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New on PrepLounge: Premium + Coaching 💚💙

coaching Premium Membership
Most recent answer on May 14, 2023
Charlotte
Premium
 asked on May 10, 2023
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Dear PrepLounge Community! We are happy and excited to announce that we just launched Premium + Coaching.  It combines the unique Premium Membership with one expert coaching session for an unbeatable price!   You benefit from unlimited mock interviews, unlimited personal messages, and full access to all the PrepLounge resources including 220+ cases, drills, video tutorials, and much more! In addition to that, Premium + Coaching includes one coaching session, so you receive exclusive insights and tailored feedback from a coach.  With this perfect combination, you will succeed in the real case ... (read entire question)
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on May 14, 2023 on May 14, 2023
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MBB/Tier 2 hiring season in Singapore

London MBB Singapore T2
Most recent answer 4 hours ago
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Ian
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MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer 5 hours ago
MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep
Hi there, The most important line is: “I'm looking to make the move back to Singapore (citizen, so no visa issue) in consulting (entry level) as I think it best aligns with my long term career aspirations (T10 US MBA).” ... (read entire answer)
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4 hrs ago 4 hours ago
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Pass Grade only for Medicine

BACHELOR GRADES grades MASTER GRADES MBB Medicine transcript
Anonymous A asked 4 hours ago
Anonymous A asked 4 hours ago
Hi allI'm studying Medicine in Australia and will graduate with Bachelor in Medical Science and Doctor in Medicine.  My university's transcript has changed to pass grade only.  I have a few questions:1. Compared to unde ... (read entire question)
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4 hrs ago 4 hours ago
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McKinsey Referral Question

APD recruiting MBB McKinsey McKinsey & Company Multiple Referral recruiting Referral
Most recent answer 5 hours ago
The best answer (21 hours ago) is from:
Emily
Expert
300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks
Emily
Expert
 gave the best answer 21 hours ago
300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks
Referrals at McKinsey, as with most firms, can be a powerful way to get your application noticed, and it's great that you have two! The process might differ slightly based on the region, but here's a general approach to ... (read entire answer)
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Networking

networking
Most recent answer 5 hours ago
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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
Francesco
Expert
 gave the best answer 5 hours ago
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Q: Should I keep networking with partners outside of my city or should I network with manager level consultants in my city? You can be referred by someone also from a different office. If you find connections ... (read entire answer)
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Applying to McKinsey DACH (Germany)

BCG McKinsey and Bain DACH germany MBB McKinsey McKinsey & Company McKinseyDach McKinseyGermany
Most recent answer 5 hours ago
The best answer (7 hours ago) is from:
Ian
Expert
MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer 7 hours ago
MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep
Hi there, Congrats on the internship at a top-tier firm! Make sure to focus on getting that return offer. 1. In the current environment, is it recommended to apply now for their next deadline (End of August), or wait to ... (read entire answer)
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Transcript check

getting interview grades graduate program transcript
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Emily
Expert
300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks
Emily
Expert
 gave the best answer 8 hours ago
300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks
First, there's no need to apologize for asking questions; this forum is here to help with just that! Here's a structured response to your query: Importance of GPA: Yes, GPA does matter for consulting firms, especially t ... (read entire answer)
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BCG Knowledge Analyst Interview Process

Actively preparing for interviews with Bain and BCG BCG knowledge analyst
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Emily
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300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks
Emily
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 gave the best answer 8 hours ago
300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks
Congratulations on making it to the next stage of the interview process at BCG! The Knowledge Analyst role at BCG is unique in that it involves specialized industry or functional knowledge to support various case teams ... (read entire answer)
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Question on the case: zeb case: Quo vadis, customer?

Cost of email Channel

zeb case: Quo vadis customer?
Most recent answer 9 hours ago
The best answer (on Apr 25, 2022) is from:
Ian
Expert
MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 25, 2022
MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep
Hi Arun, I must confess, I'm as confused as you are! I've gone through the case and can't find this metric either.
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[Healthcare Market sizing Question] Market size for cancer immunotherapy

healthcare pharma market size Market sizing
Question edited 20 hours ago
The best answer (on Oct 14, 2019) is from:
Udayan
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Top rated McKinsey Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
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 gave the best answer on Oct 14, 2019
Top rated McKinsey Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
This question can be very complicated without sufficient context setting Immunotherapy is not indicated for all types of cancers and for the ones it is indicated for you typically need to test for biomarkers present ... (read entire answer)
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“What do you know about business?”

Addressing interviewer
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The best answer (21 hours ago) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer 21 hours ago
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Hi there,  The way I read your question is that you want to understand what the interviewer meant by the question and how to effectively answer it.  Basically, if she was asking more about the business / client, I assum ... (read entire answer)
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21 hrs ago 21 hours ago
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Management Consulting hiring preference

BCGDubai dubai Interviewing in the Middle East Middle East Roland Berger MBB dubai strategy& dubai
Most recent answer 21 hours ago
The best answer (21 hours ago) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer 21 hours ago
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Hi there, Let me take your questions one by one. 1. Does consulting in Dubai have any racial preference? I am Indonesian. Will this lessen my chance to get hired? I heard that in some oil & gas companies, they gave ... (read entire answer)
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21 hrs ago 21 hours ago
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European B-school to MBB prospect

A.T. Kearney Bain BCG MBB McKinsey
Most recent answer 23 hours ago
The best answer (23 hours ago) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer 23 hours ago
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Hi there,  All the above are good brands, though I would probably highlight 4, 6 and 7. HEC would also be a good additional to your list. LBS and Oxford Said BS as well.  In the end, the ranking doesn't make a critical ... (read entire answer)
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23 hrs ago 23 hours ago
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Let's talk about rejections!

rejection
Most recent answer on Jun 05, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 04, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jun 04, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Hey there, First of all, I love your mindset. It means absolutely nothing that you got rejected because you're approaching it in the right spirit.  Success in life is usually the tip of the iceberg. Rejections are the e ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 05, 2023 on Jun 05, 2023
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Best questions to ask at the end of interview

Addressing interviewer asking questions Bain Bain & Company behavoural fit interview candidate questions Case Case Interview cultural fit examples questions Final Round FIT fit interview Fit Interview Stories Fit questions interview questions Interviewer MBB McKinsey newbie Personal Fit Question questions
Most recent answer on Jun 04, 2023
The best answer (on May 16, 2018) is from:
Sidi
Expert
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 16, 2018
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi! There is a whole lot of great questions you can ask. My best advice is to really think through what interests you most about the job, the firm, or the industry! If you have a particular interest (industry sector, ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 04, 2023 on Jun 04, 2023
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Seeking career advice (laid off and thinking about next step)

recruiting
Most recent answer on Jun 04, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 04, 2023) is from:
Benjamin
Expert
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer with ~5 years of interviewing experience
Benjamin
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jun 04, 2023
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer with ~5 years of interviewing experience
Hi, Sorry to hear about your situation. My take on this: Try for #2 but if not possible go for #3 The key challenge you have to overcome is your story on why you left your consulting job 1 year after MBA As an experienc ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 04, 2023 on Jun 04, 2023
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Repeated courses

How to get an interview
Most recent answer on Jun 04, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 04, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jun 04, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Hi there,  Sorry to hear. That's indeed a very unfortunate scenario.  The good news is that no,  GPA should not stand in your way of getting an offer. With most firms, they don't even proactively ask for the GPA. And yo ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 04, 2023 on Jun 04, 2023
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Messed up with my connection in the recruitment process?

recruiting
Most recent answer on Jun 04, 2023
The best answer (on May 31, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 31, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Hi there, Don't follow-up anymore. That will come across as being even more aggressive.  At this point, if they don't answer, then just move on and start looking for someone else that could refer you.  You can leverage ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 04, 2023 on Jun 04, 2023
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Partial credit on BCG online Test questions

BCG
Most recent answer on Jun 04, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 04, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jun 04, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Hi there,  The scoring system is not something that is official / public and some firms also keep on changing it.  I know for a fact, for instance, that Roland Berger used to do negative scoring whenever you put in a wr ... (read entire answer)
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2
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on Jun 04, 2023 on Jun 04, 2023
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Financial Consultanting vs Mang Consulting Internship

How to get an interview
Recent activity on Jun 04, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 04, 2023) is from:
Sofia
Expert
McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 5+ years of coaching | Personalized approach
Sofia
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jun 04, 2023
McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 5+ years of coaching | Personalized approach
Hello, Thank you so much for your kind words, glad we were able to help! I think it would be helpful to get a better understanding of your timeline - you mentioned that you're looking for what to do between now and Dece ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 04, 2023 on Jun 04, 2023
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