Comments on: I’m a senior in college and applying to consulting firms fulltime. Unfortunately, I have a really low SAT score from high school. Will this hurt my chances? Should I retake the SAT? http://managementconsulted.com/faq/im-a-senior-in-college-and-applying-to-consulting-firms-fulltime-unfortunately-i-have-a-really-low-sat-score-from-high-school-will-this-hurt-my-chances-should-i-retake-the-sat/ Consulting resumes, interviews, jobs, and case studies Mon, 21 May 2012 01:41:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: jennyrae http://managementconsulted.com/faq/im-a-senior-in-college-and-applying-to-consulting-firms-fulltime-unfortunately-i-have-a-really-low-sat-score-from-high-school-will-this-hurt-my-chances-should-i-retake-the-sat/comment-page-1/#comment-24964 jennyrae Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:59:17 +0000 http://managementconsulted.com/?p=2142#comment-24964 GPA and SAT scores are 2 different matters - you might go either way with both, depending on what they are. Feel free to email us using the contact form as well. Thanks! GPA and SAT scores are 2 different matters – you might go either way with both, depending on what they are. Feel free to email us using the contact form as well. Thanks!

]]> By: Pohshiqing http://managementconsulted.com/faq/im-a-senior-in-college-and-applying-to-consulting-firms-fulltime-unfortunately-i-have-a-really-low-sat-score-from-high-school-will-this-hurt-my-chances-should-i-retake-the-sat/comment-page-1/#comment-24897 Pohshiqing Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:04:00 +0000 http://managementconsulted.com/?p=2142#comment-24897 Dear Kyle, I was wondering if you can give me some feedback on my resume. I was on the verge of leaving out my GPA from my resume until I read your post Dear Kyle,

I was wondering if you can give me some feedback on my resume. I was on the verge of leaving out my GPA from my resume until I read your post

]]> By: Kyle http://managementconsulted.com/faq/im-a-senior-in-college-and-applying-to-consulting-firms-fulltime-unfortunately-i-have-a-really-low-sat-score-from-high-school-will-this-hurt-my-chances-should-i-retake-the-sat/comment-page-1/#comment-24808 Kyle Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:14:00 +0000 http://managementconsulted.com/?p=2142#comment-24808 From personal experience, McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte and Oliver Wyman all asked candidates for SAT scores. I don't know enough to make a qualified estimate as to how much they weight that, but my best guess is that it is used as a pre-requisite in the interview screening process. Once you have an interview, it probably does not mean much. From personal experience, McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte and Oliver Wyman all asked candidates for SAT scores. I don’t know enough to make a qualified estimate as to how much they weight that, but my best guess is that it is used as a pre-requisite in the interview screening process. Once you have an interview, it probably does not mean much.

]]> By: Kyle http://managementconsulted.com/faq/im-a-senior-in-college-and-applying-to-consulting-firms-fulltime-unfortunately-i-have-a-really-low-sat-score-from-high-school-will-this-hurt-my-chances-should-i-retake-the-sat/comment-page-1/#comment-24807 Kyle Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:11:00 +0000 http://managementconsulted.com/?p=2142#comment-24807 I'm a senior in college who recently signed with one of the "MckBain Group" firms. I networked, recruited and interviewed with six of the top ten consulting firms; and these firms CERTAINLY DO LOOK AT SAT scores. Specifically, they look at high math SAT scores as a sign of analytical ability. Take that however you want Charles, but five of the six specifically asked for it. Additionally, a recruiter suggested I add my math SAT score on my resume (especially since I am from a non-target school). She noted that HAD I NOT PUT IT ON MY RESUME MANY WOULD ASSUME IT WAS LOW. I don't mean to insult you or question your firm's prestige, but your information is wrong and unhelpful. I don't know anything about your background, but I want to remind you that people come to this site looking for reliable answers. When you post false information (which you unknowingly did), potential consulting candidates on this site suffer. I’m a senior in college who recently signed with one of the “MckBain Group” firms. I networked, recruited and interviewed with six of the top ten consulting firms; and these firms CERTAINLY DO LOOK AT SAT scores.

Specifically, they look at high math SAT scores as a sign of analytical ability. Take that however you want Charles, but five of the six specifically asked for it. Additionally, a recruiter suggested I add my math SAT score on my resume (especially since I am from a non-target school). She noted that HAD I NOT PUT IT ON MY RESUME MANY WOULD ASSUME IT WAS LOW.

I don’t mean to insult you or question your firm’s prestige, but your information is wrong and unhelpful. I don’t know anything about your background, but I want to remind you that people come to this site looking for reliable answers. When you post false information (which you unknowingly did), potential consulting candidates on this site suffer.

]]> By: John http://managementconsulted.com/faq/im-a-senior-in-college-and-applying-to-consulting-firms-fulltime-unfortunately-i-have-a-really-low-sat-score-from-high-school-will-this-hurt-my-chances-should-i-retake-the-sat/comment-page-1/#comment-24501 John Sun, 29 May 2011 13:37:00 +0000 http://managementconsulted.com/?p=2142#comment-24501 What companies look at SAT scores?! This seems ridiculous. What companies look at SAT scores?! This seems ridiculous.

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