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MiM or MBA or internship ( difficult situation :( )

currently preparing for MBB non-MBA

Most recent answer on Aug 02, 2023

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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires

Hi there, thanks for sharing - great question. Considering your current profile, goals and tenure, would suggest the following path: Continue your internship application - if you can land the offer, great, if not, you ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 02, 2023 on Aug 02, 2023
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B.B.A (Marketing) graduate with 4.5 years work experience want to get in MBB India.

Advice Experienced india management consulting MBB McKinsey & Company non-MBA

Most recent answer on Feb 11, 2023

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on Feb 11, 2023

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, I hope you networked and got a professional review of your resume! If you're really willing to do whatever it takes, you need to dedicate time, energy and resources to optimizing your resume and networking ext ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 11, 2023 on Feb 11, 2023
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MSBA UCLA for Management Consulting

analytics and Bain Bain BCG business analyst Master MBB McKinsey non-MBA The Boston Consulting Group

Most recent answer on Jun 20, 2021

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Hi, To add to the answers here Regarding degree options Do not pursue and Masters in Business Analytics for MBB. I have coached so many people who choose that degree and then try to make it into consulting and i ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 20, 2021 on Jun 20, 2021
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Applying to non-MBB firms as a PhD candidate

non-MBA PhDtoconsultancy

Most recent answer on May 07, 2021

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, Do these firms not hire generalist? They hire generalists as well Do they have deadlines? Yes, please check their website /contact HR for your specific country Are they only hiring as needed? Co ... (read entire answer)

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on May 07, 2021 on May 07, 2021
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Business acumen writing sample

Application business acumen non-MBA writing sample

Most recent answer on Oct 26, 2019

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 26, 2019

Hi Gosia, Business acumen related questions can be confusing, particularly if you do not have a business school background (I was also in your position). Not to worry, essentially you are being asked to show how you r ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 26, 2019 on Oct 26, 2019
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