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on Aug 24, 2019

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How to optimally read Case in Point

Hi, I was wondering if there's a good way of reading Case in Point. What are the best/most valuable parts? Let me elaborate. I've read Case Interview Secrets by Victor Cheng and I've heard lots of people saying that Case in Point has too many frameworks. But that being said, what are some things I can find in Case in Point that will help me greatly with my case interview prep process? Would it be getting an understanding of the different types of cases? Or would it be getting prompts that will allow me to practice case interviews?

Note: I'm a novice with about 4 practice cases of experience, and I'd like to improve my ability on each big case "type" by solving a few variations of each. I'm also on a time crunch of 2-3 weeks.

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Self Study

In every preparation plan, you take center stage. 🎯 And with you, one of the most important components in preparing for your case interviews: the self-study part. In the realm of self-study, you have various opportunities to familiarize yourself with the fundamental concepts and frameworks. This involves grasping the theoretical foundations and then applying them to practical cases.It is less important to memorize everything. Instead, you should try to analyze the cases independently and use the frameworks as a basis to develop your own customized structures.Self-study is essential because it lays the foundation for a deep understanding of problem-solving and fosters the ability to solve problems independently and creatively. By independently working through and applying the concepts, the knowledge is firmly anchored, which is particularly beneficial in practice.

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