What is the free consulting prep bundle?
The bundle is a single ZIP containing the networking and follow-up kit, PEI fit workbook, and resume-cover letter starter kit. The in-app tracker and case book vault remain separate resources.
When should you grab the bundle versus individual assets?
The bundle is the right call if you are setting up a prep system from zero or restarting after a slow start. If you already have most of the pieces and just need one specific asset, downloading individually keeps your folder cleaner. The decision is mostly about your starting point.
Are you new to consulting recruiting?
Grab the bundle when you need networking, fit, and application-document support at the same time. Pair it with the case interview prep timeline for the broader plan.
Are you 4-6 weeks out from an MBB deadline?
Grab the bundle. At this stage the marginal cost of any wasted hour is high, and a sequenced starter pack saves the time you would otherwise spend evaluating which asset to use when. The consulting application deadlines 2026 guide covers which firms are actually still in window for you.
Are you a non-target school candidate or career changer?
Grab the bundle. Non-target and career-changer candidates get the most leverage from a complete system because the gaps usually show up across several assets at once - resume tone, cover letter framing, networking depth. The case interview prep for career changers guide and the case interview for beginners guide are the two pillars that pair best with the bundle.
How does the bundle work as a starter system?
The bundle keeps three related reference files together. Use the in-app tracker to connect those files to active firms, deadlines, and interview stages.
Step 1 - Set up the application tracker first
Open the in-app application tracker and add the firms you plan to apply to with their deadlines. The tracker is separate from this ZIP and keeps the static assets tied to active recruiting work.
Step 2 - Rewrite the resume and cover letter
Use the resume template and cover letter template to produce a clean MBB-ready first draft. Pair them with the consulting resume template and consulting cover letter template resource pages for the deeper how-to. Most candidates hit "good enough to send" in 4-6 hours of focused work.
Step 3 - Build the story bank for fit
Open the PEI fit workbook and spend two sessions mapping 4-6 personal stories to the McKinsey signals (leadership, personal impact, drive, growth). This work compounds - the same stories carry through every fit round across MBB, Tier 2, and Big 4 strategy.
Step 4 - Run the networking kit
Use the networking and follow-up kit templates to start a steady cadence of cold outreach, coffee chat thank-yous, and eventually referral asks. Two to four touches per week is the realistic floor; ten is the realistic ceiling.
Step 5 - Practice cases
Open the separate case book vault for partner prompts, or start a live case rep in the app.
What is in the bundle file by file?
Each of the three PDFs has a specific job in the recruiting system.
Resume and cover letter templates (PDFs)
The MBB-format resume template with 30+ sample bullets, plus the four-paragraph cover letter template with three annotated examples. Together they handle the application package.
PEI fit workbook (PDF)
A 40+ question bank, follow-up probe list, and story-bank worksheet for behavioral interviews. Covers McKinsey PEI, BCG fit, Bain personal questions.
Networking and follow-up kit (PDF)
Twelve templates spanning cold outreach, LinkedIn DMs, coffee chat thank-yous, referral asks, and post-interview notes. Built for the full 8-12 week networking arc.
Application tracker (in app)
The live tracker is separate from the bundle. Use it to manage firms, roles, deadlines, and interview stages, then move into practice when an interview is scheduled.
Resources kept separate
The live application tracker and MBA case book vault are not inside this ZIP. Open each from its own Road to Offer page.