mycaseprepModule 1 of 9 · Overview
What McKinsey & Company is grading
interviewer-led. Every dimension below has its own module: the full 1-5 rubric, how to prepare, and a quick drill where you rate a sample answer yourself. After that, an offer simulator lets you plug in scores and see exactly how McKinsey & Company's hard floors and disqualifiers actually decide an outcome.
The 1-5 scale
5
Exceptional - Rare. Partner-level clarity, precision, and insight.
4
Very Good - Above the bar. Strong, differentiated performance.
3
Good - Meets the bar. Solid with minor areas for improvement.
2
Adequate - Below the hiring bar. Shows basics but not at required level.
1
Insufficient - Does not display basic command of the skill. Almost always disqualifying.