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Roland Berger Assessment Day

analytical test case interview preparation Preparing for Roland Berger presentation
Most recent answer on Mar 12, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 12, 2024) is from:
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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gave the best answer on Mar 12, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, in addition to all the comments and explanations, find below a few practice cases that are representative of the Roland Berger style: https://www.preplounge.com/de/case-sammlung/candidate-led-ueblicher-stil/sc ... (read entire answer)
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How to make an oral presentation of the case analysis at the BCG written case interview?

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Most recent answer on Mar 12, 2024
The best answer (on Oct 08, 2017) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Oct 08, 2017
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Here I've uploaded some written case samples (incl BCG) https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjszX2Oa?dl=0 The best way to prepare is the following: Check if the calculator is allowe ... (read entire answer)
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Management Consultant Targeting MBB

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Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 11, 2024) is from:
Erin
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Ex- BCG Principal | 8 years experience | Previous BCG Miami Recruiting Director | Yale MBA
Erin
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gave the best answer on Jan 11, 2024
Ex- BCG Principal | 8 years experience | Previous BCG Miami Recruiting Director | Yale MBA
You can definitely prepare and be ready for case interviews in 2 months. This is about the amount of time I had between doing my first case and my first interview. However, it will take a lot of dedicated practice in th ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Bottom Up Market Sizing: SAAS, Start-Ups, Tech Space

BCG McKinsey and Bain case interview preparation Market sizing
Most recent answer on Jan 15, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 14, 2024) is from:
Brad
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Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Brad
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gave the best answer on Jan 14, 2024
Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Hi there,   Stating the somewhat obvious but there is no single strategy for these type of things but let me start by framing how top-down and bottom-up works.   Top-down starts with a whole, big market, and you gradual ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 15, 2024 on Jan 15, 2024
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Maximizing Prep

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Most recent answer on Jan 02, 2024
The best answer (on Dec 22, 2023) is from:
David
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Case Coach | Bain & Company | PwC M&A Deals Advisory | INSEAD MBA | SG & SEA
David
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gave the best answer on Dec 22, 2023
Case Coach | Bain & Company | PwC M&A Deals Advisory | INSEAD MBA | SG & SEA
Hi there,   Hope you are well and good job on preparing for 3 months already! I would suggest the following to maximize your chances in the next 3 weeks: 1. Do not over-practice. I see a lot of candidates practicing 100 ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 02, 2024 on Jan 02, 2024
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How to be more conversational in framework part of case?

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Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 01, 2023) is from:
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 Dec 01, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Honestly, this is hard to type out. I highly highly recommend coaching to help you out here.
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on Dec 01, 2023 on Dec 01, 2023
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Anyone heard of Krakit (AI case partner resource) before?

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Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 09, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Aug 09, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there! This sounds interesting.  Would be curious to try it out.  It actually sounds very similar to using ChatGPT for case preparation.  The great advantage of these tools is that they are able to provide tailored f ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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Bad Experience with Victor Cheng Case Interview Material - alternatives?

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Most recent answer on Oct 26, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 09, 2018) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Jun 09, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Viktor Cheng material is good, however, it is definitely not enough to pass the interview. I recommend rereading and relistening Cheng every 10-15 live cases you do - you'll find many new things there. In additi ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 26, 2023 on Oct 26, 2023
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Partner Interview

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Most recent answer on Oct 16, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 16, 2023) is from:
Raj
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FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
Raj
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gave the best answer on Oct 16, 2023
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
While the specific format and focus may vary, here are some insights and tips to help you prepare: Time Allocation: Partner interviews are typically longer, around 45 minutes, allowing for more in-depth discussions and ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 16, 2023 on Oct 16, 2023
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Consulting interview books

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Most recent answer on Sep 27, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 26, 2023) is from:
Lorenzo
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University of St.Gallen graduate | Learn to think like a Consultant | Personalized prep | CV review
Lorenzo
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gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2023
University of St.Gallen graduate | Learn to think like a Consultant | Personalized prep | CV review
Case Interview Books Like Victor Cheng: Case interview books like those authored by Victor Cheng, such as "Case Interview Secrets," can be valuable resources for preparing for consulting interviews, especially if you're ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 27, 2023 on Sep 27, 2023
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Resources to brush up accounting/finance concepts

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Most recent answer on Sep 01, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 22, 2018) is from:
Sidi
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
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gave the best answer on Jul 22, 2018
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi Giorgia, two books which I find extremely helpful to get a fundamental understanding of how to practically think in terms of business economics, financial management and value creation are: Finance for non-fina ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 01, 2023 on Sep 01, 2023
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Case Math Prep

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Most recent answer on Sep 01, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 27, 2018) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
gave the best answer on Jul 27, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Pls find below my list 1) Case math Practice common market sizing topics (Airport passenger flow, real estate volumes, subway passenger flows, car usage, etc.). You should become comfortable with making assump ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 01, 2023 on Sep 01, 2023
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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
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Senior Consultant 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
Senior Consultant 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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Preparation time

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Most recent answer on Jul 24, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 22, 2023) is from:
Sofia
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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Sofia
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gave the best answer on Jul 22, 2023
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Hello, The true answer is that it fully depends on the individual! But that doesn't help you for planning purposes, so I can tell you that in general most candidates need to do somewhere between 20-30 cases and 2-5 hour ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 24, 2023 on Jul 24, 2023
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Good resources to get a feel for the economy/industry (and health/life sciences news)?

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Most recent answer on Jul 21, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 15, 2023) is from:
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 Jul 15, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Personally, I love robinhood snacks, the FT, the Economist, and then there are a few podcasts I keep up with. For health and life sciences specifically, you could go to those sections of McKinsey, Bain, BCG, L ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 21, 2023 on Jul 21, 2023
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Ask for time in exhibit interpretation or talk on-the-fly?

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Most recent answer on Jun 28, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 23, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jun 23, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Tian, Q: Which would be a better method? If none, what would be your method of approaching an exhibit? Between the two, the first method is better but I would recommend something different from what you listed. The a ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 28, 2023 on Jun 28, 2023
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EY Parthenon Middle East

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Most recent answer on May 26, 2023
The best answer (on May 23, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on May 23, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  I've coached lots of candidates for ME (about a third of my candidates apply in the region) and the cases have been just like everywhere else - basically, from any industry / topic. If anything, it's slightly ... (read entire answer)
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Asking for more time to prepare for the first round of interviews

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Most recent answer on Mar 04, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 02, 2023) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 02, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invite! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Yes, based on the information provided, I ... (read entire answer)
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McKinsey and BCG interview preparation - 2nd attempt

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Most recent answer on Jan 30, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 23, 2023) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 23, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, 1) I reapplied this year and my interviews with McKinsey and BCG are scheduled in one month. Is it enough time to start my prep all over again knowing that I am currently working in a strategy consulting firm? ... (read entire answer)
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