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Over the phone 1st Round

on Jul 29, 2019

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Is it important to have good academics in order to start a career at MBB post to your Undergraduate degree?

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Can I reapply for non-consulting/support role within 3 months?

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Hi, Any chance you received - either via e-mail or phone call - a feedback for your rejection? For instance, if I... (read entire answer)

Hi, Any chance you received - either via e-mail or phone call - a feedback for your rejection? For instance, if I would have received a feedback like "You are not enough str... (read entire answer)

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Missing part in the structure

on Jul 28, 2019

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FIT questions

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Accenture Strategy France

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Deloitte S&O First Round Phone Interview

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Capgemini Invent vs KPMG Strategy Group

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I am applying for an internship at BCG India. The JD entails data sanitisation. What does this mean? Is it complicated?

on Jul 27, 2019

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Does McKinsey use the PST everywhere?

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Hi, As Sidi has said, it depends on the regions/locations. In Italy, it has not been used for 3 years now. I know... (read entire answer)

Hi, As Sidi has said, it depends on the regions/locations. In Italy, it has not been used for 3 years now. I know it is the same for Spain. Instead of the PST, in Italy (b... (read entire answer)

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Structuring Costs

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What questions to ask MBB consultants at informational chats over phone?

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Constructive criticism of PrepLounge's mock PST Test 1

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Hi there, We took the time to thoroughly review the PST and here is our feedback to each point you have made: Q... (read entire answer)

Hi there, We took the time to thoroughly review the PST and here is our feedback to each point you have made: Q3: B is the correct answer since it explains clearly and wit... (read entire answer)

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If CV is rejected after online application would a referral override the usual wait time of 12-18month?

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Dear Shawn, I would recommend you to wait and don't spoil your chance of referral. For this time you can polish and... (read entire answer)

Dear Shawn, I would recommend you to wait and don't spoil your chance of referral. For this time you can polish and upgrade your CV. Best, André

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McKinsey, BCG et al

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Any difference in performance expectation at interview between MBA and PhD candidates?

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To answer your question: In my vast experience as a McKinsey interviewer in the London office, there is no difference... (read entire answer)

To answer your question: In my vast experience as a McKinsey interviewer in the London office, there is no difference in terms of expectations between MBA and PhD candidates. I'... (read entire answer)

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What to do to prevent Failure of a merger?

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A lot of mergers fail because the cultures do no mesh. Some points on this: - Culture is built around core values... (read entire answer)

A lot of mergers fail because the cultures do no mesh. Some points on this: - Culture is built around core values: integrity, trust, cost efficiency, growth mindset, custome... (read entire answer)

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Should I email MBB asking if they received my application?

on Jul 25, 2019

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BCG Gamma vs. BCG Technology Practice

on Jul 25, 2019

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Hi Aniruddha, To put it very simply, BCG Gamma does a lot of the coding and data analytics work that is required du... (read entire answer)

Hi Aniruddha, To put it very simply, BCG Gamma does a lot of the coding and data analytics work that is required during a client engagement. Correspondingly, it prefers candid... (read entire answer)

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Case solution does not solve the objective of the case

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