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Management Consultant Targeting MBB

background case interview preparation Case preparation constulting consultant currently preparing for MBB MBB case interview prep MBB. Background preparation
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 11, 2024) is from:
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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Have I ruined my chances with BCG?

Actively preparing for interviews at McKinsey and BCG Actively preparing for interviews with Bain and BCG BCG BCG 1st round BCG Case Interview bcg consultant bcg london currently preparing for MBB London MBB
Most recent answer on Feb 26, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 22, 2024) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Jan 22, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
This is the importance of networking AND coaching! There are 100s of things we just don't know unless we know. Look, if you have a strong resume + referral, your odds are not zero. However, please do learn from this mis ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 26, 2024 on Feb 26, 2024
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What are my chances of transitioning into an MBB firm

applying or not to consulting and chances currently preparing for MBB
Most recent answer on Jan 02, 2024
The best answer (on Dec 22, 2023) is from:
David
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Case Coach | Bain & Company | PwC M&A Deals Advisory | INSEAD MBA | SG & SEA
David
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gave the best answer on Dec 22, 2023
Case Coach | Bain & Company | PwC M&A Deals Advisory | INSEAD MBA | SG & SEA
Hi there, Hope you are well. See my response below: 1. First of all, you will have a chance to join MBB given your academic background and working experience in MNCs.  2. In terms of what level you will join, let me use ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 02, 2024 on Jan 02, 2024
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Does MiM add value to MBB candidates?

currently preparing for MBB
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 14, 2021) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Aug 14, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Yes a MiM helps. Yes another consulting role helps. Both help! But I also want to provide some advice that may be not quite what you're expecting: Don't plan your life out based on the dreams of joining 1 or 2 ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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MiM or MBA or internship ( difficult situation :( )

currently preparing for MBB non-MBA
Most recent answer on Aug 02, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 02, 2023) is from:
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 Aug 02, 2023
BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Hi there,  thanks for sharing - great question. Considering your current profile, goals and tenure, would suggest the following path: Continue your internship application - if you can land the offer, great, if not, you ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 02, 2023 on Aug 02, 2023
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Coffee chats

currently preparing for MBB
Most recent answer on Feb 11, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 10, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Feb 10, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  I wrote an article on PrepLounge that addresses extensively the topic of coffee chats. Have a look at it HERE. Now, specifically for this question, it only makes sense to attend these coffee chats if you stil ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 11, 2023 on Feb 11, 2023
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Partner Round - Advancy

advancy BCG McKinsey and Bain Big Four - Strategy case interview practice with consultants currently preparing for MBB MBB & Big 4 mbb big4 MBB Cases
Most recent answer on Aug 23, 2022
The best answer (on Aug 23, 2022) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Aug 23, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Congrats on getting this far! Basically, I'd focus on two things: 1. Aim to improve on the feedback gives after the previous rounds. They will test you on that to see whether you have a growth mindset and are ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 23, 2022 on Aug 23, 2022
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MBB first round interview formats?

currently preparing for MBB MBB
Most recent answer on Jul 23, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 08, 2022) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Jul 08, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Chelsi, I understand the desire for “control” here, but try to resist that! Rather, learn how to adjust/react to any interview situation. Period! In general, interviews are 2 rounds with 2 interviews in each round. T ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 23, 2022 on Jul 23, 2022
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Casecoach vs Crafting cases?

Bain Bain & Company BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain Case Material casecoach caseinterview caseinterviews Client and MBB craftingcases currently preparing for MBB Interview MBB Mck McKinsey online courses
Most recent answer on Feb 15, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 13, 2022) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Feb 13, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Let me give you a real answer :) Best for building up (from beginner to intermediate): Case Coach Best for frameworking/structuring: Crafting Cases Best for case partners + Q&A: Preplounge Best to move fro ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 15, 2022 on Feb 15, 2022
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MBB chances

currently preparing for MBB
Most recent answer on Jan 17, 2022
The best answer (on Jan 16, 2022) is from:
Moritz
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ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Moritz
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gave the best answer on Jan 16, 2022
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Seems like you’re ticking a lot of boxes here and good thing you’re thinking about this with some lead time. Studying at a target school and having a 10th percentile GPA is a great start. Aside from that, I always like ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 17, 2022 on Jan 17, 2022
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How to prepare for starting at McKinsey

BCG McKinsey and Bain business analyst currently preparing for MBB McKinsey McKinsey & Company
Most recent answer on Jan 14, 2022
The best answer (on Jan 12, 2022) is from:
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 Jan 12, 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Congrats of that offer! McKinsey was also my first job, with no consulting experience! :) It´s gonna be a memorable ride If there is one thing I wish I had done before joining McKinsey, that would have been Excel ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 14, 2022 on Jan 14, 2022
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Call with Consultant

Bain mbb Client and MBB currently preparing for MBB Email to MBB current employees Interview Scheduling MBB MBB MBB & Big 4 MBB - new hire MBB Australia
Most recent answer on Jun 08, 2021
The best answer (on May 30, 2021) is from:
Antonello
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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
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gave the best answer on May 30, 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
HI, are you also interested in achieving a referral to submit an application soon or it's only for networking for the mid-term? Best, Antonello
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on Jun 08, 2021 on Jun 08, 2021
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How do I improve my chances of getting an interview call during times of pandemic? ?

Actively preparing for Mckinsey & AT Kearney Consulting Resume currently preparing for MBB Interview Scheduling MBB MBB MBB & Big 4
Most recent answer on May 26, 2021
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 09, 2020
Dear Ankita, Thanks for your question. It's good that you have such a good profile and extra curriculum activities, as well as your entrepreneur experience. Nevertheless, I would strongly recommend you to do an MBA fro ... (read entire answer)
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on May 26, 2021 on May 26, 2021
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How much do MBB care about academic modules?

Bain BCG currently preparing for MBB MBB McKinsey
Most recent answer on Mar 15, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 13, 2021) is from:
Lukas
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BCG | PwC | LSE | 3+ years in Consulting |I get you ready for BCG
Lukas
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 13, 2021
BCG | PwC | LSE | 3+ years in Consulting |I get you ready for BCG
Hi Danny, I also went to LSE and know a few people who did your course. I would recommend that you choose the modules that you find most exciting. Your choice of modules won't have a big impact on whether you're i ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 15, 2021 on Mar 15, 2021
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Does anyone have payments case interview questions (on mobile wallets, contactless transit, digitization)?

1stround Banking BCG Big Four - Strategy currently preparing for MBB fintech MBB
Most recent answer on Sep 18, 2019
Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 18, 2019
Hi A, payment option is becoming increasingly important in the modern apps, since the customers expects seamless experience and integrated payment. I can provide you a real life example on how our team was asked to ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 18, 2019 on Sep 18, 2019
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What can I do in the next year to prepare thoroughly for MBB consultant hiring processes?

currently preparing for MBB MBB
Most recent answer on Jul 02, 2019
The best answer (on Jul 02, 2019) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
gave the best answer on Jul 02, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Hi, Most probably you will be considered as an experienced hire You can learn Tableau in 1 day - not a gamechanger The following extracurricular activities can help: Launching your own venture and entrep ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 02, 2019 on Jul 02, 2019
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Case interview preparation partners in Berlin

BCG case partner case partners casepartnerswanted currently preparing for MBB MBB MBB Interview sharingiscaring
Most recent answer on Jun 10, 2019
The best answer (on Jun 10, 2019) is from:
Daniel
Daniel gave the best answer on Jun 10, 2019
Hi, have a look at the PrepLounge Map (https://www.preplounge.com/en/case-interview-partner-map.php). You can see people close to you. Good luck with your preparation! Best, Daniel
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on Jun 10, 2019 on Jun 10, 2019
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How to be less talkative/more concise

Advice currently preparing for MBB FIT fit interview Fit Interview Stories interview process MBB PEI
Recent activity on Dec 11, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on Dec 11, 2018
Hi, I can totally relate. Same here... What I can recommend is advice by experienced journalists or interviewers on how to interview people. Not that you are always interviewing, but it teaches tricks that you can ... (read entire answer)
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