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How to practice cases + limited amount of them?

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Most recent answer on Mar 21, 2024
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Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, find below some practice cases. There is plenty more material here on PrepLounge that you can just search for and filter according to the specific topics/formats you are interested in. https://www.preplounge.c ... (read entire answer)
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Market entry cases

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Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, find below some practice cases with some market entry/evaluation components. There is plenty more material here on PrepLounge that you can just search for and filter according to the specific topics/formats yo ... (read entire answer)
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Practice materials

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Most recent answer on Mar 18, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 14, 2024) is from:
Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
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gave the best answer on Mar 14, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi Belle, find below some practice cases. There is plenty more material here on PrepLounge that you can just search for and filter according to the specific topics/formats you are interested in. https://www.preplounge.c ... (read entire answer)
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Cases/Specific Topics

Practice cases
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 10, 2024) 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 Feb 10, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Not a thing… Please reset how you're thinking about casing. The goal/point is to get a wide variety of cases so as to be ready to solve ANYTHING that comes your way. There is no “best”. It depends on your goals, what yo ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Cases on supply chain and procurement and cost reduction?

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The best answer (on Feb 28, 2024) 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 Feb 28, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Remember for procurement/supply chain, first you need to ask objective. In general this will either be "Reducing Costs" or "Fixing/Optimizing Production" Within Reducing Costs, this could be contract renegotia ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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When I am structuring the case, I struggled and get lost.

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Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 10, 2023) is from:
Lorenzo
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University of St.Gallen graduate | Learn to think like a Consultant | Personalized prep | CV review
Lorenzo
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gave the best answer on Dec 10, 2023
University of St.Gallen graduate | Learn to think like a Consultant | Personalized prep | CV review
It's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed or forget frameworks when faced with a case interview, especially when the pressure is on. Here are some strategies to help you overcome this challenge: Practice Regularly: Regular ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 31, 2023 on Dec 31, 2023
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Preparing for Consulting Firm Applications: The Importance of Daily Case Study Practice and Quality Feedback

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Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 16, 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 Nov 16, 2023
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Hi there, Q: Should I practice case studies daily, especially since learning is not just about quantity but also about the quality of feedback provided to me? It depends on when you expect to have interviews. If you bel ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 01, 2023 on Dec 01, 2023
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Oliver Wyman

Practice cases
Most recent answer on Nov 13, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 13, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Nov 13, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! There are no additional cases beyond what you can see in the library.  If you get premium, you'll basically get additional access to ‘Premium’ cases which are labelled this way.  Honestly, though, I wouldn't be look ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 13, 2023 on Nov 13, 2023
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Any thoughts about High Bridge Academy?

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Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 21, 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 Jun 21, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I love them! I think they're fantastic. I've taught for them and think they do a great job. The difference in reviews is in relation to the difference in attendees.  Expectation and work put in is going to be ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 27, 2023 on Jun 27, 2023
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I still want it , it is my dream

BCG McKinsey and Bain MBB Practice cases tier2 Top tier
Most recent answer on Jun 21, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 21, 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 Jun 21, 2023
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Hi there, Sorry to hear about the rejections. In terms of your point: Q: In my job I am currently on a project that is not very demanding but I don't have a lot of time to practice during the week with also long transpo ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 21, 2023 on Jun 21, 2023
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Practice for case interviews while working full time

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Most recent answer on May 08, 2023
The best answer (on May 05, 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 May 05, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, 1) From now till September, is it possible to be fully prepared to pass MBB interviews? It is possible. But it depends on how many hours of prep you can put in. Most candidates need 100+ hours starting from sc ... (read entire answer)
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on May 08, 2023 on May 08, 2023
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Outsourcing v. Insourcing in Services | What aspects to consider? Creative Question

Cases outsourcing Practice cases
Most recent answer on Mar 02, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 16, 2020) 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 Apr 16, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! The one that I see key when determinin whether to outsource or not is the flexibility this gives you, in terms of: Costs: you don´t have any fixed, but can contract ad-hoc external sources Times: many bu ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 02, 2023 on Mar 02, 2023
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Should I focus on drills or continuing to do cases?

Practice cases
Most recent answer on Feb 21, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 16, 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
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 16, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Both! Just like a soccer team, you need to do running, dribbling, shooting drills, but you also need to scrimmage! Make sure you're doing the right drills and the right cases with the right people though. This is very m ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 21, 2023 on Feb 21, 2023
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How many live cases after self-studying 60 cases?

Cases Practice cases
Most recent answer on Jan 30, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 20, 2023) 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 20, 2023
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hi there, I would be careful with statements such as “main types of cases.” There are no main types of cases, even though this is how most common case interview resources on the web and the 2 books that are still the in ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 30, 2023 on Jan 30, 2023
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Digital Cases

Practice cases
Most recent answer on Jan 16, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 16, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 16, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Sharing with you here two that I wrote and which you can find on PrepLounge. Both are based on actual McKinsey interviews that took place in the past few months.  GlowMobile goes Digital Digital Lab at LETA B ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 16, 2023 on Jan 16, 2023
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Suggestions for good, difficult cases to give and receive?

Cases Practice cases
Most recent answer on Dec 07, 2022
The best answer (on Dec 07, 2022) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 07, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  You could try this case - Digital Lab at LETA Bank It's rated difficult, has received a lot of good feedback and deals with some of the most current type of projects that major consulting firms are handling.  ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 07, 2022 on Dec 07, 2022
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Preparation

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Most recent answer on Nov 27, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 27, 2022) is from:
Emily
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Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad
Emily
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gave the best answer on Nov 27, 2022
Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad
Congratulations on taking the leap to apply! It can be daunting to be starting seemingly from scratch, so you questions make sense. To answer them in turn: Books which are good for practice - I'd actually recommend usin ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 27, 2022 on Nov 27, 2022
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PE-focused cases

Practice cases Private Equity
Most recent answer on Nov 07, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 07, 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
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 07, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, 1) Search on M&A here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases?language=en&topic%5B%5D=1&topic%5B%5D=19&sort=real-case-desc&page=1&perPage=20 2) Google and casebooks a ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 07, 2022 on Nov 07, 2022
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Question about Ross Case "Opera House" Math Problem

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Most recent answer on Oct 25, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 25, 2022) is from:
Pedro
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30% off in March 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
Pedro
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gave the best answer on Oct 25, 2022
30% off in March 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
Because it says, on slide 3, that the client believes the opportunity is to sell more club tickets… Given that, you are only focusing on that type of tickets thereafter.
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on Oct 25, 2022 on Oct 25, 2022
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McKinsey Practice Case

McKinsey Practice cases
Most recent answer on Oct 24, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 16, 2022) is from:
Paul
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I love helping candidates prepare for their dream job at McKinsey
Paul
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gave the best answer on Oct 16, 2022
I love helping candidates prepare for their dream job at McKinsey
You have correctly identified the question as a brainstorming one. Remember when the interviewer is testing for creativity, it is vastly more important to demonstrate your ability to think creatively and comprehensively ... (read entire answer)
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