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Non-MBA Master's Application - Resume and Cover Letter Sample

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Most recent answer on Dec 29, 2021
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi, I have a few that I could show you. We could then work to edit yours to be of the same calibre. Shoot me a message and we can work out a time to go through it! Best, Ian
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Scientific notations to ease calculation

Calculation tips Case Calculations Scientist Background
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Hi Clement! you can definitely do that, as long as you arrive to the right answer nobody cares how you calculate it.
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Good firms for people without a background in economics

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Dear Alexander, I confirm that MBB are open to people with all backgrounds and they actually encourage diversity in their talent pool. Also ATK, Oliver Wyman and Roland Berger to quote others. I had few colleagues with ... (read entire answer)
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