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Realistic time-frame for preparation? Including (PST/Potential test + Case interview + FIT/PEI)

preparation timeframe

Question edited on Oct 19, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 16, 2020

All included, you would look at a timeframe of 2-3 months typically. This would be split into ~10 hour general prep (reading books, watching youtube videos, etc) ~20h for cases that you do yourself, plus another ... (read entire answer)

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Why is McKinsey taking so long to answer?

consulting McKinsey recruiting timeframe

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 28, 2019

Hi, I have never heard of a person taking a week for 5mins of feedback on your interview. Thus please know it is a peculiar situation. I don't want to be pessimistic, but the only reason that comes in my mind that ... (read entire answer)

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