Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Interview Partners to connect and practice with!
Back to overview

Case Study + Project Proposal

Hello,

I have a case study presentation that is to be framed as a project proposal. Given a project proposal is typically written on paper, how do I combine the elements of the two gracefully?

Thanks!

3
3.6k
18
Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
Top answer
on Jul 26, 2019
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi Anonymous,

project proposals are normally prepared with slides in consulting, thus unless otherwise requested you can structure slides including the elements of the proposal. A structure based on slides should allow to both present and discuss the proposal.

A typical proposal includes the following areas:

  • Industry overview
  • Client situation
  • Opportunity offered by the company to solve the problem
  • Project details (timeline, deliverables)
  • Success stories
  • Team profile
  • Fees
  • Final remarks

Best,

Francesco

Deniz
Coach
on Jul 24, 2019
5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 600+ Trainees | 900K+ YouTube Views

Hi,

There are mixed approaches for proposals. While MBB provides proposals in pptx form, some boutique consulting companies write in docx form. I suggest you check with the company whether they require pptx or docx, and then you can google to find some samples. If you are stuck, you can PM me and I can provide you with a high-level structure.

Thanks,

Deniz

Vlad
Coach
on Jul 24, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

Nort sure if I completely understand the question. The project proposal is usually a set of slides. If it's a written case study - you can draw the slides on paper. It's it's a take-home exercise, you can do the slides.

Best 

Anonymous A
on Jul 24, 2019
Hi Vlad, basically, I was provided a case study with a basic data appendix and was asked to 1) present the case to the interviewer as if they were the client and 2) discuss a project proposal for the client with the interviewer. So it seems to me it is both, and I must combine them in a single presentation.
Similar Questions
Consulting
Has anyone tried any of the AI Interview Tools for MBB before?
on Mar 25, 2025
Global
10
13.5k
Top answer by
Iman
Coach
Systemiq | Ex-BCG | 10 years experience with 8+ specialising in sustainability | Free Intro | Ex-PrepLounge candidate
348
10 Answers
13.5k Views
+7
Consulting
Revolut Case interview
on Mar 01, 2025
Global
5
12.3k
Top answer by
#1 rated McKinsey Coach
358
5 Answers
12.3k Views
+2
Consulting
A&M PEPI Associate - Case Study & Excel Exercise
on Jan 25, 2025
Global
2
2.4k
Top answer by
Hagen
Coach
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 8+ years consulting, 8+ years coaching and 7+ years interviewing experience
68
2 Answers
2.4k Views
How likely are you to recommend us to a friend or fellow student?
0 = Not likely
10 = Very likely
Thanks for your feedback! Your opinion helps us make PrepLounge even better.