Going to be interviewing with BCG next week and I graduated from a city school (NYC). Would that put me at a disadvantage against a candidate go graduated from a target school? Ie Harvard, Yale, etc

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No once you’re in the process no one cares. We extended the interview for a reason I’m sure.

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No, the fact that you recieved an interview means that you are qualified for the role.

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No - the “gating” of your application is essentially over. Now, it’s all about how you perform. Crush it!

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Slight counterpoint - there are certain profiles where the interview has to be more of a slam dunk vs. others where you might get more benefit of the doubt. But in my experience that’s more about work background and impact than what school you went to.

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