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what is the best material to purchase for preparing for Solve, McKinsey's Game?

Hello everyone!

Could you please advise me on which resource and product is best to purchase for preparing for Solve, McKinsey's Game?

I've received an invitation to the game. I attempted it a year ago and failed, even though I prepared using materials from open free sources.

This time, I want to purchase resources, and I see various options (Francesco's PrepLounge and others).

What would you recommend?

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on Jan 05, 2024
#1 Rated & Awarded McKinsey Coach | Top MBB Coach | Verifiable success rates

Hi Zhan!

I only had the opportunity to see Francesco's and I know of several other candidates that have used it successfully. 

I also know of candidates who used the one from MConsultingPrep and were also happy with it. 

Most likely, both would help. 

Best of luck!
Cristian

Ian
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edited on Jan 05, 2024
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hey Zhan!

Any resource that actually simulates the game is really your best bet! Francesco's guide is a great one!

If you end up getting coaching then your coach should have content for you as well that you get for free/included (for example, I have recordings of every Imbellus game where I play the game live and talk through exactly how to win!)

K
on Jan 09, 2024

I would recommend you try MConsultingPrep. I used their simulation and passed the test round. 

The simulation is 95-99% similar to the real test. The cases there are also in various forms and they are equal and harder than the real test, so I think I was overprepared for the test. That makes the real test doesn't seem that hard to me.

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on Jan 05, 2024
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Hi Zhan,

Q: Could you please advise me on which resource and product is best to purchase for preparing for Solve, McKinsey's Game?

You should be able to find a few resources online for that (thanks for mentioning mine).

If you need more clarification on what is included in my guide (available here), please feel free to PM me, happy to help.

Best,

Francesco

Alberto
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on Jan 05, 2024
Ex-McKinsey AP | Professional MBB Coach | +13yrs experience | +2,000 real interviews | +150 offers

Hi Zhan,

I'd go with Francesco's guide.

Best,

Alberto

Check out my latest case based on a real MBB interview: Sierra Springs

Florian
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on Jan 05, 2024
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Hi there,

Some good suggestions are already there but I want to stress one point which I think is important and it is great that you have decided to go down that route.

While there are some good free resources out there, they can never compete with a paid offering which is usually the result of months of creation, iteration, and constant updates.

I'd personally look into features, reviews, and pricing and then decide!

All the best with the game this time around!

Cheers,

Florian

Nikita
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on Jan 13, 2024
MBB & Tier2 preparation | 100+ offers | 8 years coaching | 3000+ sessions

Hey Zhan,

I suggest you check PSG Secrets by Francesco.

Good luck!
Nick