The last time I interviewed with MBB, I was not able to figure out a way to solve the math problem on a case in the final round - it took me too long to know how to solve it.
This time, I made 2 calculation errors in the final round on the same case altough I knew how to solve the case. One was glaringly off and it took me a while to fix it. I am not expecting anything but a ding.
Maybe I should give upn on MBB. Can I try again or it is simply not worth it?
Dear Friend,
I know many person who were dreaming about MBB and even if they failed once, twice, they finally got in. It took them 3-4 years but they made it. I believe that you will fail at the moment you decide to fail. The math is the easiest element to fix I believe, because our brain is like a muscle that can be trained. If you need any advice on it you can contact me privatly.
Oscar
No way! Don't give up!
The biggest accomplishments come from temporary defeat...I promise!
Furthermore, you've made it to the final rounds not once, but twice!
Think about how many times Ussain Bolt or Michael Phelps finished 2nd place. That's not a testament to their failure but a signal of their future success.
So, third time's the charm...get back up, prepare (perhaps with a coach), and get it done!
Considering you've made it through to final rounds (twice!), you're clearly capable of doing the job and so I wouldn't necessarily give up! If you enjoy solving cases and feel consulting is an exciting role for you then you should perhaps consider beyond MBB for the immediate term (ironically, it might even take some pressure off and help you perform better in your MBB interviews). Its worth noting that there are many MBB consultants who started off at other consultancies and are even more successful than those who joined straight from school.
Based on your recent performance, I wouldn't completely rule out an offer based on a calculation in one of your 2-3 cases. If you were exceptionally strong in other parts of the case as well as PEI then I think you still have a chance.
Fingers crossed!
Hi there,
Don’t give up just because you failed if MBB is what you want to do. You should give up only if you have something better for your long term goals.
Hopefully your mistakes this time won’t lead to a rejection. But if they do, to maximize your chances for the next time I would recommend the following:
If you need something to motivate you, read Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins, that book is incredible.
Good luck!
Francesco
Hi Anonymous,
I understand that this can be a frustrating situation - but probably one of the aspects which can be easily improved and trained.
At the same time, it's probably also a result of bad preparation (not your mistake - probably nobody told you better or you had a bad coach) - math in case setting is something else than pure math.
So keep working on your goal and don't stop chasing them with temporary setbacks!
Hope that helps - if so, please be so kind to give it a thumbs-up with the green upvote button below!
Robert
Hi!
Giving up now is the worst you can do.
As I’ve understood you really want to get into MBB. So what is the point if you are not ready to try as much and to do everything possible to get the job and life of your dream?
You’ve made it to the final round (wait a minute) twice! Yes, indeed, having made such little mistakes that can be worth an offer eventually is very unpleasant.
However, you still can do things to improve and to get a job offer later on if not now.
Learn from your mistakes. Such little mistakes sometimes can be critical and affect the result. Try to work it through to avoid them in the future.
If you are not accepted to the MBB, it would be a nice idea to get a job at a tier 2 firm to get valuable relevant experience and to improve your profile in general for the next time you will apply.
Maybe you lack self-confidence and can’t give the best of yourself because of stress and pressure. You could ask for help and guidance from an experienced coach. This would also significantly increase your chances.
I see you really want to get into MBB. Remember that not everyone succeeds with the first try. You don’t want to regret it for the rest of your life just because you lost motivation for a while, do you? Don't despair!
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