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Importance of High School grades

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Most recent answer on Sep 06, 2022

Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 21, 2016

Hi Anonymous, I guess the answer is: It depends. I have once heard that McKinsey has this rule that the sum of Abitur, Vordiplom and Diplom (you're German, you understand) should not exceed 5. So in that case, you'd ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 06, 2022 on Sep 06, 2022
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A-Level grades not great and non-target university

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Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2022

Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad

gave the best answer on Aug 17, 2022

Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad

Without a doubt it’s harder, but not impossible. I was at a non-target school, two years post graduate and applied off cycle - it’s possible. The firms are looking for people who excel in what they do - you need to be a ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 19, 2022 on Aug 19, 2022
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Is high school grades important for MBB in France.

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Most recent answer on Jan 19, 2021

Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews

gave the best answer on Jan 16, 2021

Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews

Hi A, can only give you anecdotal evidence based on friends at Bain and McK I know in France. My feeling was that the status of the undergrad school was the most important thing. If not target school it gets really to ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 19, 2021 on Jan 19, 2021
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Mixed messages about high school / secondary school grades on CVs

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Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 21, 2020

If they are great, put them on. If they are - meh - leave them off.

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on Dec 06, 2020 on Dec 06, 2020
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Is it possible for me to join MBB with a bad high school diploma (Abitur)?

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Most recent answer on Nov 26, 2020

MIT MBA | Bain & Co | Ex-Google | 4+ year coaching experience

gave the best answer on Mar 15, 2017

MIT MBA | Bain & Co | Ex-Google | 4+ year coaching experience

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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on Nov 26, 2020 on Nov 26, 2020
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Bachelor low GPA issue

2-tier Application BACHELOR GRADES high school grades MASTER GRADES MBB

Most recent answer on Jul 16, 2020

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

gave the best answer on Sep 23, 2018

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Hard to really help without seeing what your resume actually looks like (and we can help you optimize said resume anyway). Having said that: 1. If you have solid pro experience + great Masters GPA, your undergrad GPA ... (read entire answer)

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