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Abdel
on Dec 25, 2023
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Break-Even Cases

Is there a way to conveniently filter for break-even cases on this site? 

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Alberto
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on Dec 26, 2023
Ex-McKinsey AP | Training top candidates to perform at MBB level and win the offer

Hi Abdel,

Just look for “profitability” in the case library search box. You will find several cases. 

As Ian mentioned, I suggest you work with peers or a coach to get the best of your casing practice with external feedback. Happy to keep talking about this in private, just send me a message.

Best,

Alberto

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Check out my latest case based on a real MBB interview: Sierra Springs

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Cristian
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on Dec 30, 2023
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I suggest you use the keyword search for that instead of filtering because this way, they will be identified by the tags of the case (which are not visible). 

Sharing a few of my own cases as well:

  • https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/interviewer-led-mckinsey-style/intermediate/element-mobile-expands-into-refurbished-phones-mbb-2nd-round-302
  • https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-led-usual-style/advanced/mbb-first-round-soy-technologies-303
  • https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-led-usual-style/advanced/mbb-second-round-codewave-employee-turnover-challenge-304


Best,
Cristian

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Ian
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on Dec 25, 2023
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Hey Abdel,

I've actually got about a dozen cases with breakeven. Feel free to message for these - can send them over as part of coaching or case you in them.

Other than that, you can download casebooks and do ctrl + F for breakeven.

That said, it's not really that helpful just reading cases….

You need to get people to give you cases - that's WAY more effective when studying. Ask the people you're casing with to give you a breakeven case :)

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Benjamin
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on Dec 31, 2023
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi,

In addition to the suggestions given by other coaches, I would even suggest that you try to create some of these problems yourself. 

Many profitability cases will have enough information to create a breakeven approach/formula.

Of course, practicing by yourself is not the most effective all the time, so if you combine the above point with getting help from someone else, thats often the most effective → i.e. get someone to create these problems and give them to you.

All the best !

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Dennis
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on Dec 31, 2023
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Hi Abdel,

here is another case that involves a break-even analysis:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-led-usual-style/beginner/options-evaluation-profitability-of-brewing-company-startup-327

Best of luck

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Pedro
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You should chose “profitability analysis” in the “Topic” filter.

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