@ZillionAndEclipse14 hours ago
I would make the interview prep the bigger block once you are comfortable with the Solve format.
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@WiseSandSeptember 2, 2026Netherlands
My McKinsey interviews are within 2 weeks. How should I prepare for Solve and the case interviews?
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My Mckinsey interviews within 2 weeks. The Solve assessment and the preparation of the case interviews.
@java_donut321Sep 3, 2026
With 2 weeks I'd separate Solve prep from case prep instead of mixing both every session.
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