Consulting Q&A – Ask Questions about Your Career

In this overview, you will find all the questions asked so far by the PrepLounge community. Anyone can ask questions and write answers. Our coaches are also happy to share their expertise. If you like an answer, give it an upvote so that it rises to the top. Here you can also find our guidelines and FAQs for the Consulting Q&A.

How does the Consulting Q&A work?

Anyone can ask a question

Anyone can write an answer

Upvotes let answers rise to the top

Starting at McKinsey!

Advice Bain Bain & Co BCG Boston Consulting Group MBB MBB & Big 4 McKinsey McKinsey & Company New Joiner

Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2023

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on May 11, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, Congratulations! MOST IMPORTANTLY: Know that no-one can perfectly prepare for the job and that's the point: You will mess up, you will learn, you will be trained and supported. That's OK! You will need t ... (read entire answer)

4.2 k
Views

112
Total Upvotes

on Jun 27, 2023 on Jun 27, 2023
Last Activity

For Bain: Should You Apply In the Same Office You're Referral Is In

Application Bain Bain & Co Bain & Company Bain networking office preferences Referral Referred

Most recent answer on Mar 22, 2022

BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires

gave the best answer on Mar 21, 2022

BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires

Hi there, in short, if your CV is very strong, i.e. meets all the screening criteria, you'll be fine either way - would go for office of choice. That said, referrals definitely help, be it for you desired office or 2n ... (read entire answer)

1.6 k
Views

52
Total Upvotes

on Mar 22, 2022 on Mar 22, 2022
Last Activity

How am I supposed to know if a certain metric (e.g. 5% growth rate) is considered to be good/weak in a case interview?

Bain & Co BCG BCG Case Interview BCG McKinsey and Bain

Most recent answer on Aug 07, 2021

Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching

gave the best answer on Aug 06, 2021

Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching

Hello! The interviewers won't expect you to have a business background or an inherent view on whether a certain metric is high or low. It will all depend on the context of the case, so I would advise looking for things ... (read entire answer)

1.2 k
Views

72
Total Upvotes

on Aug 07, 2021 on Aug 07, 2021
Last Activity

Difference between positions at Bain

Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on Jun 08, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, Put simply, each role you listed is one level up. Associates are much more in the weeds (working on powerpoints, analysis, etc.) As you move up (i.e. Consultant) you are spending more time with the client gu ... (read entire answer)

16
Total Upvotes

on Jun 27, 2021 on Jun 27, 2021
Last Activity

MBB Application with no work experience

Bain & Co BCG McKinsey

Most recent answer on Mar 29, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on Mar 28, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Decent* I'm going to be far more blunt than the other people here - you don't stand a chance. Sorry. If you have done nothing for 2 years and are "decent" in terms of GPA/extracurriculars, there is no chance the top ... (read entire answer)

2.8 k
Views

103
Total Upvotes

on Mar 29, 2021 on Mar 29, 2021
Last Activity

Market sizing as the entire case at Bain

Bain Bain & Co estimations Market sizing

Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2021

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

gave the best answer on Mar 07, 2021

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! Highly uncommon. Market sizings are included in an overall exercise -most times-. Hope it helps! Cheers, Clara

2.0 k
Views

34
Total Upvotes

on Mar 07, 2021 on Mar 07, 2021
Last Activity

6 results

Select category

Select category
General Feedback
Case Interview Preparation
Coaching
Technical Problems
Other

Your name

Your email address

How likely are you to recommend us to a friend or fellow student?

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

0 = Not likely

10 = Very likely