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Producer Food Source Sunlight affected by Cloud cover?

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Hagen

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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the (assumed) invitation from McKinsey! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, your intuition regarding the impact of "cloud cover" on producers ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Solve Game Appointment Windows

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Hi there, Sounds like it's a timezone thing. If they have the slot available then that is just fine. It's already March 12 so….just stick with your scheduled time.

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McKinsey Game Question

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The McKinsey Imbellus Game is just one component of the overall assessment process. While your performance in the game is taken into consideration, it's not the sole determining factor for a call back. The written repor ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Ecosystem Imbellus order

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Hi! First of all congrats on getting the opportunity to try the online test! The answer to your question is: If there are two “top prey” species with the same Calories Provided, the eating species will eat from each of ... (read entire answer)

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►NEW on PrepLounge: McKinsey Solve Game Simulation by Francesco ◄

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Hi everyone!We hope you are enjoying your time on PrepLounge and that your case preparation is going well! If you are planning to apply to McKinsey, we have great news for you! Francesco, one of our top coaches on PrepLounge, has created for you a complete simulation to play the McKinsey Solve Game, including both the Ecosystem and the Redrock games. With this simulation package you will: Play for real the Ecosystem Game (including both the sea and mountain environments) Play for real the Redrock Study Game (including all 4 phases of the game: Investigation, Analysis, Report and Cases) Get FR ... (read entire question)

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CaseBasix's McKinsey PSG Simulation Review

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Hi there, Q: I'm interested in hearing if anyone has reviews or feedback on CaseBasix's McKinsey PSG Simulation. It cost $99. Is it worth the investment? I haven't tried it myself, nor have I heard any feedback, so unfo ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Game and Application

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Hi there, 1) Is everyone who applied invited to take the game? It depends. Depending on the application channel, they could do CV screening also after the test. 2) How long should I prepare to take the assessment? If yo ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Solve Will I get Redrock?

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gave the best answer on Oct 28, 2023

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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Still have not received McKinsey solve invite for London office

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Frederic

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48hrs not always kept. Do not give up and if it doesn't work there are indeed other opportunities for you. Best of luck! Frederic

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Has anyone tried the new McKinsey Imbellus Problem Solving Game? Any tips / lessons learnt?

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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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McKinsey Solve Redrock study

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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with McKinsey thus far! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, yes, some of my coachees have passed the s ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Game

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Hi there, Q: I applied for the McKinsey internship position in 2021 December. If I apply again, do I have to play the game again this year? Yes, because the score of the game is kept for 12 months. If you want to prepar ... (read entire answer)

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Anyone willing to sell their Mconsulting simulation?

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Hi there, Q: Anyone willing to sell their simulation? I cannot provide external links here but you can find simulations at a lower rate if you google for it. If you are interested in prepping for the game, if you want y ... (read entire answer)

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Mckinsey - 3 weeks after PSG no hear back.

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Hey! Yes, hope is still there. Don't worry. My read of this email would suggest that 29th of October is the key date. If you don't hear anything by then, send an email to the recruiter on the 1st of November. Keeping ... (read entire answer)

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Tweaks in early 2023 in the Solve / Imbellus / McK Problem Solving Game in Eastern European offices

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Hi there, 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, so far, all of my coachees who conducted the McKinsey Solve recently had ... (read entire answer)

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Completed McKinsey's Solve game today. I aced the ecosystem but felt I did poorly on Red Rock...Should I feel bad?

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Hello, The PSG results are just one part of your application - they will be assessed together with your CV, cover letter, and overall application. So a lower score in one part of the test won't necessarily doom your app ... (read entire answer)

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is the imbellus guide by Strategycase.com a scam or not?

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Hi there, I am sure it is a good product, they have a lot of reviews. If you want to get a complete guide plus watch a full replica of the game, you can find below a simulation with 15 videos on how to crack the ecosyst ... (read entire answer)

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PSG question— no invite

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gave the best answer on Jul 20, 2023

Hi there, You have to realize this isn't a binary thing. It's not like your application is “in” or “not in” in absolute terms. It always has been and currently is about probabilities. Last year you may have had a 20% ch ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey solve

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Hi there, Yes, the plant defense game has been replaced by RedRock, as I've noticed with most of my recent candidates. These change every few months and there are also variations across regions. You can find a few ex ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Solve Test Simulation Practice

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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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