Hi there,

Thanks for your question!

When i hired a case coach (which was 3 weeks into studying on my own), I felt very sceptical. I was afraid some of them might be a scam and that I would get very little value out of it. Turns out, it really helped me. Getting honest feedback before the interviews helped me understand what could potentially be perceived as a   » weakness » in the context of a MBB interview and put extra effort on that area. 

I landed a job offer at McKinsey and BCG (no Bain in the country where I was applying).

I also took the help of friends who had worked at companies like Google and/or done their MBAs. Also very helpful and free :)

Hope this was helpful!

All the best!

Aude Augias

Looking forward to seeing answers from other candidates here! Always happy to put you in touch with some of mine.

Some observations of mine over the years:

1. Typical success rate for MBB: 5%. MBB Success rate for my candidates: 65%. Numbers speak for themselves
2. Earlier is better
3. Longer timeline is better
4. You still have to put in the work (do your homework, etc.)
5. Finding the right coach for you is key

Hey,

Here's my honest opinion: if a candidate does not have a motivation to learn and improve, no coach can help them.

Getting coaching can significantly increase your chances of getting an offer but it's not a magic pill. You should still do the hard work: work through the feedback, do cases with peers for practice, attend mock-interviews with the firms and course-correct in a timely manner.

To progress quickly, I suggest you take this approach (in the following order):

1. Getting coaching when you are a complete beginner to learn the basics;

2. After you've learned the basics, practice cases with peers to polish your case solving process and acquire understanding of a wide range of industries and problem types;

3. Before the interview, ask a few acting consultants to give you cases in a mock-interview format to assess your readiness.

Good luck!
Nick

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