Typical timelines
Campus recruiting is the fastest because Bain processes applications in batches against a hard interview-week deadline. Expect a response within 5–10 business days. Experienced hires move on an office-by-office basis and depend on hiring need — 2–4 weeks is normal, 6 weeks happens.
Outcomes are typically delivered by email from the Bain recruiting team, not from TestGorilla. A 'pass' invitation will include an interview scheduling link. A 'no' is usually a short, templated note.
When to follow up
If you haven't heard anything 3 weeks after your assessment (campus) or 5 weeks (experienced), a polite follow-up to your recruiter is appropriate. Keep it to two sentences confirming continued interest and asking for a timeline. Don't follow up more than once.