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2 Hour Written Director-level Case Study - Advice Needed

case study Written case interview Written test
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 13, 2024) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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Hi there, Highly recommend getting a coach for this one. There's not much we can say on a Q&A to help. Rather, you need slides/templates from a coach, direct guidance on how to solve the case, editing/framing of the ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Interview Second Round - Written Case Study

Written case interview
Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2023
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Pedro
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Pedro
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gave the best answer on Aug 31, 2023
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You're going to be given all (or most of) the information you need. So at that point it is about presenting your recommendation in a structured way and that is based on the provided evidence. So you don't present an “ap ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 02, 2023 on Sep 02, 2023
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Written case examples

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Most recent answer on Aug 30, 2023
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Sofia
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Sofia
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gave the best answer on Aug 30, 2023
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Hello, I believe Victor Cheng had some written cases to practice as a (paid) resource on his website.
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on Aug 30, 2023 on Aug 30, 2023
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Hi , i am looking for some written cases that can help me with the baringa case interview.

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Most recent answer on Jul 26, 2021
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Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Jul 26, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, First, good luck! I recommend the following: Remember that most casing tips apply here (i.e. be very clear+focused on the objective, ruthlessly cut out information that doesn't help you meet this obj ... (read entire answer)
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How to prepare for Written Case Interview

Written case interview
Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2021
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Feb 25, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Pooja, First, good luck! I recommend the following: Remember that most casing tips apply here (i.e. be very clear+focused on the objective, ruthlessly cut out information that doesn't help you meet this obje ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 28, 2021 on Feb 28, 2021
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Written case interview prep

Strategy& Interview Written case interview
Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2021
The best answer (on Feb 27, 2021) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Feb 27, 2021
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Hi PD, The key areas you will have to cover to prepare a written case are the following. 1. Learn how to define a plan of action and stick to that The first thing you should do in a written case is to def ... (read entire answer)
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