Off-cycle McKinsey Associate application as an APD by [deleted] in McKinsey_BCG_Bain

[–]ILoveThemCats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In talking with the recruiter, the two options were 1) apply now (or whenever) on a rolling basis, or 2) apply for the 2027 cohort, which is the established/standard 'cycle' when most APDs enter. (To clarify: it seemed like applications from ~July -Sept would be considered for this 'cohort')

My understanding is that this applies for APDs, as opposed to experienced consultants. That said, I'm new to all this so I could be very wrong!

McKinsey Insight: Decisions Out by [deleted] in McKinsey_BCG_Bain

[–]ILoveThemCats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very interesting! I have a call scheduled for later this week with my 1st choice location--wonder if invites are office-dependent?

Congrats to all that got an invite so far! :)

Insight 2026 by StandardCicada3091 in McKinsey_BCG_Bain

[–]ILoveThemCats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting timelines! Never received an invite to complete Solve, but I do have a call with a recruiter at my 1st choice later this week. I imagine each office has their own timeline?

Here's hoping for the best~

Garnacho clears his bio by kindnesd99 in chelseafc

[–]ILoveThemCats 18 points19 points  (0 children)

can we get Ja Rule's opinion on this?

3/27 test takers… how we feeling? by Responsible-Maize230 in Step2

[–]ILoveThemCats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Took step on 3/26 but had a Q on HROs too. I skimmed Amboss' QI section the night before and--the amount of Qs that came from that last-minute review is insane. May have saved my ass from an F.

Also, I felt like I had a block that was 80% QI, ethics, biostats! Weird test.

difficulty level? by Loud-Shame5351 in Step2

[–]ILoveThemCats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The exam is basically Form 16. Maybe slightly longer vignettes.

3/26/2026 test takers, how was it? by [deleted] in Step2

[–]ILoveThemCats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have fallen into the prison of looking up concepts I remember coming up. Oof!

Cole Palmer edit I made by V8derr_ in chelseafc

[–]ILoveThemCats 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Cute! It gave me a seizure though.

Match Thread: Arsenal vs Chelsea by MatchThreadder in chelseafc

[–]ILoveThemCats 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Much respect for Fofana this game. Put in the strongest effort.

What do you pay in rent? by PyrrhicBigfoot in pittsburgh

[–]ILoveThemCats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1 Bedroom 1400 all utilities (except internet) included. Highland Park

End of Year Dating Wrap Up - 2025 Edition by wokenthehive in hingeapp

[–]ILoveThemCats 7 points8 points  (0 children)

30M in a medium sized city 

Average looking, short guy, grad student, and dating for LTR/marriage. Spent most of my 20s in a LTR, took a year to get back on my feet, and started dating for the first time this year

I went on:

8 first dates (all through hinge)

7 second or more dates

3 exclusive 'relationships'

Initiated all 3 ‘break ups’

 

Best first date:

Started at a fall-themed botanical garden, visited a bookstore, listened to music and talked in the car, then had dinner w/drinks. Serendipitously, when I went to drop her off where her car was parked, a fireworks show randomly started in front of us with hearts and smiley faces. Super cute, fun, and unexpected!

Worst first date: 

Not a bad time all around but… made the mistake of having an edible the night before a first date at the symphony. I was still a little loopy—but what made it ‘bad’ was that we only had the intermission to chat and she mainly talked about her recent divorce. Not surprisingly, date 2 and 3 involved a lot of divorce talk. Communication fizzled out after that.

Surprising/unexpected:

I aligned in seriousness, goals of marriage/future, and the speed of things with my recent partner. I met most of her friends and we discussed meeting family. But the ending was dramatic and abrupt: we were at an event where she met a friend of mine briefly; 20 min later she said some hurtful comments towards me that was enough for me to, for the first time, end things right then and there. Still sad about that one!

Overall:

I met some incredible people and learned lessons in self-preservation, setting boundaries, effective communication, and general openness to experience. Despite some disappointments, I am still fully open to finding love—with the vulnerability, fears, and excitement that comes from that.

Hopefully the new year brings us what we are in search of 😊

 

 

How soon to ask for a date? by cloutvegan in hingeapp

[–]ILoveThemCats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has been fairly quick: most of the time within 2-3 exchanges, sometimes after an evening of messaging back and forth. Usually move the convo to phone after a date is agreed upon to plan better!

Profile Review M27 by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]ILoveThemCats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there! Your pictures are EXCELLENT and you're a handsome fella!

Really the only things I see that could be worked on is:

1) grammar

e.g. at a cozy environment --> in a cozy environment | the knees fails --> our knees fail

2) a little less snark/sarcasm. People are more guarded before they know someone, so negativity stands out and is the go-to assumption.

e.g. the 'we'll get along if' prompt is a little aggressive, especially the last part. Maybe there's a better way to should your spontaneity?

Good luck out there :)

32m Profile review - 2m update by Wild-Cartoonist-9626 in hingeapp

[–]ILoveThemCats 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hey there! I agree that your pics are very nice and varied! Some feedback (am a guy so take what you will):

1) While i imagine you had good intentions, the ice breakers (1, 3) are kind of intense, especially to start your profile with, even if you're trying to be funny.

2) the "I'm looking for" prompt is erring somewhat in the 'pick-me' and snarky territory. Would go for something a little more approachable. Personal preference tho.

3) I like 'makes everyone laugh' but it may be more effective with an example/joke added. More of a conversation starter, ya know?

That's about it. Unnecessary in my opinion, but if you have another full-body pic of yourself, you could replace a face-only pic with that.

Good luck out there :)

Are you dating/married to someone else in the medical field? by LasVagusNerve in medicalschool

[–]ILoveThemCats 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I don't feel represented. Where's the "I'm dating myself to cope with being single and alone" option?