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Mck online application status

2021 2nd Round McKinsey
Most recent answer on Jun 09, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 04, 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 04, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, This doesn't mean anything yet! They are working through the details. Honestly, this could be negative (they're having final discussions but doesn't look good) or positive (they need to work through your c ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 09, 2022 on Jun 09, 2022
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Urgent: New to consulting - 2nd interview next week

2nd Round approaching a case beginner Case Interview Important & Urgent
Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 24, 2022) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Feb 24, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, If you don’t feel ready, don’t try to push a crazy amount of preparation in one week. Instead, if possible reschedule the interview.  This is fine for most firms. They don’t have reasons to interview you if yo ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 01, 2022 on Mar 01, 2022
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BCG final round interview preparation

2nd Round 2ndround BCG BCG Case Interview BCG Round2 Interview Final Round last round nordic second round
Most recent answer on Dec 24, 2021
The best answer (on Dec 15, 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 Dec 15, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, All interviews can be different from all interview interviews - this isn't reserved to final round interviews :) That said, to prepare for nonconventional cases you need to have an objective-driven mindset. Yo ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 24, 2021 on Dec 24, 2021
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Faster solving cases

1st round 1stround 2nd Round 2ndround McKinsey
Most recent answer on Jun 30, 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, It's always good to have a bit of text with your question to help us make our advice more tailored! That said, I'll run with this as "how can I solve cases faster". Here are my main tips: Learn how to se ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 30, 2021 on Jun 30, 2021
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Tips for 2nd round interview

2nd Round Bain PhDtoConsulting
Most recent answer on Dec 22, 2020
The best answer (on Sep 25, 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 Sep 25, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Its very similar, but stronger emphasis in the FIT part, as outlined before by other coaches. On top of the insights already shared in the post, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 22, 2020 on Dec 22, 2020
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What to expect from Bain round 2 interviews?

2nd Round Bain Bain & Company
Most recent answer on Nov 23, 2020
The best answer (on Jan 20, 2019) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jan 20, 2019
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Anonymous, the structure of the final round is the same as the first one (fit + case+ your questions); however, there is far more emphasis on communication and fit. Specifically, the main difference you will find ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 23, 2020 on Nov 23, 2020
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How do I improve creativity, and how different is McKinsey's final round from round 1?

2nd Round McKinsey McKinsey Final Round
Most recent answer on Nov 12, 2020
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Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Nov 12, 2020
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Hi there, In terms of what to expect in the final, the structure of the rounds is the same (fit + case+ your questions); however in finals there is usually more emphasis on communication and fit. Specifically, the m ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 12, 2020 on Nov 12, 2020
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Bain Final Round Turnaround Time?

2nd Round Bain Bain & Company
Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 01, 2019) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Oct 01, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, From one day to a week (and even couple of weeks). So yo just have to wait. You can always e-mail the recruiter if it takes too long Best!
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on Oct 31, 2020 on Oct 31, 2020
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How to strategically schedule 2nd round interviews?

2nd Round Interview scheduling Job offer MBB MBB Interviewing Scheduling Multiple offers
Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020
The best answer (on Mar 08, 2019) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Mar 08, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, 1) It's OK if you are an MBA student (who obviously has a lot of choices). Otherwise, it may indicate a lack of motivation. So I would hesitate to ask more than a couple of days. 2) see 1. Ask for a deadline 3 ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 31, 2020 on Oct 31, 2020
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Mckinsey Final round in Europe

2nd Round Mck McKinsey
Most recent answer on Jul 25, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 15, 2018) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Nov 15, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, In the final round, I would expect a bit more structured and demanding approach to the fit part. The partners in the last round are more experienced and they will challenge every single detail of your story. So ma ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 25, 2020 on Jul 25, 2020
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Revenue growth for a retailer

2nd Round approaching a case Bain BCG Mck
Most recent answer on May 06, 2020
The best answer (on Mar 01, 2020) is from:
Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
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gave the best answer on Mar 01, 2020
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
In this scenario, there are 2 companies that sell same products at the same avg price using the same distribution channels, however one has a higher market share than the other. Below is one way to structure this issue ... (read entire answer)
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on May 06, 2020 on May 06, 2020
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Are the EBIT and operating profit the same thing?

1st round 2nd Round Bain BGC dubai McKinsey casing summer internship needed partner RolandBerger
Most recent answer on Jun 19, 2019
The best answer (on Jun 19, 2019) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jun 19, 2019
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Anonymous, operating profit does not include by definition revenues and costs which are related to non-operating activities. Whenever there are revenues or costs coming from non-operating activities (everything whi ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 19, 2019 on Jun 19, 2019
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Investment Decision Case

2nd Round interview feedback Lateral Hire MBB
Recent activity on May 02, 2019
The best answer (on May 02, 2019) is from:
Sidi
Expert
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
Expert
gave the best answer on May 02, 2019
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi! The first thing you need to understand is what the actual purpose of a case structure is. Structuring a case does NOT mean to come up with a nice looking list of areas that you want to look into. This is not a s ... (read entire answer)
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on May 02, 2019 on May 02, 2019
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Hi! Just wondering what ‘why firm’ can I definitely write for I.e. culture in cover letters for OC&C and Roland Berger?

2nd Round Bain BCG dubai Mck OC&C RolandBerger
Recent activity on Dec 31, 2018
The best answer (on Dec 31, 2018) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 31, 2018
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Anonymous, to properly prepare a "Why OC&C/RB" question, it is crucial to understand why companies ask it. Of course, every consulting company knows that 90% of the interviewees are doing multiple application ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 31, 2018 on Dec 31, 2018
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McKinsey 1 Day Interviews?

2nd Round BCG europe germany interview process MBB McKinsey western europe
Recent activity on Nov 13, 2018
The best answer (on Nov 13, 2018) is from:
Sidi
Expert
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 13, 2018
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
The firms have different processes in different countries. McKinsey Germany has 2 rounds of interviews (on the same day): Round 1 with 3 interviews in the morning, and Round 2 with up to 2 interviews in the afternoon. ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 13, 2018 on Nov 13, 2018
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