“I found my mentoring session with André very helpful, particularly because I came into it with very little understanding of commercial banking. My background is in life sciences and healthcare, and most of my career exploration so far has focused on consulting. Although I had become interested in commercial banking, I had not previously explored the area in any depth. I therefore needed a clear starting point and an honest conversation about what I should understand before deciding whether to pursue it.
André helped me establish that starting point. The session gave me a clearer way to think about commercial banking, how it differs from consulting, and what I still need to learn. Before the conversation, I was looking at opportunities and wondering whether I should begin applying alongside consulting applications. Afterwards, I understood that I needed to take a step back and make a more informed decision about whether the work genuinely interests me.
One of the most valuable aspects of the session was how it helped me recognise the gaps in my current understanding. I knew that I was new to banking, but I did not necessarily know which questions I needed to answer for myself. André’s guidance helped me think more clearly about where I am now, what I am missing, and what I should begin doing next. Having that direction was useful because it made the process feel more manageable. Rather than treating banking as a broad and unfamiliar industry, I now have a clearer starting point for learning about it.
A particularly helpful message was that I should first develop a better understanding of commercial banking and assess whether I actually like the work. I took away a sensible sequence: understand the area, decide whether it appeals to me, and then, if it does, commit to learning and preparing for applications. If I discover that the work does not suit my interests, I should be willing to recognise that and focus my efforts elsewhere. That advice sounds straightforward, but it was an important perspective for me at this stage.
The conversation made me realise that I should not rush into applying for commercial banking roles simply because I have found programmes that look interesting. Before the session, I was at risk of moving too quickly from curiosity to applications without having a strong enough understanding of the career itself. André helped me see the value of being more deliberate. I would rather make a considered application based on a genuine interest in the work than spend time applying to positions I cannot yet explain my motivation for pursuing.
Another important takeaway was recognising how substantial the differences between banking and consulting can be. Because consulting has been my main focus, it had become my reference point when thinking about other careers. The session helped me realise that I cannot assume banking will involve similar work, suit the same preferences, or require exactly the same preparation. I need to understand banking on its own terms rather than view it mainly as another option alongside consulting.
I also appreciated that the session was useful even though I did not finish it with a final career decision. At this exploratory stage, greater clarity about what I do not yet know is meaningful progress. I now feel better equipped to evaluate my interest, identify what I need to learn, and decide whether commercial banking deserves a more focused place in my career plans.
Overall, André was very helpful, and the session met an important need for me as someone starting with limited knowledge of the field. Its greatest value was giving me direction and encouraging a more thoughtful approach to my next steps. I left with a clearer understanding of my knowledge gaps, a more realistic perspective on the difference between banking and consulting, and a better sense of how to move forward before committing to applications.”
VC & E2E I used both programs to prepare for my case interviews. I love both of them. Kim and Victor are great coaches who really know what they are doing. Below I share my own takes on the two programs that hopefully can help you determine the most suitable program for your prep.
Which is more structured and comprehensive? E2E, definitely. The program comprises 3 portions that tackle 3 aspects of the case interview: Business Intuition (business judgment and acumen), tips and techniques (communication) and Math (numerical skills). This MECE breakdown is extremely helpful for case beginners who don’t know where to start. It is also more suitable for students with non-business backgrounds as it dedicates a separate portion (BI) to help you develop your business knowledge.
Which provides better case examples? Well, it depends on what you’re looking for. Victor is really picky and seems to set a higher bar than Kim in evaluating a candidate. While LOMS cases often pay attention to details, ask for more rationales from candidates and explain every decision more thoroughly, E2E cases are more interesting and unordinary. Victor and Kim both teach you from the mistakes the candidate made in their examples and then show you the best practices you should emulate.
Which gives you a better learning environment? E2E shows its materials in two formats: PDF file (for Business Intuition and Math Drills) and Videos mp4 (for Tips and Techniques) whereas LOMS is made under the audio format mp3. If you want to hear cases while driving, cooking or doing exercise, LOMS may be the better option (it takes more time to convert E2E videos into mp3 files). If you, however, don’t mind opening your laptop and spending hours sitting at your desk learning cases, E2E is more beneficial. Kim’s video with vivid illustration and visual aids that wakes up more sensory organs will help you grasp the content more easily and remember it longer. Victor also includes some hand-writing diagrams in his program for illustration but I hardly use them and find them pretty useless.
Another plus for E2E program is that it includes designated study plans for you based on how much time you have left to prep. It even spoon-feeds you with the common pitches that you may use in the interview. So yeah, I believe it will take you less effort to learn cases with E2E.
All in all, I would have to say both programs are great and should-not-be-missed.
I highly appreciate the videos of E2E with beautiful presentation and easy-to-understand processes. Besides, E2E provides knowledge for both candidate-led cases and interviewer-led case with very useful question types and detail explanations. This product provides both basic and advanced parts of the case and I like the way this document handled, very easy to comprehend.
Regard to your question, I think that the most important thing is to understand your level in preparing the case interview. Hence, I encourage you that: - If you are on the first stage of learning about case interview, you should buy E2E from mconsultingprep.com to develop you basic understanding and methodology to solve a case. In my case, I felt it quite long and time-wasting. However, it's good for anyone who wants to learn about case interview from scratch. - If you have already known some basics about case, you can learn LOMS by Victor Cheng. This program has many real cases and illustrates how a real case works. Hope this helps.
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