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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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What strong candidates can do

  • 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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