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Accenture Strategy Online test
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Anonymous A asked 3 hours ago
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Email rejection CV stage 1st office choice

MBB office preferences rejection
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The best answer (on Mar 16, 2023) is from:
Hagen
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Ex-Bain and interviewer for 7+ years | >95% success rate | mentor and coach for 6+ years
Hagen
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 gave the best answer on Mar 16, 2023
Ex-Bain and interviewer for 7+ years | >95% success rate | mentor and coach for 6+ years
Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, unfortunately, this means your application was not strong enough for eit ... (read entire answer)
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Moving to MBB

career progression consulting growth strategy MBB Top tier
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Andreas
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McKinsey EM | Top MBB Coach | >70% Success Rate | Free Introductory Calls
Andreas
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McKinsey EM | Top MBB Coach | >70% Success Rate | Free Introductory Calls
Hi there, thanks for your question. A few considerations you should have in mind: o Entry level: (senior) consultant or project leader - really depends on experience level/responsibility today. If in doubt, I would reco ... (read entire answer)
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MBB Offer | Questioning Decisions, Stressed

Bain career DACH MBB needhelp
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Anonymous A asked 19 hours ago
Dear Community and Coaches, After interviewing with MBB/T2/T3 firms for internships, I ended up with some offers, including one from Bain that I am super happy about. I thought that this would have alleviated but a lot ... (read entire question)
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Question on the case: Market Sizing: New Startup Launch - Baby Strollers in the US

Age group

Market Sizing: New Startup Launch - Baby Strollers in the US
Most recent answer 3 hours ago
Anonymous A asked 18 hours ago
If we assume equal distribution of age group, then there's 81 age group between 0-80. So for age 0 should be 330M/81? Why it's 330M/80? 
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Preparation for the summer internship

Bain
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Anonymous A asked 5 hours ago
I'm going to join Bain GC this summer. I'm not sure what I can do to better prepare myself for this internship and increase my competency to get the return offer. Could you give me some advice on the preparation before ... (read entire question)
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Do interviewers test your knowledge of current projects?

MBB
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Pranav
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Pranav
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 gave the best answer 9 hours ago
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It is unlikely that MBB would ask similar questions given that this information tends to be confidential for the most part.
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Bain Pre-Screening Assessment Southeast Asia

Bain & Company
Most recent answer 5 hours ago
The best answer (22 hours ago) is from:
Pranav
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Bain Expert | 60+ case interviews for MBB | Consulting Leader @ LBS | Reach out for a free session to discuss your plan
Pranav
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 gave the best answer 22 hours ago
Bain Expert | 60+ case interviews for MBB | Consulting Leader @ LBS | Reach out for a free session to discuss your plan
1) The SEA version of the pre-screening usually involves 3 cases and will have you answer 25 questions within 50 minutes. The cases tend to be exhibit-heavy, much like Bain's in-person case interviews. The best way to p ... (read entire answer)
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Question on the case: Oliver Wyman Case: Setting up a Wine Cellar

Selling In Year 5

Oliver Wyman case: Setting up a Wine Cellar
Most recent answer 12 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 19, 2023) is from:
Pranav
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Bain Expert | 60+ case interviews for MBB | Consulting Leader @ LBS | Reach out for a free session to discuss your plan
Pranav
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 gave the best answer on Mar 19, 2023
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Given that the investment strategy is to hold each bottle of wine for exactly 5 years before selling, they will not sell everything in the inventory immediately at year 5.  If we assume that any wine bought is at the en ... (read entire answer)
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Question on the case: MBB 1st Round Case - Hazella Light

Market sizing in the case

MBB 1st Round Case - Hazella Light
Most recent answer 17 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 18, 2023) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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Hi Dominika, It comes from the weight average of the estimates! Remember though, you should not have gotten this answer….because…everyone will estimate differently!
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Numerical reasoning number sequence

numerical reasoning test Psychometric test
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The best answer (on Mar 18, 2023) is from:
Pedro
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Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger |Former Head Recruiter | Market Sizing
Pedro
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 gave the best answer on Mar 18, 2023
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger |Former Head Recruiter | Market Sizing
Sorry, this is non-sense. The problem with these kind of sequences is that if they are not long enough, one is able to find ways to fit in different numbers. I was trying to create an answer, but I can find ways for it ... (read entire answer)
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Sizing : Nombre de bornes de recharge pour voitures électriques en France

cars Deloitte Monitor Electric Mobility Market sizing
Most recent answer 18 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 18, 2023) is from:
Ian
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MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep
Ian
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 gave the best answer on Mar 18, 2023
MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep
Oui, je sais le faire. Mais, il vaut mieux que vous le fassiez vous-même. Peu importe que on peut rechercher le chiffre. Le but est qu’on montre la capacité d’organiser, de décomposer, et de estimer une problème effecti ... (read entire answer)
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Question on the case: TKMC Case: Portfolio expansion in the material trade business

Explanation of Breakeven Analysis

TKMC Case: Portfolio expansion in the material trade business
Most recent answer 18 hours ago
Michael asked on Mar 17, 2023
Hello, Will someone please explain to me how NWC and Cumulative BCF are being calculated in the initial break-even analysis? I don't understand how the 20% of sales NWC is being accounted for each year and how that is b ... (read entire question)
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Access to Craftingcases' premium course

craftingcases Premium Membership
Most recent answer 18 hours ago
Al asked on Mar 17, 2023
Hi everyone,I am currently looking for someone who has access to Craftingcases' Premium Structuring Course. I am currently preparing for case interviews for the next 3 month, and willing to pay pro-rated fee for 3-4 mon ... (read entire question)
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Tweaks in early 2023 in the Solve / Imbellus / McK Problem Solving Game in Eastern European offices

digital assessment Imbellus McKinsey McKinsey problem solving game
Most recent answer 18 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 18, 2023) is from:
Ian
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MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep
Ian
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 gave the best answer on Mar 18, 2023
MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep
Hi there, This is a very valid concern! Yes, many of my candidates around the world are now getting Red Rock. I highly recommend Francesco's course!
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2 Weeks Prep Advice

Bain case interview BCG 1st round BCG Bain McKinsey mckinsey 1st round interview
Most recent answer on Mar 19, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 18, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 9Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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 gave the best answer on Mar 18, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 9Y+ Coaching
Hi there, 1) However, my major challenge is the analytics part. Majorly in setting up equations to arrive on an answer.  It would be helpful to know which equations you find challenging. There could be several reasons w ... (read entire answer)
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MBB vs handicap

MBB
Most recent answer on Mar 18, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 17, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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Cristian
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 gave the best answer on Mar 17, 2023
#1 McK Coach by rating & recommendation rate| Honest feedback: no sugar-coating | Success stories ➨ tinyurl.com/43rkxa8f
Hi there,  Sorry to hear about your condition.  They won't kick you out of the process because of this, so rest assured.  It's important to be transparent with them from the beginning. This is also something that will s ... (read entire answer)
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Strategy& Dubai Review

strategy& dubai
Most recent answer on Mar 18, 2023
Anonymous A asked on Mar 17, 2023
Hi, I have received an offer from Strategy& Dubai office. I want to know if anyone has worked there? Would be great to get some feedback on the culture, diversity, and WLB. Thanks!
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How to find the right coach?

coaches
Most recent answer on Mar 18, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 18, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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 gave the best answer on Mar 18, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 9Y+ Coaching
Hi there, I would recommend the following: Go to the main page listing the coaches: https://www.preplounge.com/en/case-coach Filter the coaches based on your criteria (eg budget, recommendation rate) Read reviews/profil ... (read entire answer)
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Athena Aptitude Tests

integration management consulting
Most recent answer on Mar 18, 2023
Joseph
Premium
 asked on Mar 17, 2023
Hello Community,  Has anyone taken an Athena aptitude test? If you have, can you describe what I can expect?  The test is required by Integration Consulting. The recruiter described Athena as a test that helps test abil ... (read entire question)
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