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BCG First Round in 7 days, can I do it ?

Advice BCG Case Interview case coaching First Round
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 18, 2024) is from:
Richard
Expert
Ex-BCG Project Leader (Boston) | Seasoned strategy consultant, coach, mentor, and interviewer
Richard
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 gave the best answer on Jan 18, 2024
Ex-BCG Project Leader (Boston) | Seasoned strategy consultant, coach, mentor, and interviewer
The short answer is, yes.  However, given the limited amount of time you have, I'd strongly recommend connecting with a coach, career mentor, or peer to practice casing. Just make sure whoever it is has significant expe ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Strategies to move from intermediate to advanced level?

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Most recent answer on Aug 29, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 16, 2023) is from:
Hani
Expert
Associate and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA
Hani
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 gave the best answer on Aug 16, 2023
Associate and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA
Hello there,To improve your casing abilities, gradually introduce harder cases to your practice, focus on fundamental concepts, and learn from your mistakes. To maintain consistency and avoid bad days, maintain a positi ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 29, 2023 on Aug 29, 2023
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Alternatives to Case Partner and Coach

approaching a case Bain BCG case coaching Case Interview McKinsey
Most recent answer on Jul 31, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 10, 2021) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
 gave the best answer on Oct 10, 2021
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation for your 1st round interviews! This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspectiv ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 31, 2023 on Jul 31, 2023
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Written Case Coaching

case coaching written case
Most recent answer on May 02, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 28, 2023) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Please shoot me a message! I have 20+ real written cases I've acquired over the years. This includes EY, Deloitte, KPMG, etc. I have a course I've built to talk you through to do written cases. Then, I send yo ... (read entire answer)
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40
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on May 02, 2023 on May 02, 2023
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Mckinsey offered me session with coach

case coaching McKinsey & Company
Most recent answer on Feb 09, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 09, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Feb 09, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi Ardak,  That's an amazing opportunity. You should definitely go for it! Let me take your questions one by one. It is polite to postpone it like that? It's totally ok to postpone it. Nobody minds. If you feel like you ... (read entire answer)
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55
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on Feb 09, 2023 on Feb 09, 2023
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🎅🏽 Christmas Deals on PrepLounge – Get 10% off your CoachingPlus package! 🎅🏽

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Anonymous A asked on Dec 04, 2022
Anonymous A asked on Dec 04, 2022
Dear PrepLounge community, The countdown to Christmas is on 🎅🏽 As the year is coming to an end, we would like to give something back to you. This week, we are starting with our first Christmas special, so that you can make a real final spurt in your case interview preparation.  Here is everything you need to know about this special: What? This week you get 10% off your CoachingPlus package. CoachingPlus is the perfect combination of PrepLounge Premium and coaching sessions with our top experienced experts. You can select between 3, 5 and 10 coaching sessions and get a 6 week Premium Membershi ... (read entire question)
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on Dec 04, 2022 on Dec 04, 2022
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Tier-1 , Tier 2 success guarantee coaching programs

case coaching MBB case interview prep tier1 tier2
Most recent answer on Jul 27, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 27, 2022) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jul 27, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Max, Unfortunately not matter how good you are, there is always a dice roll with interviews! By definition they literally cannot be guaranteed. That's why, while I promise my candidates I will make them as good as po ... (read entire answer)
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52
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on Jul 27, 2022 on Jul 27, 2022
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Tracker for areas of improvement

case coaching
Most recent answer on Apr 01, 2022
The best answer (on Mar 31, 2022) is from:
Andi
Expert
BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Andi
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 gave the best answer on Mar 31, 2022
BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Hi there, I fully second Christian's points.  Here a few thoughts from my end  Tracker is typically a great idea, as it ensures you have visibility on what to focus on and where the gaps in your prep are. To do that, ma ... (read entire answer)
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60
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on Apr 01, 2022 on Apr 01, 2022
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Why does the pricing of case coach differ so much? How to better utilize coaching sessions?

case coaching
Most recent answer on Oct 29, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 28, 2021) is from:
Florian
Expert
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Oct 28, 2021
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, I believe it's mostly a question of supply and demand.  Supply is the number of coaching hours a coach can offer per week and demand is a direct function of the value a coach can add: As a candidate, now it's ... (read entire answer)
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2.1 k
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65
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on Oct 29, 2021 on Oct 29, 2021
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Bain Dubai - need coach to prep

Bain & Company case coaching Middle East
Most recent answer on Sep 18, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 17, 2021) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
 gave the best answer on Sep 17, 2021
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, Being an active Bain & Company Project Leader (located in Europe), having close bonds to the ME colleagues and having interviewed 200+ applicants across seniority levels ever since, I have a firm understan ... (read entire answer)
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54
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on Sep 18, 2021 on Sep 18, 2021
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Coaching in advance - payment later

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Question edited on Sep 05, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 24, 2021) is from:
Christine
Admin
PrepLounge Community & Marketing Manager
Christine
Admin
 gave the best answer on Jun 24, 2021
PrepLounge Community & Marketing Manager
Dear Anonymous, thank you for your answer. Even though most of our experts here have already mentioned that PrepLounge is not the right platform for you if you are looking for such a payment method. I just wanted to ... (read entire answer)
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4
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on Sep 05, 2021 on Sep 05, 2021
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How to find coaches who have interviewed candidates while at the firm?

case coaching coaching
Most recent answer on Sep 03, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 02, 2021) is from:
Agrim
Expert
BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting
Agrim
Expert
 gave the best answer on Sep 02, 2021
BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting
BCG generally puts Project Leader and above in the interviewer seat, while McK also has Associates doing their bit. That said, a good coach is one who can guide the candidate in the right direction and transfer knowledg ... (read entire answer)
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92
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on Sep 03, 2021 on Sep 03, 2021
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Performing well during peer/coach cases but not during actual interviews

BCG BCG Case Interview case coaching coaching mock case
Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 01, 2021) is from:
Erica
Expert
Ex-McKinsey / 100% offer rate / LBS / Principle driven / Real case/ If you get the interview, you should get the offer!
Erica
Expert
 gave the best answer on Sep 01, 2021
Ex-McKinsey / 100% offer rate / LBS / Principle driven / Real case/ If you get the interview, you should get the offer!
Hi there. It seems like your issue is more psychological than technical - meaning your case skill should be good but you perform under average due to the stress you put on yourself during real interviews. The following ... (read entire answer)
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75
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on Sep 02, 2021 on Sep 02, 2021
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Is Steve a legit case coach?

case coaching
Most recent answer on Aug 25, 2021
The best answer (on Aug 25, 2021) is from:
Astrid
Admin
PrepLounge Head of Product & Marketing
Astrid
Admin
 gave the best answer on Aug 25, 2021
PrepLounge Head of Product & Marketing
Hi there, Thank you for asking your question on our Consulting Q&A! No, “Steve” is definitely not a legit case coach and certainly not a verified coach on PrepLounge! All meeting requests on the Meeting Board come f ... (read entire answer)
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37
Total Upvotes
on Aug 25, 2021 on Aug 25, 2021
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Recommendation for Bain case interview coach

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Most recent answer on Aug 25, 2021
The best answer (on Aug 16, 2021) is from:
Florian
Expert
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Aug 16, 2021
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, 1. I would simply go into the coaches database and filter for Employer: Bain Recommendation Rate: Descending 2. Look at the first couple of coaches, read their reviews and success rates.  3. Reach out to them ... (read entire answer)
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25
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on Aug 25, 2021 on Aug 25, 2021
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Need advice/input on selecting a coach

case coaching coaching expert coaching
Most recent answer on Aug 20, 2021
The best answer (on Aug 16, 2021) is from:
Ken
Expert
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
Ken
Expert
 gave the best answer on Aug 16, 2021
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
The number of meetings on PrepLounge only speaks to how long they have been on the platform and how much of their time they spend on case coaching. Assuming the same price, similar approach and both good reviews I would ... (read entire answer)
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22
Total Upvotes
on Aug 20, 2021 on Aug 20, 2021
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Coach experience sharing

case coaching coach
Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2021
The best answer (on Aug 18, 2021) is from:
Agrim
Expert
BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting
Agrim
Expert
 gave the best answer on Aug 18, 2021
BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting
2 weeks is an extremely extremely ambitious timeline to hit considering zero business background and zero casing experience. Casing is more a game of practice than knowledge. Happy to discuss your targets and path forwa ... (read entire answer)
4
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735
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19
Total Upvotes
on Aug 19, 2021 on Aug 19, 2021
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Preplounge coaching sessions

case coaching
Most recent answer on Jul 25, 2021
The best answer (on Jul 25, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jul 25, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You do need to pay beforehand to lock in the session (the risk of a candidate cancelling is far higher than a coach cancelling). Don't worry, I've never heard of a coach not showing - however, if they don' ... (read entire answer)
4
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Views
4
Total Upvotes
on Jul 25, 2021 on Jul 25, 2021
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Coaching

case coaching coaching help money
Most recent answer on Feb 24, 2021
The best answer (on Feb 23, 2021) is from:
Gaurav
Expert
#1 Career Coach for Aspiring, Practicing & Ex-Consultants|The Only 360° Coach - Ex-Mckinsey, Certified Coach & Recruiter
Gaurav
Expert
 gave the best answer on Feb 23, 2021
#1 Career Coach for Aspiring, Practicing & Ex-Consultants|The Only 360° Coach - Ex-Mckinsey, Certified Coach & Recruiter
Hi there, Ken has a point. + there is plenty of free materials available on different platforms + you can find a study-buddy I think some coaches do offer free training for which you pay after you sign an offer ... (read entire answer)
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Views
56
Total Upvotes
on Feb 24, 2021 on Feb 24, 2021
Last Activity

How should I prepare for a coaching session with a preplounge coach?

case coaching coaching preplounge
Most recent answer on Oct 14, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 13, 2020) is from:
Robert
Expert
McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Robert
Expert
 gave the best answer on Oct 13, 2020
McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Hi Anonymous, According to PrepLounge, this is how to prepare: https://www.preplounge.com/en/case-interview-coaching.php Hope that helps - if so, please be so kind to give it a thumbs-up with the green upvote button ... (read entire answer)
5
Answers
956
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7
Total Upvotes
on Oct 14, 2020 on Oct 14, 2020
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