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Timing for math portion of case

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Most recent answer on Mar 31, 2024

Cristian

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You're not going to like the answer :) There is no set time. The interview is a conversation. What matters is not going at a certain speed through it. There is nothing that needs to be ‘finished’. You don't need to ‘cr ... (read entire answer)

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Stuck at Math/Quantitative and What to Calculate in Consulting Cases

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Most recent answer on Jan 15, 2024

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Hi Anonymous, From what you described, it seems like you are having issues to determine the central question you are solving for. If you agree, a best practice is to clarify the question / issue with the interviewer ea ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 15, 2024 on Jan 15, 2024
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Struggling with prepping numerical skills and thinking the "right" way

Quantitative skills

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gave the best answer on Jul 28, 2023

Hi there, I quite like rocketblocks for tackling this. Additionally, make sure you're getting cased in a wide range of cases live and with people. The fact that you're on page 250 in Case in Point tells me you're proba ... (read entire answer)

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Quant skills

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Most recent answer on Jun 22, 2022

Francesco

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Hi Moji, it seems your issue is not the math computation, but rather how to structure the math part once you receive a question (that is, the logic behind that you should apply). This means you should not work on your ... (read entire answer)

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Quantitative Problem Solving Practice

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Maikol

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My suggestion is to start preparing using the Inductive Reasoning part of the GMAT and McKinsey PST you can find online.As usually say, don't make too many exercises, just make a few of them but very very thoroughly.Try ... (read entire answer)

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Graph and tables analysis

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Hi there, The method I would suggest for graph analysis is the following: 1. READ THE GRAPH Ask for 30 seconds to understand the graph Summarize the graph. Read in particular the graph title, the legend, and the footnot ... (read entire answer)

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Method for analyzing graphs and tables

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Could someone kindly recommend materials for getting better at quantitative problems?

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Try the “crafting cases” analytical section in the free course, that should help. They have good resources on ways to create an equation out of non-quantitative prompts and how to tie the insights back into the case.

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Best resources for math improvement? (for a complete number novice!)

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gave the best answer on Aug 22, 2019

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Hi, Basically, you need to develop 3 calculation skills: 1) Learn how to multiply double-digit numbers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ndkkPZYJHo). 2) Learn how to work with zeros. Best way - always use 10^power ... (read entire answer)

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What quant/analytic skills should I have as a strategy consultant with 1-2 years experience?

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Hi there, Great questions and great that you're thinking about this! Now, it's super important that you learn this now rather than later: Strategy consultants/consultancies are not analysts. They are storytellers. S ... (read entire answer)

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Mental Math - Exponent

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gave the best answer on Nov 23, 2020

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Not needed - if you ever see yourself with a problem like this either you have done something wrong or there is a simple way to do it (e.g., Rule of 72)

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FastMath Ace the Case

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Hi Matthew, or any FastMath admin. Can you please clarify on how to get my refund back? I pretty sure I'm eligible for my 30-day refund, yet after 4 emails sent I haven't received any reply on the matter.

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

I need to improve the quant part of my case cracking. Suggestions on the casebooks I could use or other tips? Thanks! :)

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Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2020

Vlad

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Vlad

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gave the best answer on Feb 28, 2019

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Hi, Here is how you can improve your math skills: 1) Fast math - train, train, and train again Learn how to multiply double digit numbers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ndkkPZYJHo) Learn the division table ... (read entire answer)

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How to improve quantitative application skills for McKinsey interviews?

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gave the best answer on Aug 24, 2020

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Hello! I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam. There are free exams in the internet that you can use for practice (the one of LBS MBA page, Verits prep, as wel ... (read entire answer)

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Resources / books for basic quant skills

Math problem Quantitative skills

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Do you have any material that helps candidates approach a specific math problem after being given an exhibit?

Math problem Quantitative skills

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Vlad

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Vlad

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gave the best answer on Jul 22, 2019

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Hi, Several sources can help: Take all available case books and go through all the math problems there. Even the ones without a graph can be relevant since the universe of potential math problems is quite small ... (read entire answer)

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Numerical reasoning case interview resources

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 26, 2019

Hi there, I do not see any other better solution than practicing more quant heavy cases. Cheers Serhat

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Daily work - good at math calculation, but lack "sensitivity to numbers". How to improve?

Quantitative skills

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Robert

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Hi Anonymous, Mistakes/carelessness in numbers is an absolute show-stopper in reality (and it also becomes a red flag in interview situations as well). Let me explain why. Whenever I am the partner on a project, I n ... (read entire answer)

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Is the usage of calculator(or perceived well) for market sizing and/or math questions portion of the case interviews?

Market sizing Quantitative skills

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jan 07, 2018

In my experience at Bain, BCG and McKinsey no use of calculator during in-person interviews is generally allowed. However the suggestion of writing down the math and calculation is one that I second wholeheartadly becau ... (read entire answer)

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Is numerical data analysis a relevant business consulting skill?

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jan 31, 2018

It is a very relevant skill and would emphasize you ability to gain insights from numbers and to use different methodologies to gain those insights (multivariate analysis, montecarlo simulation, forecasting methodologie ... (read entire answer)

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