BCG Interview Prep: Weekend Crash Course
Updated January 2026-22 total hours
Duration
Weekend
Intensity
Intensive
Hours/Day
6-10
Risk Level
High
Short Timeline Warning
Weekend is a compressed timeframe. This plan is for candidates with prior experience who can dedicate significant hours. If possible, consider requesting more time for your interview.
Overview
This weekend prep plan is designed for candidates with some business background who need rapid preparation. It covers everything you need to perform well in Boston Consulting Group interviews, including their candidate-led case format and Casey Chatbot.
Prerequisites
- Basic business knowledge
- Comfortable with percentages and mental math basics
- Some familiarity with consulting
Day-by-Day Prep Schedule
1
Day 1
Foundations & Frameworks
8h/day
- Learn BCG's candidate-led format
- Master 3 core frameworks (profitability, market sizing, market entry)
- Complete mental math drills (30 min)
- Do 1 full practice case
2
Day 2
Case Practice
8h/day
- Do 3-4 practice cases with timing
- Drill mental math (30 min)
- Practice Casey Chatbot
- Record yourself and review
3
Day 3
Polish & Behavioral
6h/day
- Do 2 final mock cases
- Prepare 3-4 behavioral stories (STAR format)
- Review common mistakes from practice
- Light review and early rest
Priority Guide
With limited time, focus on what matters most. Here's how to prioritize your weekend of preparation:
Must Do
Non-negotiable for interview success
- Practice 2-3 full cases end-to-end
- Learn BCG's candidate-led format
- Prepare 2-3 strong behavioral stories
- Complete mental math drills daily
- Quick prep for Casey Chatbot
Should Do
Strongly recommended if time permits
- Practice opening statement delivery
- Review common case types for this firm
- Prepare questions to ask interviewer
Nice to Do
Will give you an edge
- Read recent firm news
- Review industry trends
- Practice with a partner
BCG-Specific Focus Areas
Boston Consulting Group has unique interview elements. Make sure your prep covers these:
1Practice taking ownership of case direction
2Develop strong hypothesis-driven approach
3Practice with BCG Casey chatbot before the real thing
4Master candidate-led case progression
Warning Signs You Need More Time
If you experience any of these during your prep, consider requesting an interview delay:
- You struggle to structure a case within 2 minutes
- Mental math takes you more than 30 seconds per calculation
- You can't articulate a clear hypothesis early in cases
- Your recommendations lack specificity and actionability
- You haven't practiced any cases before
- Basic business concepts feel unfamiliar
- You freeze up when given new information mid-case
- Consider postponing if possible to reduce risk
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Start Practicing NowFrequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare for BCG in Weekend?
Weekend is a very short timeframe for BCG interview preparation. While it's possible to succeed, you'll need prior case experience, excellent mental math, and the ability to dedicate significant daily hours. If you can postpone, we recommend at least 4-6 weeks.
What should I prioritize with only Weekend to prepare for BCG?
With Weekend, focus on: (1) driving cases confidently in candidate-led format, (2) mental math fluency - this can't be faked, (3) preparing for Casey Chatbot, and (4) getting actual case practice rather than just reading about cases.
How many practice cases should I do in Weekend?
For Weekend of preparation, aim for 3-5 complete practice cases for BCG. Quality matters more than quantity - focus on reviewing your performance and improving specific skills rather than rushing through cases. Include a mix of profitability, market sizing, and BCG's common case types.
I only have Weekend - what are the biggest mistakes to avoid?
In such a short timeframe, avoid: (1) Trying to learn everything - focus on core frameworks only, (2) Skipping mental math - it's the fastest skill to improve, (3) Only reading about cases instead of practicing them, (4) Neglecting behavioral prep - BCG weighs this heavily, and (5) Cramming the night before - get proper sleep.
What makes BCG interviews different from other firms?
BCG is known for: Casey Chatbot, Candidate-Led Cases, Written Case (select offices). They use an candidate-led case format - Candidate-led format where you drive the case from start to finish. You propose the structure and decide what to analyze next.... The behavioral component focuses on Behavioral questions integrated throughout the interview, focusing on leadership, impact, and teamwo... Tailor your Weekend prep plan to these specific elements.