Didn’t get an offer after interviewing at BCG. What’s next? Any suggestions? Feeling kind of aimless but still want to leave ACN

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Don’t think it’s worth trying again in 12 months? Cases were surprisingly easy, just couldn’t calm nerves the day of.

Loved BCG culture FWIW

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