Case Preparation Resources
RocketBlocks is an interactive web application that offers expert-designed drills on problem structuring, mental math, and data analysis, along with 1-on-1 coaching, to help students prepare for consulting case interviews.
PrepLounge is a comprehensive platform for consulting case interview preparation, offering a case library, peer-to-peer mock interviews, expert coaching, video tutorials, and a supportive community to enhance case-solving skills and confidence.
Management Consulted is a comprehensive platform for consulting interview preparation, offering a case library with 600+ examples, personalized coaching from former MBB consultants, structured prep timelines, free resources, and a podcast featuring expert insights on case interviews and consulting careers.
Crafting Cases is an online platform created by former McKinsey and Bain consultants that teaches candidates to build custom case structures, apply real-world consulting techniques, and use step-by-step systems like MECE and 80/20, with in-depth examples and a free fundamentals course.
IGotAnOffer is a consulting interview prep platform offering case frameworks, 47+ real case examples, structured training programs, and one-on-one coaching from experienced consultants. It provides free video tutorials, case walkthroughs, and a structured four-step preparation timeline, with a claimed success rate of over 80% for candidates securing offers.
Case Preparation Books
Hacking the Case Interview by Taylor Warfield is recommended as a first read for its efficient learning strategies and intuitive frameworks. Case Interview Secrets by Victor Cheng, written by a former McKinsey consultant, delivers a step-by-step method to build problem-solving skills and business judgment. Case in Point by Marc Cosentino is popular for beginners, offering 12 frameworks and 25 practice cases, though some find its strategies outdated.
MBA Case Books
MBA consulting casebooks, compiled by business school consulting clubs, provide structured case frameworks, real or simulated practice cases, interview tips, math drills, and industry insights to help candidates prepare for consulting interviews. Highly regarded casebooks include those from Kellogg (challenging corporate cases), Wharton (quant-heavy cases), Ross and Darden (beginner-friendly), Stern (notably strong 2019 edition), and Harvard Business School (diverse case selection)
Firm Websites
Consulting firm websites, particularly McKinsey’s, offer valuable free resources to help candidates prepare for case interviews. These materials provide insight into firm-specific expectations and methodologies.
