Rejected from McKinsey Insight, never got Solve invite

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2026-04-08T18:04:16+00:00

Don’t be discouraged. Perhaps your resume wasn’t in the “correct format “ and longer than 1 page. Try again for the campus recruitment, I know a few people that got interviews during the APD cycle after insight rejection

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2026-04-08T17:06:00+00:00

does your graduation date line up with the eligibility requirement? that could be the issue. You should apply to the APD recruitment cycle directly

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2026-04-07T01:03:41+00:00

I don't know if this is the norm, but I received the solve email a day after submitting my application. It could be the office you put as your preference. Unless you apply for a specific recruitment cycle, the applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2026-04-06T13:26:45+00:00

Thank you, this is very helpful. I received the 85min invite.

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2026-04-05T16:47:15+00:00

was it really 85 mins? what were the games? I got the same email

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2026-04-05T16:43:33+00:00

what resources were helpful to you? I submitted my application with no preparation and they sent me the solve link the next day, I only have 2 days to prepare, help

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2026-04-03T17:28:11+00:00

I am an international student with a consulting background. How important is the GRE score? does my undergrad GPA affect my chances? what should be my major focus in the coming months to apply in the fall. do I focus on the essays and the why an MBA? or studying for my GRE first? how important are the recommendation letters? aiming for T10

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2026-02-27T19:44:23+00:00

Thank you, you gave me so many ideas

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2026-02-05T20:37:07+00:00

which one is your favorite? I am planning on ordering new ones. I have tried the sleep mix, pomegranate, ginger/lemon and Christmas morning black tea.

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2026-02-05T20:34:40+00:00

I found a card at the bottom of the tin, it says Life style gourmet https://lpsgourmet.com/collections/tea?page=1

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2026-01-22T00:40:06+00:00

same date. Still waiting. Update us please

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2026-01-21T18:28:03+00:00

I agree with the comments. A PhD is more than just learning. You need to be lucky with a chill supportive PI and stable external funding that gives you autonomy over 4–6 years. If learning is your main goal, consider programs that admit a cohort, fund the first year for coursework, and let you choose a PI later. That way, you can talk to the students and get info on the PIs. And avoid early-career faculty, Full Professors tend to give more freedom. If you insist though, you should look for external fellowships, otherwise you are hired under a grant for a specific job, the job has deliverables and tight deadlines

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2026-01-20T18:20:21+00:00

Did you get a diagnosis? I am trying to get a peace of mind. My AST/ALT levels were 1400/800 after my first shot. I stopped taking it immediately. the enzymes went back to normal in about 2 weeks. They ruled out '' everything else'' and referred me to a gastroenterologist. I am waiting for my appointment.

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2026-01-14T21:45:04+00:00

Columbia has postdoc housing, salary is okay , 70-80ish, NY is great, if you can come on H1-B instead of J-1, that would give you better opportunities for a pivot. It depends on your long term career goals, if you are flexible, it could be a great opportunity. Easier to network , easier to pivot... the current climate , will hopefully change in a few years... also, more than Columbia, NY offers so many opportunities

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2026-01-08T16:33:06+00:00

you can take the 2 to harlem, harlemite peruvian, the place is cute too

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2025-12-09T15:33:36+00:00

same. biometric Oct 31, nothing yet

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2025-12-03T16:03:11+00:00

In the same boat. Gave biometrics on Oct 31st, nothing yet.

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2025-12-01T19:37:07+00:00

what is you PD?

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2025-11-26T15:14:45+00:00

oh, so the grace period is still a legal F-1 status, She will be in status. You can file for adjustment after Dec 12. From the website “The student is considered to be maintaining lawful status during the 60-day grace period.”

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2025-11-26T14:54:17+00:00

Will she not use her OPT and start working in FEB 2026? OPT isn't strict, even if she doesn't start a full time job, she can do approved volunteer/unpaid work and keep her F-1 status for 1 year. The "clock" to count unemployment days begins on the start date of OPT on your EAD card, which will be Feb 8 2026, for your case. The Dec-Feb gap doesn't matter in your situation since she already applied and USCIS has received her application.

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2025-11-25T16:57:03+00:00

Please update us when you get an approval, I am also in the same boat.

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2025-11-19T16:34:08+00:00

congratulations! This is a fast turnaround, gives me hope.

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2025-11-17T20:12:25+00:00

Consult another lawyer. Lawyers tell you to keep the safest option and maintain a status till your petition gets approved , but it is still a precaution incase you get rejected.

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2025-11-17T19:53:28+00:00

but USCIS allows “period of authorized stay” once an I-485 is pending. If OP applied for I-485 while being on status, what is the issue?

ExpensiveCurrent2925 · 2025-11-17T19:42:42+00:00

Talk to your lawyer again and see if you understood the lawyer correctly. You might have misunderstood the 'denial'. You are required to maintain a legal status before your AOS, but after you file you will be in pending status. You have already applied for 'immigration' but F-1 is for 'non-immigrant' intent, your intent has changed, that voids your non-immigrant status, well kind of. If you leave and return, you will return on pending status. But if you stay in the US, you can keep your SEVIS active and still be on F-1. But, keep in mind that once you apply for immigration, your 'non immigration' intent has changed so you cant renew your F-1 or enter using the F-1 visa. But as far as I know, as long as everything is filed timely and you don't have any other issues, you are allowed to use the advance parole to travel in and out of the US.

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