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Jumping in the MBB interviews with little preparation (~3 weeks) or wait until the Fall of 2023

Preparetion time

Most recent answer on Apr 15, 2023

Cristian

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Apr 13, 2023

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Hi there, Indeed, difficult to tell what would be the best option. The way I see it, with your background, you could go for a sprint now and try to make the interview in 2-3 weeks. You would need a coach to make sure ... (read entire answer)

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Average prep time and math

case math Preparetion time

Most recent answer on Apr 11, 2023

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Apr 07, 2023

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, 1) Just wonder how much time is needed to prepare for an interview? Most candidates need at least 50-100 hours starting from scratch to be offer-ready. The exact number depends on: The resources you use (eg b ... (read entire answer)

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Preparation time needed for someone with MBB internship experience and second round offer?

Application timing Preparetion time

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Dorothea

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Dorothea

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gave the best answer on Jun 18, 2018

Ex-Oliver Wyman with 100% interview success rate - specialized in female career coaching

Hi there, regarding preparation time: From my experience, once you went through the consulting application cycle once, preparation gets easier, meaning all the case basics and case solving skills can be refreshed quite ... (read entire answer)

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