MBB Rating Importance for PE
A/AS/BA at MBB and got a mid-bucket rating a week ago. Have heard there higher importance on rating for consultants. Am I screwed here?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, it's important to remember that while ratings can have an impact, they're not the be-all and end-all. It's true that higher ratings can make you a more competitive candidate, especially when it comes to exit opportunities. However, it's also about the projects you get staffed on and the impact you make.
If you've received a mid-bucket rating, don't panic. Use this as a learning opportunity. Seek feedback, understand where you can improve, and focus on those areas. Remember, many successful people in the industry have faced setbacks. It's all about how you bounce back and what you learn from the experience.
And hey, don't forget to keep your sense of humor about it. After all, even us monkeys stumble from time to time. Keep swinging!
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By mid bucket, do you mean 3/5 or 4/5? If 3/5 MF and UMM will be very difficult given that ratings are definitely weighed more heavily for consultants.
I would actually say you're fine. Given a smaller proportion of consultants (vs. bankers) exit for PE, the odds of a firm finding consultants interested in PE who happen to fall in the top ~10% of the bell curve is pretty rare. I'd say "on track" consultants place (and perform) just fine, particularly if you have strong grades/test scores.
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