Can any MBB experienced hire confirm if GRE or SAT scores are required during the application process? Did you submit any test scores when applying? I’m looking at the BA role at McK, SA role at BCG and SAC role at Bain. I have a masters but my GMAT score is terrible so I am trying to decide if I should apply without the score or spend some time to write GRE before applying.
YOE: 2.5 years of industry experience with a masters.
Appreciate any advice. Thank you.

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Didn’t apply with any test scores.

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Thanks for sharing! Do you mind sharing the comp for the SAC role at Bain?

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Optional. I had a perfect SAT though from my college application. It felt kinda stupid putting it down after 7 years since I took that exam, but there was no reason to hold back good info. No idea if it helped or not, but I got in 🤷🏻‍♀️

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I submitted my SAT and ACT when I applied as a BA in 2014. My friends at the firm highly recommended it.

I submitted my GMAT score in 2017 and my M7 bschool coached to include GMAT on resume.

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Yes, I included in the education section since those standardized tests enabled my admission

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I only put ACT and came in as an SA. Last I recall, placing the score is optional.

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Thank you BCG1

London Bain here, but no test scores needed.

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Was considering B School so had a fresh GMAT. It was strong, so I included it. Figured it couldn’t hurt.

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Didn’t provide any scores when I applied to McKinsey as an experienced hire EM.

That’s great. BCG didn’t put me anywhere near my subject matter expertise, and I’ve suffered for it. Had a McK offer, and it seemed like they were going to integrate me into a team aligned to my experience. Wish I’d taken it. Regional staffing model is hard.

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