r/McKinsey_BCG_Bain

Had BCG R1 today and the interviewer skipped over one part of the case and just went straight to the recommendation. How cooked am I

I did my R1 interview today and was wondering when we could expect to hear abt R2. Will they only reach out to applicants who moved on and how (phone or email)

Anybody hear anything yet?

Anyone who interviewed yesterday or today NJ know when to expect to hear back about R2? Has anyone heard

Just had R2 NY interview today for FT does anyone know when I could hear back?

R1 today, curious how everyone found the format. How did people do?

I have my R1 coming up in 10 days. Lowk math is slightly cooking me because I do mistakes under pressure. Other than that working on specific problems. Any good advice I should remember when preparing or interviewing

If I interviewed yesterday in the afternoon for r1, and someone heard back with an email for a final round invite this morning (same office, interviewed 2 hours before me if that matters) am I rejected? Or could I hold out hope that some final decisions could be made after today’s slate? Just really confused how this works.

can people update when they hear back for R2! i interviewed today for NYC

When are invites sent out? Email or call? same day?

For medium/smaller Bain offices, is it common to have multiple final-round interview days or usually just one?
Some people have already been invited to an in-person final this Friday, but R1 interviews run through today. Since there’s no second application deadline for later FT applicants this year, could they be giving clear passes spots on the first final-round day, then waiting until the full R1 slate is done to decide who gets invited to a later final-round date? Just wondering how they’d realistically interview that many people in person in one day.

International student here. Cut from BCG with no interview and am not hearing back from Bain and therefore not confident with McKinsey. Really wanted to pursue something in the States but failed all banking and consulting gigs even with multiple final rounds although I got good feedback from my mock interviewers and actual interviewers.

Not giving up, I did an internship in one of Bain's international offices and worked my ass off for multiple 4 AMs and got a really good rec letter from a partner there for the FT program in the US. Yet, I'm not even hearing back from my R1 results when others in the same office are. Really discouraging when I felt good about the interview and active consultants said my mock cases were very solid.

The only firms left for me as a visa student are a few small economic consulting firms and McKinsey which at this stage I don't even feel confident about. I really don't want to go to MBA considering how costly they are and how old I'll be (FYI I'm from Singapore and am already 3 years older than my peers due to military service). Even the same firms in Asia prioritize domestic targets than me so I literally feel so ambushed. How would you guys approach my shoes? Literally regret my life choices from high school and feel like I wasted time grinding SATs just to see my parents argue over high tuition spent in this economy with no fruits.

Has anyone who interviewed with Bain for R1 in the Northeast offices between August 17–19 heard back yet? I interviewed yesterday and haven’t heard anything (totally understandable), but I’m curious what the typical turnaround time is for hearing back.

Might be a bit of a silly question but do we actually have to do this for bcg r1? Asking bc I lowk can’t figure out how to do it without showing just my forehead LMFAO

Hi all. I have an upcoming McK round 2 interview in person, and I'm trying to better understand how it'll play out, as theres little information on this sub for in person interviews. For those who've had one, how was it. Also, will they ask for an elevator pitch/tell me about yourself. Should I also bring copies of my Resume like other interviews, or is that too tacky? How will the case be structured, will I keep having to turn my paper to show work? Thanks!

Anyone who interviewed yesterday / today hear back or when to expect to?

Did anyone who interviewed this week hear back from Bain SF?

I hear all sorts of numbers out there, ranging from 3-5 cases to 100+ to feel prepared and ace the interviews. What was your experience?

Aren’t some people also just more naturals and have it easier vs. others who could do cases back to back and still struggle?

Wld rly appreciate advice on this: I just received an offer from Simon-Kucher to join their Transaction Services & Private Equity internship program in summer 2027. I also have an offer from a very large bulge bracket bank (think JPM, GS, MS) in their Credit Risk Management internship program for summer 2027. I intend on re-recruiting for MBB full-time (to start in 2028). Which internship would set me up better for that goal?