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MBB Opportunities

Australia MBB Australia
Most recent answer on Aug 21, 2022
The best answer (on Aug 19, 2022) is from:
Kiran
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Former McKinsey Consultant (ranked top 3-5%)|McKinsey interview coach, 50+ sessions|30% off first session|Tech Investor
Kiran
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Former McKinsey Consultant (ranked top 3-5%)|McKinsey interview coach, 50+ sessions|30% off first session|Tech Investor
Hi I agree with Emily, you've got an interesting profile. Here are the answers to your questions: Is it still worth applying to MBB & T2s in Australia with my low grades? My main concern is that I will not be able t ... (read entire answer)
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International MBA (LBS vs M7) for Australian market

Australia lbs M7 MBA MBB Australia
Most recent answer on Dec 24, 2021
The best answer (on Dec 15, 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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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Short answer: Very strongly. 1 of the 4 individuals in my intern cohort was from LBS. A few of my closest friends from my BCG Australia days are LBS MBA grads. I just helped a candidate from LBS get hired. One ... (read entire answer)
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Entering MBB

Australia MBB Australia Singapore
Most recent answer on Nov 07, 2021
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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 Nov 03, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Your odds are 22.333% repeating. Jokes aside, we really can't give you odds here! That said, here are some truths: What I can say is that bad grades can indeed be eliminatory (at least if recently graduated) Y ... (read entire answer)
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Call with Consultant

Bain mbb Client and MBB currently preparing for MBB Email to MBB current employees Interview Scheduling MBB MBB MBB & Big 4 MBB - new hire MBB Australia
Most recent answer on Jun 08, 2021
The best answer (on May 30, 2021) 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 May 30, 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
HI, are you also interested in achieving a referral to submit an application soon or it's only for networking for the mid-term? Best, Antonello
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Applying as an undergraduate

MBB Australia
Most recent answer on Oct 18, 2020
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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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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Hi Anonymous, I'd rather use the early time to network your way into consulting. This was already important in the past and gets even more important nowadays. While technically it's possible, it would make more sens ... (read entire answer)
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