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What was the most beneficial part of your case prep?

Case Prep
Neueste Antwort am 5. März 2024
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That's a great question.  As a candidate, what made the biggest difference for me was setting a routine for practising and then tracking my progress. I practised over the course of two months, had a regular case partner ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Hi guys where can I find a comprehensive list of relevant math formulas which I can keep handy and use while I practice?

Bain BCG Case Maths Case Prep LEK McKinsey OC&C
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Hi there, While others have posted some lists here with some valuable information, I want to make a couple of comments about case math in general: 1. As a generalist consultant applicant, you do not need to know any spe ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Experienced Hire - Strategy switch - Case & Business fundamentals prep

Advice Case Prep Change Career New
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Hi there! Interesting situation. Let me take your questions one by one: 1 - Timing - I'm thinking of taking 6-8 weeks of hard preparation here - any comments? This is a decent timeline if you have a decent base already ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Case Math Prep

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Hi, Pls find below my list 1) Case math Practice common market sizing topics (Airport passenger flow, real estate volumes, subway passenger flows, car usage, etc.). You should become comfortable with making assump ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Strategies to move from intermediate to advanced level?

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Senior Consultant and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA
Hello there,To improve your casing abilities, gradually introduce harder cases to your practice, focus on fundamental concepts, and learn from your mistakes. To maintain consistency and avoid bad days, maintain a positi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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I am ready to practice cases, now what?

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Hello, Great to hear that you are ready to practice cases live! To answer your questions: 1. During these case meetings, are we expected to bring our own cases. Will it be a case of the other person running us through t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Note taking

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Hello, Great question! And looks like you've got some great advice here already, so I'll just add my additional two cents: Don't try to write down everything you hear in the prompt.  Focus on listening to the case (chan ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Preparing for MBB Hiring Rounds

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Hi there, Q: How can I use the next 2-3 months to best prepare for the hiring rounds and maximise my chances of success? It seems you are already doing a summer program and an internship, so I am not sure how much time ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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McKinsey and BCG interview preparation - 2nd attempt

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Hi there, 1) I reapplied this year and my interviews with McKinsey and BCG are scheduled in one month. Is it enough time to start my prep all over again knowing that I am currently working in a strategy consulting firm? ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Case Prep Timeline/Coaching Questions

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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
1. Should I wait until I hopefully secure an interview to start preparing for the interview? I've already read case in point and case interview secrets for a general idea, but I haven't started the actual live prep. I a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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McKinsey Interview Preperation

Actively preparing for interviews with McKinsey Actively preparing for upcoming interviews with Mckinsey BCG McKinsey and Bain Case Interview Case Prep Case preparation MBB McKinsey mckinsey 1st round interview McKinsey 2nd Round
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! I just published an expert case, that is quite HARD and for sure very LONG, since it has multiple long math questions with many calculations.  https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-l ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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What does consultant do on spare time / weekends to improve professional skills?

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
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Hey there, All consultants I have ever met (including myself) spend their weekends recharging from their exhausting travel and work schedule. Keep in mind that for most top-tier firms you will be engaged somewhere betwe ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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© PrepLounge Easter Raffle: Great Prizes For Your Case Interview Prep!

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New Feature on PrepLounge.com: Structuring Drills

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Neueste Antwort am 2. Apr. 2022
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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Definitely a long-awaited feature - this is a game-changer for aspiring candidates! Congrats team, great work as usual. Regards, Andi 
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Got an invitation to interview

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Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Assuming you can prep 4 hours per day for 1 month, you can dedicate 120 hours. That’s enough assuming you work on the right materials. In terms of preparation, I would recommend the following: Define a calenda ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How to do a "quality case" and review the case propoerly?

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Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Pedro
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Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Some people provide that advice, but it can actually be a quite naive approach. You will only become more effective in the method you are already using… which may not be the best method… in other words, you may not get ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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☀PrepLounge Summer Special – 25% off any Premium Membership☀

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© PrepLounge Easter Raffle: Great Prizes For Your Case Interview Prep!

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Happy Easter dear PrepLounge Community! We prepared a special raffle for you with the opportunity to win a 20 Week Premium Membership, an exclusive coaching session, and coupons for your next Premium Membership on PrepLounge! During our special Easter raffle you have the opportunity to win: ❀ 1st place: 20 Week Premium Membership worth €149 ❀ 2nd place: Exclusive case interview coaching session with an ex Bain consultant ❀ 3rd - 7th place: 50% coupon on 6 Week Premium Membership How? 1. Head over to our LinkedIn or Instagram account (or both to double your chances) 2. Leave a ... (ganze Frage lesen)
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What is a good approach to cases that don’t fit a framework?

Bain BCG case frameworks Case Prep Case structure and frameworks frameworks Mck
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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Check out these threads for clarity on this question: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/freaking-out-about-frameworks-8721 https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/does-anyone-have-any-advice-fo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How many mock cases until I am "ready"?

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Are you a proud member of the Cabal of Case Commandos? Let’s have a frank and thoughtful conversation about this. When I look through PrepLounge’s Meeting Board on any give ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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