Bridge-program interviews are usually designed to test the same broad qualities consulting firms care about: problem solving, communication and motivation.

The exact format can vary by firm and year, so do not assume every program uses a full standard case interview.

You may see conversations about your background, structured problem solving, fit questions or abbreviated case-style exercises.

Prepare your PhD-to-consulting story and core case skills, then confirm the current format from the program instructions.

imo My interview was more conversational than I expected, but I was still glad I had practiced cases. I learned that pretty quickly.

My interview was more conversational than I expected, but I was still glad I had practiced cases.