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Case Interview Preparation & Management Consulting | Strategy | Critical Thinking

Firmsconsulting maintains a 80% success rate at placing clients within McKinsey, BCG and Bain. This is the highest in the industry and the rate is higher if we include other firms. We achieve this rat... Read more

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