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Aug 2023
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22. How to MASTER case math even if you’...

JULIO AND BRUNO FROM CRAFTING CASES
About this episode

In this episode, you will find...

  • What consulting firms are really testing for in case math questions (and what they're NOT testing for)

  • The most common reason for failing a case math question

  • How to know if you're first-round ready in quantitative analysis

  • How to MASTER case math: The elements of a perfect preparation and how to find them


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If you're looking to improve your case solving skills, make sure you check out our free course at www.craftingcases.com/course

Inside this free course, you will learn...

  • How to identify and answer each of the six (and only six) types of questions that you will have in your case interviews (these happen in ALL types of cases!)

  • How to structure ANY case with a customized structure and how to stay structured throughout the case (even if you've never seen a case like that before)

  • Tons of practice drills to optimize your learning (this helps you put theory into practice and focus on your weaknesses, even if you don't have the time to do mock interviews every day)
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