BCG 1st Round

Question

Hi all,

Looking for an experienced coach to prepare for 1st round BCG interview with some (mock) case interviews. BCG Africa however not specific to Africa

Thanks,

Tea

Answer 1

Hi Teni,

Congrats on reaching the first round at BCG—that’s fantastic!

What to expect:

A case interview plus a brief behavioral fit segment (focus on structured thinking and clear communication).
Be ready for 2–4 total rounds combining cases and STAR-format questions.

How to prep:

Practice cases with a hypothesis-driven, structured approach.
Craft your intro: quick background + why BCG and consulting.
One STAR story that highlights leadership or impact.
Prepare thoughtful questions about the role and team.
Arrange logistics: choose a quiet space and ensure a stable connection.

I also have a friend at BCG Africa who can give inside perspective.

If you’d like feedback on your pitch or want to run a mock case, I’m happy to help - feel free to reach out.

Best,

Evelina

Answer 2

Hello there,

Happy to support you, feel free to check my profile and reviews.

Also, you can find the list of all the coaches in the “coaches” tab.

Best,

Mari

Answer 3

Hey happy to help. For what it’s worth, I worked in McKinsey’s West Africa office for a good chunk of time, so I can also speak to what MBB is like there.

Answer 4

Hi Teni,

First of all, congratulations on the (presumed) invitation from BCG!

If you would like to receive the help of the most recommended and one of the most, if not the most experienced coach in terms of consulting, interviewing and coaching experience, who has helped several BCG candidates applying to African offices over the last 12 months, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Answer 5

Hi there,

I have spent the majority of the past 2 years working in our South Africa office and understand the local market well.

Feel free to reaching for an intro chat if you believe that it might be helpful.

Answer 6

Hi,

Feel free to reach out. I was a BCG principal and interviewer previously.

All the best!

Answer 7

Hi Tea,

I've worked previously with candidates preparing for African offices, so feel free to reach out. I specialise in MBB prep, so all cases will be specifically targeted at that.

Best,
Cristian