No. The publicly reported fall 2026 avatar exercise is a limited pilot, not a requirement across every McKinsey office, role, or recruiting track.

Reporting identifies selected undergraduate Business Analyst applicants in North America. It does not establish a complete list of participating offices or confirm a general rollout to MBA, advanced-degree, or experienced-hire candidates.

Two applicants for the same broad role might have different interview arrangements during a pilot. So someone else reporting an avatar session does not prove it will appear in your own interview.

Use your interview invitation and any instructions from your recruiter as the source of truth. Continue normal case and personal-experience preparation unless you are told your process includes an additional format.

For a deeper explanation, see our AI avatar interview overview for the current pilot eligibility details.

The separate discussion about whether the avatar replaces a regular case interview explains where it may fit in the process.

That distinction helps. I was assuming every BA candidate would have it this fall.