Case Interview Guide
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.
12
Cases
7
Industries
6
Frameworks
5
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.