 

I'd say a week is the most common one I hear, but it can be even a month or more. 

Follow-up with them after a few weeks if you haven't heard back.

Best,
Cristian

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