MBB Preparation Guide

Most common challenges that Advanced Degree Candidates face

5 key challenges and how to overcome them

First Principles
Jun 28, 2021
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MBB has been hiring Advanced Degree Candidates (ADCs for short) for decades at this point, and many other firms have followed or will in the coming years (see McKinsey Bain BCG). ADCs include J.D.s, M.D.s, Ph.D.s and postdocs. The rationale is clear: a combination of ADCs contributing diverse perspectives versus a traditional business student (undergrad…

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