If you get rejected from MBB, how long (if at all) does one have to wait before applying again? Is there some set lockout period?

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Like everything, there’s a big element of luck in the interview process. Sometimes you just need another try

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In my experience interviewing in European offices:
McKinsey - 18 months, rejected after Imbellus
BCG - 1 year, rejected after second round
Bain - 1 year, rejected after online test

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Ms is currently a year in the US

How often are people successful upon trying again?

A year is fine but to truly stand out, I would say when you have some sort of marked growth you can speak to. I was in a similar boat, picked up a shit ton of knowledge on certain topics then re-interviewed and had a growth story to tell.

I applied 3 times in 3 years, didn’t really get any crazy experience, just got better at interviewing

Yeah M1 super worth it, going from boutique to BCG is a different world

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