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Chance of getting a full time offer despite low GPA (but also in MBB already)

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Most recent answer on Mar 26, 2024

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

You have a cool profile, and I wouldn't worry too much about your GPA. Depending on the firm and the region, some recruiters don't even look at the GPA. The most important thing to get right in that sense if how you pr ... (read entire answer)

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Net Present Value

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Antonello

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Antonello

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gave the best answer on Feb 27, 2021

McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi, in addition to the comments of other coaches I would like to suggest: - an interesting article on the topic: https://www.preplounge.com/en/bootcamp.php/business-concept-library/common-terms-of-business/net-present-v ... (read entire answer)

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What is the best way to improve quantitative skills?

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Vlad

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Vlad

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gave the best answer on Jul 06, 2017

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, Quant skill is quite a broad definition. Let's split into the following: 1) Fast math - train, train and train again Learn how to multiply double digit numbers (google fast math tips) Learn the division ta ... (read entire answer)

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Master in Strategic Management/Consulting in Cologne Business School(Germany)

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Most recent answer on Oct 24, 2023

Omar

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Bain & Company Consultant | University of Michigan | Bain first round interviewer | Bain and BCG offers

Omar

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gave the best answer on Aug 01, 2023

Bain & Company Consultant | University of Michigan | Bain first round interviewer | Bain and BCG offers

In terms of post-graduation placement in the consulting firms in Germany, I believe the Cologne Business School has a dedicated career service center which organizes various recruiting / networking events with companies ... (read entire answer)

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Experienced Hire - Strategy switch - Case & Business fundamentals prep

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Oct 04, 2023

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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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offer got rescinded after getting offer letter and date of joining

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 07, 2020

Hi there, Sorry to hear that. It must be really frustrating to hear such news. Do try to ask whether a later start date would be possible, if you can afford to wait a bit. Would you mind sharing a bit more info ab ... (read entire answer)

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A month to my McKinsey start, what to buy in preparation

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Most recent answer on Feb 09, 2021

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 08, 2021

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hey there, If you are interested in physical things Business attire A proper suitcase Travel essentials If you are interested in preparing for your new role, I'd suggest the following: When I got the off ... (read entire answer)

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Transition from Dentistry to Management Consulting

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Jasper

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Expert Financial Services | ex-FinTech Unicorn Manager | 250+ real interviews | 14y+ int work exp | ESCP Business School

Jasper

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gave the best answer on Sep 17, 2020

Expert Financial Services | ex-FinTech Unicorn Manager | 250+ real interviews | 14y+ int work exp | ESCP Business School

Dear James, sounds like an exciting move! I think I can pretty much understand and maybe judge your journey. My wife is working as a dentist and founed 8 years ago her own business with two partners where I could sup ... (read entire answer)

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Deloitte MBA entry level

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Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Sep 27, 2019

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Hi Anonymous, assuming they are offering the Consultant role as a standard for post MBAs, the easier way to negotiate higher seniority once you receive an offer is to get offers from competitors and let the company kn ... (read entire answer)

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CV Feedback for adv degree industry candidate

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 30, 2020

Hi Alan, Feel free to send your CV to me!

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What is the best way to prepare for a first case interview here at PrepLounge?

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Feb 26, 2018

1. Read the fundamentals (cosentino, cheng, MBA consulting club books) 2. Practice 10-15 cases with peers 3. Have first check-in with expert to nip in the bud any vices in your form 4. Practice 10 more cases with ... (read entire answer)

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Costs in declining revenue question?

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Aws

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Senior Consultant @ Google | McKinsey, BCG, Bain exp. as Client | 100+ REAL MBB cases

Aws

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gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2019

Senior Consultant @ Google | McKinsey, BCG, Bain exp. as Client | 100+ REAL MBB cases

Hi A, First, clarify the objective clearly upfront. Does the client only care about revenue or also profit? If the case is focused on only revenues, focus only on that. You can say to the interviewer, "I suggest we ... (read entire answer)

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Do you have a question for our consulting experts, too?

Case interview format of Deloitte

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Francesco

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Hi Anonymous, as mentioned by Vlad, if the interview is based only on case questions you can prepare as you would do for a standard consulting interview at MBB, Strategy&, RB, OW, ATK, etc. I would clarify with HR ... (read entire answer)

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How do you maintain strong relationship across Work-streams (tech, CC, third party) to achieve goals and vision ,

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Most recent answer on Sep 20, 2019

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 Sep 20, 2019

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

It would help if you specify whether it was an interview question or just something you want to explore. If you want a detailed answer it's always good to provide the context and the objective in a polite manner

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Puzzling estimation question

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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 Oct 28, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, You could use the following data: iPhone sales in the previous launches Similar recent flagship phones sales # of iPhone users and iPhone replacement rate (1/lifetime of an iphone) Best

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What does inside a Consultant’s suitcase look like? How many shirts, pants, suits, shoes?

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Anonymous A asked on Aug 07, 2018

Trying to find the balance of shirts, pants, suits, and shoes to bring. Don’t want to overpack and trying to pick up 1 or 2 tricks for being a road warrior.

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