Many candidates preparing for the McKinsey Solve Game in 2026 are asking one question:Is there a third game in the McKinsey Solve beyond Red Rock and Sea Wolf? Based on a high number of recent candidate reports and real Solve test experiences, the answer is yes. By April 2026, this new module has consistently been…
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If you are preparing for interviews in consulting or product management, you will quickly realize that the formats may look similar on the surface but test fundamentally different skill sets. This guide is for: The core question most candidates have is straightforward:How are case interviews and product management interviews different, and how should you prepare…
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Breaking into consulting, especially at MBB, Tier-2 firms, or the Big 4, is one of the most competitive recruiting processes in any industry. Thousands of highly qualified candidates apply each year, yet only a small fraction make it through the full selection funnel and receive an offer. Most candidates fundamentally misunderstand their actual chances. They…
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Case interviews for experienced hires are somewhat different from those for entry-level candidates. The core shift is from evaluating potential to assessing proven impact. Why Case Interviews Are Different for Experienced Hires At the entry level, interviewers are primarily looking for raw problem-solving ability, coachability, and structured thinking. As an experienced candidate, you are no…
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Updated June 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, former McKinsey Senior Consultant If you are an Arabic-speaking student weighing the McKinsey EDAD program, you have probably seen two flatly contradictory claims: that EDAD guarantees a McKinsey interview, and that it guarantees nothing. Getting this wrong costs you, because it changes how hard you should fight to…
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Florian spent five years at McKinsey as a Senior Consultant and is a highly experienced consulting interviewer and problem-solving coach. Having conducted interviews with hundreds of candidates, he understands exactly what top-tier firms look for in successful applicants.
He founded StrategyCase.com to make top consulting careers more accessible by providing tailored, up-to-date insights into the recruiting process. Recognized as the most successful case and fit interview coach, Florian has helped his clients secure 700+ offers at MBB, Tier-2 firms, Big 4 consulting divisions, in-house consultancies, and boutique firms over the past four years.
He is the author of “The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview,” “The 1%: Case Interview Workbook,” and “Consulting Career Secrets”, all available on Amazon.
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