I am a 4th-year law student looking to break into MBB next year in Australia. The next application round for BA/AC roles opens in January of next year. I have a 6.4/7 GPA (3.7) and am looking for some guidance (currently contemplating whether I need a coach). I have been doing case practice and drills for a few months now, and I have interviewed at EY-PS but was unsuccessful. I have BCG's chatbot coming up for their ANZ Scholarship program as well, which I have been preparing for. Do you guys think a coach is necessary? If so to what extent?
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Hi,
My perspective may be biased because I am a coach, but I’d at least try one session if budget isn’t a constraint. The first session usually has the highest ROI; a good coach will quickly pinpoint your gaps, give you concrete fixes, and help you structure a clear prep plan. After that, the marginal value drops, so you don’t necessarily need many sessions.
It’s also a good way to test whether coaching actually adds value for you before committing further. This applies to both the chatbot and cases, but even more for cases, where self-assessment is tricky.
If you don’t go for coaching, the next best option is doing a high volume of live cases with partners, not just reading alone. You need the pressure, the interaction, and to get used to verbalizing your thinking.
Hope this helps.
If you want to discuss the pros and cons of a coaching session together, feel free to DM me.
Regards,
Franco
