Am I allowed to re apply to McKinsey and BCG again?

Hi there,

Q: Does the re application ban period for McKinsey and BCG still apply for me (McKinsey says 12-18 months, but BCG did not mention anything regarding that)? 

If you are applying for the same position, in theory the ban still applies.

If you still want to apply during the ban for the same position, I would recommend the following:

• Wait at least 6 months. In this way, you can demonstrate some growth with your CV. You should be already fine with it given what you shared.
• Look for a referral.
• Talk to the person and ask if there is an opportunity to apply.
• Disclose the previous rejection to them (as most likely they will find out anyway).
• If they say there are no options to apply, wait for the end of the ban. If they say they think you can apply, let them talk with HR to check if there is indeed an option.

You can find more on referrals below:

▶ How to Get an MBB Referral

Good luck!

Francesco

Hi there,

You should definitely wait out the ban period before you reapply. The rationale for that timeframe is to give candidates enough time to “grow” relative to when they got rejected and to achieve relevant enhancements to their CV. It sounds like this summer, it will be 12 months since you got rejected. But you haven’t started your master’s program yet. Typical recruitment timeframes in the US would be around October which would be better for you both from a CV revamp as well as ban period standpoint.

In any case, make sure you confirm with the recruiters that you are cleared to apply again before you submit your application(s). And since you still have some time until then, it would be wise to put in the extra networking effort to secure internal referrals.

Good luck

Theoretically, they all have a 12 month ban. 

In practice, they're flexible, especially if you can explain the sort of progress you've made in the meantime. 

So reach out to the recruiter and discuss your situation. I'm sure they'll understand. 

Now the important next step is to make sure that your application on this round is more successful than the first. Sharing with you a guide on how to put these applications together:

• Expert Guide: Build A Winning Application Strategy

Best,
Cristian

Hi there,

Don't worry, if you're applying for a new role via a new channel you are ok! You can re-apply within the 12 month period :)

Now, learn your lesson here! You tried x, and it didn't work. Think about what you need to do now.

Do you need to hire a coach?

Do you need to get your resume into better shape?

Network better?

Case prep more effectively?

Here's some things to help you do it right next time:

How to Get a Consulting Internship - Tips and Tricks

Master Your Job Hunt with Proven Strategies 
 

Successful Interview Prep 
 

End-to-end case interview training – from beginner to advanced 

Theoretically yes you are allowed to as it's a new degree. In practice what I've observed is that unless you're doing an MBA it's not common to be invited to interview so soon after a rejection. 

Hi there,

Yes it is possible. The only thing is you need to show you have improved since your last application from your CV and cover letter (new degree, new internship etc.) Thanks and hope it helps.

Cheers,

David

If you are applying through the university, you are fine, no problem.

Otherwise you are probably under the ban period. In any case I guess you would be applying close to the 12 month mark, in which case you would be fine as well.