MBB folks - do you really reject candidates who make a math/ calculation error during a case interview?

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There's a reason why they're MBB and not MBBDZ

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One math mistake makes a reject not.
Source: I made one.

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No. they do not expect us to be human calculators. They are looking for judgement and a base ability to back of envelope calculations.

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But I know someone who got dinged for rounding 350 down to 300, which was more a terrible decision than a math error tbh

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Depends on how bad the error is and how you are doing by that point of the case

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Honestly I think a single quant error is often the excuse to ding people when choices have to be made. During final rounds there are always a cluster of applicants on the fence and partners need to make a tough call. Build rapport and perform adequately and you will be fine.

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@D2 😂

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Depends on the error. I messed up a metric conversion and managed to recover.

I really hate this MBBD of MBB"whatever"

At M1 - that makes sense. But even if you do - it may make sense to ask for permission before making that decision as it's about 15% off that number ..

I made a math mistake in my interview and I'm still here. Though I explained my reasoning which was correct

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