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Rachel
on Sep 29, 2021
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Caculations / quant questions

Hello, 

 

I'd like to give a particular focus on improving my quantitative skills apart from doing cases (especially profitability and investments questions) but I don't how to.

I've been doing only the quantitative questions from random cases, but it does not work well as it's taking ages to find good ones that I can actually do without having the whole case context.

I'm obviously also 

Do you know resources that I would use for that?

 

Thank you

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Mehdi
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on Sep 29, 2021
Former McKinsey JEM in Casablanca, Montreal & Paris | 200+ coached | Trained interviewer | Now working in Sports

Hi Rachel,

Great question!

Not sure if you are familiar with the GMAT, but the test has a quantitative section with questions that are quite similar to the quantitative questions in a Consulting Case Study.  

I found very useful during my preparation to McKinsey & BCG to go through lists of quant questions to quickly improve my math/quant skills. It's also quite quick to find resources online (lists of GMAT questions).

Not the typical tip, but it worked for me, I hope it will for you too ! 

Good luck in your preparation, and let me know if I can help in any way!

Best,
Mehdi

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Rachel
on Sep 29, 2021
Thanks for your answer! Are GMAT questions covering profitability and investment questions also? Because I want to especially focus on that.
If yes, is there a particular website that you recommend to train for GMAT?
Ian
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on Sep 29, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi Rachel,

Preplounge has a number of resources here! Rocketblocks is also fantastic for contextual math and chart/exhibit reading.

I'm also more than happy to take you run through multiple exercises quickly! (Summarizing only what you need to know to “solve” the exhibit/equation)

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Hi Rachel,

Check out these Q&A for plenty of tips regarding your question.

  • https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/what-is-the-best-way-to-improve-quantitative-skills-698
  • https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/bcg-quant-reasoning-test-london-office-11443
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Antonello
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on Sep 29, 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi!

The other coaches already gave you interesting insights.

I would also consider practicing fast math here on PrepLounge.

Best,

Anto 

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Agrim
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Top Awarded Coach | BCG Dubai Project Leader | Master Casing in only 3 Hours | 10y in Consulting | Free Intro Call

Happy to diagnose whats the actual issue or the block that you are facing - through a short diagnostic case. Then I can provide you with a very focused approach on improving your skills.

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