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Question edited on Nov 21, 2021
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Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
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Where to start to prepare for my case interview? (CS background)

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Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2021
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Henning
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Bain | passed >15 MBB interviews as a candidate
Henning
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gave the best answer on Jun 27, 2021
Bain | passed >15 MBB interviews as a candidate
In my experience, practicing 15-20 cases is sufficient, if you do it strategically. My recommendation is as follows: Read up on the typical approaches and standard frameworks to get the concept. Then, do 5-6 cases ... (read entire answer)
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The Case Interview Workbook

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Most recent answer on Jun 26, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 25, 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 25, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Like all case prep books, this is good to get you started. It'll get you from 0 to 50. As in, you can become solidly intermediate with a book like this (and live casing). However, you won't get from 50 to 10 ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 26, 2021 on Jun 26, 2021
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Deloitte Interview Preparation

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Most recent answer on Mar 29, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 24, 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 Mar 24, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I recommend the following: 1) An initial planning session with a coach: 1 hour with a coach now will have a productivity multiplier effect on all your efforts moving forward. They will figure out what ma ... (read entire answer)
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Case interview in 2 weeks

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Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 21, 2020) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Nov 21, 2020
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Hi there If you know the theory already, I would suggest the following: Schedule a session with a coach or a current consultant to get an idea of your level Define a plan of preparation targeting 30 live cases b ... (read entire answer)
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Monitor Deloitte take home case

Case Interview Prep Monitor Deloitte
Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2020
The best answer (on Dec 10, 2020) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Dec 10, 2020
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Hi Stella, I helped a candidate recently for the take-home case with Monitor Deloitte. The format is easier than the traditional written case, as you don’t have a time constraint of 30-60 min but a few days to prep ... (read entire answer)
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Panel interview approach

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Most recent answer on Jul 06, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 06, 2020) 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 Jul 06, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Everything you have learned in classic casing applies here. This means: 1) Be very clear on the objective 2) Form several hypothesis 3) Figure out which informations matters - ruthlessly eliminate any ... (read entire answer)
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Perspective of a Case Interviewer on Case Interviews (Details, Process, Trends)

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Most recent answer on Jun 06, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 03, 2020) is from:
Anrian
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Ex Kearney Senior Manager | Ex McKinsey Engagement Manager | Interviewer & Case Coach at McKinsey (200+ Real Interviews)
Anrian
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gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2020
Ex Kearney Senior Manager | Ex McKinsey Engagement Manager | Interviewer & Case Coach at McKinsey (200+ Real Interviews)
Hi There, As an interviewer, my preparation: Read candidate's CV, find something interesting (if any) Google candidate, again to find something interesting Get a deep understanding of the case(s) Try to have ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 06, 2020 on Jun 06, 2020
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What differentiates between a good and a great candidate?

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Most recent answer on Jun 05, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 03, 2020) is from:
Anrian
Expert
Ex Kearney Senior Manager | Ex McKinsey Engagement Manager | Interviewer & Case Coach at McKinsey (200+ Real Interviews)
Anrian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2020
Ex Kearney Senior Manager | Ex McKinsey Engagement Manager | Interviewer & Case Coach at McKinsey (200+ Real Interviews)
Hi There, A good candidate (on the fence on hiring) - basically not that bad, but just ok - is: PEI Sufficiently confident, I can put him/her in front of working-level clients Good interpersonal skill, able to ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 05, 2020 on Jun 05, 2020
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Thoughts on overuse of the word "bucket(s)" during a case interview? +Tips on laying out a framework?

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Most recent answer on Jun 04, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 03, 2020) is from:
Robert
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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Robert
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gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2020
McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Hi Anonymous, Feel free to use any synonyms to buckets - e.g. 'I'd like to investigate the following x areas/issues/topics/......'. Your interview won't really mind about the specific word you are using, I will be int ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 04, 2020 on Jun 04, 2020
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Are there differences between BA/Associate and A/C interviews?

Case Interview Prep MBB
Most recent answer on May 12, 2020
The best answer (on Apr 10, 2020) is from:
Luca
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BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
Luca
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gave the best answer on Apr 10, 2020
BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
Hello, The interviews are substantially the same but the bar will be higher. The only significant differences that you could face are the following: Focus on the fit interview: applying as an experienced hire they ... (read entire answer)
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on May 12, 2020 on May 12, 2020
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Cheapest/most efficient way to prepare for MBB interviews?

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Most recent answer on May 11, 2020
The best answer (on May 11, 2020) 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 May 11, 2020
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, I would recommend the following steps to organize your preparation: Define a calendar for your preparation. Check if there is any deadline for the applications. Then identify how many hours you have befo ... (read entire answer)
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on May 11, 2020 on May 11, 2020
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Help/Advice: First Case Interview ever and First Interview with PwC.

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Recent activity on Jan 13, 2020
The best answer (on Jan 13, 2020) is from:
Antonello
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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
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gave the best answer on Jan 13, 2020
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi, there are 3 aspects of the application process you have to focus on: CV and cover letter: prepare impactful documents that highlight your achievements, skills, and motivation. Personal Experience Interview: fi ... (read entire answer)
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