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Case Interview Guide

Darden 2018-19 · 12 Cases

Case Interview Mastery — Darden 2018-19

Complete learning system built from the Darden Business School 2018-19 Case Book — shared by Hamado (BCG VA IT Associate). 12 real consulting cases across 7 industries. Targeted for BCG Platinion VA prep.

Cases

Industries

Frameworks

Steps

BCG Scoring

Beginner → 12/25

Intermediate → 18/25

Proficient → 23/25

Expert → 25/25

Click each step to expand. BCG candidate-led interviews: 2 × 45 min rounds.

Take 30 seconds of silence — write down key facts
Ask 1–3 targeted clarifying questions only
Confirm the objective: profit, revenue, cost, market share?
Ask about timeline (short-term fix vs. long-term strategy)
Never ask more than 4 questions — shows lost focus

BCG Tip

BCG interviewers reward candidates who ask one precise question over three vague ones.

BCG Written Case (Round 2)

30 minutes · 15–20 slides provided · Prepare a 3–4 slide recommendation in your head. Structure: Problem → Key Findings → Recommendation → Risks & Next Steps. BCG Platinion may add a tech architecture slide — this is your edge.