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Most recent answer on Mar 21, 2024
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Sofia
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Sofia
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gave the best answer on Aug 22, 2023
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Hello, Great to hear that you are ready to practice cases live! To answer your questions: 1. During these case meetings, are we expected to bring our own cases. Will it be a case of the other person running us through t ... (read entire answer)
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What was the most beneficial part of your case prep?

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Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 06, 2024) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Feb 06, 2024
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That's a great question.  As a candidate, what made the biggest difference for me was setting a routine for practising and then tracking my progress. I practised over the course of two months, had a regular case partner ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 05, 2024 on Mar 05, 2024
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Hi guys where can I find a comprehensive list of relevant math formulas which I can keep handy and use while I practice?

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Most recent answer on Jan 14, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 13, 2024) is from:
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
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gave the best answer on Jan 13, 2024
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hi there, While others have posted some lists here with some valuable information, I want to make a couple of comments about case math in general: 1. As a generalist consultant applicant, you do not need to know any spe ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 14, 2024 on Jan 14, 2024
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Experienced Hire - Strategy switch - Case & Business fundamentals prep

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Most recent answer on Oct 04, 2023
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Oct 04, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there! Interesting situation. Let me take your questions one by one: 1 - Timing - I'm thinking of taking 6-8 weeks of hard preparation here - any comments? This is a decent timeline if you have a decent base already ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 04, 2023 on Oct 04, 2023
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Case Math Prep

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Most recent answer on Sep 01, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 27, 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 Jul 27, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Pls find below my list 1) Case math Practice common market sizing topics (Airport passenger flow, real estate volumes, subway passenger flows, car usage, etc.). You should become comfortable with making assump ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 01, 2023 on Sep 01, 2023
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Strategies to move from intermediate to advanced level?

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Most recent answer on Aug 29, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 16, 2023) is from:
Hani
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Senior Consultant and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA
Hani
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gave the best answer on Aug 16, 2023
Senior Consultant and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA
Hello there,To improve your casing abilities, gradually introduce harder cases to your practice, focus on fundamental concepts, and learn from your mistakes. To maintain consistency and avoid bad days, maintain a positi ... (read entire answer)
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Note taking

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Most recent answer on Jul 07, 2023
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Sofia
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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Sofia
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gave the best answer on Jul 07, 2023
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Hello, Great question! And looks like you've got some great advice here already, so I'll just add my additional two cents: Don't try to write down everything you hear in the prompt.  Focus on listening to the case (chan ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 07, 2023 on Jul 07, 2023
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Preparing for MBB Hiring Rounds

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Most recent answer on Jun 10, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 09, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jun 09, 2023
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Hi there, Q: How can I use the next 2-3 months to best prepare for the hiring rounds and maximise my chances of success? It seems you are already doing a summer program and an internship, so I am not sure how much time ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 10, 2023 on Jun 10, 2023
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McKinsey and BCG interview preparation - 2nd attempt

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Most recent answer on Jan 30, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 23, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jan 23, 2023
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Hi there, 1) I reapplied this year and my interviews with McKinsey and BCG are scheduled in one month. Is it enough time to start my prep all over again knowing that I am currently working in a strategy consulting firm? ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 30, 2023 on Jan 30, 2023
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Case Prep Timeline/Coaching Questions

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Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 01, 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
Ian
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gave the best answer on Sep 01, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
1. Should I wait until I hopefully secure an interview to start preparing for the interview? I've already read case in point and case interview secrets for a general idea, but I haven't started the actual live prep. I a ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 02, 2022 on Sep 02, 2022
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McKinsey Interview Preperation

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Most recent answer on Jul 07, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 07, 2022) 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 Jul 07, 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! I just published an expert case, that is quite HARD and for sure very LONG, since it has multiple long math questions with many calculations.  https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-l ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 07, 2022 on Jul 07, 2022
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What does consultant do on spare time / weekends to improve professional skills?

Case Prep
Most recent answer on Jul 04, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 30, 2022) is from:
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
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gave the best answer on Jun 30, 2022
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, All consultants I have ever met (including myself) spend their weekends recharging from their exhausting travel and work schedule. Keep in mind that for most top-tier firms you will be engaged somewhere betwe ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 04, 2022 on Jul 04, 2022
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© PrepLounge Easter Raffle: Great Prizes For Your Case Interview Prep!

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Happy Easter dear PrepLounge Community! We prepared a special raffle for you with the opportunity to win a 6 Week Premium Membership or coupons for your next Premium Membership on PrepLounge! During our special Easter raffle you have the opportunity to win: ❀ 1st - 5th place: 5x 6 Week Premium Membership❀ 6th- 10th place: 5x 50% off 6 Week Premium Membership❀ 11th - 15th place: 5x 25% off  6 Week Premium Membership How? 1. Head over to our LinkedIn or Instagram account (or both to double your chances) 2. Leave a follow and like the post ❤ 3. Tag a friend who should join the PrepLounge communi ... (read entire question)
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New Feature on PrepLounge.com: Structuring Drills

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Most recent answer on Apr 02, 2022
The best answer (on Mar 31, 2022) is from:
Andi
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Andi
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gave the best answer on Mar 31, 2022
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Definitely a long-awaited feature - this is a game-changer for aspiring candidates! Congrats team, great work as usual. Regards, Andi 
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on Apr 02, 2022 on Apr 02, 2022
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Got an invitation to interview

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Most recent answer on Jan 12, 2022
The best answer (on Jan 12, 2022) 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 12, 2022
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Hi there, Assuming you can prep 4 hours per day for 1 month, you can dedicate 120 hours. That’s enough assuming you work on the right materials. In terms of preparation, I would recommend the following: Define a calenda ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 12, 2022 on Jan 12, 2022
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How to do a "quality case" and review the case propoerly?

Case Prep
Most recent answer on Oct 29, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 28, 2021) is from:
Pedro
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30% off in March 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
Pedro
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 28, 2021
30% off in March 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
Some people provide that advice, but it can actually be a quite naive approach. You will only become more effective in the method you are already using… which may not be the best method… in other words, you may not get ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 29, 2021 on Oct 29, 2021
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Most recent answer on Sep 13, 2021
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© PrepLounge Easter Raffle: Great Prizes For Your Case Interview Prep!

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Christine
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Happy Easter dear PrepLounge Community! We prepared a special raffle for you with the opportunity to win a 20 Week Premium Membership, an exclusive coaching session, and coupons for your next Premium Membership on PrepLounge! During our special Easter raffle you have the opportunity to win: ❀ 1st place: 20 Week Premium Membership worth €149 ❀ 2nd place: Exclusive case interview coaching session with an ex Bain consultant ❀ 3rd - 7th place: 50% coupon on 6 Week Premium Membership How? 1. Head over to our LinkedIn or Instagram account (or both to double your chances) 2. Leave a ... (read entire question)
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What is a good approach to cases that don’t fit a framework?

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Most recent answer on Mar 10, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 09, 2021) is from:
Adi
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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 09, 2021
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Check out these threads for clarity on this question: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/freaking-out-about-frameworks-8721 https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/does-anyone-have-any-advice-fo ... (read entire answer)
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How many mock cases until I am "ready"?

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Most recent answer on Jan 23, 2021
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 10, 2018
Are you a proud member of the Cabal of Case Commandos? Let’s have a frank and thoughtful conversation about this. When I look through PrepLounge’s Meeting Board on any give ... (read entire answer)
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