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Impact of Mid uni gap year impact on application

Application GPA Resume Transcripts

Most recent answer on Nov 06, 2023

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Thank you for sharing your situation. I understand that taking a gap year and experiencing personal challenges during the COVID period can raise concerns about how it may impact your job prospects. While I cannot speak ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 06, 2023 on Nov 06, 2023
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BCG GPA Middle East Transcripts

Most recent answer on Dec 20, 2022

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gave the best answer on Dec 13, 2022

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Hi there, I would go for option 1 and apply at the start of the year (not now). Be careful though not to overemphasise it in your cover letter so it doesn't sound dodgy or as if you have something to hide. You might b ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 20, 2022 on Dec 20, 2022
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Academic Transcript - include only most recent or all degrees?

consulting GPA Transcripts

Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022

Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

gave the best answer on Oct 02, 2022

Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

You should be consistent on your resume - either list all GPAs or none. However, since most consulting firms use the GPA as one of the key criteria for applicants (at least for recent graduates), they’ll likely come bac ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 23, 2022 on Oct 23, 2022
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Transcripts McK and deadline

Most recent answer on Feb 03, 2021

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gave the best answer on Feb 01, 2021

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! Don´t worry, seems that the application went in on time -if not, you would not have got that message, but one rejecting you-. Hope it helps! Cheers, Clara

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on Feb 03, 2021 on Feb 03, 2021
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