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GYM Program - 5 Sessions

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Instantly Crack 90%+ Cases
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Please check the next available slot for the Program on my profile!

I can consider applications for the GYM Program only if you are targeting 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.

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 continue until we have covered all the topics of the class and answered all your questions.
  • If you have any questions, please drop me a message. I guarantee a response within 12 hours, regardless of your time zone.
  • If you want to “test” the program, you can book a single class first at the standard rate. If I have slots available, you can then upgrade and I will deduct the cost of the first session.
  • I have a limited number of GYM slots per month. Please drop me a message with: (i) your CV; 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 the invitations if you book without notice and I don't have availability or if it is not a good match with your profile.

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  • Do you have limited time and want to work on proven techniques without wasting days of prep on outdated material?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 candidates get an offer from top consulting companies?

Are you looking for a program that:

  • Shares the ultimate method 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 4,500+ sessions, 10+ years of certified coaching (you can check the date of the first review) and hundreds of people landing in 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 everything you need to land the consulting offer you want.

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 from the time spent preparing and achieve the maximum results from 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.

Is this the right Program for me?

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, FTI Delta, ADL, EY-Parthenon, KPMG, Dalberg, IQVIA, Accenture Strategy, Booz Allen, Alvarez & Marsal, and LEK.

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

Unlike any other coach, I offer a FREE coaching guarantee with the GYM Program: if you are not successful after completing the GYM, I will continue to coach you for free until you get an offer (you can check the details below). You can find 1,500+ certified 5-star reviews here that confirm that.

This is NOT a program designed 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 firm.

Whether you are an undergraduate, an MBA, a PhD, or an experienced hire, if you have an interview with MBB or any of the companies above, the GYM will offer you the best possible preparation available on 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 that no one really knows about)
  • 25 business cases and 12 market sizing questions as practice 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 feedback reports of the sessions, with your mistakes and the specific steps to avoid them

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

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

And here is what we will cover in detail:

Would you like to immediately fix 50% of 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 the First and Final Rounds

…and much more.

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

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 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​​
  • A selection of real questions asked at your target office​

The exact types of cases that we will cover will depend on your performance with the homework, so this session will be fully personalized (we will see how to structure any possible case variation anyways between this session and Session #3).

Next, we will move to...

"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.

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

And then we will move to...

Do you get stuck when 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 actually received these questions myself in my own interviews. It was fun (sort of…).

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

In this session, we will see how to structure these questions and more:

  • The 4 main types of market sizing you won’t find in any other book or guide
  • The approach 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 the PEI here instead of market sizing).

And finally...

In the last session, we will run a full case, applying the knowledge of the previous 4 sessions. We will work on either:

  • A qualitative case + complex market sizing, or
  • A quantitative case
  • If applicable: review of real questions from your target office (I have a database of 1,500+ real questions asked).

This will be in a final-round format, with more pressure and a stronger focus on fit.

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

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

Tailoring the program to you

I have 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.

If you are interested in any of the following, we can replace one of the five sessions accordingly:

  • Specific PEI/fit questions
  • CV and Cover Letter review
  • MBB referrals
  • Unusual cases
  • Additional mock interviews

You can review ‘THE GYM PROGRAM PLUS’ section on my profile here or PM me for a full list of the options.

My special offer

The 5 sessions together have a value of $4,995 (one regular session is $999).

But if you book today, not only I can provide you with a special offer, but I will also include FREE lifetime access to $2,160 in bonus material that I created 😉  

For some of these materials, the GYM is the only way to get access.

  • 3-month access to previous MBB questions for your target office, from a 1,500+ questions database [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]
  • 3x McKinsey Redrock Game Simulations to play the Redrock game for real with its 4 different phases and unlimited lifetime usage [VALUE: $297]
  • 3x McKinsey Sea Wolf Game Simulations to play the Sea Wolf game for real with its 5 steps and unlimited lifetime usage [VALUE: $297]
  • McKinsey Sustainable Futures Lab Simulation to play the Sustainable Futures Lab game for real with its 13 questions and unlimited lifetime usage [VALUE: $99]
  • 35-video McKinsey Solve Combo to watch how to master each of the 4 Redrock phases, prepare for the 5 Sea Wolf game steps, and approach all 13 questions in the new Sustainable Futures Lab game [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]
  • 600+ Question Bain SOVA Practice to work on all 10 question types beforehand, complete with detailed answer explanations [VALUE: $99]
  • 230-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 perfectly answer 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]
  • GYM Lifetime Inner Circle Membership [GYM EXCLUSIVE]. You got into MBB and want to move to PE, VC, Corporate Strategy, 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]

For a grand total of $7,155.

I am currently offering the GYM Program at the special rate of $7,155 $3,999, with all the material for FREE, thus with a 44% discount.

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

My “YOU GOTTA BE CRAZY” guarantee

Ah yes, and one more thing:

“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 Teams/WhatsApp/Email) until you get a consulting offer.”

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's pretty simple.

The GYM works.

And given my success rate is real, I know you will get into consulting after the 5 sessions.

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.

Important to know:

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 whether we are a good fit.

Please PM me (i) your CV/profile and (ii) the companies you are targeting before booking. I will have to cancel invitations if you book without notice and I don't have availability or if it is not a good fit with your profile.

If you are interested in more sessions, I also offer 1 GYM Program Plus per month with 10 sessions at a 42% 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 prefieras.

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

Any Open Questions Left? Check Out Our FAQ

Please drop me a message with (i) your CV 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.

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

Sessions are all 1 on 1.

Please check the first available date on my coaching profile, I cannot organize sessions before that. I will have to cancel invitations if you book without notice and I don't have availability.

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

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

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).

The GYM includes 5 sessions and the rate is $3,999 while the GYM Plus includes 10 sessions at $6,999. Please drop me a message for more information on what is included in the GYM Plus. 

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.

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

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

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 so that you can start the career you dream of.

This Program includes every piece of information that you need to fully 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.

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.

I look forward to helping you land your dream offer!

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About Francesco

Francesco
Coach
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco is an interview coach, former BCG consultant and tech entrepreneur. He is the #1 coach on PrepLounge.com for meetings done, where he completed more than 4.000 expert sessions.

As a coach for consulting interviews, Francesco helped hundreds of candidates to land offers from McKinsey, BCG and Bain, and organized consulting bootcamps in some of the leading universities in Europe.

As a consultant, Francesco joined BCG in the Milan office, where he worked on projects in the energy, industrial goods and consumer goods sectors. After BCG, he worked in venture capital in Germany as an angel fund associate.

As an entrepreneur, Francesco founded two companies in Europe and Asia in the entertainment and EdTech sectors. He is currently leading a Singapore-based company and supporting startups as a strategic advisor.

Reviews and Success Stories

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on Feb 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.
on Jun 04, 2021
by Lucio
UPDATE: Got offers from McKinsey and BCG in North America! ------- ------- ------- - 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. ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ---- 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").
on Apr 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.
on Sep 13, 2021
by Anonymous
Update: I finished the program and received an offer from McK, still pending BCG final round. I found Francesco's BCG online case practice materials to be really helpful, especially given it's such a new process that there's virtually no reliable information out there. +++++++ +++++++ +++++++ +++++++ +++++++ +++++++ +++++++ + I have had four out of five sessions of the GYM program, fairly close to my MBB interviews. I do recommend it for both the structured approach and the content. I also recommend getting started early as you can for the following reasons: - the frameworks, industry cheat sheets, various supplemental materials are awesome, structured and very helpful if you feel at times unsure how to proceed. I'll give an example. The good old profit tree that everyone knows. I was starting to realize any profitability case worth its weight in gold as an MBB case has got to have a twist, and most of the time is some kind of mix issue. But I hadn't figured out how to build Mix reliably into the framework every time. When Francesco showed me his version of profitability framework it was clear that I found the answer I had been searching for. Can't share what is it but the first layer is not revenue and cost :) The great content does take time to internalize, so getting in earlier is better, and you will be able to space out the five sessions and allow yourself time in between sessions to digest the content. - Francesco's coaching is great with detailed written feedback and prioritized takeaways. He holds students to rather high standards. This is very helpful. He has thoroughly thought through the fundamentals to cover in case and fit prep, and offers a more systematic approach than other coaches. I feel with GYM the final stretch of prep became better scoped. The alternative was to cover as much territory as possible by running and reading cases, scouring the internet for fit questions, always wondering what else I am missing. It's stressful, and potentially not very productive. With many coaches who don't have a course-based approach to coaching, the sessions tend to be fit+case+debrief. It's helpful but ad hoc in nature. All you hope for is that you hit the right fit question or case that identifies a blind spot or hits on an area of improvement. - the classes are flexible, customized and Francesco definitely hears you out. I suggest thinking ahead of time about you're trying to get out of it, what casing component or fit questions need the most work, and use the time on what's most important to you. And definitely take the time to do the homework, yes there's a bit of homework if you want to maximize what you get out of the sessions.
on Jul 12, 2021
by Anonymous
I've purchased a 5-session coaching package from Francesco after careful consideration, as we all know that is quite a bit of investment. Turns out that it is so worth it!!! In the first session, we did a mock interview. After that, Francesco provided me with very detailed feedback and practical tips to move forward. He is very patient and professional to explain everything clearly, with example sentences even. We spent almost two hours when a session should actually be around an hour. I am very thankful for his help and dedication. At the end, he shared with me a lot of valuable resources. The graph analysis cheat sheet and fit questions are super helpful. Structuring good frameworks is my weakness and Francesco knows exactly how to tackle that. He gave me homework to draft frameworks to 25 cases. Instead of trying to sell me more sessions to go through some cases, he chose this most efficient and effective way which is to use 2 sessions to go through various structures so that we could finish everything within the 5-session package I’ve purchased. I love his frameworks. They are so concise and easy to use, which is something I could not find in case books or online. Thank you so much Francesco. I’m so looking forward to our remaining 3 sessions.
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