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Double Your Learnings from Each Case
If you're not reviewing your cases, you're losing out on half of your learning! Use these tips to get the most out of mock case interviews.
Crafting Strong Behavioral Stories for Consulting Interviews
Behavioral interviews can make or break a consulting offer. In this session, top Leland coach and ex-McKinsey EM Alan W. will walk you through how to craft clear, compelling stories that demonstrate leadership, impact, and problem-solving under pressure. You’ll learn how to structure your answers, avoid common pitfalls, and adapt your stories to different firms so you can show up confident and interview-ready.
What Makes a Standout Accenture Applicant
In this session, Adam B., who currently works at Accenture, previously worked at BCG, and is a former Assistant VP at Citigroup will share what makes a standout Accenture applicant. He has coached over 18 professionals through career transitions and role applications! You’ll learn how to position your background, highlight your most relevant experiences, and align your narrative with what Accenture values most. Whether you're applying for consulting, strategy, or tech roles, this session will give you actionable insights to strengthen your application and interview performance.
Nail the Consulting Case Interview
Cracking the consulting case interview is one of the biggest challenges in landing an offer at firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG—but with the right strategy and mindset, you can stand out from the competition. In this panel, expert Leland coaches Casey L. (BCG consultant, Andrew H. (Associate Partner @ Bain), and Alan W. (former McKinsey Engagement Manager) will share insider insights from both sides of the interview table. You’ll learn what top firms are really testing for, how to structure your approach, and how to deliver confident, polished answers under pressure.
Undergrad McKinsey Business Analyst Resume
Finance undergraduate secured a McKinsey full-time offer. After McKinsey, they transitioned to Private Equity.
Undergrad Consulting Resume
Undergrad Rising Senior Resume - Secured interviews at Bain, BCG, McKinsey, EY-Parthenon, Accenture
Want MBB consultants to respond?
Write emails that people actually read. Learn to personalize messages, create subject lines that work, follow up without being annoying, and use your resume smartly.
Here’s what really works in networking
Understand when location matters for referrals and when it doesn't. Learn to stay flexible and build connections across different offices.
Referrals win when resumes look the same
Learn why you need to start networking early. Discover how it helps you understand the firm and stand out when everyone's resume looks identical.
BCG Casey Chatbot 7 – Metro Financial Group (UCB)
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BCG Casey Chatbot 8 – Lifeguard (Vivita Project Wapple)
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BCG Casey Chatbot 9 – Freshmart (Easymart)
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BCG Casey Chatbot 10 – National Health Trust (Ministry of Health)
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Consulting referrals aren’t luck, they’re strategy
Learn how to find the right consultants, reach out to them personally, and build real relationships that lead to referrals and interviews.
Stop blasting copy-paste emails
Focus on a few meaningful contacts instead of hundreds. Learn to personalize your messages, ask good questions, and follow up to actually get interviews.
Still no referral? Here’s your final play
Learn when to make your move, how much notice to give, and how to turn a good relationship into an actual referral.
Authentic Storytelling for PEI Behavioral Interviews
McKinsey’s Personal Experience Interview (PEI) and other behavioral interviews can make or break your consulting application. Success isn’t just about rehearsing answers—it’s about telling authentic, memorable stories that highlight your leadership, impact, and problem-solving skills. Join expert coach Maria T. (Former recruiting lead at McKinsey) and learn how to refine your own stories and get personalized feedback to make sure they land. By the end, you’ll know how to craft and deliver stories that resonate—and feel confident showcasing your unique strengths in high-stakes behavioral interviews.
Don’t ask "Can you refer me?" - Ask this instead
Earn referrals naturally by building trust first. Learn what questions to ask and how to make consultants actually want to help you.
Consulting-to-MBA: Stand out as a "Traditional" Candidate
Consultants make up one of the largest applicant pools to top MBA programs—which means standing out is more important than ever. In this panel, Leland coaches Andy P. (Top MBA coach for 20 years), Karla M. (150+ M7 Admits, prior consultant, Harvard/Booth dual degree grad), and Ben L. (300+ M7 Admits, prior consultant, GSB grad) will share how to craft an authentic, differentiated story that sets you apart from thousands of other applicants with similar backgrounds. You’ll learn how to translate your consulting experience into powerful application essays, recommendations, and interviews that highlight your leadership, impact, and future goals. Whether you’re a current analyst, associate, or engagement manager preparing for a future cycle, this session will give you actionable strategies to turn a “traditional” background into a standout advantage.
Not All Case Types are Equal
An overview of the different case types in management consulting.
