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Booz Allen Consultant Interview – Life as a Consultant

This post kicks off my "Life as a Consultant" series - where, through interviews, we take an inside look at the stories of current and past consultants. Some background before we launch into this interview with a Booz Allen consultant: A reader was kind enough to reach out to me when I posted about starting…
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Top 10 Consulting Interview Tips from the Experts

Here is my collection of the TOP 10 consulting interview tips to remember for a consulting interview: Before the consulting interview... 1) Practice in front of a mirror AND with friends. Each has its own benefits. The mirror allows you to fix awkward facial expressions, poor body language, etc. The friend gives you live feedback…
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Black Belt (Payment Plan)

Want to pay up front instead for a $150 savings? Click here. A $5,150 value! 80% of Black Belts land offers, compared to 3% of applicants industry-wide. So, as a Black Belt, you are 2500% more likely to land an offer than your fellow interviewees! Includes:
  • 8 Hours of Interview Prep with an MBB coach
  • 2 Rounds of Edits each on 1 Resume and 1 Cover Letter
  • The Consulting Case Library (600+ cases)
  • Access to peers for additional case practice
  • 9 online video courses
    • The Consulting Case Interview Bootcamp
    • The Consulting Fit Interview Bootcamp
    • Mental Math for Consulting Bootcamp
    • Business Basics for Consulting Bootcamp
    • PowerPoint for Consulting Bootcamp
    • Excel for Consulting Bootcamp
    • Consulting Resume & Cover Letter Bootcamp
    • Networking for Consulting Bootcamp
    • The MC Starter Pack (industry overview)
  • 5 e-books
  • 10,000+ case math / structure / chart / brainstorming drills
  • 18 chatbot cases
  • 1 year of access to MC Community
  • Free Session Recordings
  • Email support from dedicated Black Belt concierge
We've spent the last 10 years putting this package together, and it's been insanely effective. Sign up today! Want to pay up front instead for a $150 savings? Click here.
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Business Basics for Consulting

Buckle up for a crash course through the business basics (finance, accounting, strategy) you need to know for your case interview and Day 1 in consulting. Over 22 lessons, we cover:
  • The 4 types of Financial Statements and what they mean
  • Profitability, Market Share, and Market Sizing equations
  • Cash Flows
  • Business calculations and formulas
  • and more!
You'll pick up invaluable business strategy insights along the way as you learn the mechanics of Business Basics for Consulting! Your syllabus for the course: Module 1: Business Basics Intro
  • Lesson 1: Intro to Business Basics for Consulting
Module 2: Foundational Formulas
  • Lesson 2: Profit Equation
  • Lesson 3: Market Size Equation
  • Lesson 4: Market Share Equation
Module 3: Financial Statements
  • Lesson 5: Financial Statement Overview
  • Lesson 6: Annual Report
  • Lesson 7: 10K
  • Lesson 8: 10Q
  • Lesson 9: P&L Statement
Module 4: Revenues and Costs
  • Lesson 10: Revenue
  • Lesson 11: Variable Costs
  • Lesson 12: Fixed Costs
Module 5: Balance Sheet
  • Lesson 13: Balance Sheet Overview
  • Lesson 14: Assets
  • Lesson 15: Liabilities
Module 6: Cash Flow
  • Lesson 16: Cash Flow Statement
  • Lesson 17: Operating Cash Flow
  • Lesson 18: Investing Cash Flow
  • Lesson 19: Financing Cash Flow
Module 7: Calculations
  • Lesson 20: Operating Calculations
  • Lesson 21: Strategic Calcs Overview
  • Lesson 22: M&A Calculations
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2nd Degree Black Belt

80% of Black Belts land at least 1 offer, compared to 3% of applicants industry-wide. This is for those who go the extra mile (or 2) to become the best of the best. If you are aiming to be the #1 recruit in your region and have your pick of offices, you'll have to be better than very good - you'll have to be great. We'll help you get there, with:
  • 20 Hours of 1:1 Interview Prep with an MBB coach
  • 2 Rounds of Edits each on 1 Resume and 1 Cover Letter
  • The Consulting Case Library (600+ cases)
  • Access to peers for additional case practice
  • 9 online video courses
    • The Consulting Case Interview Bootcamp
    • The Consulting Fit Interview Bootcamp
    • Mental Math for Consulting Bootcamp
    • Business Basics for Consulting Bootcamp
    • PowerPoint for Consulting Bootcamp
    • Excel for Consulting Bootcamp
    • Consulting Resume & Cover Letter Bootcamp
    • Networking for Consulting Bootcamp
    • The MC Starter Pack (industry overview)
  • 5 e-books
  • 18 chatbot cases
  • 10,000+ case math, exhibit and structure drills
  • Free session recordings
  • 1 Year Membership to MC Community
  • Email support from dedicated Black Belt concierge
Many of you will only have one shot to break into consulting - take full advantage by becoming a 2nd Degree Black Belt.
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MC All Access Pass

Access to our self-paced consulting prep curriculum. The best part? You get lifetime access to 120+ hours of content and can track your progress through each course:
  • 9 video courses
    • Case Interview Bootcamp - 32 lessons walking you through our revolutionary case solving system
    • Fit Interview Bootcamp - Teaching and examples to help you crush behavioral/fit interviews
    • Mental Math for Consulting Bootcamp - Video lessons to help you be fast and accurate in your case interview math
    • Business Basics for Consulting Bootcamp - A breakdown of the business concepts you need to know for case interviews
    • PowerPoint for Consulting Bootcamp - 38 video lessons on how to drive executive action through PPT
    • Excel for Consulting Bootcamp - 44 video lessons and examples teaching you how to build scenario-based models
    • Networking for Consulting Bootcamp - 38 video lessons guiding you through the networking process (including templates!)
    • Resume and Cover Letter Bootcamp - Our proven method to help your resume & cover letter stand out (including templates!)
    • MC Starter Pack (industry overview) - Your guide to the industry: the main players, types of consulting, life on the job and more
  • MC Case Library (600+ practice cases)
  • 200+ video-based framework/brainstorming/math drills
  • 100+ chart/graph and market sizing drills
  • Unlimited web-based mental math and framework drills
  • 12 Industry Primers
  • 18 Chatbot Cases
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FastTrack (Excel + PPT for Consulting)

The FastTrack bundle includes the following to help you accelerate your consulting career:
  • 82 total lessons
  • 17 total modules
  • 30+ hours of total video teaching
  • Downloadable resources
After completing these courses, you'll be well on your way to utilizing Excel and PowerPoint the way consultants do! See below for a detailed breakdown of each course.

Excel for Consulting

Module 1: Intro to Excel
  • Lesson 1: How Excel is Used in Consulting
  • Lesson 2: Intro to the Course
Module 2: Intro to Excel Shortcuts
  • Lesson 3: Navigating around Excel
  • Lesson 4: Navigating around Excel (Expert)
  • Lesson 5: Moving in Excel (Shortcut Drills)
  • Lesson 6: Selecting in Excel (Shortcut Drills)
  • Lesson 7: Copy/Pasting in Excel (Shortcut Drills)
  • Lesson 8: Formatting in Excel
  • Lesson 9: Formatting in Excel (Expert)
  • Lesson 10: Overall Set-Up (Format Drills)
  • Lesson 11: Filters (Format Drills)
  • Lesson 12: Top Shortcuts (Format Drills)
  • Lesson 13: Cell Menu (Format Drills)
Module 3: Excel Foundation and Formulas
  • Lesson 14: Using Formulas for Excel
  • Lesson 15: Anchoring (Format Drills)
  • Lesson 16: Data Cleaning in Excel
  • Lesson 17: Entering Data in Excel (Expert)
  • Lesson 18: Model Types and Model Theory
Module 4: Market Sizing Models
  • Lesson 19: Market Sizing Model Theory
  • Lesson 20: Market Sizing Model (Expert)
Module 5: Profitability Models
  • Lesson 21: Profitability Model Theory
  • Lesson 22: Creating a Revenue Model (Expert)
  • Lesson 23: Total Fixed Cost Allocation
  • Lesson 24: Creating a Cost Model (Expert)
  • Lesson 25: Creating a Profit Model (Expert)
Module 6: Market Study Models
  • Lesson 26: Market Study Model Theory
  • Lesson 27: Customer Model (Expert)
  • Lesson 28: Competitor Model (Expert)
  • Lesson 29: Market Entry Model (Expert)
Module 7: M&A Models
  • Lesson 30: M&A Model Theory
  • Lesson 31: DCF Model Theory
  • Lesson 32: Building a Simple DCF
  • Lesson 33: Creating an M&A Model – DCF (Expert)
Module 8: Data Analysis
  • Lesson 34: Data Analysis Overview
  • Lesson 35: Math and Conditional Math (Expert)
  • Lesson 36: Data Analysis via Data Discovery
  • Lesson 37: Data Discovery (Expert)
  • Lesson 38: Reference Functions (Expert)
  • Lesson 39: Pivot Tables (Expert)
  • Lesson 40: Regressions and Advanced Analysis
Module 9: Graphs and Charts in Excel
  • Lesson 41: Chart Theory
  • Lesson 42: Creating Charts (Expert)
Module 10: Conclusion and Next Steps
  • Lesson 43: Macros Intro and Advanced Excel
  • Lesson 44: Summary and Conclusion
Additional Resources
  • Excel shortcut and formula cheat sheet download
Level 2 Prompts
  • Fortune 1000 Analysis
  • Fortune 500 Political Affiliations
  • Refrigeration Market Sizing
  • Refrigeration Pricing Model
  • Refrigeration Target Customers
  • Refrigeration Valuation Model
There are 10 modules made up of 44 total lessons. 16 of these lessons are expert videos where you see us work on screen. In addition, there are 6 "Level 2" lessons that are real-world prompts. You receive initial data sets to download so you can work along with us, as well as our final data sets to download as well. You also receive an Excel shortcut and formula cheat sheet to download.

PowerPoint for Consulting

Module 1: How PowerPoint is Used in Consulting
  • How PowerPoint is Used in Consulting
  • Foundations of Powerful PowerPoint
  • PowerPoint for Consulting 101
Module 2: Structure – The Foundation of a Successful Deck
  • PowerPoint Structure
  • Story Planning
  • Workstreams from a Manager’s Perspective
  • Slide Deck Best Practices
  • Pyramid Principle Background
  • Pyramid Principle…Principles
  • Pyramid Principle Application
  • MECE
Module 3: PowerPoint Format – Making a Great Looking Deck
  • PowerPoint Format
  • Elements of Consulting Slides
  • Navigating around PowerPoint
Module 4: Data Visualization
  • Consulting Insights
  • 3 Types of Consulting Visuals
  • Data Slide Deep Dive
  • Emphasis for Storytelling
  • Finalizing Client-Ready Decks
Module 5: Developing Presentation Mastery
  • Presenting to Executives
  • Solo vs Group Presentations
  • 3 Tips for Advanced Presentation Technique
  • 6 Tips for Presentation Success
Module 6: Firm Specific Presentation Styles
  • 6 Differences in Firm Presentation Styles
  • McKinsey Style Presentations
  • BCG Style Presentations
  • Bain Style Presentations
  • Deloitte Style Presentations
  • Assimilating to Firm Style
  • Developing Presentation Mastery
Module 7: Solving the Written Case Interview
  • Written Case Overview
  • Expert Video 1 – Electric Bus Co. Case Overview
  • Expert Video 2 – Creating Structure for the Presentation
  • Expert Video 3 – Tackling the Data Analysis
  • Expert Video 4 – Developing the Story
  • Presenting a Written Case
  • Expert Video 5 – Practicing and Modifying the Presentation (Bain-style)
  • Expert Video 6 – Presenting the Electric Bus Co. Deck
Module 8: Additional Resources for PowerPoint
  • The Electric Bus Company Presentation
  • PowerPoint for Consulting shortcuts (PC & Mac)
You also get to see us build and present a consulting slide deck off of a real case. You receive a certificate of completion at the end!
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Mental Math for Consulting

Our updated mental math course, Mental Math for Consulting, is just what you need if you're getting ready to face the toughest case interview of your life. Chock full of advanced math tips, tricks, strategies, and practice problems, with videos showing how we lay our math out on paper. Lessons:
  • Lesson 1: Having the Right Expectations for Consulting
  • Lesson 2: Left to Right Addition for Consulting
  • Lesson 3: Subtraction for AdditionLesson 4: Right to Left Addition
  • Lesson 5: Jenny Rae’s Chunk It Out Method
  • Lesson 6: Left to Right Subtraction
  • Lesson 7: Addition for Subtraction
  • Lesson 8: Left To Right Multiplication
  • Lesson 9: Subtraction for Multiplication
  • Lesson 10: Factoring for Multiplication
  • Lesson 11: Criss Cross Multiplication
  • Lesson 12: Left to Right Division
  • Lesson 13: Breakup Division Method
  • Lesson 14: Common Factors for Division
  • Lesson 15: First Multiply Division
  • Lesson 16: Common Factor Tips
  • Lesson 17: Building Blocks for Percentages
  • Lesson 18: Multiplication for Percentages
  • Lesson 19: Rule of 72, 70 & 69.3
  • Lesson 20: Growth Rates
  • Lesson 21: Market Growth
  • Lesson 22: Squaring Two or Three Digits
  • Lesson 23: Weighted Averages
  • Lesson 24: Return on Investment (ROI)
  • Lesson 25: Breakeven
  • Lesson 26: Payback Period
  • Lesson 27: Putting It All Together
  • Lesson 28: Profit (Addition & Subtraction)
  • Lesson 29: Margins (Percentages)
  • Lesson 30: Market (Multiply, Interest & Percentages)
  • Lesson 31: M&A (DCF & NPV)
  • Lesson 32: Conclusion
Additional Mental Math Expert Videos
  • Automotive Costs – Addition for Consulting
  • Jimmy’s Used Car Lot – Subtraction for Consulting
  • Tokyo Airport Terminal – Multiplication for Consulting
  • Big Boats – Division for Consulting
  • Beauty Accessory Manufacturer – Percentages for Consulting
  • Building Liquidation – Interest for Consulting
  • Amazon Teeth Whitening Seller – Squaring for Consulting
  • Beachfront Hotel – Key Equations for Consulting
  • Materials Manufacturer – Profit for Consulting
Overall, you get:
  • 9 Modules
  • 32 Video Lessons
  • 9 Expert Videos - see us do the math on paper!
  • 6 Hours of video
  • 100's of practice problems
  • 30 Quizzes
  • 1 Final Test
  • 10K+ video and web-based math drills, including exhibit drills
  • Get your math skills up to speed with tricks used by top consultants
  • Learn how to answer any questions that you could face in an interview
  • Never worry about calculating tips at restaurants again!
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PowerPoint for Consulting

The only PPT course in the world tailored to consulting. This course won't teach you how to use PowerPoint the program, but will teach you to build consulting-worthy slide decks. We deconstruct the process of building a killer deck, and share best practices from McKinsey, Bain, BCG and more. Get ready to build decks that will drive executive action. Over 30 lessons and ~7 hours of teaching, the course covers:
Module 1: How PowerPoint is Used in Consulting
  • How PowerPoint is Used in Consulting
  • Foundations of Powerful PowerPoint
  • PowerPoint for Consulting 101
Module 2: Structure - The Foundation of a Successful Deck
  • PowerPoint Structure
  • Story Planning
  • Workstreams from a Manager’s Perspective
  • Slide Deck Best Practices
  • Pyramid Principle Background
  • Pyramid Principle…Principles
  • Pyramid Principle Application
  • MECE
Module 3: PowerPoint Format - Making a Great Looking Deck
  • PowerPoint Format
  • Elements of Consulting Slides
  • Navigating around PowerPoint
Module 4: Data Visualization
  • Consulting Insights
  • 3 Types of Consulting Visuals
  • Data Slide Deep Dive
  • Emphasis for Storytelling
  • Finalizing Client-Ready Decks
Module 5: Developing Presentation Mastery
  • Presenting to Executives
  • Solo vs Group Presentations
  • 3 Tips for Advanced Presentation Technique
  • 6 Tips for Presentation Success
Module 6: Firm Specific Presentation Styles
  • 6 Differences in Firm Presentation Styles
  • McKinsey Style Presentations
  • BCG Style Presentations
  • Bain Style Presentations
  • Deloitte Style Presentations
  • Assimilating to Firm Style
  • Developing Presentation Mastery
Module 7: Solving the Written Case Interview
  • Written Case Overview
  • Expert Video 1 – Electric Bus Co. Case Overview
  • Expert Video 2 – Creating Structure for the Presentation
  • Expert Video 3 – Tackling the Data Analysis
  • Expert Video 4 – Developing the Story
  • Presenting a Written Case
  • Expert Video 5 – Practicing and Modifying the Presentation (Bain-style)
  • Expert Video 6 – Presenting the Electric Bus Co. Deck
Module 8: Additional Resources for PowerPoint
  • The Electric Bus Company Presentation
  • PowerPoint for Consulting shortcuts (PC & Mac)
The course is filmed in Office 2016 for Mac. Shortcuts, tips, and tricks for both PC and Mac are called out. You receive a certificate of completion at the end!
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