Are MBB final round case interviews with Associate Partner/Principal/Partner generally more or equally challenging to first rounds with Associate/Consultant level?

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Yes and they can potentially go off script a little more to test your understanding etc

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Second the going off script part. Found my partner interviews to be more fun and def think I could display my talent and flexibility better

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Oh wow really, that’s..... a bit scary. Thanks for the insight! Just got invited to the second round today by some miracle and getting back into case prep now.

Here at MBA level they’re a bit tougher. At BA level, they’re basically the same but (as stated above) the partners will push you harder

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