Final rounds and partner cases: the guide
For candidates who have finished the basics: how partners run open, judgment-heavy cases, how to hold or update a view under pushback, and three original partner-style cases with model answers.
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- Know how partner cases usually differ from first-round cases
- Give a clear answer early, with reasons, a risk, a next step, and what would change your mind
- Tell pushback that tests conviction from pushback that contains a new fact, and respond to each
- Anchor judgment with a quick sizing or payback
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What does the Final rounds and partner cases guide cover?
For candidates who have finished the basics: how partners run open, judgment-heavy cases, how to hold or update a view under pushback, and three original partner-style cases with model answers.
How should you approach this type of case?
Know how partner cases usually differ from first-round cases. Give a clear answer early, with reasons, a risk, a next step, and what would change your mind. Tell pushback that tests conviction from pushback that contains a new fact, and respond to each. Anchor judgment with a quick sizing or payback.
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