The McKinsey PEI: format, START method, selection grid
This 12-minute lesson is part of the "McKinsey PEI and firm-specific fit" module, in the "Master the fit" block of the FrameLab training for strategy consulting interviews. It opens with "What the PEI really tests" and closes on "How to prepare concretely".
What you will learn
- 1What the PEI really tests
- 2The four dimensions graded in 2026
- 3The START method recommended by McKinsey
- 4The precise format of a PEI question
- 5The story selection grid
- 6What the interviewer wants to hear behind START
- 7How many stories to prepare and where to draw them from
- 8The three mistakes that eliminate at the PEI
- 9How to prepare concretely
Where it sits in the training
- Block
- Master the fit
- Previous lesson
- Mapping the fit firm by firm
The other lessons of the module
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the "The McKinsey PEI: format, START method, selection grid" lesson?
It runs for 12 minutes. It belongs to the "McKinsey PEI and firm-specific fit" module, which has 7 lessons.
Do I need to watch the previous lessons first?
It helps: the training is built to be followed in order, and this lesson comes right after "Mapping the fit firm by firm". You can still watch it on its own if this is the topic you want to work on.
How do I watch the full lesson?
The full lesson is for FrameLab members, like the rest of the training. The subscription starts with 7 free days.