I have mbb round 1 interview in 2 days and am thinking of cancelling it. I have done case prep and still do not feel prepared. Am I an idiot?

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That makes no sense. Why not ask to delay a few weeks? If there was a quick turnaround from the referral to the interview, just be honest and say that you want to ensure you are prepared as possible. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.

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It's just an interview, your life doesn't depend on it. Give it your best shot and get it fine with.

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Go ahead and do it. Stop freaking yourself out. Take a conscious break from preparing. Gotta still act naturally not over-rehearsed.

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What's the harm of doing it

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Agree with BCG1. The fact that you're in consulting also give you a leg up over others, I think

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it went better than I thought. crossing fingers, it looks really promising. thanks fb fam, round 2 here I come!!

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Felt unprepared for all of mine and did just fine.

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Also, if you were going to delay, do it now. Right now

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Nice job OP. Believe in yourself!

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Yes

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I would delay. It's not going to hurt you at all most likely. It's just going to be a recruiter moving dates around

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How'd it go?

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I figured better to cancel than not do as well. not sure what to do

P1, fear of failure. I have prepped a lot but need a lot more.

Done with*

How'd you get the interview EY1

Op - May I ask what practice line in EY are you in and what practice in MBB are you moving into?

thanks all for your feedback. keeping the interview!

Good luck

Best of luck. Ask for feedback and fine tune your approach!

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