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Brainstorming Strategies for Consulting Cases

Learn the core brainstorming strategies you'll need to excel in case interviews. We'll walk through techniques to generate creative and structured ideas.

Conflict Story: Acing Your Behavioral Interview

Learn how to tell a compelling conflict story using the STAR method. Showcase your problem-solving and communication skills to impress interviewers.

Fragmented vs. Consolidated Markets

Learn the key characteristics, pros, and cons of fragmented and consolidated markets and how to evaluate which is the right market to enter.

SolarCo Case Interview: Profitability & Regulatory Impact

Analyze a solar firm's flat margins, cost structure, and regulatory headwinds—then recommend targeted improvements for long-term profitability.

Market Sizing Walkthrough: Global Internet Users

Crack the classic market sizing problem of estimating the number of global internet users. Learn the key data points and assumptions you need to make to solve it.

Fragmented vs. Consolidated Markets: Quick Review

Learn the key characteristics, pros, and cons of fragmented and consolidated markets and how to evaluate which is the right market to enter.

Structuring Drills

Master the art of structuring case interviews with these comprehensive drills. Learn to break down complex business problems and build a winning framework.

Persuasion Story Example: Behavioral Interview Guide

A sample persuasion story for a behavioral interview, detailing how to use data and a clear business case to get buy-in from a skeptical boss.

Private Equity Firms: What You Need to Know

This guide provides an overview of the private equity industry, including key players, different firm types, and the basics of how they operate.

Proudest Moment: A Behavioral Interview Guide

A sample story for a behavioral interview, detailing how to showcase your accomplishments and skills in a compelling narrative that leaves a lasting impression.

AI Software Case Interview: Market Sizing Walkthrough

Practice estimating a $50B+ AI market using real assumptions—perfect for mastering structure and mental math in tech-focused cases.

Intro to Case Leadership

Learn the core principles of case leadership in a case interview. This guide will teach you how to set the agenda, drive the conversation, and manage the interviewer to a successful conclusion.

Ride-Hailing App: An Organic Growth Case

Crack a growth strategy case for a ride-hailing app focused on organic growth. This case challenges you to identify new growth opportunities, improve user retention, and leverage existing resources without a large marketing budget.

McKinsey Imbellus Examples: A Guide to the Problem Solving Game

An overview of the different scenarios in the McKinsey Problem Solving Game (Imbellus), with key strategies and tips to succeed. Learn how to approach the ecosystem, Redrock, and Seawolf mini-games.

Secondary Story Example

See a successful secondary story example and learn how to create your own standout response.

How to Prepare for Case Interviews

Build the skills to crack any case—structure, analyze, and communicate like a top-tier consultant.

Communication & Building Trust With the Interviewer

Master the art of communication in your next interview. Learn how to build rapport and trust with the interviewer for a more successful outcome.

The MBA Resume That Got Me My Consulting Offer

Get an inside look at a successful MBA application resume for consulting. Learn how to highlight your experience and land an offer.

Industry & Business Knowledge: An Intro

Get an introduction to the key industry and business concepts you need to know for your consulting interviews. This guide covers the basics of business models, value chains, and competitive analysis.

MBB Internship Example Resume

Review the resume of a Yale student with experience in social enterprise, research, and global health, targeting MBB consulting.