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hi could you please forward me good samples?
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Hy everyone! Any tips for the written case interview @ BCG Angola? Thanks in advance!
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Hi,
I've uploaded some samples here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjszX2Oa?dl=0
(ask me for a password)
The best way to prepare is the following:
- Check if the calculator is allowed. So far it was. If not - you have to train mental math. I posted the main tips here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/tips-to-do-big-multiplications-in-my-mind-726#a1422
- Prepare for a regular case interview - it helps a lot. Basically, prep lounge website is about it
- Practice making slides. Look for publically available MBB presentations for reference. Good books are "Pyramid Principle" and "How to make it with charts"
- Practice reading cases fast and prioritizing the information. I found useful two sources:
- Written cases you'll be able to find in google or in case books. I've seen a couple in "Vault Guide to the Case Interview" and "Insead Business Admission Test"
- Harvard cases - either buy or try to find online. You can find a couple of MIT cases here for free: https://mitsloan.mit.edu/LearningEdge/Pages/Case-Studies.aspx Unfortunately free cases don't have the prep questions.
The appropriate structure for BCG written case is:
Slide 1: Context, Objective, Recommendations
Slide 2-4: Analysis (Usually 1 slide with a table, 1 slide with graphs and 1 slide with pros and cons)
Slide 5: Next steps or risks & mitigation
Good luck!
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Hello,
The BCG written case usually a packe of 20-30 slides that you need to analyse to answer questions using 4-5 slides and present them to your interviewer.
In order to crack the interview you should consider the following points:
- Prepare for a traditional case interview: the competencies and the problem solving skills requested are pretty much the same
- Define a plan of action according to the time given: one of the most important aspect of these cases is the ability to manage your time. You should consider the followinf steps: Initial reading, decide the approach, analysis, slides and final review.
- Train quick reading skills and maths: there are a lot of good sources online, even the GMAT integrated reasoning section could be good.
- Train slide-making skills: this is a crucial part because, as consultatn, slides are your most important communication tool. Be aware that there are some "golden rules" that you have to consider for making slides as a consultat. You can find something online but feel free to contact me for a quick analysis.
- Learn how to present slides in an effective and professional way
You can find some good examples of written cases online, but I could forward you what I have. Contact me if you are interested.
Hope it helps,
Luca
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Hi Luca, would it be possible to gain access to some of your written case samples? Thank you :)
Hi,
if helpful, I have a couple of well done written cases, feel free to text me for sharing.
Best,
Antonello
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hi could you please share those with me?
Hi Antonello, how would I be able to gain access on these written cases? Thanks :)
Hi A,
I have pleanty of written cases - feel free to reach out.
Best,
André
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Hello!
See this post > https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/written-case-5638
It´s exactly the same u are asking.
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
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Hello, I would be interested to have access to your samples. thanks a lot
hi can you please give me the password? thanks a lot
Hi, Vlad, could you share the password, please :) Thanks in advance!
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hi, could you share the password for the dropbox link please? Thank you!
Hello Vlad, could you please share the password ? Thank you!