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Foundation

Case Interview Foundations

What the interview actually measures, and how a case unfolds minute by minute.

Understanding the format

Before you practise, know what is being scored.

What interviewers are actually scoring

Four scoring dimensions decide your outcome. Most candidates over-invest in one and neglect the rest.

Interviewer-led vs candidate-led cases

McKinsey drives; BCG and Bain hand you the wheel. The same answer scores differently in each.

The five stages of a case, minute by minute

A 30-minute case has a predictable shape. Knowing the clock keeps you from drowning in stage two.

Communicating like a consultant

Top-down answers, signposting, and staying calm when challenged.

Answer first: the top-down habit

Lead with the conclusion, then support it. This single habit changes how competent you sound.

When the interviewer pushes back

Challenge is usually a test of composure, not a correction. Here is how to tell the difference.

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Full cases with an AI interviewer that holds the answer key.

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