Case Study: McKinsey Doha – From Warwick & LBS to Final Round in 6 Weeks

hassan2990
Sep 8, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Oct 7, 2025

At a Glance

CV score +34pts (54→88/100); case‑math 2.2→4.0/5 (+1.8×); PEI coherence +44pp (48%→92%); prep bandwidth 7h/week; Frameworks: STAR‑3™, PEAL‑3™, 50‑Case Tracker
McKinsey BA package est. £70k+ bonus

Before

MSc Analytics & Management graduate; fragmented CV, no case practice; only 7h/week prep capacity.

After

Metrics‑rich résumé, 50‑case pattern library, 3 polished PEI stories; final‑round invite at McKinsey Doha.

Problem

McKinsey EMEA BA funnel admits ~1%; candidates need deep case mileage and crisp PEI. This client had tasks‑heavy CV, no consulting exposure, and tiny prep time. He needed recruiter‑grade branding, numerical agility and PEI stories mapped to McKinsey’s Drive, Impact, Resilience—delivered in 6 weeks pre‑deadline.

Solution

CV re‑engineer → skim‑time −40%, screen +34pts.
50 diverse cases → accuracy +28pp, speed −45s/question.
3 STAR‑3™ PEI stories → coherence 48%→92%.
Weekly red‑flag reviews → error −60%.
Box‑breathing reset → cortisol control in timed tests.

Result

6 focused weeks transformed performance: McKinsey Doha shortlisted him; partners rated case 4.0/5; PEI “exceeded expectations.” He now enters final panel with referral support—proof frameworks + micro‑coaching vault non‑traditional profiles into MBB contention. This client did not secure an overall with McKinsey, but did land an offer with AT Kearney, another tier-1 strategy consulting firm.

ROI Table

Metric	Result
Programme fee	£POA (Price on Appointment).
McKinsey BA package (est.)	£70k + bonus
Pay‑back period	<1 month
Lifetime uplift	£2–3m

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