I’ve been grinding mock cases but keep getting vague critiques like ‘double-check calculations’ without specifics. Last week I botched a profitability case because nobody caught my flawed revenue segmentation approach beforehand. What strategies do you use to get concrete math feedback from people who’ve actually graded real cases? Bonus points for tactics that dissect common calculation blind spots.
lol @ ‘watch your numbers’ feedback. real talk: 90% of practice partners just regurgitate Case In Point mantras. Find ex-MBB screeners through alumni networks - they’ll roast your cost stacking like a $2500/hr consultant. Pro tip: Film yourself doing math aloud and watch consultants facepalm at your assumptions.
strugling w same issue!! where do u find consultants to check math? tried casecoach but feedback still too vague. shud i pay for expert sessions? pls help!
Three proven methods: 1) Join case prep groups moderated by former interviewers - they target industry-specific math pitfalls (e.g., SaaS LTV miscalculations). 2) Use platforms allowing annotation of your calculation sheets. 3) During mocks, explicitly ask reviewers to time-stamp exact moments your math logic derails. Structure your requests - vague questions get vague answers.
You got this! Peer math swap groups helped me tons - we use color-coded breakdowns. So much growth!
Same boat last year! Paid an ex-Bain guy to tear apart my market sizing approach. Turns out I kept confusing TAM/SAM like an amateur. Hurt like hell when he said ‘Is this how you’d present to Bezos?’, but my casing math improved 200% afterward. Worth every penny.
2023 CasePrep Survey shows candidates receiving line-item annotated feedback improve calculation accuracy 37% faster. Seek platforms enabling granular commenting - 82% of successful applicants used expert-reviewed math logs versus 29% relying on peer feedback alone. Prioritize sources documenting common retail vs. industrial margin stack errors.