I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Johannesburg) in Feb 2025
Interview
Two interviews for the first round. They schedule 5 prep calls prior to interviews, they are very helpful and insightful. Best MBB culture in my opinion. The interviewers are very friendly and understanding, despite stringent acceptance requirments
Positive experience
Difficult interview
Application
I applied through university. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Chicago, IL) in May 2026
Interview
1st round (2 virtual interviews) + 2nd round (3 in-person interviews, same difficulty). Each round had a personal experience interview + case interview. Interviewers were friendly. Good experience overall. Received decisions same day.
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Cairo, Cairo Governorate)
Interview
1 PEI question(out of the 4 themes on their website) and 1 case(varies for every interview). I suggest using case coach to practice. Each round consists of 2 interviews all following the same format
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A time you worked in a team where some team members disagreed with you
I interviewed at McKinsey & Company (Warsaw, Masovia)
Interview
After the CV application, you are invited to do a McKinsey Solve online assessment. It is consists of 3 games that you need to play. I recommend doing some preperation in the internet.