Hello, I was wondering if anyone had advice about when to apply during the preparation process.
Background: currently working and finishing my MA Thesis on very tight deadline. I practice maths when I can/listen to LOMS on commute. With a humanities background and work experience only in teaching languages, I have a lot of studying/practicing to do for cases. I can start preparing full-time end of November when my job ends and Thesis is complete.
I know it depends on each person’s preparedness/speed of application office/etc. but I’m wondering at what point in preparing for cases I should apply? I have referrals from current consultants who told me to let them know when I’m ready to apply and they’ll refer me. I know it’s an odd time to apply with the holidays in December and if I am offered an interview I don’t want to be unprepared if I haven’t had enough time with cases. However, I also don’t want to have spent a full month or two preparing only to find out I don’t have any interview offers either.
I know this is ultimately a personal decision, but I really value different opinions/suggestions so I’d appreciate any thoughts. I’m from Germany and will be applying to MBB and 2nd tier firms here (I have referrals for MBB not 2nd tier yet).
Thank you!