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Best ways to prepare before starting at MBB post undergrad?

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Hey, please have a look at this- https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/thingstraining-to-do-8219#first-answer

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Dinged from McKinsey and BCG. Can I reapply after a year?

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London MBB (+ OC&C, LEK, RB etc) Math Tests

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A month into new job and feeling overwhelmed and insecure...how do I get past this and perform to my full potential?

on Oct 23, 2020

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Refer family member to MBB?

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I have heard stories of family members being interviewed. In that case, I'm not sure if you should make it an offical... (read entire answer)

I have heard stories of family members being interviewed. In that case, I'm not sure if you should make it an offical referral (incl. bonus for you if he should sign up), but yo... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Luanda

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Withdraw application to apply to another office?

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Can someone help me to understand the calculations?

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I agree that the computations in this case are completely off, however I also cannot agree with your computation. I... (read entire answer)

I agree that the computations in this case are completely off, however I also cannot agree with your computation. I found the following: - 1.5 + 0.6 = 2.1 - 5 + 4.7 = 9.7 - 14.... (read entire answer)

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Deloitte online assessment

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Referrals for UK office and interview prep

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Applying to MBB after a year of consulting experience at another firm. Is this enough? If so at what level would I start

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McKinsey implementation vs Product Management in tech

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Hey there, Great to have options :). Well done on that really! We all know Amazon is killing it as a company. Not... (read entire answer)

Hey there, Great to have options :). Well done on that really! We all know Amazon is killing it as a company. Not sure which area or product line you have been offered, but... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 20, 2020

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Can you explain your question in more detail? I'm not sure what you mean.

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Are MBB applications confidential?

on Oct 28, 2023

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Yes, you are. For two reasons: People working at MBB are professional and well aware of legal and personal implic... (read entire answer)

Yes, you are. For two reasons: People working at MBB are professional and well aware of legal and personal implications. They are regularly talking to recruiters themselves... (read entire answer)

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