Francesco

Expert
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
BCG
English, Italian, Spanish
Singapore (UTC +8)
USD 879 / hour
4,504
Meetings
43,561
Q&A Upvotes
387
Awards
5.0
1616 Reviews

Top Skills

Networking and Referrals
Unusual Cases, PEI, Fit Interview
McKinsey Imbellus Solve Game, BCG Online Case and Bain Tests

Francesco's Offers

GYM Program - 5 Sessions by Francesco
  • 100% FREE Coaching Until Offer
  • Instantly Crack 90%+ Cases
  • $1700+ in Bonus Materials
Imbellus Solve Combo: Guide + Videos by Francesco
  • Watch how to Crack the Ecosystem Game in 23 Minutes
  • Find Out how to Master each of the 4 Phases of the Redrock
  • Receive for FREE the McKinsey Imbellus Game Secrets Guide
BCG Online Case Combo: Software Simulation by Francesco
  • Practice with 6 Chatbot Tests (Casey Style), including 4 Software Simulations
  • Test Yourself with 4 Live One-Way Video Interviews (with AI Generated Tips)
  • Receive for Free the BCG Online Case Secrets Guide
BCG Online Case Secrets by Francesco
  • Master the 5 Types of Questions Asked by the Chatbot
  • Discover the Exact Steps to Prepare for the 1-Minute Video Assessment
  • Prepare in Advance by Solving 2 Complete Chatbot Cases
McKinsey Imbellus Solve Game Secrets by Francesco
  • Learn the Exact Steps to Crack the 6 Games of the Imbellus
  • Discover the Proven Way to Master the 5 Skills Tested in the Game
  • Create your Ecosystem Chain Automatically with the Automated Excel Included
McKinsey Solve Game Simulation Package by Francesco
  • Play for Real the Ecosystem Game (Coral Reef & Mountain Ridge)
  • Play for Real the Redrock Game (All 4 Phases Included)
  • Receive for FREE the Imbellus Solve Combo and McKinsey Imbellus Game Secrets Guide
BCG Potential Test #1 by Francesco
  • BCG Potential Test with 23 questions about "CoverCell Case"
  • Created by ex-BCG consultant Francesco
  • Format and style for a real test experience
Resume Review
  • Book a 30 minutes resume review
  • Send Francesco your CV beforehand
  • Get detailed feedback and tips

My Approach

Reviews

Q&A Contributions

Education & Profession

Awards

My Approach
  • My Approach
  • Reviews
  • Q&A Contributions
  • Education & Profession
  • Awards

NOTE: I am fully booked till March 21st. Please don't book before that as I will have to cancel the invitations.

Want to listen to what people think about the coaching? Click below ;)

 

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CURIOUS ABOUT RESULTS?

300+ Testimonials Sample from ALL the Major Consulting Companies

FREE RESOURCES (Click on “Show more” to learn more ⬇)

Just looking for free tips? No problem ;) Click on the links below to find more information about some of the most common topics in consulting:

 

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Test prep

 

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If you have any questions drop me a message, I provide guaranteed responses in 12h, regardless of your time zone. 

 

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NOTE 1: Want to get FREE COACHING until you get the offer you want? 

  • Have a look at the GYM Program here, the best-selling expert package on PrepLounge with a 45% discount on the standard rates and material.
  • Please PM before booking (I will reply within 12 hours) as I only have a few slots available per month. I will have to cancel invitations if you book without notice and I don't have availability.

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  • Click CTRL+F and type ‘THE GYM PROGRAM PLUS’ to see the details and PM me for availability.

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  • I have 1.500+ real questions asked in 60+ offices. Click CTRL+F and search for ‘REAL PAST QUESTIONS ASKED’ to check if your office is there.

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NOTE 4: Want to PREPARE FOR MCKINSEY

  • I have a new program I will launch soon specifically targeting the Firm that will turbocharger your preparation. Drop me a mex if you want to be in my tester group.

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NOTE 5: Want to prepare for a LAST-MINUTE INTERVIEW

  • I am usually booked 2 weeks in advance (the calendar below is not updated in real-time).
  • If you are very close to the interview please drop me a message saying you need help ASAP. I can check if I can move classes for you and free a slot. Don't worry about the timezone, I reply in 12 hours regardless of where you are. Please note I can do this for single classes but NOT for the GYM program.

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In the last 10 years I helped hundreds of candidates from 5 continents in consulting interview preparation.

To my surprise, I found out that 80% of candidates do 2 major mistakes, right at the beginning of the case.

This was consistent between people with few cases done, and candidates with 100+ cases under their belt who read the “usual books” (yes, those ones!), and spent hundreds of dollars in coaching. Can you guess which they are?

If you do one of those mistakes, you are literally done with your consulting dream job. Statistically, if you do not know which they are, you will do at least one of them.

That’s where I can help. 

I can show you the major mistakes you will do in your next interview in advance, get additional invitations via referral - including MBB - and define the optimal action plan before the big day, personalized for YOU, so that you can get the offer you deserve.

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IF YOU FAILED BEFORE TO GET A TOP CONSULTING OFFER, LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING…

 

Most likely, it is not your fault.

The truth is, the mainstream material out there doesn't work anymore. You probably did your best… with the wrong resources.

The first time I applied to MBB I failed. I only practiced with the “usual books”. After that, I decided to go through 150+ cases to be sure I would not repeat the same mistakes.

I studied ALL the consulting prep material I could find available, online and offline. I then went through finals with McKinsey, Bain, Oliver Wyman and BCG, before choosing the latter.

(BTW, I am writing a book on Case Interviews to fix this once and for all - if you are interested drop me a message and I will send you a copy for FREE when it's ready).

But for you, it's different. You have a choice. You don't have to learn the hard way.

You can now learn all the mistakes I made and save tens of hours of pain.

You can get in 1 session the experience I gained in 10+ years and 4.000+ coaching sessions, thanks to PrepLounge.

And now, with guaranteed results.

What?

Let me tell you more ;)

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WHY CHOOSE ME

 

Let me cut this short: there is one single metric you should consider when choosing a coach - success rate.

And here is mine.

More than 83% of the candidates I coach with my GYM program move to the next round or get the offer, depending on what’s next. 

If you are curious about how I know the exact number: unlike any other coach, I offer a FREE coaching guarantee if you are not successful after the GYM, until you get an offer. Therefore, I can track every single candidate.

(BTW, if your coach doesn't mention how they track the success rate,  it's a good idea to ask about it ;) ).

You can check 1.500+ certified 5-star reviews above that confirm that. Here are just a few for your convenience ;)

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Given my success rate is real, I offer a lifetime success guarantee of FREE coaching with my program until you get an offer. You can check it out here.

Below are some additional statistics from my coaching:

  • 4.000+ certified coaching sessions on PrepLounge. And unlike others, yes, they are all certified and guaranteed
  • 10 years of experience. Which if you do the math, is more than one session per day. You won't find anyone with more experience than me with certified evidence
  • 1.500+ certified 5-star reviews. All the reviews are available on this page. (Yes, they are a bit hidden - tsk tsk PrepLounge. You should click on “Reviews” on the tag above to find them.)

Moreover booking a class with me you can have:

  • Referrals. A diversified network of hundreds of current consultants worldwide, previous alumni of my classes, to leverage connections and networking
  • Certified knowledge. Complete Q&A knowledge on consulting, certified by 3.000+ forum contributions on the PrepLounge forum and 20.000+ upvotes for them
  • Insider information. Specific information on McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, Strategy&, Kearney, Monitor Deloitte, ZS Associates, Simon-Kucher, Delta Partners, ADL, EY-Parthenon, KPMG, Dalberg, IQVIA, Accenture Strategy, Booz Allen and LEK, thanks to the huge network of alumni of my classes

If you book the GYM Program, as part of the sessions you will also get $1.600+ worth of material for free.

Moreover, thanks to 10+ certified years of experience in coaching (you can check the 1st review date), I can be sure to provide the most updated information on recent changes in the recruiting process for top consulting firms.

Finally, as further proof of the coaching effectiveness, 12 current PrepLounge experts are people I coached. They not only landed offers, but managed to thrive and become experts themselves.

This means 2% of the best coaches in the world for consulting prep come directly from my training. There are no other experts on PrepLounge that have accomplished that. If you want to achieve mastery, you are welcome to join them ;)

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WHY SO MUCH?

 

Some of you may think “Francesco, how is it possible that I have to pay so much for your class? I can get it much cheaper from another coach!

Let me tell you a story.

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Once upon a time, there was the owner of a large factory. One day, he got a problem with his machinery. All the production stopped.

The owner and the workers looked everywhere to find a way to fix the problem. No way they could find it.

Finally, the owner called a famous handyman in the town where the factory was located.

The handyman came, took a quick look, opened one of the machines, and changed one single screw.

Miraculously, the entire factory started working again.

The owner was ecstatic. “How much do I owe you?” he asked.

“$10.000.” Replied the handyman.

“What? Are you crazy? You fixed a screw and it took you 1 minute to do it. How can it be so expensive?"

The handyman took a piece of paper, wrote a few words, and handed it to the owner of the factory. He read the note and paid him on the spot.

This is what was on the note:

  • Changing the screw - $1
  • Knowing which screw to change - $9.999

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You will find:

  • Many coaches who can tell you that your structure, communication and math are wrong and you should improve
  • Very few coaches that will be able to explain why they are wrong
  • Even fewer that will be able to explain exactly what to do to avoid that mistake in the future
  • A handful that can do all that, and show evidence that what they teach works (such as this)
  • And none (but me) who will offer FREE coaching until you get an offer because they are sure their method works (have a look at my GYM program here for details)

With one class with me, you don't get “one class”.

You get the knowledge I developed in 4.000 sessions, all condensed in one single class, and the proof that it works.

And that’s what you are investing in.

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BUT CAN'T I JUST PREP ON MY OWN?

 

Sure you can. That's what I did. That's what most people do. And that's why most fail (yes, that's also me) the first time.

Think about it. You likely have one or two chances in your life to get a top consulting offer

Do you want to reinvent the wheel and put your dream career at risk? Or do you want to invest in yourself, get the best possible chance, guaranteed to work and land your dream offer?

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MY APPROACH

 

When we start coaching, my goal is not simply to provide you with a good one-hour training for consulting interviews.

My goal is that you succeed, whatever your specific goal in consulting is. As a consequence, you can expect:

   ✔   NO TIME LIMIT. I help candidates by sessions, not by hours. That's an important difference between me and other coaches. Yes, this means we will go on until you are done with all your questions and we have covered everything about that topic. And if you forgot something, you can always reach out (see the next point).

   ✔   FULL AVAILABILITY. I will provide you my personal number and will be available for you via Email, Skype or WhatsApp for unlimited questions after the session, free of charge.

   ✔   LONG-TERM SUPPORT. Even after we have completed the sessions, you can always count on my support. We will work together until you have met your final goal. I helped several candidates to clear doubts, choose between multiple offers and negotiate terms - all for free.

   ✔   AD-HOC MATERIAL. I will share with you extra material that you can use for the prep based on your needs, provide a plan for preparation between sessions and connect with my other mentees, so that you can be sure you are using the best possible resources and connections.

   ✔   PERSONALIZED PREP. Unlike other coaches, I have successfully helped candidates land offers at all the major consulting firms. You don’t have to worry about being prepared for McKinsey but lacking preparation for BCG. I will share the exact tips to land an offer, personalizing the preparation for your specific target. So far, I have helped candidates to land an offer at: McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, Strategy&, Kearney, Monitor Deloitte, ZS Associates, Simon-Kucher, Delta Partners, ADL, EY-Parthenon, KPMG, Dalberg, IQVIA, Accenture Strategy, Booz Allen and LEK.

You can check here real testimonials of the candidates I helped.

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SINGLE CLASS - WHAT WE WILL COVER

 

Below you can find just a few of what we will cover in one single class. If you prefer, we can take a single topic of the GYM or GYM Plus Program and focus on that instead.

 

  1. Full practice with a mock interview, personalized to the firm you are targeting
  2. The 2 mistakes 80% of the candidates do and how to fix them
  3. The #1 trick to make your structure always fit the case
  4. How to brainstorm the right costs in ANY sector, even if you are not familiar with the industry
  5. The 3 key steps to analyze any graph
  6. Why getting the right results in the math section is not enough
  7. Why you should not ASK for time in the conclusion (and how to get the time anyway)
  8. How to close STRONG any case (HINT: it's after you present risks and next steps and before the questions for the interviewer)
  9. 20-point score card showing how far you are from a pass for 1st and Final Round and the exact fixes to get there
  10. 2+ pages of feedback with every possible improvement for your case performance to get a full pass

 

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THE GYM PROGRAM

 

The GYM Program is the best-selling coaching program offered on PrepLounge by an expert.

In 5 sessions, you will learn everything you need to master a case interview. Please click below to learn more:

GYM Program

Please PM me before booking it as I have limited slots available per month.

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THE GYM PROGRAM PLUS

 

Are you looking for a program that:

  • Helps you to structure hardcore questions such as “What are the effects of the COVID 19 on the US economy?” and “How would you improve the education system in Malaysia”?
  • Provides the ultimate strategy for MBB referrals and the best CV and Cover Letter templates to use?
  • Makes you the master of graph interpretations, math and conclusions?

I have created that program for you.

With the GYM Program Plus we will cover everything you need to join the 1% MBB Club, from the first application to negotiating your offer.

You will get all the relevant skills to land a top consulting offer, plus learn top techniques that will help you for the rest of your life.

In 10 sessions, we will cover the following.

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✓ SESSIONS 1-5: Basic GYM Program                           

 

Everything already included in the GYM Program. This is the best-selling 5-session package from an expert on PrepLounge.

Some of the things we will cover are:

  • The 2 mistakes 80% of people do at the beginning of the case
  • How to instantly crack 90%+ of business cases
  • The real questions asked in your target office (I have a database of 1.500+ real questions asked)

 

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You can find a detailed description here:

GYM Program

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✓ SESSION 6: Referrals, CV and Cover Letter Review

 

In this session we will see how to land invitations for your interview, regardless of your GPA and background.

It includes:

  • The 3 steps to get a referral, with templates available for all
  • How to prepare the ultimate CV and Cover Letter, with templates available for both
  • Opportunity to use my direct network of alumni worldwide

This session is also available as an individual class, and/or can be included in the standard GYM Program.

After this class, you will have everything in place to land the invitations you are targeting.

 

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✓ SESSION 7: Unusual Cases                                          

 

Ready to structure the unstructurable? We will do exactly that in this session.

We will see how to perfectly structure questions like:

  • What are the main issues for a British multinational after the Brexit?
  • When and in which country will there be only electric/self-driving vehicles?
  • Brainstorm all the negative impacts of climate change that a head of state has to think about

(Which by the way are all real questions asked in consulting interviews).

Believe it or not, after this class you will look forward to these questions to showcase your structuring skills.

 

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✓ SESSION 8: Graphs and Conclusions                       

 

Can you imagine enjoying analyzing a graph in a case interview? You will probably do so after this session.

We will see:

  • The 3-step approach to correctly read every graph 
  • The must-know way to structure top conclusions
  • At least 3 mini-case examples to master the exhibits and recommendations

After this class, you will know exactly what to do and say with every graph and conclusion.

 

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✓ SESSION 9: Fit Questions                                            

 

Fit counts for 50% of the interview, even if it is shorter. Many candidates neglect it, thinking it is "the usual HR questions - I went through that already".

Only to find later they got rejected.

It is not difficult to prepare for the fit part, but you need to be solid on it. In this session we will see:

  • The killing mistake in every fit interview
  • The detailed structure to crack the 59 most common fit questions
  • The 3 must-have questions at the end of the interview

After this class, you will know everything you need for a perfect fit performance at the beginning and at the end of the interview.

 

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This will be the toughest session of the program. We will replicate a very tough interview under a stressful situation

We will see:

  • The hardest possible case interview you will ever find
  • Stress interview with steroids – will challenge all your assumptions
  • Very hard math that less than 1% of candidates ever managed to do right

After this class, you will be ready for every possible scenario.

 

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✓ OPTIONAL SESSION 1: Written Cases                      

 

In case you have to do a written case, we can cover it as well.

We will see:

  • How to prepare every single step of a Written Case
  • Real examples of BCG, Bain, IQVIA written cases
  • Template to follow and best practices for the presentation to the interviewers

After this class, you will know exactly what to do to analyze the written material and to present it to the interviewers.

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✓ OPTIONAL SESSION 2: Complex Math  

 

Math is scary for many candidates – but there is no reason it should be so.

In this session we will see: 

  • The right way to structure any math problem
  • Practical tricks to make your math always accurate
  • Up to 3 mini-case examples with complex math

After this class, you will be bulletproof on even the toughest math questions.

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✓ OPTIONAL SESSION 3: McKinsey PEI                        


In this class, we will focus on the McKinsey PEI and its 4 possible dimensions: Inclusive Leadership, Personal Impact and Entrepreneurial Drive ( plus Courageous Change in some offices).

In this session we will see: 

  • The #1 reason why your story will be boring for the interviewer and how to avoid it
  • How to build memorable stories that engage the interviewer from the beginning to the end
  • Why the STAR and PARADE structures alone are not enough to clear the PEI

After this class, you will have excellent stories for all the dimensions (including the new Courageous Change one) and will be prepared for all the questions the interviewer may ask.

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The 10 sessions together have a value of $8.790 (one standard session is $879), not including the GYM Plus bonus material which I normally price at $1.999, for a grand total of $10.789.

I am offering now the GYM Program Plus at the discounted rate of $10.789 $5.699, with all the material for free, thus with a 47% discount.

The GYM Plus comes with the same guarantee as the standard GYM: if you have invitations for case interviews and don’t get any offer within 6 months from the last class of the program, I will personally continue to coach you for FREE after that term (one session per month + unlimited support via Skype/WhatsApp/Email) until you get a consulting offer.

I can only offer one GYM Program Plus per month. Please PM if you are interested and I can let you know if it is available.

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REFERRAL SESSION

 

I provide a 30 min session at 50% discount on the standard rate to understand how to exactly get referrals, directly from home – no events participation required.

You can also choose to do a full session, in which case in addition to referrals we will review your CV and Cover Letter so that they can stand out.

Following that process, I managed to get 6 invitations out of 6 applications – including all MBB – and I regularly see the people I help getting referrals from MBB.

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REAL PAST QUESTIONS ASKED

 

The following are the cities for which I know the questions asked thanks to my mentees. Overall, I have a database of 1.500+ real questions asked at MBB and top consulting companies, not available anywhere else. These are actual questions asked in real interviews - not Glassdoor ones.

  • McKinsey: Amsterdam, Atlanta, Baku, Bangkok, Beijing, Belgrade, Berlin, Boston, Buenos Aires, Calgary, Chicago, Cleveland, Copenaghen, Doha, Dubai, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Houston, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London, Manila, Milan, Munich, Nairobi, New York, Panama, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Stockholm, Sydney, Taipei, Tokyo, Toronto, Warsaw, Zagreb
  • BCG: Amsterdam, Atlanta, Bangkok, Beijing, Berlin, Bogota, Boston, Brussels, Budapest, Chicago, Cologne, Copenaghen, Dallas, Dubai, Frankfurt, Geneva, Ho Chi Minh, Houston, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Manila, Mexico City, Miami, Milan, Moscow, Munich, New York, Oslo, Paris, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Prague, Rio de Janeiro, Riyadh, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Taiwan, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Toronto, Vienna, Washington, Zurich
  • Bain: Amsterdam, Beirut, Boston, Brussels, Chicago, Copenaghen, Dallas, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, Istanbul, Jakarta, Johannesburg, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Manila, Milan, Monterrey, Munich, New York, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Riyadh, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Washington

 

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For other companies, please feel free to PM me.

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BEFORE OUR SESSION

 

To maximize your benefit, you should have already done some preparation on your own before the training (5-10 cases or 10-20h spent on preparation).

You should also have an interview scheduled with or be willing to apply to McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, Strategy&, Kearney, Monitor Deloitte, ZS Associates, Simon-Kucher, Delta Partners, ADL, EY-Parthenon, KPMG, Dalberg, IQVIA, Accenture Strategy, Booz Allen and LEK. 

I only coach candidates targeting companies I helped to secure offers from. I want you to be totally sure the results are there.

We will need at least 2 days before your interview to do proper coaching. I would not recommend booking a class until the previous conditions are met, as we would not optimize your time and effort.

Before the session, I would also kindly ask you to send me a link to your LinkedIn profile or your CV as it will help to better structure the fit part, which is crucial for your success.

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WHO I AM

 

I am an entrepreneur and former BCG consultant.

  • I graduated from Bocconi (Italy), MGIMO (Russia) and Barcelona GSE (Spain) and then joined BCG in the Milan office.
  • After BCG I joined an angel fund in Berlin, where we invested in the newly born app space.
  • I then left the fund, founding my first company in Italy in the entertainment sector. It was though. There have been at least 5 times where we were running out of money and had 1 month left before firing everyone. I made huge mistakes, learned a lot, finally pivot the company to a sustainable business model.
  • After 6 years, I felt the need for a new challenge. I promoted my best team member as the new CEO and moved to Singapore to launch a new company in the EdTech sector.

During my career as a coach I have done 4.000+ interviews and Bootcamps in top Business Schools. I am currently the #1 expert on PrepLounge for Meetings.

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There may be multiple reasons why you want to join a consulting firm, but for many people, a key goal is to one day build their own business and/or be financially independent. I can relate to this very well, as this is what I also wanted to do and ended up doing.

If that's interesting to you, I am always happy to discuss the following topics free of charge as part of the classes or after them:

  1. How to move from consulting to venture capital
  2. Must-know tips on how to start your own company after/during consulting and top mistakes to avoid (I have done quite a few and learned a few things in the process ;) )
  3. How to raise money from investors and/or bootstrap your way to profitability (I raised $1M+ for my first company and bootstrapping my current one)

I see the coaching I do as not just a way for you to get into a top consulting firm, but to contribute to your long-term life goals as well, so you can always reach out to me to discuss the next steps in your career as well for free after classes.

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ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

 

Contact me today for any additional questions, I guarantee a reply in 12h.

You can write me in English. Oppure in Italiano. O en español, come prefieres.

You can also find above 1.500+ reviews of the candidates that I helped for further reference.

I look forward to helping you land your dream offer!

Francesco Rieppi

 

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NOTE: I am fully booked till March 21st. Please don't book before that as I will have to cancel the invitations. I have 2 slots left for the GYM Program until March 27th.

I can consider applications for the GYM Program only if you target at least three consulting companies. That's because with the GYM, I guarantee you will get an offer; otherwise, I will coach you for free until you get one (please read below for more info). Please don't apply to join the GYM if you are targeting fewer than three firms.

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Want to check the results? Here are 300+ recent success stories (you can click on the image below to review them and check that the number is real).

 

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This package comes with a 100% FREE UNLIMITED coaching guarantee until you get an offer. Yes, you read it right: unlimited ;) Please check the details below if you are interested.

  • Sessions are NOT time-constrained - we will go on until covered all the topics of the class and answered all your questions.
  • If you have any questions please drop me a message, I provide guaranteed responses in 12h, regardless of your time zone.
  • If you want to “test” the program: you can book a single class first at the standard rate, I can then let you upgrade to it deducting the first session if I have slots available.
  • I have limited GYM slots per month (the calendar below is not updated in real-time). Please drop me a message with (i) your CV/LinkedIn profile and (ii) the companies you are targeting before booking so that I can check if the timeline works and if the program is a good fit for you.
  • I will have to cancel invitations if you book without notice and I don't have availability or there is no good match with your profile.

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MASTER THE SKILLS TO GET A TOP CONSULTING OFFER FROM THE #1 COACH FOR SESSIONS & MAKE YOUR DREAM JOB COME TRUE

 

●   Do you want to land an offer from McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or any other top consulting company?

●   Do you have limited time and want to work on proven techniques without wasting days of prep on outdated material?

●   Do you want to get access to the previous questions asked in your target office in advance?

●   Have you read the standard books and methods, and you still didn’t manage to get offers?

●   Do you want to know the exact reasons why only 1% of the candidates get an offer from top consulting companies?

 

Are you looking for a program that:

●   Shares the ultimate way to structure any question you may get in a case interview?

●   Reveals the must-know answers to fit questions that only insiders learned?

●   Shows you the real mistakes you could make and the exact way to fix them?

 

After 4.000+ sessions, 10 certified years of coaching (you can check the 1st review date) and hundreds of people landing into MBB, I am ready to offer you the ultimate program to achieve all of this and more – the GYM Program. You will discover the secrets to master every step of the interview process.

The GYM - Getting You into Management consulting - covers all the key areas of a case interview.

 

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Like a great fitness coach, it will offer you the right material and a step-by-step plan so that you can get the greatest benefit on the time spent preparing and land the maximum results out of your effort.

You won’t just get a bundle of 5 sessions. I will share with you my contacts and you can write to me at any time if you have any questions, free of charge (I will reply within 12 hours via chat). If you join the program, we are in this together. We won’t stop until you get the offer you want.

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This program is for you if you are targeting one of the following companies: McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, Strategy&, Kearney, Monitor Deloitte, ZS Associates, Simon-Kucher, Delta Partners, ADL, EY-Parthenon, KPMG, Dalberg, IQVIA, Accenture Strategy, Booz Allen and LEK.

 

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This program is not for you if you are targeting other companies. I only coach candidates targeting companies I helped to secure offers from. I want you to be totally sure the results are there.

After the GYM, more than 83% of the candidates I coach move to the next round or get the offer, depending on what’s next. 

If you are curious about how I know the exact number: unlike any other coach, I offer a FREE coaching guarantee if you are not successful after the GYM, until you get an offer (you can check the details below). Therefore, I can track every single candidate. You can check 1.500+ certified 5-star reviews above that confirm that.

This is NOT a program that works for one single company only. You will be able to leverage what we will cover in ALL your interviews, regardless of whether it is McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or any other.

 

Below you can find 300+ recent success stories that show that (you can click on the image below to check all of them and see that the number is real):

 

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Whether you are an undergrad, MBA, PhD or experienced hire, if you have an interview with MBB or any of the companies above, the GYM will offer you the best possible preparation in the market today.

It works for every experience level - whether you have done 2 or 200+ cases, you can be sure to find value in the GYM program.

During the sessions, you will receive for FREE the following course material:

 

►   59 most common fit questions in consulting interviews (including those for experienced hires no one really knows about)

►   25 business cases and 12 market sizing questions to create drills for any possible situation

►   9 structures to instantly crack 90%+ of business cases (plus the tools to structure the remaining 10%)

►   4 structures to instantly crack 90%+ of market sizing cases (plus the tools to structure the remaining 10%)

►   5 written feedbacks of the sessions, with your mistakes and the specific steps to avoid them

 

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I will send you homework after each class and expect you to do them (if you don't want to do homework and want just to attend sessions, please don't book the program - I work hard as your coach but I need that you work hard as well). 

Before the first class, you will also get exclusive access to my 391-page case interview book - not available anywhere else.

And here is what we will cover in detail.

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✓ SESSION 1: Full Mock Interview - PEI/Fit + Case 

 

Would you like to fix immediately 50% of all your current mistakes?

That’s exactly what we are going to cover in our first class, together with:

 

● The 2 mistakes 80% of people do at the beginning of the case

● The #1 trick to make your structure always fit the case

● The 3 key steps to approach any graph

● Why getting the right results in the math section is not enough

● 20-point score card showing how far you are from a pass for 1st and Final Round

 

…and much more.

 

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After that, I will send you my Homework #1 on structuring and we will move to…

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✓ SESSION 2: Case Structuring - Part 1                        

 

Do you feel you don't know how to structure operations or public sector cases? You are not alone. Many candidates struggle with that.

That’s because the "usual books" don't work for these cases.

In this session, we will cover that and practice on at least 3 mini-cases based on the homework I sent you (reflecting a variation of all the possible types of cases you may get in an interview). Plus, we will see:

 

●   The right way to open any case (and why most candidates mess up before even presenting a structure)

●   The 3 most common mistakes candidates make in communication​​

●   Selection of real questions asked at your target office​

 

The type of cases will cover will depend on your performance with the homework so will be fully personalized (don't worry, we will see how to structure any possible case variation anyway between this session and Session #3).

 

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Next, we will move to...

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✓ SESSION 3: Case Structuring - Part 2                       

 

"Should I buy a Chihuahua or a Dobermann?"

This is a variation of a real question asked in a McKinsey interview.

Do you know how to structure this?

If not, this session is for you. We will cover:

 

●   How to create structures for any possible case​

●   How to answer any brainstorming question DURING the case​

●   Fine-tuning on your communication

 

The types of cases will depend on your performance with Homework #2.

Once completed the session, you will know how to instantly crack 90%+ of all the possible business cases, and easily build structures for the other 10% variations.

 

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And then we will move to...

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✓ SESSION 4: Market Sizing (or PEI for McK Candidates)                          

 

Do you get stuck if you get a question like "How long did it take to build the Great Wall of China?"

What about "I am the Roman emperor and you are my general. How many soldiers do I need to conquer Great Britain?"

I got these questions myself in my interviews. It was fun (sort of…).

We will base the session on your performance on Homework #3.

In this session we will see how to structure that and more:

 

●   The 4 main types of market sizing you won’t find in any other book or guide

●   The way to justify any number in an estimation​

●   How to impress the interviewer AFTER you have finished your estimation question​

 

Once you complete the session, you will know how to instantly crack 90%+ of all the possible market sizing questions and have the tools to crack the other 10% as well.

(For McKinsey candidates: we can cover PEI here instead of market sizing).

 

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And finally...

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✓ SESSION 5: Full Mock Interview - PEI/Fit + Case     

 

In the last session we will cover a full case applying the knowledge of the previous 4 sessions, working either on:

 

●   A qualitative case + Complex market sizing, or

●   A quantitative case

●   If applicable: review of real questions of your target office (I have a database of 1.500+ real questions asked)

 

This will be a final round format, thus with more fit focus and pressure.

After this class, if you have done the homework I sent you (please don't skip them), I guarantee you will have the best possible preparation that any 5-session program could deliver to you.

 

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And when I say “guarantee” I mean it (read below!).

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TAILORING THE PROGRAM TO YOU     

 

I structured the 5 sessions of the GYM so that you can maximize your performance in case interviews. However, the program is flexible and can be personalized in case you want to cover other areas - for example if you want a full session on the PEI (which we will cover anyway in sessions 1 and 5).

Say you are interested in any of the following:

 

●   Specific PEI/fit questions

●   CV and Cover Letter review

●   MBB referrals

●   Unusual cases

●   Additional mocks

 

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We can then change one of the 5 sessions with that. You can review ‘THE GYM PROGRAM PLUS’ section under my description or PM me for a full list of the options.

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MY SPECIAL OFFER     

 

The 5 sessions together have a value of $4.395 (one regular session is $879).

But if you book today, not only I can provide you with a special offer but also include FREE lifetime access to $1.794 in bonus material I created ;) For some, the GYM is the only way to get access.

 

   3-month access to previous MBB questions for your target office, out of a 1.500+ questions DB [GYM EXCLUSIVE]These are NOT Glassdoor questions, but real questions that my previous mentees shared - you won't find them anywhere online;) [VALUE: $299]

✔   Structuring Mastery Material [GYM EXCLUSIVE]This includes the resources to structure any possible question you might find in a case interview [VALUE: $299]

✔   Private P2P Platform for Coaching Sessions with GYM Candidates [GYM EXCLUSIVE]This is the most efficient way to train on your own instead of wasting time with random YouTube videos or candidates who have not done serious prep. I unlock it after Session 3 so that everyone has a strong foundation [VALUE: $199]

✔   23-video Imbellus Solve Combo to watch how to create a chain in 16 minutes and resist 25+ turns in the Plant Defense game [VALUE: $99]

✔   McKinsey Game Ecosystem Simulation to play for real the Ecosystem game with 3 different scenarios and unlimited lifetime usage [VALUE: $99]

✔   McKinsey Game Redrock Simulation to play for real the Redrock game with its 4 different Phases and unlimited lifetime usage [VALUE: $99]

✔   4-part BCG Online Case Software Simulation to simulate every component of the BCG Online Case with 4 Live Casey-Style Chatbots and Video Interviews [VALUE: $99]

   152-page McKinsey Imbellus Solve Game Secrets Guide to crack every scenario of the McKinsey Problem Solving Game [VALUE: $59]

   144-page BCG Online Case Secrets Guide to crack every question of the BCG Chatbot Case [VALUE: $59]

   46-page BCG Potential Test to crack every question of the BCG Test and get great practice for the new Online Case [VALUE: $39]

   62-page Consulting Industry Cheat Sheet Guide [GYM EXCLUSIVE] to get the essential knowledge of the main sectors in consulting [VALUE: $29]

   31-page PEI Cheat Sheet Guide [GYM EXCLUSIVE] to learn how to answer perfectly any questions related to the 3 McKinsey dimensions [VALUE: $29]

   31-page Graph Analysis Cheat Sheet Guide [GYM EXCLUSIVE] to learn the must-know process to analyze any graph [VALUE: $29]

   20-page Fit Interview Cheat Sheet Guide [GYM EXCLUSIVE] to get the key structures and answers for the most common fit questions different from the PEI [VALUE: $29]

   10 Redrock Practice Test Question [GYM EXCLUSIVE] to practice for the new Redrock section of the McKinsey game [VALUE: $29]

  GYM Lifetime Inner Circle Membership [GYM EXCLUSIVE]. You got into MBB and want to move to PE, VC, CorpStrategy or any other job? Need to choose which is the best exit after consulting? Looking for insider-only tips for your next career step? After the offer, you will get lifetime access to my network of Alumni for any future career advancement [VALUE: $299]

 

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For a Grand Total of $6.189.

I am offering now the GYM Program at the special offer of $6.189 $3.399, with all the material for FREE, thus with a 45% discount. 

I will change this offer soon, so if you are interested hurry up!

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MY “YOU GOTTA BE CRAZY” GUARANTEE

 

Ah yes, and one more thing:

 

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And yes, this means you will get real LIFETIME coaching support until you reach your goal. Not just support emails. Not just WhatsApp chats. Proper real coaching.

If you are thinking “How the hell can you offer this crazy guarantee?”, it is pretty simple.

The GYM works.

And given my success rate is real, I know you will get into consulting after the 5 sessions (in case you are wondering about RECENT results, the number of candidates who had to use the guarantee in the last 18 months is 1 out of 144).

That’s why I can offer this, and all the other coaches can’t

 

This is the only package in the market today with hundreds of verified success stories and UNLIMITED coaching until you reach your goal.

Yes, you pay more. But you can't lose:

  • Best case: you get the offer you want.
  • Worst case: you tell me you didn’t get the offer and I will support you for FREE until you get it.

 

Both options are risk-free. You have NOTHING to lose and EVERYTHING to gain by joining the GYM program.

The only thing guaranteed not to help you is NOT taking the GYM offer today.

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I can only manage a limited number of GYM Programs per month, therefore I have to confirm the availability of the program in advance for your desired period and that we are a good fit.

Please PM me with (i) your CV/LinkedIn profile and (ii) companies you are targeting to check that. I will have to cancel invitations if you book without notice and I don't have availability or there is no good match with your profile.

If you are interested in more sessions, I also offer 1 only GYM Program Plus per month with 10 sessions at 47% discount. Please check my profile description or PM me to check if it is still available for the month you are interested in.

We can do the sessions in English. O se preferisci in Italiano. O también podemos hacer clases en español, como prefieres.

Feel free to contact me for any additional questions, I guarantee a reply in 12h. 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

1️⃣ How can I enroll in the program?

Please drop me a message with (i) your CV/LinkedIn profile and (ii) the companies you are targeting before booking so that I can check if the timeline works and if the program is a good fit for you.

 

2️⃣ How long does the program last?

If possible I would recommend at least 2-3 weeks. I have completed the GYM successfully in less time but it is not ideal.

 

3️⃣ Are sessions 1 on 1 or group sessions?

Sessions are all 1 on 1.

 

4️⃣ I would need a session last minute - is that possible?

Please check the first available date at the beginning of the GYM description, I cannot organize sessions before that. I will have to cancel invitations if you book without notice and I don't have availability.

 

5️⃣ I don't have invitations yet and need help with referrals, CV and Cover - would the GYM still make sense?

Yes. We can tweak the program and add the session on CV, Cover and referrals, which includes everything you need to know to get an invitation.

 

6️⃣ Can I book in installments?

Yes, you can book a single session first and we can deduct that from the rest of the GYM. Please note I cannot unlock the bonus material until the program has been fully booked.

 

7️⃣ How can I prepare before the first class?

Before session 1 I will ask to read the draft of the case interview book I will publish soon, which will work as a good intro before the session. I would also recommend to do/read at least 5 cases before the first session (you can find 5 cases at the end of my book).

 

8️⃣ What is the difference between the GYM and GYM Plus?

The GYM includes 5 sessions and the rate is $2999 while the GYM Plus 10 sessions at $4999. You can find a full description of the GYM Plus by clicking on “Show More” on the “My approach” tab above.
 

9️⃣ What is the recommended time between sessions?

The minimum would be the time to do the homework I will send you – so most likely a few days between sessions. If possible I would recommend more time to absorb the material better, in particular after session 3 when I will unlock for you the p2p platform with other GYM members.

Please note that I am usually booked at least 1 week in advance, so most likely session 2 will be the following week. 

I would recommend session 5 a few days before the interview. We can review the exact timeline during the first class.

 

1️⃣0️⃣ I have other questions - what should I do?

Please drop me a message, I will reply within 12 hours.

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After this program, you will know exactly what to expect in your interview, what to work on, and how to focus on the real differentiator to land a top consulting offer and start the career you dream of.

This program has every piece of information you need to master your preparation and to lead you step-by-step to your desired offer in the fastest possible way

And, unlike any other program, a success guarantee as proof that it works.

 

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Stop wasting time with outdated and unproven methods. Discover the best and fastest way to land the job you want in consulting, guaranteed to work.

Buy now the GYM Program and start your journey to your dream career!

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February 01, 2021 by Anonymous

I have recently completed the GYM PLUS programme with Francesco, and I have to say that it was TRANSFORMATIVE and WORTH EVERY PENNY. Before reaching out to Francesco, I had already done extensive preparation (~50 live cases as the interviewee, online courses, etc.) but my weaknesses were many: I still struggled at properly structuring my approach for certain case types and navigating the case, my fit performance left a lot to be desired, and I suffered from interview nerves. I ultimately got rejected in the second round with a boutique. My sessions with Francesco were absolutely amazing for the following reasons:

(1) Francesco's 2 'structuring' sessions and the 'unusual cases' session completely transformed the way I think about problems. Now, cases become extremely clear and intuitive for me (no matter how complex they may initially seem)

(2) The mock sessions are specifically tailored to highlight any weaknesses you have and to completely clean out your mistakes. Francesco ends every session by sending you a 2-3 page word doc detailing everything you did right and wrong in the case, and his feedback extends to all facets of your performance, including your verbal and non-verbal communication. The first mock highlights most of your mistakes, but subsequent sessions are still incredibly valuable as Francesco expertly pick cases with twists and nuances so you will still have a lot to learn.

(3) Francesco's market sizing session is unlike anything I have seen. I had previously thought that market sizing was my greatest strength, but Francesco taught me a more rigorous way of approaching such questions. This new way of thinking about market sizing problems will undoubtedly be very useful in final rounds where cases become more unstructured.

(4) Having done 3,200 sessions on PrepLounge, Francesco has likely heard thousands of stories and know how best to tidy up your fit answers. I had 2 fit sessions with Francesco, one focused on PEI-type questions and another focused on 'motivational' and 'ice breaker' questions. During the PEI session, Francesco helped me restructure several of my stories while polishing up the others. They are now much more intriguing then they ever were.

(5) Francesco goes above and beyond to make sure you succeed in your goal. His sessions regularly go above the 1-hour mark to make sure that he gives you detailed feedback and answer all your questions. He is also always available outside of sessions to answer any questions you may have, and to provide you with any additional materials you may need (be it practice tests or questions from your target office).

Overall, sessions with Francesco are absolutely worth it, and he will maximise your chances of getting an offer at your dream firm. I have upcoming interviews with one of the MBB and I am now very confident that I will make it through.

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June 04, 2021 by Lucio

UPDATE: Got offers from McKinsey and BCG in North America!
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If you'd like more information about the GYM program from the perspective of someone who took it, feel free to contact me at milanese@mit.edu.
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I would highly recommend the GYM program. I found it a very comprehensive and thorough training program. Comparing to other coaches, I think Francesco is able to give very specific, very actionable feedback. There were several suggestions that changed my perspective on how to tackle some parts of cases or fit part of the interview.
The program is also highly customizable and easy to extend if you want to do a little more (I did for example an extra session on "Unusual Cases").

6 users found this review helpful.
April 22, 2021 by Anonymous

I will say this upfront so people short on time can see this right away: the GYM program is absolutely amazing. I successfully received an offer from McKinsey's Greater China Office, and I attribute a large part of my current success to my sessions with Francesco.
My candidate profile might not be a typical one—if there can really such a thing as a typical candidate profile in consulting. What I mean is that I am an English major with very little training in business or anything else adjacent. My communication is decent, but everything else I basically had to start from scratch.
Francesco was very patient with me during our sessions, carefully explaining his structures but also the underlying logic behind them so I can customize if need be. To enhance my business skills and knowledge in general, he helpfully provided cheat sheets that he made himself. The one I found most valuable for me was the industry overview one where he basically went over 20+ industries in one ppt. When it came to cases, Francesco’s structures are unique as they are robust. They are truly nothing like the ones you can find on the internet, nor like the ones you find in Cheng or Consentino or the bschool casebooks. In the first-round interview, they helped me catch something very minute that I would’ve most definitely missed otherwise.
Another aspect of his sessions I found truly indispensable is the grading system that he uses to grade case performance. I believe people who are considering this program right now all know about just how good a quantifiable result is ?, and this is something Francesco offers, with different areas of breakdown for things like structuring, communication, math etc. I would highly recommend going through this rubric with him at the end of every single session, as it personally helped me pinpoint where my weaknesses were, and exactly what I had to do to fix them.
I recommend GYM wholeheartedly without reserve. I was lucky to have Francesco in my corner during my interview prep, and I think his services would benefit anyone who is looking to up their chances significantly with their interviews.

6 users found this review helpful.

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Consulting Firms Middle East

Our expert Francesco explains why the countries are so attractive for consulting firms and how much the various top consultancies pay.
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