I interviewed with a whole bunch of firms (7) to be exact. All the Big 4, 2 national, and a regional. I only got one office visit at a Big 4, not my first choice. It was really weird because the interview I thought I did the worst at was the only firm to give me another chance. I have yet to do the office visit so hopefully something will come of this. If, however, nothing comes of it, which I kind of expect considering my current success rate, would it be possible to apply again for summer internships with the same firms/offices that have already rejected me? I really liked my first choice and was even told by an employee (only a senior, but still) that I would get an offer so I was really expecting/looking forward to this...I'm really having a hard time of this because I cannot fathom why all but one firm (even the smaller ones!) are not interested in me at all. It sucks. I have a 3.9 at a top program/highly recruited and I thought all my interviews went well. The interviews seemed to be more of them trying to sell the firm to me than anything else, but apparently that meant very little. So my questions: Are certain Big 4 more prestigious than others? From what I've heard there seems to be two tiers. Also, would it be awkward/unacceptable to reapply for a summer internship or even a full-time spot in the next recruiting round at the offices I've already been rejected from? If people do do that, are they successful? Are they looked down upon?

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Congrats. That is a very impressive GMAT score, especially verbal. Does that just come naturally to you?

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Got the offer this morning! Over three weeks after the second round interview! Glad this worked out even after such a long wait. Thanks for all your help, folks!

You have to be very lucky. Three weeks is typically a sign of rejection. Incredible!

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Congrats. I had a hunch that things would work themselves out.

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Congrats. That is a very impressive GMAT score, especially verbal. Does that just come naturally to you?

Thank you. Naturally? I don't think so. I don't think too much about the GMAT was "natural" lol. But as far as the verbal, I don't know I read a lot. Maybe that had something to do with it. I just did practice questions for a couple weeks. I think I had an advantage as I'm still in school and hadn't taken SATs and other standardized tests too long ago. I'm also used to taking a lot tests, multiple choice tests etc. I couldn't imagine taking the GMAT a few years out of school. That would be miserable