For McKinsey (or MBB generally though I applied to McK), do cover letters matter? Or more specifically, are you dinged if you don't have one?
I see responses saying they aren't read. But when I applied I didn't even have a blank PDF labeled cover letter attached so idk if I'm missing some checkbox.

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You are not dinged if you don’t have one

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Ty!

I refused to apply to any job requiring one

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BB require one, unsure if they read but I did mine

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