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Quantify/Calculate Synergies - Formulae

on Apr 30, 2024

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Pedro

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It's difficult to give a complete answer to this, so let me mention a few relevant points and maybe other coaches can... (read entire answer)

It's difficult to give a complete answer to this, so let me mention a few relevant points and maybe other coaches can complete the answer: At a high level you compare the Merged... (read entire answer)

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Can someone explain why this is the formula for the number of smart-meters?

on Apr 30, 2024

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Clara

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Hello! Not sure that I understand what you don´t understand, could you rephrase? My understanding is that:... (read entire answer)

Hello! Not sure that I understand what you don´t understand, could you rephrase? My understanding is that: Households property in Hamburg * Smart Meters per households... (read entire answer)

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Area formulae MBB

on Apr 30, 2024

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Unlikley but its pretty basic... you would question the CV as you would have covered them in middle and/or high schoo... (read entire answer)

Unlikley but its pretty basic... you would question the CV as you would have covered them in middle and/or high school...

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Converting an internship application into a full time application - McKinsey Europe

on Apr 30, 2024

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Francesco

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Hi Mary, Q: I also have more than 2 years of full-time experience. Is it possible to convert my application into a Ju... (read entire answer)

Hi Mary, Q: I also have more than 2 years of full-time experience. Is it possible to convert my application into a Junior Associate role or even an Associate role? With 2 years... (read entire answer)

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Basic Tips and Formulas for Financial Question

on Apr 30, 2024

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Cristian

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Yes. For you and anyone else who is preparing for case interviews, I’ve put together this material that covers virtu... (read entire answer)

Yes. For you and anyone else who is preparing for case interviews, I’ve put together this material that covers virtually all the formulas you need: Cheatsheet: The Must-Know Co... (read entire answer)

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Common math formulas

on Apr 30, 2024

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Ian

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Hi there, Some key formulas/concepts: Breakeven NPV (with + without growth, perpituity + 1-2 years from now)... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Some key formulas/concepts: Breakeven NPV (with + without growth, perpituity + 1-2 years from now) % Change ROI Margin Markup Inventory turnover Some oth... (read entire answer)

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Formula for growth

on Apr 30, 2024

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Cristian

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For anyone else who is preparing for case interviews, I’ve put together this material that covers virtually all the f... (read entire answer)

For anyone else who is preparing for case interviews, I’ve put together this material that covers virtually all the formulas you need: Cheatsheet: The Must-Know Consulting Terms... (read entire answer)

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Price Formula Help

on Apr 30, 2024

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For anyone else who is preparing for case interviews, I’ve put together this material that covers virtually all the f... (read entire answer)

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Hello! I agree that this seems more complicated than what you are going to find in such interviews. What you need t... (read entire answer)

Hello! I agree that this seems more complicated than what you are going to find in such interviews. What you need to know how to do is: NPVs, knowing the: r, disccou... (read entire answer)

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When to formulate an hypothesis?

on Apr 30, 2024

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Sidi

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Hi Hubert! My general recommendation is: delay the explicit statement of a hypothesis until you have something to g... (read entire answer)

Hi Hubert! My general recommendation is: delay the explicit statement of a hypothesis until you have something to ground your hypothesis on! Just stating a hypothesis for the... (read entire answer)

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Business math cases

on Apr 30, 2024

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Cristian

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Aviv, Great to see that you're targeted in terms of practicing your business maths. Honestly, you don't need ‘Income... (read entire answer)

Aviv, Great to see that you're targeted in terms of practicing your business maths. Honestly, you don't need ‘Income Statement, Balance sheet, Valuation (Both Comparables and D... (read entire answer)

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What formulas to use during the BCG Online Case?

on Apr 30, 2024

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Cristian

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If you know the ones from this link you're covered. It would be an absolute exception for a different one to show up.... (read entire answer)

If you know the ones from this link you're covered. It would be an absolute exception for a different one to show up. Cheatsheet: The Must-Know Consulting Terms for InterviewsBe... (read entire answer)

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Discount rate & NPV formulas

on Apr 30, 2024

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In nutshell: Would you prefer to receive 1000 USD now or in one year? I guess now. So basically the 1000 USD in on... (read entire answer)

In nutshell: Would you prefer to receive 1000 USD now or in one year? I guess now. So basically the 1000 USD in one year have a "smaller" value than 1000 USD now. Let's bu... (read entire answer)

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I want to start practicing with people online but the past 3 days, all meetings I had to attend, no one showed up. I'm not sure if something is wrong with my setup..

on Apr 30, 2024

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This is quite a common problem as I understand from my own candidates. Unless it's a technical issue involved, then... (read entire answer)

This is quite a common problem as I understand from my own candidates. Unless it's a technical issue involved, then it has to do with the reliability of some practice partners.... (read entire answer)

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Formula Sheet for Oliver Wyman's Numerical Reasoning Test

on Apr 30, 2024

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Bcg finance formulas

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Hi, Here is a set of things you need to know: 1) Math and formulas: Interest rates calculations Compound mar... (read entire answer)

Hi, Here is a set of things you need to know: 1) Math and formulas: Interest rates calculations Compound margin NPV using the Rule of 72, Perpetuity CAGR using the Ru... (read entire answer)

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Meeting with no show partner counts in amount of meetings?

on Apr 30, 2024

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Worth asking PrepLounge admin on this. It shouldn't count if you actually didn't benefit from the meeting. This is... (read entire answer)

Worth asking PrepLounge admin on this. It shouldn't count if you actually didn't benefit from the meeting. This is a common problem that candidates have. Not everybody is reli... (read entire answer)

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BCG Consultant Roles Questions

on Apr 30, 2024

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Hi, Great to hear that you are applying for BCG. Three suggestions: Depending on the region you are applying in - the... (read entire answer)

Hi, Great to hear that you are applying for BCG. Three suggestions: Depending on the region you are applying in - the easiest way to apply is through a BCG organized recruiting... (read entire answer)

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Re-application to MBB after being counseled to leave.

on Apr 30, 2024

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Hi there, Two things - I would encourage you to think hard about why you want to join MBB again since you are doing... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Two things - I would encourage you to think hard about why you want to join MBB again since you are doing well and growing in your current role. Not only this is imp... (read entire answer)

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Resume Feedback Request

on Apr 30, 2024

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Cristian

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It's a good one. And about 70-80% there. Two things that strike me just on a quick scan 1. Avoid verbs that are pass... (read entire answer)

It's a good one. And about 70-80% there. Two things that strike me just on a quick scan 1. Avoid verbs that are passive or which do not differentiate your actual impact - for i... (read entire answer)

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