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Regarding BCG Case Interview

BCG BCG Technology advantage BCG Case Interview
Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 29, 2024) is from:
Gero
Expert
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Gero
Expert
 gave the best answer on Feb 29, 2024
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Hello there, I agree with Pedro's perspective: The interviewer evaluates not just your framework itself, but rather your ability to structure. If you consistently demonstrated this skill throughout the interview, exempl ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 01, 2024 on Mar 01, 2024
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BCG Technology and Digital Advantage

BCG BCG Technology advantage Digital McKinsey
Most recent answer on Nov 28, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 28, 2023) is from:
Benjamin
Expert
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Benjamin
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 28, 2023
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hi, You are right in that T&DA is not exactly the same as Platinion. BCG now has BCG X which has in part re-grouped what previously was known as Gamma/Plantinion/DV. T&DA still has roles within the ‘traditional' ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 28, 2023 on Nov 28, 2023
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BCG Digital / Technology vs Accenture case interviews

Accenture BCG BCG Technology advantage Digital Digital McKinsey
Question edited on Oct 15, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 15, 2023) is from:
Ian
Expert
#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 Oct 15, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I have a list of real BCG Digital/Tech questions asked in interviews. The cases tend to be more at the strategic level but can be implementation as well. It's quite tough to find adequate tech-focused cases. T ... (read entire answer)
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58
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on Oct 15, 2023 on Oct 15, 2023
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I can't code. Can I apply for Platinion directly?

BCG BCG Technology advantage BCG Platinion
Most recent answer on Oct 13, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 09, 2022) is from:
Ian
Expert
#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 Jul 09, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Platinion requires zero coding.  GAMMA is the one that works in R, Python, etc. Platinion are really consultants, just in the Tech space. Now, “loving” digital and TMT is not enough either…if you have Tech-rel ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 13, 2023 on Oct 13, 2023
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BCG Technology and Digital Advantage (TDA) - Preparation

BCG BCG Technology advantage Digital McKinsey Digital transformation
Most recent answer on Oct 07, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 07, 2023) is from:
Alberto
Expert
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Alberto
Expert
 gave the best answer on Oct 07, 2023
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Hi there, Congrats on getting the interview with BCG! To your questions: Q: do they only give IT/data/digital cases? Cases normally follow the same structure but their context is around tech / digital themes. You can al ... (read entire answer)
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37
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on Oct 07, 2023 on Oct 07, 2023
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BCG Online Case Experience Assessment

Assessment BCG BCG Technology advantage BCG Case Interview BCG Potential Test MBB offer
Most recent answer on Sep 10, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 09, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
 gave the best answer on Sep 09, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Ali, Q: Does anyone have valuable resources to help me prepare? I provided some information below on the assessment. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ... (read entire answer)
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28
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on Sep 10, 2023 on Sep 10, 2023
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Generalist or Digital?

Bain Bain Vector BCG BCG Technology advantage BCG McKinsey and Bain Boston Consulting Group Digital McKinsey McKinsey McKinsey Digital
Most recent answer on Jul 31, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 06, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 06, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, I would highly advise you not to make such important career decisions so ... (read entire answer)
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101
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on Jul 31, 2023 on Jul 31, 2023
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Tech Case Resources and Practice

Accenture BCG Technology advantage McKinsey Digital
Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2023
The best answer (on May 10, 2023) is from:
Ian
Expert
#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 May 10, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Ashish, Tt's quite tough to find adequate tech-focused cases. That's why I created three tech cases :) https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/interviewer-led-mckinsey-style/advanced/mckinsey-digita ... (read entire answer)
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38
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on Jun 30, 2023 on Jun 30, 2023
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BCG CaseyBot

BCG BCG Technology advantage BCG Case Interview
Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 29, 2022) is from:
Ian
Expert
#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 Sep 29, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
I just had a candidate take it today :) They said it was a bit “weird” and tougher than the practice ones (why it's always important to be prepared for “anything”!) Fingers crossed for you.
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9
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on Sep 30, 2022 on Sep 30, 2022
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Networking with leadership

Actively preparing for upcoming interviews with Mckinsey AT Kearney & Bains. Looking to take and give great feedback. BCG Technology advantage BCG online case Client and MBB frameworks mckinsey Imbellus McKinsey PST
Most recent answer on Jun 14, 2022
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 13, 2022
I would use a few possible approaches.1. Network with the leadership on your cases, and learn about their practices and the work they do. 2. Network by email/ zooms with partners in areas that you are very interested in ... (read entire answer)
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69
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on Jun 14, 2022 on Jun 14, 2022
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Round 1 BCG interview

BCG Technology advantage BCG Case Interview
Most recent answer on Feb 12, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 10, 2022) is from:
Charlotte
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Empathic coach, former McKinsey Engagement Manager |Secure offers from top consulting firms
Charlotte
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 gave the best answer on Feb 10, 2022
Empathic coach, former McKinsey Engagement Manager |Secure offers from top consulting firms
It could truly be anything, but yes it may be technology themed. Some themes that are in - AI implementation - Big data - Digital transformation - Cloud computing - Acquisition of a tech target - Data insights - Digital ... (read entire answer)
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62
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on Feb 12, 2022 on Feb 12, 2022
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Technology Consultant help

BCG Technology advantage business technology information technology Tech case technology
Most recent answer on Oct 29, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 26, 2021) is from:
Agrim
Expert
BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting
Agrim
Expert
 gave the best answer on Oct 26, 2021
BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting
It might be better if you can share the profile link with us in messages. That way we can give you a better verdict. A technology consultant can mean many different things - such as: A general consultant specialized in ... (read entire answer)
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43
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on Oct 29, 2021 on Oct 29, 2021
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Scheduling for 2nd Round Interview

2ndround Accenture Strategy Online test Bain Bain & Company BCG BCG Technology advantage Client and MBB MBB MBB & Big 4 Mck
Most recent answer on Jul 14, 2021
The best answer (on Jul 13, 2021) is from:
Ken
Expert
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
Ken
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jul 13, 2021
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
Congrats! 1. I guess this ones a tricky one in the times of virtual interviewing when you're never really fully "unavailable". I would encourage you to express your preference but you may have to just go with what the ... (read entire answer)
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66
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on Jul 14, 2021 on Jul 14, 2021
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Job offer situation

Bain BCG BCG Technology advantage Job offer MBB McKinsey
Most recent answer on May 31, 2021
The best answer (on May 22, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#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 May 22, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I cannot tell you whether you should take this offer or not. Personally, if it were me, I would (one bird in the hand is better than two in the bush...and there's no gaurentee you'll get MBB...in fact, the o ... (read entire answer)
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1.8 k
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23
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on May 31, 2021 on May 31, 2021
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Interview for Associate Director/Associate Partner (Expert consulting track)

Bain Bain & Company BCG BCG Technology advantage Digital McKinsey Experienced expert Partner Interview
Most recent answer on May 07, 2021
The best answer (on May 06, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#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 May 06, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Please be careful with the prior answers - you will not necessarily be given a case. I've helped a number of individuals in the higher role track (i.e. Director, AP, etc.) and it's actually quite rare that ... (read entire answer)
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3.2 k
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43
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on May 07, 2021 on May 07, 2021
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BCG Technology Advantage vs BCG

2ndround BCG BCG Technology advantage InterviewPartner
Most recent answer on Feb 02, 2020
The best answer (on Sep 27, 2018) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
 gave the best answer on Sep 27, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, 1) opportunity: is it the same firm and TA is just a practice or is it less prestigious? Yes, it's the same firm and TA is the fastest growing segment 2) exit: if I joing BCG TA and I don't like it, can I move ... (read entire answer)
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7
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on Feb 02, 2020 on Feb 02, 2020
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Differences between BCG Gamma, BCG Platinion, BCG Digital Ventures, and BCG technology advantage (TA)

BCG BCG Technology advantage BCG gamma BCG Platinion The Boston Consulting Group
Recent activity on May 31, 2019
The best answer (on May 26, 2019) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 26, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, BCG Digital Ventures - BCG acquiring startups or launching them jointly with the clients. Example - BCG launching an app for taxi drivers together with Shell. They use ex-consultants and current consultants to f ... (read entire answer)
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6
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on May 31, 2019 on May 31, 2019
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Looking for Resources to Specifically Prepare for BCG Digital/TA Interviews?

BCG BCG Technology advantage Digital
Recent activity on Mar 19, 2019
The best answer (on Mar 19, 2019) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
 gave the best answer on Mar 19, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, I have not seen any digital cases online. But here is a list of potential topics you need to know. It is a full list and looks scary but they test a lot of these concepts depending on the particular role: Basi ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 19, 2019 on Mar 19, 2019
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BCG Technology Advantage vs. Generalist

BCG Technology advantage
Recent activity on Dec 18, 2018
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Dec 18, 2018
Hello! I've looked up similar questions on the site a while back, so I'm just really paraphrasing what's already available in the Q&A–feel free use the BCG Technology Advantage tag. First off, congratulations! S ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 18, 2018 on Dec 18, 2018
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BCG Last round

BCG BCG Technology advantage BCG Case Interview Case Interview BCG Technoloy Advantage last round The Boston Consulting Group
Recent activity on Nov 28, 2018
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Nov 28, 2018
Hi, First of all, let me wish you All The Best for your final (partner) round. I believe, I can give you valuable insights, since I have recently accepted an offer for the TA practice (Generalist role) in one of BCG's ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 28, 2018 on Nov 28, 2018
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