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PwC's Deals Line of Service vs Strategy&

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Reasons not to join MBB?

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Does McKinsey stress-test in round 1 (putting time pressure/acting annoyed or combative on purpose)?

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Is it a good time now to apply for Bain Germany?

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Big Compounding Estimations

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How to secure MBA sponsorship at Tier 2 consulting firms?

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Exit from MBB into Activist Hedge Fund?

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McKinsey 2nd Round. No offer. What now?

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BCG London Associate Role/ Post test outcome

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Call with a senior partner

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