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Is it possible for me to join MBB with a bad high school diploma (Abitur)?

Abitur high school grades MBB selection selection criteria selection process
Most recent answer on Nov 26, 2020
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Ignacio
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Ignacio
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You've got some great answer here! In my opinion, there are 3 main things that will boost your chances of getting past CV stage. Networking Impressive work experience Being as interesting as you can For the ... (read entire answer)
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Schlechte Abiturnote angeben? Bewerbung MBB

Abitur CV screening MBB
Most recent answer on Jan 06, 2020
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi! Du musst deine Zeugnisse etc. sowieso anfügen. Welche Info du in den CV aufnimmst ist dir überlassen! Ein CV ist kein Protokoll, sondern deine Eigenpräsentation. Du kannst dort prinzipiell aufnehmen oder weglassen w ... (read entire answer)
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Planing ahead for application: GMAT, S&P500 experience...

Abitur Experienced GMAT MBB S&P500
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Francesco
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Hi Anonymous, based on my experience: Unless you get a super strong GMAT (760+) I don’t think it can leave a relevant impression justifying the effort; in general I would not concentrate my effort there for a new ... (read entire answer)
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