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solve – McKinney's assessment game excel templet

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Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024

Alberto

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Alberto

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gave the best answer on Jan 31, 2024

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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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Interview with ex MBB

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Most recent answer on Nov 13, 2023

Udayan

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Udayan

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gave the best answer on Nov 13, 2023

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Moritz is spot on in his reply. In my view, there are a few different approaches I have seen. They have a couple of cases they have used for a long time which they continue to use for new hires as an evaluation tool The ... (read entire answer)

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Experience with McKinsey PST round?

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Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023

Vlad

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Vlad

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gave the best answer on May 24, 2017

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Hi, I suggest the following: 1) Do 1 case from mck website in 60 min. Check your score. Target score is 22 out of 26 correct. If you do 17-18 correct you have great chances to improve in 3 days. If lower - reschedul ... (read entire answer)

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Additional McKinsey PST practice tests?

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Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023

Tania

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Tania gave the best answer on Jan 19, 2018

Experienced consultant looking for case partners to practice with - tjorge@live.com.au

Hi, I have an additional PST I can share. If you send me an email at t*****@l***.com.au I will respond with the PST attached. Tania

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On Transition program at MBB (after being fired)

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Most recent answer on Sep 12, 2023

Cristian

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Sep 12, 2023

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Hi there! Happy to provide a perspective on these questions: 1. What are the things that I need to discuss with them? Especially something that most people overlook Be honest with them and use this as an opportunity to ... (read entire answer)

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Career Transition Program from MBB (After temination)

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Most recent answer on Sep 11, 2023

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Sep 11, 2023

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Hi there! I doubt you're being cheated, but it does sound fishy. I'd get some legal advice on this to understand whether these sorts of documents can be superseding and also to get a sense of your options. Don't sign ... (read entire answer)

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It has been almost 3 weeks since doing the PSG at Mckinsey and I haven't heard back

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Florian

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Florian

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gave the best answer on Jan 30, 2023

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

Hi there, Sorry to hear! 1. What to do now Generally, no matter the outcome, I would focus on what you can influence now and that is your case and PEI performance. You should continue preparing for those as, once you pa ... (read entire answer)

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Create a new application account if I didn't do McKinsey PST well last year

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Most recent answer on Jun 23, 2022

Clara

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Clara

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gave the best answer on Jun 21, 2022

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Hello! It seems you have been taking the right steps in the last months. The reason for the ban is that you need to add "relevant" experience to your CV, and you need at least 12-18 months for that. However, with junior ... (read entire answer)

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Mckinsey Solve Test

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Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Mar 21, 2022

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Hi there, You can just get an indirect idea according to whether you successfully finished the games. In your case that doesn’t seem very promising. Having said that: The game also tests how you got to the final answer ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Early Access Imbellus Test...Am I screwed?

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on May 22, 2021

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Hi there, Sorry to hear you had issues with the Imbellus. I am not 100% sure I understood the situation. You said they sent you the link for the Imbellus in advance, offering the opportunity to do the test earlier f ... (read entire answer)

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Oliver Wyman Problem Solving Test (SEA)

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Most recent answer on Nov 08, 2020

Clara

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Clara

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gave the best answer on Nov 08, 2020

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! The online quant test are indeed very similar among them and hence, better to prep. However CAREFUL, since the OW one has the fame of being the taughest one and with a lot of time pressure. I would st ... (read entire answer)

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Imbellus Region

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 16, 2020

Hi, Imbellus is deployed across EMEA region and some Asian countries. 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 ch ... (read entire answer)

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Any pointers to prepare for Bain assessment tips in for southeast asia ?

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Jacopo

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Jacopo

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gave the best answer on Sep 13, 2018

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Hi, The Bain test is heavy on chart interpretation with a few words, as well as numerical computation and reasoning. It is important that you are familiar with this type of question and practice consulting math on a r ... (read entire answer)

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What is the problem solving test version at Bain?

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 29, 2018

Hi there, The written case which Vlad talks about is actually given at Final Round interviews, so comparing it to the PST is not particularly helpful. You are right - Bain does not have a pre-interview problem solvi ... (read entire answer)

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