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solve – McKinney's assessment game excel templet

Analytiktest Excel free resources McKinsey McKinsey Imbellus Problem Solving Test
Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 31, 2024) is from:
Alberto
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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Alberto
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gave the best answer on Jan 31, 2024
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Hi Anat, You can check out the amazing product Francesco has created to prepare the McKinsey assessment game here: https://psgsecrets.com/ Best, Alberto — Check out my latest case based on a real MBB interview: Sierra S ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 05, 2024 on Mar 05, 2024
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Redrock case study - use of calculator

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Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 05, 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 Feb 05, 2024
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, That is a common problem even during the actual test since the interface is quite slow and laggy. I have talked to clients who passed and used Excel and others who used the on-screen calculator. The reality i ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 05, 2024 on Mar 05, 2024
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Mckinsey solve

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Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 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 Feb 13, 2024
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hi there, You mean 5 animals were swimming in the sea? That would work! You also have to look on the ground to see the 3 producers like algae and coral. Cheers, Florian
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Similarity between Reckrock abd BCG Casey?

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Most recent answer on Feb 12, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 11, 2024) is from:
Galeb
Big 4 Consultant with 3+ years of experience
Galeb gave the best answer on Feb 11, 2024
Big 4 Consultant with 3+ years of experience
Hi there, They are similar and not :) It depends. Both are more about being capable of quickly and accurately solving quantitative cases with numerical data. The good thing is that you can use calculators and cheat shee ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 12, 2024 on Feb 12, 2024
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Positionts to Apply in Next Consulting Firm

ATKearney Boston Consulting Group dubai MBB McKinsey McKinsey Imbellus Middle East Roland Berger The Boston Consulting Group
Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 01, 2023) 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 Dec 01, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
I would say SA/Consultant, but double check with the office itself!
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on Dec 01, 2023 on Dec 01, 2023
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McKinsey Solve Will I get Redrock?

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 28, 2023) 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 Oct 28, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, It is extremely likely that you will get Redrock. That said, plant defence (in my opinion) is pretty easy. If you play a simulation (from MConsultingPrep) just a few times you'll be able to pass it easily (it' ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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Has anyone tried the new McKinsey Imbellus Problem Solving Game? Any tips / lessons learnt?

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Most recent answer on Oct 10, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 07, 2020) is from:
Ben
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Ex-McKinsey EM | Experienced interview coach (1,000+ sessions) | Discount on 1st session | LBS MBA
Ben
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gave the best answer on Jun 07, 2020
Ex-McKinsey EM | Experienced interview coach (1,000+ sessions) | Discount on 1st session | LBS MBA
Hi Lidia, Imbellus’ psychologists designed the game to evaluate candidates across five cognitive abilities: Critical thinking: forming a judgment based on a set of data Decision making: selecting the best course ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 10, 2023 on Oct 10, 2023
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Mckinsey/Imbellus plant defence game: recalling additional details

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Most recent answer on Sep 11, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 16, 2023) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
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gave the best answer on Mar 16, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi Dylan, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, it is great to see your ambition to develop a simulation of the plant de ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 11, 2023 on Sep 11, 2023
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2023 McKinsey Interview Timeline and Tips

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Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 01, 2023) is from:
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 Sep 01, 2023
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Hello, Congratulations on a strong start in the recruiting process! To answer your questions: I was just wondering if you guys have any additional insight re: what to expect in terms of timeline for the interviews, are ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 02, 2023 on Sep 02, 2023
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McKinsey prep

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Most recent answer on Jul 11, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 09, 2023) is from:
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 09, 2023
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Hello, Congratulations! To answer your questions:  First, question, how crazy is this?  Not too crazy - your CV and cover letter must have impressed them! Recruiting works on weird timelines sometimes. Second, any tips ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 11, 2023 on Jul 11, 2023
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Did McKinsey ditch PST completely?

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Recent activity on Jun 30, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 16, 2019) 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 Dec 16, 2019
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! For instance, in the Madrid office -where you work in Spanish mostly with local clients- the PST is in English but parts from the interviews are in English (could be the FIT or a part of the case, totally up to ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 30, 2023 on Jun 30, 2023
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Will McKinsey administer Imbellus to all resume screen passing candidates (non-target MBA school recruiting)?

Imbellus MBA INTERNSHIP McKinsey McKinsey Imbellus
Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 09, 2019) 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 Dec 09, 2019
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi, it is not a signal of been screened out, it is only an automated service that spread the test on different days for more convenience (without any prioritization criteria). If you are in a hurry, I recommend to call/ ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 30, 2023 on Jun 30, 2023
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Imbellus McKinsey Test

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Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 16, 2020
Hi, Whilst you don't have to be a gamer to perform well, the game will certainly test your problem solving ability and your ability to navigate in challenging circumstances. Which skills are tested? The game ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 30, 2023 on Jun 30, 2023
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McKinsey Solve Test Simulation Practice

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Most recent answer on May 22, 2023
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Sep 08, 2022
I purchased the PSG Simulation from MConsultingPrep last month. As far as I know, it's the only interactive practice platform. My 2 cents:  - Checkout process was smooth. The option to pay by PayPal is nice. I feel prot ... (read entire answer)
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on May 22, 2023 on May 22, 2023
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McKinsey PSG pass next steps

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Most recent answer on May 11, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 08, 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 Mar 08, 2022
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Hi there, It seems you had a great performance. Having said that: The game also tests how you got to the final answer I know cases where the test was assigned before the CV screening and they evaluated the test with the ... (read entire answer)
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on May 11, 2023 on May 11, 2023
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Mckinsey solve game instant rejection

Imbellus McKinsey McKinsey Imbellus McKinsey PST
Most recent answer on May 05, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 28, 2023) 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 Mar 28, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Sorry to hear about the rejection. In terms of your question: Q: I took the Mck solve game today. Is it normal to get a rejection letter just minutes after completing the assessment? For the McKinsey PSG game ... (read entire answer)
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on May 05, 2023 on May 05, 2023
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Best Imbellus guide

McKinsey Imbellus
Most recent answer on Apr 17, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 17, 2023) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#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 Apr 17, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Congratulations on the invitation and thanks for checking my guide! I am sure all the guides you mentioned can provide some useful information. If you want to check mine you can find with it: 23 videos where y ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 17, 2023 on Apr 17, 2023
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Imbellus game failed to complete it on time

Imbellus Interview McKinsey McKinsey Imbellus McKinsey Imbellus test
Most recent answer on Mar 09, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 07, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 07, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about the poor performance in the McKinsey Solve! I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, even if it sounds harsh, there is no need to contemplate what you c ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 09, 2023 on Mar 09, 2023
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Mckinsey game- vpn

Digital McKinsey McKinsey Imbellus McKinsey problem solving game
Most recent answer on Mar 04, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 04, 2023) is from:
Nathan
Nathan gave the best answer on Mar 04, 2023
I, too, for a long time could not find a good (stable and inexpensive) VPN service for myself. Free applications do not work at all, or the Internet speed when using them is very low, even on the social network is not e ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 04, 2023 on Mar 04, 2023
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McKinsey Imbellus Game

Bain BCG McKinsey & Company McKinsey Imbellus
Most recent answer on Feb 08, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 07, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 07, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about the rejection from McKinsey! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, it's ... (read entire answer)
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