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Mckinsey Imbellus - I failed, why?

McKinsey Imbellus test
Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023
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Francesco
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Hi there, Sorry to hear you did not manage to pass the game. Given you have successfully completed the Plant Defense game, I see two possible reasons: Your chain in the Ecosystem Management was not sustainable. ... (read entire answer)
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Imbellus game - misunderstanding?

Imbellus McKinsey Imbellus
Most recent answer on Jan 15, 2022
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Francesco
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Hi there, Thanks for sharing your experience. You can successfully pass the Imbellus even if you don’t complete all the 15 rounds in all turns in the Plant Defense game. If you complete all of them the likelihood is ... (read entire answer)
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McKinsey Imbellus Test

McKinsey Imbellus
Most recent answer on Feb 04, 2021
The best answer (on Jan 13, 2021) is from:
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jan 13, 2021
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Hi there, Thanks for your kind words on the guide :) In terms of your question: you will see an animation showing the chain you built and from the feedback I heard from candidates, it will be a mix of all the specie ... (read entire answer)
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New on PrepLounge: McKinsey Imbellus Game Secrets

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Question edited on Aug 14, 2020
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asked on Aug 04, 2020
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Dear community, We hope that you are enjoying your time on PrepLounge. Today, we have great news for you: After coaching hundreds of McKinsey candidates, Francesco is ready to tell you all the secrets no one ever revealed on the Imbellus Test! McKinsey Imbellus Game Secrets This is the perfect product for you if you are looking for a guide that: Explains step-by-step how to crack all the Game Scenarios (and not just the popular ones) Answers all your questions and breaks down all the myths and misconceptions on the Test Shows you the simple path to master the 5 real skills te ... (read entire question)
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McKinsey Imbellus

McKinsey Imbellus
Most recent answer on May 16, 2021
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Francesco
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Hi there, I would recommend to use Excel, you should be able to save at least 5 minutes thanks to copy and paste. The best option is to use a second computer so that there is no possible interference with the tracking ... (read entire answer)
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When do you receive the result of the Imbellus test?

Imbellustestresult Waitsolong
Most recent answer on Nov 09, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 07, 2020) is from:
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jul 07, 2020
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Hi there, the standard reply is within two weeks. Since the deadline already passed for you, I believe they will notify you shortly – McKinsey is probably the company paying more attention to timely replies. If you ... (read entire answer)
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I took the imbellus 2 weeks ago but no response yet. Am I out?

Imbellus McKinsey Imbellus
Most recent answer on Apr 27, 2021
Anonymous A gave the best answer on Apr 26, 2021
Hi Alfonso, no need to worry, as sometimes it takes much longer than that to receive your test results (in my case it was a month) so nothing to worry about here! you can contact HR and ask them about the results firs ... (read entire answer)
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imbellus post game?

Imbellus McKinsey Imbellus
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2020
The best answer (on Aug 24, 2020) is from:
Deniz
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gave the best answer on Aug 24, 2020
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Hello, Preplounge recently launched their Imbellus training material, you should be able to find detailed information there. To the best of my knowledge, since the game is simulated until the end, the most important ... (read entire answer)
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Imbellus practice

McKinsey Imbellus
Most recent answer on Mar 25, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 24, 2021) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2021
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Hi there, Sorry but I have to firmly disagree with Gaurav here - the Imbellus test is fundamentally different from all of the other online assessments. Unfortunately, there isn't really much free material out there ... (read entire answer)
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Imbellus multiple times in a year. Is it normal?

McKinsey Imbellus
Most recent answer on Jan 11, 2022
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jan 11, 2022
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Hi there, Normally you have a ban period once you apply at McKinsey. So it’s not that they use the same test result – you simply cannot apply again after a rejection. Once the ban is over and you apply again (usually af ... (read entire answer)
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Imbellus results

Imbellus Imbellustestresult McKinsey Imbellus
Most recent answer on Sep 21, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 20, 2021) is from:
Florian
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Florian
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gave the best answer on Sep 20, 2021
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Hey there, Some candidates receive a score without any context which is equally useful as an email with no score.  Most receive a simple rejection email. Cheers, Florian
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McK Imbellus - HR Response Time?

Imbellus McKinsey Imbellus
Most recent answer on Feb 04, 2021
The best answer (on May 05, 2020) is from:
Clara
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Clara
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gave the best answer on May 05, 2020
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Hello! Something between 1 and 2 weeks. However, depends on the geography and how busy they are. Furthermore, COVID can affect these timings. Hope it helps! Cheers, Clara
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McKinsey Imbellus test (experience sharing)

McKinsey Imbellus
Most recent answer on Mar 26, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 23, 2021) is from:
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 23, 2021
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, Sorry to hear about your experience! Based on my interviews with 170+ Imbellus test-takers since November 2019, roughly 5 people had your experience. For them, the latter two games (disease and disaster) ... (read entire answer)
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Mckinsey Imbellus Test

McKinsey Imbellus test
Most recent answer on May 12, 2021
The best answer (on May 12, 2021) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on May 12, 2021
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Hi there, Yes, you have to create a chain where the animals and plants are connected with each other. The following is a screenshot from the guide I built, you should have seen something like this during the game: ... (read entire answer)
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Imbellus waiver

Imbellus
Most recent answer on Jun 09, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 09, 2021) is from:
Florian
Expert
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 09, 2021
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, How it would work in practice is that if they are satisfied with your previous experience and the PST result, they might not ask you to do the Imbellus. However, that would come from their side. Asking fo ... (read entire answer)
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Imbellus tower defense questions

Imbellus
Most recent answer on Nov 15, 2021
The best answer (on Nov 14, 2021) is from:
Francesco
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Hi there, 1) Is there a limit to the number and species of defenders that you can overlap in the same square? (can you place 2 or 3 defenders of the same species in the same square, or 3 different species of defenders i ... (read entire answer)
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Imbellus in canada

Imbellus
Most recent answer on Jun 07, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 05, 2021) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Jun 05, 2021
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Hi there, My understanding is that it has actually been rolled out in most offices. However, regardless of commentary here it's always best to check with HR on this as well!
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McKinsey Imbellus -- seeking clarification

Imbellus McKinsey Imbellus McKinsey problem solving game
Most recent answer on Sep 26, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 26, 2022) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2022
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Hi there, (1) In plant defense game, how is the route of the intruding species decided when there are multiple possibilities with the same length?  (and number of turns)? Normally they take the fastest path. If you put ... (read entire answer)
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Imbellus test

Imbellus
Most recent answer on Nov 23, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 22, 2022) is from:
Rushabh
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gave the best answer on Nov 22, 2022
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Hello, From my experience, McKinsey assesses the candidate wholistically including the Solve Game and CV review before rolling out invites.  I have seen candidates doing pretty well in the Solve game but still not recei ... (read entire answer)
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Best Imbellus guide

McKinsey Imbellus
Most recent answer on Apr 17, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 17, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2023
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Hi there, Congratulations on the invitation and thanks for checking my guide! I am sure all the guides you mentioned can provide some useful information. If you want to check mine you can find with it: 23 videos where y ... (read entire answer)
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