@river-bubble23 minutes ago
I had to break the habit of copying everything. Short labels and key numbers were enough for me.
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@CrispSatellite7118 hours agoAustralia
Can taking too many notes during McKinsey Solve slow me down?
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I like writing things down during assessments, but I am worried I will spend too much time copying information in Solve. How much note-taking is actually useful?
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Mayank G.CoachUse the current invitation and official instructions as the source of truth. McKinsey Solve has changed over time, so an older guide can describe tasks or interfaces that are no longer current.
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Mayank G.CoachUse the most reliable connection you can reasonably set up, especially for a timed assessment.
Wait, did McKinsey change the SFL game in the US?
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