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Try This Real McKinsey-Style Case: The Renewable Energy Pilot in San Andreas

A full McKinsey-style case you can try yourself: a Spanish utility piloting renewables on a Mediterranean island. Former McKinsey interviewers walk through the prompt, the exhibits, the math, and how a top candidate closes in front of the CEO.

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The McKinsey Solve Game in 2026: What It Tests and How to Prepare

McKinsey says no prep is needed for the Solve Game. Roughly 80% of candidates fail. Former McKinsey interviewers on what's actually in the 2026 assessment — Redrock, Sea Wolf, Sustainable Futures Lab — and a 20-hour plan that passes.

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How to Practice Case Interviews Alone (When You Don't Have a Prep Partner)

Can you prep for MBB case interviews without a partner and still get the offer? In short — yes, with caveats. Former McKinsey interviewers on what solo prep can build, what it can't, and a 60-hour curriculum that gets you interview-ready.

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