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MBB Internship Cover Letter
Explore a strong cover letter from a Yale student applying for a Summer Business Analyst position at McKinsey & Company.
Crack the MBB Consulting Case Workshop
An interactive workshop focused on cracking the consulting case interview at top firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. Learn the frameworks, tips, and tricks to land an offer!
Live Growth Strategy Case Walk-Through
Watch a real-time case walkthrough focused on scaling strategy—structure, analyze, and present like a pro.
How to Prep for MBB Internship Recruiting (1st-Year MBAs)
Get insider strategies to stand out in McKinsey, Bain, and BCG’s competitive first-year recruiting process.
Beyond the Case: Ace Your MBB Behavioral Interviews
Don't underestimate the power of the behavioral interview in your journey to an MBA offer. Learn from Leland coach Manali on how to stand out in the behavioral interview.
Management Consulting Office Hours
Get your consulting questions answered live! Join us for an open Q&A session on case interviews, networking, and landing a top job.
Ask Me Anything: Management Consulting
Join us for a live Q&A session on all things management consulting. Get your questions answered on case interviews, networking, and career progression.
A Recruiter-Approved Resume Example
Use this resume example to understand what it takes to stand out in management consulting applications.
Example: Compelling Bain Cover Letter
See this example of a cover letter for Bain & Company. Learn how to showcase your problem-solving skills, leadership, and passion to stand out.
The Resume That Lands MBB Consulting Offers
A deep dive into a resume that secured top-tier consulting roles. Learn how to combine government, business development, and financial experience to stand out.
How to Land and Prep for McKinsey 2026 Interviews
Thinking about applying to McKinsey in 2026? Get a head start with this insider session featuring Angela C. and Samantha G., two experienced consultants who have successfully navigated the competitive recruiting process. They’ll walk you through what McKinsey looks for in candidates, how to strategically position yourself before applications open, and the best ways to prepare for both the personal experience and case interviews. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap, practical resources, and proven tips to maximize your chances of landing an offer.
Cutting Carbs Case Interview
Crack the cutting carbs case. This intermediate-level, candidate-led case challenges you to evaluate a new product launch.
Live Case Interview Battle: BCG vs Bain
A never-before-seen consulting showdown. Two ex-MBB consultants—one from BCG, one from Bain—go head-to-head in a live mock case interview. One will win. One will be humiliated. And you’ll get a full case interview experience right along with them. 🎯 What’s happening: You’ll watch a live case interview unfold in real time, with each contestant battling to show their smarts. You will receive a PDF with the case interview questions right when the event starts, so you can crack it alongside the competitors. 👩⚖️ How it’s judged: 50% Expert judges (former MBB consultants) 50% Audience vote (you help decide the winner) 🏆 What’s at stake: The winner gets bragging rights and glory The loser must post their celebrity crush on LinkedIn and turn on the #opentowork status for a full week It’s part masterclass, part chaos. Join live, learn how to actually crack a case, and help us crown a consulting champion.
Ace Your MBB Behavioral Interviews Panel
Nailing the behavioral portion of your MBB interview is just as important as solving the case. In this session, hear from Diego D. (BCG), David P. (McKinsey) and Kristen H. (Bain) as they break down what top firms are really looking for in behavioral interviews—and how you can prepare effectively. From structuring your stories to highlighting impact and leadership, you’ll leave with practical tips, sample frameworks, and key strategies to help you stand out and show you’re ready for the role.
McKinsey PEI Mock Interview
Christina B. and Jeremy S. are two of Leland’s top management consulting coaches, and they’re teaming up to help you master McKinsey’s unique behavioral interview style called Personal Experience Interview (or PEI). Often underestimated, the PEI is one of the most pivotal parts of the consulting interview process. If you can tackle the PEI, you can likely ace any behavioral interview from any firm. Jeremy will interview Christina live. Learn what exceptional PEI performance really looks like from a former McKinsey hiring manager whose coaching helped 85% of candidates land MBB offers last cycle. We recommend this event whether you’ve kicked off your consulting interview prep process, or you're still deciding if consulting is for you.
Virtual Case Interview Example - Full Case
Watch an example case interview of a full case interview (30 minutes) including framework, chart clearing, math, brainstorming, and a recommendation.
2025 Life Sciences Casebook
First ever management consulting casebook containing 10+ medium/hard cases focusing on life sciences/healthcare/biotech.
BCG Example Resume – Military Leadership, Resilience, and Public Service
Resume of a Wharton MBA candidate and former Marine officer, highlighting operational excellence, adaptive sports achievements, and a career pivot toward consulting and civic leadership.
From Penn Engineering to McKinsey and Amazon
See how this UPenn engineering grad crafted a winning resume for a Business Analyst Digital Practice role at McKinsey and Software Development Engineer offer from Amazon.
Case Interview Template: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough and Download
Master the core case interview templates with this step-by-step walkthrough. Learn how to structure your thoughts, ask the right questions, and guide the interview to a successful conclusion.
