McKinsey Game

Hi there,

Q: In the Redrock study, I'm not sure about the numbers and I left 4 questions unsolved in the end due to time. Do you think I can still be invited to the interview?

Yes, it is still possible, I helped candidates who did not finish all the 10 cases and passed. Keep in mind that they will take into consideration also your application material.

Good luck!

Francesco

Hi there, 

Good to hear that it went overall ok. It's always hard to tell. 

Yes, you still have a chance of being invited to the interview. 

The way it works in most geographies is that they decide whether to invite you to the first round after you did the test and they had a chance to review both the test results and your application package (CV, cover letter, referrals). Your test scores make up only part of this assessment - so you could have a poor score but a great CV and still pass, or the other way around. 

However, it's a tricky period now because firms are tougher on screening, so I'd actually recommend you go broader with your application strategy. You can use the guide below for this:

• Maximising your chances of getting a consulting job during an economic downturn

Best,
Cristian

Hey mate,

The assessment process for McKinsey can vary, and each candidate's performance is evaluated holistically. While the SOLVE test is an important step, other factors, such as your overall performance, experience, and qualifications, will also be taken into consideration.

If you excelled in the ecosystem part of the test and have a strong background that aligns with the requirements of the role, it is possible that you could still be considered for an interview. 
 

However, it ultimately depends on McKinsey's specific evaluation criteria the competitiveness of the applicant pool, and the level of current consultants that performed the test so the company can benchmark for new candidates

Stay positive it's not the end of the world I personally did bad in the ecosystem part and reached final round interview in one of the most competitive offices.

Good luck,
Iago

Hi there,

You can. It'll depend on your overall background, strength of referral, strength of resume, and the market/other applicants.

Good luck!