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McKinsey screens candidates with a video game – McKinsey Solve – before they ever see a case interview. Most candidates either try to copy other people's answers or panic because they don't know what it's measuring.

So here's the breakdown: what Solve is, what McKinsey is testing for inside it, and how to approach it.

The answer isn't Solve-specific prep. It's the same problem-solving fundamentals that carry you through the entire McKinsey recruiting process.

We cover:

• What the Solve scenarios look like and how the timing works
• The 5 cognitive abilities McKinsey is measuring – and why they map directly to what consultants actually do
• How to prepare without wasting time on things that won't transfer

Resources:

• If you want coaching from an ex-McKinsey interviewer – plus access to a practice Solve simulation – Black Belt is the program that top candidates turn to
• New to case prep? Start with the Case Foundations course – free

Consulting Deadlines:

• McKinsey, Bain, and BCG deadlines hit August 11 – 13 (and more are coming) – get interview-ready fast with Black Belt

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