BCG 🐠: what are the differences in expectations to pass a case interview for a Consultant vs. Project Leader role?

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Not really different. If anything, MAYBE you get a little leeway as a principal or project leader if you bring a ton of valuable experience, because you’ll likely have additional conversations with partners on your background, etc. but by and large it’s the same

THANK YOU for responding! I was hoping what you said was the case.

Overall, what do you think are the most important factors that a potential PL will be graded on in a case interview?

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