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Bad Experience with Victor Cheng Case Interview Material - alternatives?

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Most recent answer on Oct 26, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 09, 2018) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Viktor Cheng material is good, however, it is definitely not enough to pass the interview. I recommend rereading and relistening Cheng every 10-15 live cases you do - you'll find many new things there. In additi ... (read entire answer)
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Experience with McKinsey PST round?

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Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023
The best answer (on May 24, 2017) 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 May 24, 2017
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, I suggest the following: 1) Do 1 case from mck website in 60 min. Check your score. Target score is 22 out of 26 correct. If you do 17-18 correct you have great chances to improve in 3 days. If lower - reschedul ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 30, 2023 on Sep 30, 2023
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Casecoach vs Crafting cases?

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Most recent answer on Feb 15, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 13, 2022) 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
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gave the best answer on Feb 13, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Let me give you a real answer :) Best for building up (from beginner to intermediate): Case Coach Best for frameworking/structuring: Crafting Cases Best for case partners + Q&A: Preplounge Best to move fro ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 15, 2022 on Feb 15, 2022
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Market sizing - Q&As

Case Material guess-estimates Market sizing
Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2021
The best answer (on Dec 13, 2019) is from:
Luca
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BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
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gave the best answer on Dec 13, 2019
BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
Ciao valentina, The website doesn't let you to post a personal email, the message is crypted. Feel free to contact me if you need more materials. Buona serata, Luca
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Preparation/ case studies for case interview as sales & operations planning consultant?

Case Material operations cases supply chain
Most recent answer on Nov 26, 2020
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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
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gave the best answer on Nov 25, 2020
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Hi Silvia, Happy to help provide guidance and prep help as I ran Accenture's Supply Chain & Operations Consulting practice in UK, before I left last year. Feel free to send me personal message with more details. A ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 26, 2020 on Nov 26, 2020
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Good books for preparing cases?

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Most recent answer on Aug 14, 2020
The best answer (on Apr 29, 2017) is from:
Norah
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I am here to get you an offer! | Ex MBB interviewer Expert in MBB and Tier 2, Deep knowledge of EU & Middle East regions
Norah
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gave the best answer on Apr 29, 2017
I am here to get you an offer! | Ex MBB interviewer Expert in MBB and Tier 2, Deep knowledge of EU & Middle East regions
Hi Anonymous :) I would personally suggest Kellogg 2011, Wharton 2010, Stern 2016. I would strongly recommand you to start by reading and understanding the sectors trends in Stern 2016. That would be very helpful to tac ... (read entire answer)
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