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Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

Erin

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Ex- BCG Principal | 8 years experience | Previous BCG Miami Recruiting Director | Yale MBA

Erin

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gave the best answer on Jan 11, 2024

Ex- BCG Principal | 8 years experience | Previous BCG Miami Recruiting Director | Yale MBA

You can definitely prepare and be ready for case interviews in 2 months. This is about the amount of time I had between doing my first case and my first interview. However, it will take a lot of dedicated practice in th ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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How to prepare in 1.5 months?

Case preparation

Most recent answer on Jul 25, 2023

Emily

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300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks

Emily

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gave the best answer on Jul 24, 2023

300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks

Congratulations on securing an invitation for a 1st round interview with McKinsey! It's great to see your dedication to preparation and your commitment to making the most of this opportunity. I understand your concerns ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 25, 2023 on Jul 25, 2023
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I have an interview with EY MENA

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Most recent answer on Jun 20, 2023

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Hi there, Congrats on the internship and interview! You need to prepare for fit, potentially a case (if they say so) and domain expertise. Here are some preparation tips: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/pitfalls- ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 20, 2023 on Jun 20, 2023
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New Video Call feature on PrepLounge

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Most recent answer on Oct 03, 2022

Adrian

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asked on May 31, 2022

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on Oct 03, 2022 on Oct 03, 2022
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Case Preparation

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Most recent answer on Jul 31, 2022

Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Jul 27, 2022

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi Dimitrios, Q: Are we supposed to solve our selected case before the meeting with another candidate or should we do it live with no preparation? It depends. If you act as the interviewer: definitely read it in advanc ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 31, 2022 on Jul 31, 2022
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McKinsey Interview Preperation

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Most recent answer on Jul 07, 2022

Clara

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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Clara

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gave the best answer on Jul 07, 2022

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! I just published an expert case, that is quite HARD and for sure very LONG, since it has multiple long math questions with many calculations. https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-l ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 07, 2022 on Jul 07, 2022
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Most recent answer on Apr 16, 2022

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on Apr 16, 2022 on Apr 16, 2022
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New Feature on PrepLounge.com: Structuring Drills

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Most recent answer on Apr 02, 2022

Andi

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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires

Andi

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gave the best answer on Mar 31, 2022

BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires

Definitely a long-awaited feature - this is a game-changer for aspiring candidates! Congrats team, great work as usual. Regards, Andi

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on Apr 02, 2022 on Apr 02, 2022
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How to start?

Case preparation

Most recent answer on Feb 15, 2022

Sharona

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Experienced coach in digital/data/technology strategy consulting in the Middle East (Dubai/KSA) and Europe

Sharona

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gave the best answer on Feb 15, 2022

Experienced coach in digital/data/technology strategy consulting in the Middle East (Dubai/KSA) and Europe

Great to see that you are starting your case journey Watch videos about cases Write down all the standard frameworks Practice cases on your own Practice cases with peers Book at least one coaching session to increase yo ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 15, 2022 on Feb 15, 2022
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What additional check should we perform to verify if our estimated earnings are realistic?

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Question edited on Sep 05, 2021

Marco-Alexander

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Former BCG | Case author for efellows book | Experience in 6 consultancies (Stern Stewart, Capgemini, KPMG, VW Con., Hor

Marco-Alexander

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gave the best answer on Sep 05, 2021

Former BCG | Case author for efellows book | Experience in 6 consultancies (Stern Stewart, Capgemini, KPMG, VW Con., Hor

on Sep 05, 2021 on Sep 05, 2021
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What are the steps for a Journalism Major to get into consulting??

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Most recent answer on May 14, 2021

Clara

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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Clara

Expert

gave the best answer on May 14, 2021

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! I also came from a completly different background -undergrad and masters in Architecture-, and believe me, not only it´s not a weakness but it can indeed turn into an asset if you know how to play it. Feel f ... (read entire answer)

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on May 14, 2021 on May 14, 2021
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Resources for Advanced Interviewer Led (McKinsey) Cases

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Most recent answer on Apr 14, 2021

Florian

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Florian

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gave the best answer on Aug 17, 2021

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hey there, ----- UPDATE I have written a detailed insider perspective on the McKinsey case interview here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/mckinsey-interview ----- Any case is a McKinsey case if you make it one. Let's dis ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 14, 2021 on Apr 14, 2021
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Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2021

Franco

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Ex BCG Principal | INSEAD | 10 yrs in consulting | Interviewed >200 Career Switchers, MBAs, Undergrads in Europe and USA

Franco

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gave the best answer on Apr 05, 2021

Ex BCG Principal | INSEAD | 10 yrs in consulting | Interviewed >200 Career Switchers, MBAs, Undergrads in Europe and USA

Hi Sam, 4-5 months are more than enough to get fully prepared and get your BCG job offer. Since you have already completed a couple of interviews before you already know what to expect and the basis of consulting i ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 05, 2021 on Apr 05, 2021
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Final Round @ Strategy& London

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Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2021

Anonymous gave the best answer on Nov 14, 2018

Hello, Congratulations on the upcoming interview! I’ve answered your questions based on my experience of interviewing in the London office last autumn: 1) The numerical and diagrammatic tests were multiple cho ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 01, 2021 on Mar 01, 2021
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Case prep material - advanced market sizing and advanced cases?

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Most recent answer on Jan 10, 2021

Bernard

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McKinsey & Company | Expert Coach |Five star rated |First-principles approach to case studies

Bernard

Expert

gave the best answer on Jan 09, 2021

McKinsey & Company | Expert Coach |Five star rated |First-principles approach to case studies

Hi! Thanks for posting a question to such important topic: market sizing! I am not aware of good resources but am happy to provide a general approach and a practice example, followed by a discussion. Let's go for it: ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 10, 2021 on Jan 10, 2021
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Prep4Success Coaching Program Premium - expert sessions with P4S Experts

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Christine

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Christine

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PrepLounge Community & Marketing Manager

UPDATE: Hi everyone! You may have noticed that the Prep4Success program has been replaced by the new CoachingPlus program. It's the ideal case interview prep package, that includes everything you need to ace your upc ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 20, 2020 on Aug 20, 2020
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McKinsey Australia Final Round

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Most recent answer on May 31, 2020

Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Vlad

Expert

gave the best answer on Aug 12, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, It has no difference with the final round McKinsey interviews in any other country. In the final round, I would expect a bit more structured and demanding approach to the fit part. The partners in the last round ... (read entire answer)

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on May 31, 2020 on May 31, 2020
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How long should I take to prepare for interviews?

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Most recent answer on May 27, 2020

Anonymous B gave the best answer on May 30, 2019

I recently received an MBB Associate offer as an experienced hire. For the 3 1/2 months from the initial HR interview to final round I dedicated about 10 hours per week to study (5 hours p/w "active" + 5 hours "passive” ... (read entire answer)

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on May 27, 2020 on May 27, 2020
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How to get going after reading about frameworks?

Case preparation

Recent activity on Feb 06, 2019

Sidi

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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Sidi

Expert

gave the best answer on Feb 05, 2019

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi Jay! I absolutely second what Guennael has written. The different frameworks that you can find in pertinent case literature provide a good starting point in terms of which areas are probably relevant for certain ty ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 06, 2019 on Feb 06, 2019
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Is there anybody here who have "Case In Point" by Marc P. Cosentino full materials?

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Recent activity on Sep 06, 2018

Guennael

Expert

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Guennael

Expert

gave the best answer on Sep 06, 2018

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

If I may... I strongly disagree with the premise :) I have found Consentino's book to be solid for company-specific material, and well done for market sizing. I would however NOT recommend it for case prep: his ~15 fram ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 06, 2018 on Sep 06, 2018
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