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Final round BCG visiting associate

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Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 23, 2024) is from:
Petros
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BCG consultant, ex-Goldman Sachs | Free Intro Session! | personalized preparation plan | >90% candidate success rate
Petros
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BCG consultant, ex-Goldman Sachs | Free Intro Session! | personalized preparation plan | >90% candidate success rate
Even though no one can know for certain until you receive a formal response, very rarely a BCG consultant would make the laptop joke unless they really mean it :) they know how important these interviews are for people, ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Consulting Interview Feedback Delay

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Most recent answer on Nov 24, 2023
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Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi,  it has just been one week now since the interview if I understand correctly. That is still well within the expected timeframe to hear back.   The decision is out of your hands at this point so you will just have to ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 24, 2023 on Nov 24, 2023
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Tips for someone questioning the decision to get into consulting after less than a year

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Most recent answer on Feb 24, 2021
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Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Feb 23, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, First, I completely understand. I struggled a lot as well - almost everyone does! Know that no-one can perfectly prepare for this job and it's incredibly demanding on everyone. Excitment/novelty absolutely w ... (read entire answer)
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Choking during interview

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Most recent answer on Nov 21, 2020
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Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Nov 21, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I'm sorry but I couldn;t disagree with the other coaches more (a rare thing). You don't need to study more. You need a BREAK You need to take xx days off (no set amount to start). Stop what you're doing. ... (read entire answer)
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Should I turn down an interview I don't think I'll pass? What do they do if you're really panicking?

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Most recent answer on May 15, 2020
The best answer (on Mar 11, 2020) is from:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
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gave the best answer on Mar 11, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! There are 2 things we should not mislead us here: Interviewing with MBB is intimidating, yes. But it is for everyone and it is a perfectly normal feeling. Once we already disccount those very normal ner ... (read entire answer)
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