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The Consulting Coffee Chat Playbook (2026)
The consulting coffee chat is a 20-minute informational call that converts to a referral ~15% of the time. Here's exactly what to ask, what to avoid, and how to follow up.
Apr 13, 2026
Case interview prep articles tagged with Consulting
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Browse firm-specific, school-specific, and tool-comparison guides.
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Core frameworks, decision trees, and worked examples to structure cases quickly and clearly.
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Mental math, market sizing, and calculation drills to improve speed and accuracy under pressure.
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Firm-specific guides for McKinsey, BCG, and Bain with practical prep priorities and timelines.
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End-to-end examples, high-frequency question patterns, and synthesis templates for live interviews.
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Tool comparisons, budget strategy, and prep-stack recommendations based on stage and timeline.
The consulting coffee chat is a 20-minute informational call that converts to a referral ~15% of the time. Here's exactly what to ask, what to avoid, and how to follow up.
Apr 13, 2026
The complete beginner's guide to case interviews: what they are, why firms use them, the 6 main types, frameworks, timeline, and how to start preparing.
Mar 20, 2026
How to find a case interview practice partner using PrepLounge, MBA clubs, LinkedIn, and Reddit — plus session structure and feedback frameworks.
Mar 20, 2026
Master restructuring case interviews with a 4-phase turnaround framework, operational vs financial restructuring, and a worked example with numbers.
Mar 20, 2026
Learn ROI, NPV, payback period, and IRR formulas for case interviews. Includes when to use each metric, worked example, and mental math shortcuts.
Mar 20, 2026
Learn how to deliver a clear recommendation at the end of a case interview using a 60-second synthesis template, with worked examples and common mistakes.
Feb 4, 2026
A practical guide to case interview practice: how to run a single session, structure feedback loops, drill weak areas, and avoid the mistakes that stall improvement.
Feb 4, 2026
The MECE principle (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) is weighted at 30-35% of MBB case evaluations. Learn the 2-question test with 5 examples.
Feb 2, 2026
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