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Do I need to stay as a student post offer?

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Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2024
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No, they won't.  And if they ask, you can be very transparent about it.  Them inviting you to this programme is based on your experience until now, not what you do until the programme starts.  So don't worry about it.  ... (read entire answer)
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Is McKinsey hiring MDs through full-time this year?

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Most recent answer on Jul 03, 2023
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It is highly possible MDs are reviewed separately - usually by other MDs in the firm. Given that no MDs have heard back I think they are probably not done reviewing yet.
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How often does McK run the mini-MBA?

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Most recent answer on Jan 01, 2021
Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 21, 2019
Hi, It should be once or twice a year, but I've never heard of anyone doing it O.o The thing is that you are so busy with projects when you end one you are staffed right away on the other, that you very rarely have ... (read entire answer)
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Should I apply for McKinsey's Generalist Associate or a Specialist Fellow role?

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Most recent answer on Jul 10, 2020
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You've listed all the pros and cons. You've thought about this endlessly. You've pretty much covered it all. There's only one thing I can add.... Can you please do the following things? One by one. In order. And ... (read entire answer)
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