How much referrals matter for BBs?

I’m very curious to know how much referrals matter for BBs.
I know two MDs from BBs and so far I have had pretty good track record of internship and education. I want to reach out to them and see where it can take me. Worth a shot?

Edit: I’m talking about London specifically

 

It can get you fast tracked to an AC, but from there its up to you.

During the application season 2021/22, I got a referral from an ED at JPM and got sent straight to AC.

 

Would it make a larger impact on Spring/Summer applications?

ie a referral from a MD

 

Depends on the quality of the referral, if the guy/girl actually likes and knows you they can push a lot in the review session (if they also do the interviews), especially useful when it comes down to a maybe and yes.

 

Bullshit. Never had any referral and got plenty of interviews including at BBs in London (same for my friends).. Quite surprised reading this 

 

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