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How should I prepare best for university?

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Most recent answer on May 30, 2023
The best answer (on May 23, 2023) is from:
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Sounds exciting! Well, ultimately, you're there to learn, so they will teach you. Sounds like you're thinking about thing right. Some options for you: Build up English through vocab Build up English and Biz ac ... (read entire answer)
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Approaching the end of my studies - Apply for an internship or full-time position?

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Most recent answer on Jul 25, 2022
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Hi there, Q: Does it make sense to apply for an internship position starting on January 01 or go for a full time position right away in February? Most consulting companies have fixed periods when you can start, so you m ... (read entire answer)
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Best ways/sites to prepare for GMAT

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Most recent answer on Aug 29, 2020
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Michal
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Ex-Bain consultant, got offers from McK, BCG, Bain. Now a Product Manager at a startup
Michal
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gave the best answer on May 03, 2017
Ex-Bain consultant, got offers from McK, BCG, Bain. Now a Product Manager at a startup
Hi Anonymous, Here is the approach that worked well for me: 1. Do one practice test from the official website. It will allow you to: Benchmark your score - usually you can improve by 50-150 points, but not by 250 ... (read entire answer)
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Estimation Book

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Most recent answer on Jul 17, 2020
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gave the best answer on Mar 15, 2018
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Hi, Several sources: Market-sizing and brainteaser books (e.g. Are you smart enough to work at Google?, How would you move mount Fuji?) MBA Casebooks - the most known - Columbia, MIT, Wharton, LBS, Chicago, Corn ... (read entire answer)
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How to estimate number of mortgage loans issued in UK per year?

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Most recent answer on Jun 05, 2020
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Hello! This is a classical and rather simple market sizing -you will see that, after doing some, they are all the same-. I would: Calculate the total # of households in the UK, for which you divide: Tota ... (read entire answer)
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formal qualification requirement

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Anonymous B gave the best answer on Jun 15, 2018
I can give you some insights regarding the grade requirements (consider that I went through all of this in Germany, in other countries there may be a different weight on the grades). I had an awfully bad Abitur (high ... (read entire answer)
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Advice required for future consulting

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Recent activity on May 31, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 31, 2018
My gut feeling based on your description says go with UVA, but you should validate this. Really, it depends on a number of criteria. Firstly, I would also challenge that "grades are of the utmost importance" for cons ... (read entire answer)
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Case Buddy Wanted - McKinsey Interview

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 08, 2016
Happy to do McK case prep! My interview is in a week! Let me know if you're interested.
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