Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Interview Partners to connect and practice with!
Back to overview

What does a rejection from a McKinsey virtual event mean?

4
2.0k
12
Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
Top answer
Deleted user
on Oct 06, 2020

It means you will not be invited to join the virtual event. However, it shouldn't have any implications beyond that (e.g. cool off period before the next application). Is that what you were asking for?

7
Robert
Coach
on Oct 06, 2020
McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Hi Anonymous,

The invitation to a (virtual) event is completey independent from the invitation to interviews.

You might not fit 100% into the target group of a specific event, but you still might fit well to their overall recruiting scheme.

In short: it doesn't mean anything for your application at McKinsey!

Hope that helps - if so, please be so kind to give it a thumbs-up with the green upvote button below!

Robert

Ian
Coach
on Oct 06, 2020
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

It means nothing!

Of course it means you cannot attend the event itself. However, you are completely free to apply and it's not a "ding" or negative sign by any means.

Gaurav
Coach
on Dec 11, 2020
#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

Hello there!

I agree with the experts that it doesn't actually mean anything, besides people who were rejected from various programs like that could successfully make it in FT or through an internship.

If you need any help when applying, feel free to reach out,

GB

Similar Questions
Consulting
Just did the Mckinsey Solve Game (January 2025) - got some questions/insights
on Apr 24, 2025
Global
5
4.1k
Top answer by
Hagen
Coach
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 8+ years consulting, 8+ years coaching and 7+ years interviewing experience
42
5 Answers
4.1k Views
+2
Consulting
McKinsey background check
on May 31, 2024
Global
10
3.0k
Top answer by
Ex-McKinsey |5y consulting experience | Specialization in Psychology | Proven holistic mentor
64
10 Answers
3.0k Views
+7
Consulting
McKinsey PEI - Same incident/story for Courageous Change and Inclusive Leadership
on May 28, 2024
Global
7
2.9k
Top answer by
Hagen
Coach
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 8+ years consulting, 8+ years coaching and 7+ years interviewing experience
84
7 Answers
2.9k Views
+4
How likely are you to recommend us to a friend or fellow student?
0 = Not likely
10 = Very likely
Thanks for your feedback! Your opinion helps us make PrepLounge even better.