Use this school-specific playbook to align your prep pace with recruiting timing and target-firm expectations.
Peak recruiting starts in early fall and intensifies through winter interviews.
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A practical guide to case interview practice: how to run a single session, structure feedback loops, drill weak areas, and avoid the mistakes that stall improvement.
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McKinsey PEI Guide 2026: PEI Questions, Story Framework, and Prep Plan
Master McKinsey PEI questions in the Personal Experience Interview: the four dimensions, full sample answers, story prep strategy, red flags, and a drill-based practice plan.
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