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S23E7: Overconfident Ollie + 30 Cases Wasn't Enough for MBB | Recruiting Reality Check


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He got McKinsey and Bain interviews and practiced 30 cases with friends – but didn't make it past round 1.

Overconfident Ollie is a target school student with every reason to be confident. He joined Black Belt, made a plan – then mostly went at it alone. 

His KPI was cases completed and when MBB's first round came, his floor wasn't high enough.

Katie and Japheth break down what went wrong, what's at stake if the approach doesn't change, and the specific steps Ollie is taking to rebuild before the next round of deadlines.

  • Why casing volume without feedback builds false confidence
  • What peer casing can't tell you – and why a coach can
  • The "floor vs. ceiling" principle that defines where most candidates fall short

The May Black Belt cohort closes Tuesday, May 12 (limited spots). Learn more and join.

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  • Join the May Black Belt cohort (see coaches)
  • Book a free 15-minute call with Katie to map out your best path
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