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What Is BCG? The Boston Consulting Group Explained
BCG is a global strategy consulting firm with $13.5B revenue (2024) and ~37,000 employees. Here's what BCG does, who it competes with, and how it hires.
Apr 13, 2026
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BCG is a global strategy consulting firm with $13.5B revenue (2024) and ~37,000 employees. Here's what BCG does, who it competes with, and how it hires.
Apr 13, 2026
Bain & Company is the smallest of the MBB with ~$7B revenue and ~18,400 employees. Here's what makes Bain different: ESOP ownership and results obsession.
Apr 13, 2026
Kearney (formerly A.T. Kearney) is a global strategy firm known for operations, procurement, and supply chain. ~5,700 employees, 60+ offices, 40 countries.
Apr 13, 2026
Oliver Wyman is the top-tier financial-services consulting firm inside Marsh McLennan — $3.4B revenue (2024), 7,000 consultants. Here's what it actually does.
Apr 13, 2026
Bain salary 2026 by level: AC, SAC, Consultant, Manager, Partner. Base, bonus, ESOP, and profit-sharing explained — with dated sources.
Apr 12, 2026
BCG salary 2026 by level: Associate, Consultant, Project Leader, Principal, Partner. Base, bonus, signing — with named sources and dates.
Apr 12, 2026
BCG treats your cover letter as a writing sample. This guide covers the exact structure, firm-specific angles, annotated examples, and the mistakes that get applications rejected.
Apr 8, 2026
Compass Lexecon interviews include a 40-minute economics case study, behavioral screening, and a half-day assessment center. Full prep guide with sample questions, salary data, and timeline.
Apr 8, 2026
Prepare for Cornerstone Research case interviews with a breakdown of the 2-round process, economic consulting case types, regression analysis tips, and worked examples with real litigation scenarios.
Apr 8, 2026
EY case interviews differ by division: Consulting, S&T, and EY-Parthenon each use a different format and difficulty level. Worked examples and 4-week prep plan.
Apr 8, 2026
Korn Ferry interviews run 3 rounds over 33 days, mixing behavioral questions with candidate-led case studies. Full process, worked example, and prep plan.
Apr 8, 2026
WTW interviews combine HireVue assessments, behavioral rounds, and case studies across a 4–12 week process. Full breakdown with worked examples and prep plan.
Apr 8, 2026
Ace the Guidehouse case interview with proven prep strategies, sample cases, behavioral tips, and a 30-day study plan for government consulting roles.
Apr 1, 2026
Everything you need to ace Huron Consulting case interviews in 2026 — interview format, case types, healthcare examples, behavioral prep, and a 30-day plan.
Apr 1, 2026
Master life sciences consulting case interviews at L.E.K., ZS Associates, Huron, and McKinsey. Covers drug launch, payer strategy, M&A, and industry terminology.
Apr 1, 2026
Monitor Deloitte is Deloitte's MBB-equivalent strategy arm. Learn the candidate-led case format, group case component, and how Monitor Deloitte differs from Deloitte S&O.
Apr 1, 2026
NERA Economic Consulting case interviews differ from standard management consulting — they emphasize economic reasoning, regulatory knowledge, and quantitative modeling. Full guide.
Apr 1, 2026
PA Consulting uses a practical, implementation-focused case interview style. Learn the 3-stage process, what makes PA cases unique versus MBB, and how to prepare.
Apr 1, 2026
Slalom Consulting uses a mix of candidate-led cases, take-home assignments, and behavioral interviews. Here's the full process, what they assess, and how to prepare.
Apr 1, 2026
Complete guide to Arthur D. Little case interviews: interviewer-led format, industry focus areas, office locations, and a targeted preparation strategy for 2026.
Mar 31, 2026
BCG Platinion interviews test IT architecture, cloud strategy, and ERP selection — not standard business frameworks. Learn the four core case types, the tech prerequisites checklist, and a 6-week study plan.
Mar 31, 2026
IBM Consulting runs 1 case per interview process — not 3-6 like MBB. Breakdown of IBM iX vs Strategy & Transformation vs Technology Consulting, the exact 3-round format, and a 4-week prep plan.
Mar 31, 2026
KPMG Strategy is the smallest Big 4 strategy arm — and it shows in the interview. More behavioral, less case-heavy than MBB. Here's the format, written case, and how to prepare differently.
Mar 31, 2026
Everything you need to know about West Monroe Partners case interviews: 3-round format, technology-focused case types, and a targeted prep strategy for 2026.
Mar 31, 2026
Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG compared: services, salaries, interview formats, and which firm is right for your career path.
Mar 30, 2026
McKinsey salary data by level: analyst, associate, manager, partner, senior partner. Base, bonus, signing, and total comp — with sources.
Mar 30, 2026
Alvarez & Marsal case interviews are candidate-led with a heavy focus on restructuring, liquidity, and performance improvement. Learn the format, case types, and 30-day prep plan.
Mar 29, 2026
FTI Consulting case interviews are candidate-led and vary by practice: restructuring cases focus on liquidity and cash flow, while economic consulting cases are data-driven. Learn the format and how to prepare.
Mar 29, 2026
Analysis Group interviews are mostly behavioral with occasional economic consulting cases. Learn the two-round format, what AG actually tests, and how to prepare for Analyst and Associate roles.
Mar 25, 2026
Charles River Associates (CRA) uses guided case interviews focused on competition economics and quantitative analysis. Learn the two-round process, case types, and preparation strategy.
Mar 25, 2026
Simon-Kucher case interviews focus on pricing strategy and monetization. Learn the format, rounds, frameworks, and worked examples to get an offer.
Mar 23, 2026
What Bain officially says about its digital assessment, the question types candidates report, and how to prepare for the Bain SOVA test without overfitting to unofficial leaks.
Mar 20, 2026
Master BCG's Casey chatbot assessment: 8-10 questions in 30 minutes, scoring criteria, question types, video recommendation, and a prep strategy that works.
Mar 20, 2026
Accenture case interviews differ from MBB — group cases, Potentia for Strategy, and digital focus. Full breakdown, worked example, and prep plan for 2026.
Mar 15, 2026
Booz Allen case interviews are behavioral-heavy, candidate-led, and rooted in government/defense contexts. Full process, security clearance FAQ, 2 worked examples, and a 4-week prep plan.
Mar 15, 2026
Capital One case interviews are quantitative-first, interviewer-led, and run across a single Power Day. Full format breakdown, product sense guide, 2 worked examples, and a 4-week prep plan.
Mar 15, 2026
Kearney case interviews are candidate-led and operations-heavy. Full process breakdown, worked examples, and a 6-week prep plan for 2026 recruiting.
Mar 15, 2026
Complete guide to PwC case interviews in 2026. Covers Strategy& vs PwC Consulting differences, interview rounds, how it compares to MBB, 2 worked examples with numbers, digital focus, and a step-by-step prep plan.
Mar 15, 2026
Roland Berger uses candidate-led cases, a group presentation round, and an entrepreneurial fit lens. Full process breakdown, worked example, and prep plan for 2026.
Mar 15, 2026
ZS Associates case interviews are pharma-heavy, data-intensive, and include a written case. Full process breakdown, worked examples, and 6-week prep plan for 2026.
Mar 15, 2026
L.E.K. case interviews are candidate-led, data-heavy, and life sciences-focused. Full process breakdown, worked examples, and a 30-day prep plan.
Mar 14, 2026
EY-Parthenon cases are MBB-level, not typical Big 4. Here's the format, written case component, and how to prepare differently from standard EY consulting.
Mar 7, 2026
A cleaner guide to McKinsey Ecosystem Building covering how the older module worked, what it tested, whether it still appears, and what to study instead for current Solve.
Mar 7, 2026
Oliver Wyman runs fully candidate-led cases — no hand-holding. Here's the format, how OW cases differ from McKinsey, and a 30-day prep plan.
Mar 7, 2026
Strategy& (PwC) runs integrated cases that combine strategy and implementation. Here's what that means, how it differs from MBB, and how to prep in 30 days.
Mar 7, 2026
10 BCG case interview examples with worked solutions. What to expect in BCG's interviewer-led format, exhibit-heavy cases, and how to prepare effectively.
Mar 1, 2026
Deep dive into McKinsey Solve's Redrock Study module: two-part structure, Investigation deep dive, complete Analysis walkthrough, scoring rubric, mini-case examples, chart selection guide, and practice strategy. 2026 format confirmed.
Mar 1, 2026
A cleaner guide to McKinsey Sea Wolf covering the mechanics candidates consistently report, what the game tests, and how to prepare without relying on outdated module leaks.
Mar 1, 2026
Master Deloitte's case interview process: group case exercises, individual cases, behavioral interviews, and practice-specific prep for S&O, M&A, and Human Capital.
Feb 19, 2026
Master McKinsey's candidate-led case format, the PEI behavioral interview, the Solve digital assessment, and build a targeted prep plan for 2026.
Feb 19, 2026
Master Bain's interviewer-led case format, PE-heavy cases, and behavioral interviews. Includes 6-week prep plan, drills, and quizzes.
Feb 6, 2026
The 2026 McKinsey Solve guide for McKinsey Sea Wolf game and McKinsey Redrock: module breakdowns, dual scoring system, 10-day prep plan, and checklist.
Feb 6, 2026
Master BCG's interviewer-led case format, the Casey chatbot assessment, exhibit-heavy cases, and interview day logistics. Includes drills, quizzes, BCG-specific case examples, and a full prep plan.
Feb 2, 2026
Master McKinsey PEI questions in the Personal Experience Interview: the four dimensions, full sample answers, story prep strategy, red flags, and a drill-based practice plan.
Feb 1, 2026
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