Do I need a cover letter for MBB to get an interview?

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You need someone pulling for you internally to get an interview.

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You don’t need either

No, don’t waste your time

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McKinsey doesn’t require a cover letter. Bain and BCG do.

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Not a hard requirement, I believe you can upload another copy of your resume if you don’t have a cover letter

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