Got an interview at BCG with a 3.0 and 8 months of consulting exp out of undergrad. I’m scared 👁👄👁 I feel so out of place

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Hi! Current BCGer with a 2.7 UG GPA ❤️

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Don’t let the imposter syndrome kick in during interviews, it will cause you to underperform. It’s what happened to me tbh. You go the interview, you will be considered just like everyone else. Focus on execution on the interviews and nothing else.

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Don’t compare yourself to ghosts. You were picked for an interview. You are at an even playing field with the rest of the candidates.

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Snap out of it! The “why” doesn’t matter. You were chosen to interview so now it’s time to perform

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Hey, also looking to recruit soon but out of practice. DM me if you’re looking for a case partner!

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Best get started on that case prep asap! So much to learn for it

I did a bunch of prep when I went through fall recruit for undergrad and got offers from the big4. But I haven’t done that in two years and idk I’m just so weary.

I just started working at BCG with 7 months out of undergrad

Hey down to pre together! Which office are you interviewing for

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