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S24E2: How Consulting Firms Really Score Case Interviews
Season 24
Episode 2
Published 1 month ago
Description
You can nail every case you practice and still get rejected.
That's because firms aren't grading you on vibes. McKinsey scores you piece by piece – opening, structure, math, brainstorming, closing. Other firms use 3 buckets instead: structure, problem solving, communication.
Either way, a 4 out of 4 in math won't save a 1 out of 4 in brainstorming. Firms want you solid across the board.
In this episode, Namaan breaks down exactly what's being scored – and why doing 100 more practice cases won't fix a gap you haven't identified.
Resources:
- Whether you're prepping for McKinsey's rubric or the 3-bucket system, Black Belt closes the gaps costing you the offer
- New to case prep? Case Foundations is our free crash course on the basics – the starting point before scoring even matters
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