Curiosity: How different are McKinsey interviews really from BCG or Bain? Referring to the whole interviewee vs interviewer led cases. Does it require significant differentiated studying?

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McK wants to know how long. BCG wants to know width. Bain is only interested in the asshole..

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Didn’t find the case interviews that different. Behavioral at McKinsey seemed different from the other two.

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I feel like I’m a Bain but

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All gender neutral.

The difference is the best firm you can get in will be your favorite

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