Case Study Interview for Liberal Arts Graduate

Hi All, I am a recent graduate from a liberal arts university with a history major. I landed an interview with a boutique consulting firm in Boston and have an interview in two weeks. However, I am a bit worried that I have very little business experience, took almost all history/classics/English classes in college, and my internships have been research focused (think-tanks, museums, and a session with AmeriCorps). In short, I do not imagine I am one of their "typical" applicants, but am very enthusiastic about this opportunity.

What should I be doing in terms of preparation? I feel a bit better that I have time to prepare (and it seems like once you get the first interview, it is very much about playing the "game" of interviewing). Nonetheless, I do not even know where to begin. I am going to go to Barnes and Nobles and get in touch with a few alumni too, but I thought I would ask here too!

Thank you for your help!

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