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The questions to prepare for Cowen interviews, across all roles. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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CodingStart here. 5 questions · ~43 min
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Finance & Accounting7 questions · ~60 min
Depreciation Impact on StatementsMedium

Trace a $10 depreciation increase through net income, cash flow, PP&E, retained earnings, and the balance sheet.

Accounting FundamentalsFinancial StatementsdepreciationCowen
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Strategy7 questions · ~60 min
Tell Me About YourselfEasy

Craft a concise self-introduction that highlights fit, communication style, and relevance for an Account Executive role.

brand cultureBusiness AcumenCompetitive AnalysisCowen
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Execution5 questions · ~43 min
Your Strengths and WeaknessesEasy

Give a specific, self-aware account of your strengths and weaknesses, supported by relevant examples and improvement actions.

Trade-offsSuccess CriteriaExecutionCowen
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Metrics7 questions · ~60 min
Critical Metrics for Product LaunchMedium

Choose the most important launch metrics, balancing early signals, long-term outcomes, and a clear KPI hierarchy.

KPIsConversion RateLeading IndicatorsCowen
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Statistics & Probability6 questions · ~51 min
A/B Testing for Product FeaturesMedium

Explain how to design and evaluate an A/B test for a product feature, including metrics, MDE, sample size, and guardrails.

Hypothesis TestingStatistical SignificanceA/B TestingCowen
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More topics13 questions · ~112 min
Test New Feature Engagement ImpactMedium

Design an experiment to determine whether a new feature meaningfully improves user engagement without harming core product health.

ExperimentationFeature PrioritizationUser NeedsCowen
SQL vs NoSQL DifferencesEasy

Tests understanding of database tradeoffs and when to choose each approach.

SubqueriesJoinsData WranglingCowen
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Hands-on SQL practiceWrite and run real queries in the editor. 3 drills · ~30 min
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