Send us Fan Mail Mental math is one of the most misunderstood (and feared) parts of the case interview. In this live Case Math Masterclass, we show you how to turn it into a strength. You’ll learn the 3 types of case math you’ll encounter, the 4-step process to master each one, and how firms actually evaluate your quantitative skills. Plus, watch a live demo ... Show More
Sep 23
S24E23: 3 Case Interview Math Mistakes That Cost You the McKinsey Offer
Send us Fan MailMidway through a practice case, one of George Cary's clients did the math and said 90,000 when he meant 900,000. George didn't care.After 5 years and 100+ interviews at McKinsey, George will tell you the right answer is the bare minimum.The offer comes from how yo ... Show More
40m 54s
Sep 18
S24E22: Ex-McKinsey Coach Says This Case Passes Round 1
Send us Fan MailDivya spent 8 years at McKinsey. She sat down with Sanya, a senior at Penn, and ran a case with her, live.Divya told her afterward it would've passed a McKinsey Round 1. Listen to learn how Sanya did it – built her structure, worked the math, and landed on a recom ... Show More
48m 46s
Sep 2025
812: It's not always about being fast in math (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
What does it mean when someone tells you that you need to be good at math? For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss the common mistakes when doing math, how to structure your math problems, and what you should do to improve ... Show More
12m 59s
Feb 2022
446: It's not always about being fast in math
What does it mean when someone tells you that you need to be good at math? In this episode, we discuss the common mistakes when doing math, how to structure your math problems, and what you should do to improve your math skills. Enjoying our podcast? Get access to sample advanced ... Show More
13m 2s
Jun 2024
You can't untie market sizings and 80/20 thinking (and you can't be a consultant without 80/20 thinking)
This clip is an excerpt from episode 07. Why we taught estimations first, where we explain why our coaching method involved (and our current teaching method also involves) teaching estimations before anything else, the skills estimations allow you to learn in isolation, and the f ... Show More
7m 45s
Jun 2024
Three tips to improve your "so what"
This clip is an excerpt of episode 15. The #1 mistake good candidates make in analytical questions, where we talk about the #1 mistake in analytical question that even the best candidates out there make, why it's such a big mistake, and exactly what you should do to avoid it.---- ... Show More
9m 31s
Apr 2023
570: Four classic math mistakes in cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss four classic math mistakes in cases. Candidates mess up calculations for 4 primary reasons: missing units, complicated equations, weak visual layout and poor technique. Notice that w ... Show More
7m 18s