plain or graph paper for case interviews better?

Question

Is it better to use graph or plain paper in the cases? do people find using graph helps with keeping track of numbers?

Answer 1

Whatever works best for you - your notes are non-evaluative (except in the context of communicating your structure) and will be thrown away after your interview. Therefore the only consideration is what helps you.

Personally, I found graph paper helpful for math and for structuring neatly.

Answer 2

Hi,

Graph paper helps to draw the structures better. In terms of tracking the numbers, I guess it's pretty similar.

Best

Answer 3

Hi Anonymous,

if you have the option, definitely go for the graph paper, will help to track zeros better (probably the #1 mistake in math) and be better organized in general with your notes.

Best,

Francesco

Answer 4

Congrats on getting these interviews in the first place! We are looking for the same qualities in the written case as... (read entire answer)

Congrats on getting these interviews in the first place! We are looking for the same qualities in the written case as in the verbal one. You should have 1 hour to prepare so the... (read entire answer)

Answer 5

The actual case is different from office to office and they do not focus on any one specific industry only. The cases... (read entire answer)

The actual case is different from office to office and they do not focus on any one specific industry only. The cases also get recycled with new ones coming in frequently and he... (read entire answer)