Any tips for final round prep with BCG ME?

Hi there,

Q: What are the main differences between first round and final round? What do final-round interviewers care about most? Any tips or best practices to prepare more effectively?

The final round usually has the same structure as the first (fit + case+ your questions) unless otherwise communicated; however, in a final round, the interviewers may:

1. Spend more time on fit and your alignment with the company.
2. Ask questions related to the areas of improvement for which you got feedback after the first round.
3. Not use a “standard” case. During one of my finals I had one interview made by two market sizing questions and a brainteaser, without any business case.

To prepare, you can work on the following:

1. Review in detail your fit answers – they could ask more fit questions compared to the first round. In some finals I had almost exclusively behavioral questions.
2. Work on the areas they mentioned you could improve, if any (eg. structure, creativity).
3. Continue with your case prep. If you are tracking your performance, focus on drills for the areas where you struggle the most and review cases where you made mistakes, rather than doing random cases.

Extra reading:

▶ How to Prepare for a Consulting Interview

Good luck!

Francesco

Hey there,

Great job getting to the final round! Here are a few thoughts based on my own experience:

1. What’s different in final rounds?

You’ll be interviewed by more senior people. They tend to be a bit more conversational, less structured, and often focused on how you think, communicate, rather than just your ability to crack a case.

There’s usually more emphasis on your “consultant presence” — clarity, confidence, maturity, and how you navigate ambiguity.

Cases might feel less textbook and more “fuzzy” — with little to no structure and open-ended directions.

2. What do they care about most?

They're asking themselves: “Would I feel comfortable putting this person in front of a client?”

So you want to:

• Stay structured and confident, even in messy situations
• Drive the case proactively — show ownership
• Be curious, and try to genuinely enjoy the conversation — they can feel it when you’re having fun

3. Tips to prep effectively:

• Nail your fit stories — this is underrated but can truly be a game changer
• Practice cases that are less mechanical and require creativity
• Do a mock with someone who can simulate a “messy road” and push you on structure, presence, and flexibility

You’re almost there — good luck! And feel free to reach out if you want feedback on a story or case approach.

Hi there – congrats on reaching the final round with BCG ME!

You're right that the dynamic shifts a bit in the final round. Here are a few thoughts based on common patterns:

1. Differences from First Round

• More senior interviewers (usually Partners/Principals) – expect a more conversational style, with fewer prompts.
• Fit questions go deeper – they’re testing for leadership, resilience, and your motivations beyond the surface.
• Cases can be less structured – you may need to define the problem yourself and drive the conversation more independently.

2. What They Care About Most

• Consultant presence – they’re assessing whether you could be client-facing next week.
• Judgment and prioritization – can you cut through ambiguity and focus on what matters?
• Cultural fit and genuine interest in BCG ME – especially important in this region.

3. Prep Tips

• Practice telling your stories with impact – leadership, problem-solving, overcoming setbacks.
• Sharpen your top-down communication – clear synthesis is key.
• Try a few unstructured/partner-style cases to simulate final-round dynamics.
• Show confidence, curiosity, and warmth – they’re not just testing skill, but fit.

Best of luck – you’re almost there! Let me know if you'd like to practice or discuss further.

Best,

Evelina 

Hi there, 

Congrats on getting this far!

Yes, a few things to keep in mind for last round interview:

1. Work on the feedback provided in the previous rounds. Most firms communicate the feedback from the previous rounds to the final interviewer. It's important then to show the final interviewer that you have a growth mindset and are reactive to feedback. This matters immensely. Make sure you are clear on your development areas and that you get the right support to polish them before the final interview.
2. Expect less structure. Senior interviewers already have the confidence that you are a decent candidate, your skills having been already vetted by their younger colleagues. They are rather more interested in your as a person and your way of thinking. So they might present you with an unusual case, or one that is created on the spot or no case altogether. Expect anything.
3. Focus on excellent communication. Senior interviewers care a lot about how clearly you communicate and how you manage to forge a connection with the interviewer. It's important to be top-down and concise as much as possible with your answers, while allowing the conversation to flow in a natural way.
4. Put yourself in their shoes. The one question senior interviewers are asking themselves throughout the interview is what will happen when they'll put you in front of a client they've groomed for years? Make sure that even based on this first impression you seem somebody who can be trusted and who can work with any client regardless of how difficult they might be.

As a last note, if you want to increase the likelihood of success, consider hiring a coach to assess your readiness for the final interview. 

This question has been asked previously in a similar fashion. You can read it HERE.

Best,

Cristian

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with BCG thus far!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions:

• I have written a detailed article about the final interview round that answers all your questions.

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming BCG final-round interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hello there,

Congratulations on moving to the final round!

I believe these comments may help you.

Good luck!

Best,

Mari

To which position are you applying?

Congrats! Getting to this round is an achievement (even if it doesn’t feel that way sometimes!) 
Do you mind sharing how much time it took to go thru the stages (Interview R1- Result/R2 invite)?

• I always advise to NOT consider differences in the rounds - rather consider differences in evaluation thresholds.
• It is false-precision to try to differentiate cases for R1 and R2.
• Final round interviewers care about all the same things that R1 interviewers care about as well - Problem Solving & Insight Generation; Practicality & Effectiveness; and Communication & Presence.
• Best advice on preparation would be to sharpen your Fit answers, your motivation to join BCG, your interview personality, speech delivery, and those sort of things. If you have cleared R1 then you have the essential skills already.