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Interview process for the analyst and associate roles?

100cases
Most recent answer on Mar 06, 2024
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Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Mar 06, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, First, here's some reading to help: Candidate-Led Cases: What to Expect With Example Cases The Most Common Pitfalls in Case Interview Preparation  Dos and Don'ts in a Case Interview  How to Shift Your Mindset ... (read entire answer)
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Awkward Situation

100cases McKinsey
Most recent answer on Nov 13, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 08, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Nov 08, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! I doubt that this is really a problem.  It rather sounds like there was a shift in the format and responsibilities of your role. But the program on its own should still be relevant for you.  I would recommened that ... (read entire answer)
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Cases - Time Value of Money

100cases
Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 28, 2021) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Sep 28, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Gowtham, I believe you're referring to NPV! Search for NPV in the preplounge case library and in your casebooks! Happy to send some through to you as well.
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Remove

100cases
Most recent answer on Jun 20, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 20, 2021) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Jun 20, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Do you have a particular question?
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Written Test for consulting

100cases Actively preparing for Mckinsey & AT Kearney MBB written case Written test
Most recent answer on Mar 08, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 07, 2021) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 07, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Hard to say without seeing the specific wording. It could either be a written case OR an online assessment. My best guess is a written case. I recommend the following: Remember that most casing tips ap ... (read entire answer)
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I got a tough McK style case: How would you improve ecological implications from forest fires in California

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Most recent answer on Nov 04, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Nov 03, 2020
Hi, First of all you need to ask clarifying questions that would help you clarify the problem. Aims: What are the success criteria for improving the ecological impact? Any particular benchmark? Do we have any deadli ... (read entire answer)
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Recent Casesbooks

100cases approaching a case Bain & Company BCG Bain McKinsey MBB
Most recent answer on Jul 01, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 29, 2020) is from:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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gave the best answer on Jun 29, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Some toughts: Don´t go crazy for: Many different casebooks: it´s not needed, they are all pretty similar. Very recent cases: with the exception of digitalization, most casebooks have very repetit ... (read entire answer)
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100 Case Club for Pros

100cases Case Interview Experts
Recent activity on Jun 19, 2018
Anonymous A asked on Jun 19, 2018
Hello Team If you have over 100+ cases solved please join the group below for expert and pro partners. Most have MBB interviews pending.  Cheers
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