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What is your experience using a case coach?

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Question edited on Jan 13, 2024
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
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Hi! I hope you'll get a few answers from candidates, so I'll briefly offer my two cents on the topic. 1. If you do decide to get a coach, get them early. A common misconception around candidates is to get feedback from ... (read entire answer)
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How to find the right coach?

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Question edited on Aug 29, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 18, 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
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, and contrary to what other coaches have said, while it is meaningful to ... (read entire answer)
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Case Math Materials

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, Yes, I provide both tailored coaching sessions focusing on case math (approach and calculation), guiding you in the overall approach + helping you to overcome specific sticking points a math course with 25 vi ... (read entire answer)
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Unpleasant Experience with Coach

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Most recent answer on Jan 09, 2021
The best answer (on Jan 02, 2021) 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 Jan 02, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Unfortunately it looks like this coach isn't acting in good faith. Sorry to hear about this :/ I promise we aren't all like this! The founders/moderators of PrepLounge work hard to keep it a positive exper ... (read entire answer)
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What are the coaches who were in consultancy doing atm? Why did you leave?

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Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2019
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Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
It´s common to do it during your MBA, where you have more spare time. See that many of the profiles actually say it :)
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