Hello there!

Seems like a good plan!
A great thing to devote time to the fit part.
In case there is time left, it's also a good idea to practice math (math tool on PrepLounge could help you out).

Having sessions with a coach is essential to get constructive feedback and improve your performance. It's not necessary to find the one from the office, because coaches on PrepLounge work with candidates applying to different offices.
But having sessions in the local language could help you see what it would be like, so I'd go with that. Probably you'll learn some new patterns.

Here are my 3 real live MBB Cases from different offices, which may be helpful for you as well: (you could start from the Advanced one to test yourself)

• For Beginner level:

Laundry Chain – Revenue Increase
https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/interviewer-led-mckinsey-style/beginner/laundry-chain-revenue-increase-215

• For Intermediate level:

Grain Co-operative – Brand Launch
https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/interviewer-led-mckinsey-style/intermediate/grain-co-operative-brand-launch-217

• For Advanced level/the real one and used for final rounds:

Non-Profit Museum Revenue Increase
https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/interviewer-led-mckinsey-style/advanced/mbb-final-round-case-non-profit-museum-revenue-increase-219

Merry Christmas and good luck!
GB

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Hi there,

Merry Christmas as well and good luck with your upcoming interview!

1) 20-30 cases is about right (this is the amount I did before my interviews). That being said, some people need more...it's hard for me to say without assessing you live.

2) You should have a good understanding of the main frameworks and how to use them. Memorizing isn't really what counts. What counts is your comfort/ability in tackling any case of any type.

3) See point #2. Not quite enough.

Your Plan

• 2 cases a day is a lot. This doesn't leave you energy to actually reflect on your performance. Quality over quantity here
• Cases by yourself don't really do much to be honest
• Fit prep needs to be with another person. You can't do this effetively solo. Get a friend, family member, colleague, etc. to actually ask you questions and force you to respond live

My concerns

I get the impression there is a bit of "quantity over quality" approach here. The #1 thing I would emphasize is 1 to 2 sessions with a coach. This is an absolute must. Message a few coaches that seem good to you and setup a call. They should conduct a deep-dive assessment of your fit + case skills and provide concrete recommendations + a path forward.

Good solid plan.

I suggest have one session with a coach of your choice at the end of week 1 of your prep and one more two days before the actual interview.

Dont ignore FIT interviews etc in this process. They are equally important.

Good luck and am here if you need any help.

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Hi,

This sounds good.

My suggestions would be to focus on quality work rather than quantity (e.g. of cases, of hours of work, etc.).

Don't hesitate to reach out to me if you want to know how I can support you in the following (very intense) weeks of preparation.

Best,

Antonello