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Consulting Networking 101
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to network effectively in the consulting industry. We'll cover everything from building your network to informational interviews and following up.
How to Answer the "Tell Me About Yourself" Question
Learn how to craft a compelling and concise answer to the "Tell me about yourself" question. We'll show you how to structure your response to highlight your relevant experience and leave a lasting impression.
Consulting Networking: Cold Outreach Template
This guide provides a template for crafting effective cold outreach emails to consulting professionals. Learn how to get a response and build a valuable professional relationship.
Why Consulting, Why Firm, Why Location
This guide provides a framework for answering these common interview questions. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative that connects your personal background to the firm's values and your desired location.
Network like a Pro: Your Consulting CRM
Elevate your consulting career by building a powerful network. This CRM helps you track connections, manage outreach, and land interviews.
The Bain & Co Interview Process
Learn about the Bain & Company interview process, including the different types of interviews you can expect, the qualities they are looking for, and how to prepare for both the case and behavioral portions.
The McKinsey & Company Interview Process
Learn about the McKinsey interview process, including the Personal Experience Interview (PEI), the case interview, and the qualities they are looking for in candidates. We'll also provide tips on how to prepare for each part of the interview.
How to Answer the "Tell Me About a Time When" Questions
Learn a simple, powerful framework for answering behavioral interview questions. We'll show you how to structure your stories and highlight the skills and experiences top firms are looking for.
The BCG Interview Process
Learn about the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) interview process, including the different types of interviews you can expect, the qualities they are looking for, and how to prepare for both the case and behavioral portions.
BCG Cover Letter Example
Get an inside look at a successful cover letter for a Summer Associate position at BCG. Learn how to highlight your unique experiences and motivations as a U.S.-based applicant.
(Jul. 2025) GMAT Verbal: Expert Strategies for Success
Verbal expert Nick V. is excited to walk you through the GMAT Focus Verbal section and share expert strategies to help you improve your score. As an expert coach on the platform, Nick specializes in Verbal Reasoning & Analytical Writing - he also scored a 790 on the old GMAT.
Leap into the GMAT
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the GMAT exam. It offers strategies for creating a study plan, tackling different question types, and improving your score.
(Jun. 2025) GMAT Verbal: Expert Strategies for Success
Verbal expert Nick V. is excited to walk you through the GMAT Focus Verbal section and share expert strategies to help you improve your score. As an expert coach on the platform, Nick specializes in Verbal Reasoning & Analytical Writing - he also scored a 790 on the old GMAT.
Early Stage Startup Fundraising Panel
Raising capital is one of the biggest challenges early-stage founders face—and one of the most misunderstood. In this panel, you'll hear about the experience of Alaina H., Angela C., and Nick V., all of whom have gained wisdom and insight through their own entrepreneurial endeavors. We’ll cover what makes a compelling pitch, how to build relationships with investors before you need funding, what terms to watch out for, and how to decide whether fundraising is the right path for your startup. Whether you're preparing for your first round or just curious about how the process works, this session will give you real-world insight and actionable advice to navigate the fundraising journey with more clarity and confidence.
Networking for Consulting
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to network effectively to break into the consulting industry. We'll cover everything from building your network from scratch to informational interviews and following up.
How to Break Into YC: Advice from Alumnus
Getting into Y Combinator is a dream for many founders—but the application, pitch, and selection process can feel opaque and daunting. In this session, join Nick V., co-founder & former COO of Relay (a YC-backed startup) and top-rated Leland coach, as he pulls back the curtain on what makes a YC application stand out. Nick will walk you through what YC looks for, how to frame your idea and progress, and what mistakes most founders make (and how to avoid them). You’ll leave this session with sharper clarity and concrete steps to strengthen your candidacy.
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.
Resume that Landed BCG & McKinsey Internships
A top-tier resume deep dive. Discover what it takes to land a summer associate position at BCG, from academics to extracurriculars and skills.
