After the McK SOLVE Game - Timeline - USA

Question

Hi,

A recruiter I met on campus pushed my application through and I was invited to complete the SOLVE Game.

I think I did well on it (I am sure I passed the Ecosystem and the Sea Lion One but am unsure about redrocks)

I have a pretty strong resume and was feeling confident about my application.

It has been a week since I finished the game and have heard nothing thus far. My application still shows that it is submitted - in progress.

Is this normal? Does the more time it takes to hear back hurt my chances of an interview?

What do you recommend I do? I don't want to bother the recruiter unless I have to (they hire for the associate role normally and I am not sure they are my assigned recruiter)

Region: USA

Answer 1

Hi there,

Waiting for one to two weeks after the Solve is normal, currently it can take even longer and sometimes up to a month.

Don't worry - they have not forgotten about you. In the meantime, I would continue with the case and PEI prep, as the interviews might be right around the corner once the Solve result is communicated.

All the best,

Florian

Answer 2

Hi there,

not uncommon to wait for some after taking the test, one week is fully within the range.

I would continue preparing yourself. If you have not heard back after three weeks, I would reach out.

Best,
Sebastian

Answer 3

Hello,

Yes, it is normal to take about 2-4 weeks depending on the office.

If your resume is strong and your performance was good, that’s a good sign - be prepared for when the interview comes, study for case and behavioral now :)

If you want professional assistance, feel free to DM me, I’m a former McKinsey consultant and will be happy to support you.

Best,

Mari

Answer 4

McKinsey will get back to you as soon as they review your application materials and make a final decision—they won’t forget your case.

It’s completely fair to follow up next week to show some proactivity.

You can also check how the entire McKinsey recruiting process works here: MBB Hiring Hacks – Behind the Curtain Secrets.

Best,

Alberto

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Explore my latest case inspired by a real MBB interview: TitanTrail - Operations Outsourcing

Answer 5

Quite common to have to wait up to a month. Usually around two weeks. It has no impact on your application.

Answer 6

Hi there,

Q: It has been a week since I finished the game and have heard nothing thus far. My application still shows that it is submitted - in progress. Is this normal? Does the more time it takes to hear back hurt my chances of an interview? What do you recommend I do?

Yes, it is normal; sometimes it takes several weeks to hear back. I haven’t seen any correlation between the time it takes to hear back and the results for the game (I once helped a candidate who heard back after almost two months and passed).

For the time being, you can continue to prepare and apply to other companies if you haven’t already done so. If you don’t hear back after four weeks, you can follow up with HR.

Good luck!

Francesco