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Mckinsey solve confusing rejection

Imbellustestresult McKinsey McKinsey Imbellus test
Most recent answer on Mar 16, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 13, 2024) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Mar 13, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I'm sorry but this is just nice language for a rejection. I would not expect them to reach out this year. Rather, you'll need to wait a year to re-apply. Of course, the odds were always low! Make sure you're n ... (read entire answer)
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Imbellus Ecosystem: Does everyone endup with 8 surviving species? Does the correct answer always exist?

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Most recent answer on Oct 07, 2022
The best answer (on Aug 17, 2022) is from:
Antonello
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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
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gave the best answer on Aug 17, 2022
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi,I have never heard about an impossible 8-species ecosystem to create, but I confirm candidates get invitations even without being perfect on this game, so..finger crossed! Best,Antonello
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on Oct 07, 2022 on Oct 07, 2022
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Imbellus Ecosystem - Do you receive a message saying its balanced?

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Most recent answer on Aug 28, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 29, 2021) is from:
Antonello
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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
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gave the best answer on Sep 29, 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi! One of my candidates has recently received this message during Imbellus. In other situations, this did not happen but the candidate was still successful. Hope this helps. Best, Anto
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on Aug 28, 2022 on Aug 28, 2022
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5 weeks after Imbellus test with no results

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Most recent answer on Jul 12, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 21, 2022) is from:
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jun 21, 2022
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Hi there, Q: I completed Imbellus about 5 weeks ago and have yet to hear back. At this point, should I just let it go or email HR? I don’t think there is a clear correlation between time and outcome for the Imbellus. It ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 12, 2022 on Jul 12, 2022
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Imbellus results

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Most recent answer on Sep 21, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 20, 2021) is from:
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
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gave the best answer on Sep 20, 2021
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Hey there, Some candidates receive a score without any context which is equally useful as an email with no score.  Most receive a simple rejection email. Cheers, Florian
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on Sep 21, 2021 on Sep 21, 2021
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McKinsey imbellus test results

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Most recent answer on Sep 03, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 02, 2021) is from:
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Sep 02, 2021
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Hi there, I see two possible reasons: They managed to automate the recruiting flow very well in your office. One of the advantages of the Imbellus is that it allows to judge the results relatively quickly and without hu ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 03, 2021 on Sep 03, 2021
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McKinsey Imbellus- Canada - Does passing the tasks mean you have passed the PSG Round of the process?

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Most recent answer on Jun 29, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 23, 2021) is from:
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
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gave the best answer on Jun 23, 2021
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, Unfortunately, from the outside, it is very difficult to grasp whether or not you passed the Imbellus. There are candidates who passed that thought they had failed while there are others that did not pass a ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 29, 2021 on Jun 29, 2021
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Mckinsey Application

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Most recent answer on May 21, 2021
The best answer (on May 19, 2021) is from:
Antonello
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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
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gave the best answer on May 19, 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi, it can be requested up to 1 month to get an answer, but I recommend to write HR without worrying about bothering them. They are there to help Best, Antonello
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on May 21, 2021 on May 21, 2021
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On the McKinsey Imbellus game and prerequisite

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Most recent answer on Mar 11, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 10, 2021) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Mar 10, 2021
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Hi there, You should get an answer within 2 weeks Normally is assessed as screening before the interview (so you have to pass it to get the interview), but it depends on the office, in some they are still testing ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 11, 2021 on Mar 11, 2021
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When do you receive the result of the Imbellus test?

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Most recent answer on Nov 09, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 07, 2020) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jul 07, 2020
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Hi there, the standard reply is within two weeks. Since the deadline already passed for you, I believe they will notify you shortly – McKinsey is probably the company paying more attention to timely replies. If you ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 09, 2020 on Nov 09, 2020
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Imbellus Test

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Most recent answer on Oct 08, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 06, 2020) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Oct 06, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi San, There's lot of great answers/material here on PrepLounge for Imbellus! https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/mckinsey-imbellus-problem-solving-game-how-to-prepare-7096 https://www.preplounge.com/e ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 08, 2020 on Oct 08, 2020
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I would like if someone have passed the Mckinsey Digital assesment ? And what was their strategy in each Game.?

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Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2020
The best answer (on Aug 28, 2020) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on Aug 28, 2020
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Mariano, I did an in-depth study on the Imbellus. Most of the comments I found online are something like this: You cannot prepare – it tests who you are Play a lot of videogames Don’t waste time Be yourse ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2020 on Aug 31, 2020
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