When will first round interviews be sent out? SA 2026

A lot of apps open on Jan 1. I've heard that EBs generally do their processes much faster. Does anybody have a rough idea of when 1st rounds go out?

I think RX processes (especially EVR and PJT) move a lot faster, and I have also heard EVR M&A follows a similar schedule (1st rounds go out during the first week of Jan). Not sure how accurate this is.

Would like to get more opinions on this (BBs, EBs, and MMs mainly). Thanks!

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