EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 32 MIN
S23E5: The Summer Prep Window MBAs Miss – And How to Use It
from Strategy Simplified · host Management Consulted
Send us Fan MailOnly 19% of McKinsey's new hires today are MBAs. In the mid-90s, that number was over 80%.The # of spots available for MBAs is shrinking – the competition isn't.MC coach Catherine Lee – ex-Deloitte, ex-BCG, Harvard MBA – breaks down 3 mistakes that sink most incoming MBAs before they ever reach an interview:Starting too late (fall semester is already too late)Treating prep like a sprint instead of a marathonPracticing cases without a system to track your gapsPlus: the summer prep roadmap that gets you ahead of your entire cohort before school starts.Katie Neff (Black Belt Advisor) joins with data from 250+ BB members who landed at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG – including the 22-case benchmark.Resources:Want structured support before the semester starts? Join Black BeltNot sure yet? Book 15 minutes with KatiePre-MBA program deadlines start May 3Connect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
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Send us Fan Mail Only 19% of McKinsey's new hires today are MBAs. In the mid-90s, that number was over 80%. The # of spots available for MBAs is shrinking – the competition isn't. MC coach Catherine Lee – ex-Deloitte, ex-BCG, Harvard MBA – breaks down 3 mistakes that sink most incoming MBAs before they ever reach an interview: Starting too late (fall semester is already too late)Treating prep like a sprint instead of a marathonPracticing cases without a system to track your gapsPlus: the summ...
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