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What can I expect from BCG's Real Life Cases? How can I prepare myself?

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New answer on Apr 14, 2021
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Anonymous A asked on Apr 14, 2021

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Ian
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replied on Apr 14, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there,

Honestly, the best way to prepare yourself here is to hire a coach!

This isn't a sales pitch, but, unlike with cases, you can't just read, watch videos, and case with other candidates. You need someone who can actually put you in the shoes of a consultant and mimic a client.

Like preparing for behavioral/fit you have to actually mock/simulate the real-life interview in order to learn how to adjust/react!

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Denis
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replied on Apr 14, 2021
Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews

BCG consultants pretend to be clients and put you in uncomfortable situations - testing your professionalism, moral compass, communication and negotiation skills. Most situations are sort of realistic in terms of frequency occured later on the job - sometimes a bit over the top - which is still good, however, to filter candidates effectively.

Prep: Think of what makes a consultant a good consultant and act accordingly. All about mindset.

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Antonello
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replied on Apr 14, 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi, they are the so-called business situation cases. In Cosentino's book there are some examples. Feel free to text me in case of additional info needed

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Antonello

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