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Is it fine to take a 2-3 week from casing?

Interviews are around 2-3 months away and at this point im fairly decent at casing. But I keep making silly mistakes here and there which leads me to believe a break can help.

But is my thinking wrong and i should try harder into diving into the root cause? Any help is appreciated, since taking this break would make me rusty in 2 weeks and i want to ensure i wont become terrible again by then

Thanks a lot !

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Mihir
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on Jun 15, 2025
McKinsey Associate Partner and interviewer | Bulletproof MBB prep

If you feel that you're a bit over-saturated from casing, it's certainly fine to take a short break and come back fresh, especially with interviews several months away. You have time to prepare.

If you need some help diagnosing the root cause of your casing issues, do consider reaching out to a coach.

Joel
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21 hrs ago
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Hello,

I recommend doing one case with a coach before taking a break. This will give you an objective, professional view of your interview readiness and help you decide your next steps based on the outcome and feedback.

If you're mostly ready and your mistakes are minor, a short break could be exactly what you need to recharge and clear your mind.

If not, you’ll still have time to identify and work on the root cause of any issues.

Hope this helps, and happy to support you along the way!

Mattijs
Coach
21 hrs ago
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Hi,d

It is definitely a good idea to take a break from casing if you are still 2 months before the interview. Apart from that, I believe it's really important to discover the rootcause of your problem so you still have the time to work on that.

I believe a coach can help you to discover your rootcause.

Let me know if you need help.

Mattijs

2 hrs ago
#1 rated McKinsey Coach | top MBB coach

Hi there, 

Sorry to hear. It must be quite frustrating.

But honestly, it's impossible to give you any useful advice unless I see you in an actual case. 

All that I can say, nevertheless, is that if you don't feel ready, you most likely are not. And it's not good to go into the interview process like this.

Consider getting some expert assessment so you can tell where you are and what gaps need to be closed, as well as what strengths you can rely on.

Best,
Cristian

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