EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 17 MIN
S24E17: 3 Weeks Before McKinsey and BCG – How Not to Burn Out
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Send us Fan MailLangston got callbacks from McKinsey and BCG. His first instinct: 10 hours a day of studying for three weeks straight, a fast route to burnout.He'd applied to MBB once before and gotten nothing. But this time, two interviews landed in his inbox.Katie walked him off the cramming ledge and built a plan around the time he actually had. Three weeks is enough – if you spend it right.Resources:If your interview is in 3 weeks (or 3 days), Black Belt builds your plan around the time you have left – the September cohort closes September 9Connect 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 Langston got callbacks from McKinsey and BCG. His first instinct: 10 hours a day of studying for three weeks straight, a fast route to burnout. He'd applied to MBB once before and gotten nothing. But this time, two interviews landed in his inbox. Katie walked him off the cramming ledge and built a plan around the time he actually had. Three weeks is enough – if you spend it right. Resources: If your interview is in 3 weeks (or 3 days), Black Belt builds your plan around the t...
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