I blow at math though. I have no idea how I even passed the math portion of the online assessment. Do you know how "on-the-spot math" heavy their cases are?

 

If you're really so driven, practice doing mental math and know how to calculate break even points (sorry if that sounds harsh). Capital One is all about break even points and profit calculations. They also give you a calculator (not a scientific one).

The key is to do the math and think out loud. Tell the interviewer what you're doing as you crunch numbers and write formulas. It feels silly, but you gotta force yourself to do it. I advise you find someone to practice cases. Also, check out glassdoor; in my experience, Cap One likes to recycle cases, so some of the interview reviews on glass door will contain cases that you might get.

 

It's pretty heavy on math, but only the basic 4 functions. You just really gotta knock it out the park. Brush up on your algebra, for real for real. They pay for everything too. And they usually send 2 analysts the night before your interview to treat you to dinner and stuff. They got 2 of the interviewees wasted, and gave me a personal bottle of wine. Definitely a fun experience lol.

 
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I read somewhere on here that they're hiring a LOT of kids. I think the number was 500, which to me sounds a bit too high, but what do I know.

Either way, that's good news for you because this year should be very competitive for other finance/consulting jobs. Just practice, practice, practice. At this point, with a few weeks ahead of you, this offer is yours to lose. You have no excuse to not get this.

Practice, kill the interviews, and get the job. You can do it.

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