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response after final round of interview

Decision Round Final Round followup MBB MBB rejection final round offer

Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024

Cristian

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Mar 06, 2024

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They don't do silent rejections. When it does happen, it's more of a system failure rather than an intention. Most likely they are either having trouble getting all the interviewer on one call OR having trouble decidin ... (read entire answer)

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Timeline for intern final decision

Decision Round Final Round internship MBB

Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

Alberto

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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Alberto

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gave the best answer on Feb 24, 2024

Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Hi there, It usually takes 1-2 weeks, depending on how long it takes the recruiter to match all interviewers' agendas for the final decision call. You can check how the decision is being made here: MBB Hiring Hacks - Be ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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MBB offer decision timeframe

Decision Round MBB offer offer decision waitlist

Most recent answer on Dec 20, 2023

Brad

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Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call

Brad

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gave the best answer on Dec 20, 2023

Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call

Hi there, Historically wait lists have NOT been a thing in MBB. If you’re over the line, you’re in. MBB is a supply-led business – the limiting factor is getting great worker bees, not getting great clients. However ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 20, 2023 on Dec 20, 2023
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BCG Decision Call

BCG Decision Round offer

Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023

Cristian

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Jan 31, 2023

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Hi there, Yes, most likely after that date. This timeline is totally normal, so don't read too much into it. Best, Cristian

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Bain Decision Round Timeline

Decision Round Final Round interview timeline

Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023

Victoria Christine

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Victoria Christine

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gave the best answer on Jan 27, 2023

1st&2nd session 33% off|Incoming BCG Consultant ME|President of the Consulting Club|Esade MBA|Offers from McKinsey & BCG

Hello! This is a bit random, to be honest. Did you have the same interviewers? If not, then maybe yours have not yet had the time to meet. As you might already know, the interviewers of the final round need to have a me ... (read entire answer)

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BCG Final Round Decision Process

BCG Decision Round Final Round internship offer rejection summer

Question edited on Nov 30, 2023

Hagen

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Hagen

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gave the best answer on Feb 01, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on passing all interview rounds with BCG! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Typically, aft ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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Asked to have another interview round after the "Decision Round". Is this normal?

application process Case Interview Decision Round MBB

Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023

Alberto

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Alberto

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gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023

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You can check how the recruiting process works from an internal MBB perspective here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/mbb-hiring-hacks-behind-the-curtain-secrets Best, Alberto — Check out my latest case based on ... (read entire answer)

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"Barely passed round 1 BCG" according to interviewer during feedback call. What does this mean for the decision round?

BCG Decision Round interview feedback

Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023

Alberto

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Alberto

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gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023

Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Hi there, You can check how the recruiting process works from an internal MBB perspective here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/mbb-hiring-hacks-behind-the-curtain-secrets Best, Alberto — Check out my latest case ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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McKinsey Final Round Timeline

Decision Round Final Round McKinsey

Most recent answer on Oct 27, 2023

Moritz

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Moritz

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gave the best answer on Oct 26, 2023

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Hi there, Some quick reactions to the important points you raise: They told me I'd hear back early this week, but it's already Wednesday eod and I haven't. After following up, HR said I'll get an update by week's end. M ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 27, 2023 on Oct 27, 2023
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Interview feedback under review

Decision Round

Most recent answer on Oct 09, 2023

Cristian

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Oct 09, 2023

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None. This is totally normal. Sometimes it just takes a while until the interviewers manage to find a common time when they can connect, discuss your case and take a decision. How long they take to do that does not r ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 09, 2023 on Oct 09, 2023
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Kearney in Australia - 3 questions about recruiting

A.T. Kearney Australia Decision Round Industry experience recruiting rounds SE Asia

Most recent answer on Oct 08, 2023

Hagen

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Hagen

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gave the best answer on Mar 27, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from Kearney! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, while it i ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 08, 2023 on Oct 08, 2023
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BCG 2nd round results

BCG Decision Round last round

Most recent answer on Apr 18, 2022

gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2022

Hi there, Firstly, you need to take the “I” out of it. There are a range of factors that could be at play and almost none of them have to do with you! Ultimately, they might be busy, or still interviewing other candidat ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 18, 2022 on Apr 18, 2022
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Do you have a question for our consulting experts, too?

Had a BCG ACI interview just now...how soon can I expect to hear back?

BCG Decision Round

Most recent answer on Oct 06, 2021

gave the best answer on Oct 01, 2021

You are basically asking if recruiters will give feedback on the same day. I find it unlikely. They are probably interviewing multiple people on the same day and only later on will they touch base with each other and ma ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 06, 2021 on Oct 06, 2021
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What does it mean when the recruiter says he need more time to give me the news? McKinsey

Decision Round McKinsey & Company

Most recent answer on Jul 04, 2021

gave the best answer on Jul 04, 2021

Hi there, It's good in that you haven't been rejected yet! However, it doesn't mean you do have the offer. There could be a few elements to this: They need to finish the paperwork/discussion around your benefits ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 04, 2021 on Jul 04, 2021
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Asking for a final decision

Decision Round

Most recent answer on May 07, 2021

Florian

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Florian

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gave the best answer on May 07, 2021

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hi there, No need to make it complicated. Just call HR and inform them of your situation and they will try to accommodate it. These things happen on a daily basis for them.. Cheers, Florian

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on May 07, 2021 on May 07, 2021
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How do I navigate multiple job offers?

Decision Round Job offer MBB McKinsey

Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020

Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Vlad

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gave the best answer on Mar 15, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi! Several recommendations: Try to understand whether you are ready to have the McKinsey interview right now or you need more time to prepare. Ask the boutique consulting company how much time you have to consi ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 31, 2020 on Oct 31, 2020
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Partner interview style - to pause or not to pause?

A.T. Kearney AT Kearney ATKearney Case styles Decision Round Final Round Partner Interview

Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Nov 28, 2018

OK, I might be in a minority here, but I would find it very weird to actually pause, say nothing and then come up with some ultra-structured approach. If I were the interviewer, I would want to see whether the candid ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 31, 2020 on Oct 31, 2020
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How long to wait until McK final round result

Decision Round Final Round Job offer McKinsey McKinsey & Company McKinsey Decision Round McKinsey Final Round offer

Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 12, 2018

Hey anonymous, No, it's definitely not normal for any location to take so long to communicate the final results (it may take 1-2 days; in some exceptional situations a bit longer, but definitely not 2+ weeks). And, ye ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 31, 2020 on Oct 31, 2020
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AT Kearney London - Final Round format

A.T. Kearney ATKearney Decision Round Final Round Partner Interview Third interview

Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 14, 2020

Dear A, it's very similar to the first round, although partners will pay more attention to cases and your personal fit to the company. Wish you best of luck, André

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on Oct 31, 2020 on Oct 31, 2020
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McKinsey Final Round: what to watch out for?

Decision Round Final Round FIT McKinsey McKinsey Decision Round McKinsey Final Round McKinsey Partners Partners PEI Structure

Question edited on Jul 14, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Dec 16, 2017

To everyone who responded: many thanks! It was me who asked this question. To everyone who may read this now or later: I confirm that all the above responses are essentially correct. They largely mirrored my experien ... (read entire answer)

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