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Strategy Simplified · Wednesday · 4 min

S25E1: Mini Case Interviews at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG Explained

Send us Fan Mail Mini case interviews are often the first test you face at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. And if you’ve heard them called market sizing questions, you’ve already met the most common version. But a mini case interview plays by different rules than a full case, and the interviewer isn’t going to guide you through it. Namaan breaks down what to expect, how mini cases are scored, and how to finish one the right way. Resources: Want to know how you’d handle a mini case under time pressure? Run timed mini case drills with MBB coaches in Black Belt – you get feedback on structure, math, and communication Not sure if MC support is right for you? Book 15 minutes with Katie – you’ll find out if Black Belt is the right fit Connect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

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Mini case interviews are often the first test you face at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG.

And if you’ve heard them called market sizing questions, you’ve already met the most common version.

But a mini case interview plays by different rules than a full case, and the interviewer isn’t going to guide you through it.

Namaan breaks down what to expect, how mini cases are scored, and how to finish one the right way.

Resources:

Connect With Management Consulted

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