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What is a Case Interview?
What is a Case Interview?
A case interview challenges you to solve a real-world business problem on the spot, showcasing your analytical thinking and communication skills under pressure.
A case interview challenges you to solve a real-world business problem on the spot, showcasing your analytical thinking and communication skills under pressure.
"In a case interview, applicants have to solve real-world business problems live with an interviewer. The cases mimic the kinds of scenarios consultants work with daily – most are pulled directly from real-life client experiences.
The case typically consists of a problem or situation faced by an organization (company, NGO, or government agency). Applicants are given the problem verbally, and in a set amount of time must analyze the case, determine what data is needed, ask for the data, compute potential scenarios, and deliver a presentation on that solution." - From Management Consulted's website
Free access when you register with your BC student email address
Learn the Basics of Casing
Learn the Basics of Casing
New to case interviews? This crucial first step helps you understand what they're all about and why consulting firms use them. You'll grasp basic business terms, learn essential frameworks to structure your thinking, and sharpen your mental math skills – all vital building blocks before diving into practice cases.
New to case interviews? This crucial first step helps you understand what they're all about and why consulting firms use them. You'll grasp basic business terms, learn essential frameworks to structure your thinking, and sharpen your mental math skills – all vital building blocks before diving into practice cases.
Using your BC student email address, you have FREE access to the these two key resources that will help you get started
Provides access to video courses on case interviews, mental math, behavioral interviews, Excel/PPT and more, 550+ practice cases (with solutions), 12 chatbot-style cases, 11 industry primers, and thousands of case drills (math, structure, brainstorming, exhibits, etc.)
If you have never used this tool, watch this video (12 mins) to familiarize yourself with the platform.
📚 Need structure? Follow one of the MC Case Prep Plans (1 Week / 4 Weeks / 12 Weeks versions)
The ideal way to use this site, as recommended by Cosentino, is to start at the top with the math drills and work your way down to the interactive cases and beyond.
Typical Case Flow & Walkthrough Video
Typical Case Flow & Walkthrough Video
Every firm has a slightly different approach, but generally speaking, a candidate-led interview follows the following structure:
Interviewer presents the case prompt.
Candidate clarifies the problem and asks initial questions.
Candidate takes a moment to structure their approach (framework).
Candidate presents their framework.
Candidate analyzes data and answers specific questions from the interviewer.
Candidate provides a final recommendation.
Sign Up for Casing Practice with Feedback
Sign Up for Casing Practice with Feedback
Case Fellows & Alumni Coaches
The general rule of thumb is that candidates should spend 60 to 80 hours preparing for case interviews. This typically translates to about 6 to 8 weeks of preparation. So, start your preparation early!
The general rule of thumb is that candidates should spend 60 to 80 hours preparing for case interviews. This typically translates to about 6 to 8 weeks of preparation. So, start your preparation early!
Connect with peers and alumni to conduct mock case interviews, simulating the actual experience. The key here is getting honest, constructive feedback to pinpoint your weaknesses and target specific areas for improvement. This iterative process of practice, feedback, and refinement is what will truly prepare you to ace your interviews.
Summer 2026 Consulting Case Fellows (available starting May 25th)
Summer 2026 Consulting Case Fellows (available starting May 25th)
For current undergraduate students only
You can sign up directly via the Calendly link below to run through live cases.
Teddy S. '26
Teddy S. '26
Interview Experience: Boston Consulting Group, Berkeley Research Group
Interview Experience: Boston Consulting Group, Berkeley Research Group
Will be available starting end of May to mid August
Teddy Stravin is a senior at Boston College studying Finance with a minor in International Studies. This past summer he interned at the MacArthur Foundation in Chicago and is currently in the process of recruiting for full-time consulting roles.
On campus, he is involved with Stride, Freshmen League, BC Bigs, 4Boston, the Roche Center for Catholic Education, and the Consulting Club. Last spring, Teddy studied abroad in Reims, France and in his free time he loves playing basketball at the plex, watching the Red Sox, and playing board games with friends.
Sign up for live case prep and feedback or reach out with any questions on consulting interviews, networking tips, and the job search at large.
Andrew C. '27
Andrew C. '27
Interview Experience: Protiviti, McKinsey
Interview Experience: Protiviti, McKinsey
Will be available starting end of May to mid June; then August
Andrew Cohen is a junior at Boston College studying Finance and Accounting. This upcoming summer, he will be interning at Protiviti in their Internal Audit and Financial Advisory division, where he will be assigned to the Business Process consulting team.
On campus, he has held a mentorship in the Consulting Association, is an active member of the Consulting Club, Accounting academy, and is an avid Intramural Sports participant. He studied in Seoul, South Korea, in the fall semester.
Feel free to sign up for live case prep, or to chat about the recruiting process, interviewing tips, or networking strategies!
Sophia S. '26
Sophia S. '26
Interview Experience: Deloitte (Internship and Full Time), Mercer, AlphaSights
Interview Experience: Deloitte (Internship and Full Time), Mercer, AlphaSights
Will be available July to August
Sophia Sohn is a senior at Boston College majoring in International Studies with a minor in Managing for Social Impact. This past summer, she interned at AlphaSights in their New York City office, where she supported client projects across Industrials, Healthcare, and TMT sectors. After graduation, she will be joining Deloitte full-time in the Consumer Strategy practice in New York City.
At BC, Sophia is the President of the Global Conversations Project, is involved with the Campus Activities Board and the Consulting Association, and is a TA in the Business Law Department. She also studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, during her fall semester.
Feel free to sign up for case prep, recruiting strategy guidance, or to chat about networking, behavioral interviews, and navigating the consulting recruiting process!
Cameron W. '26
Cameron W. '26
Interview Experience: PwC, L.E.K. Consulting, Deloitte, McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group
Interview Experience: PwC, L.E.K. Consulting, Deloitte, McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group
Will be available starting early July to late August
Cameron Wang is a senior at Boston College majoring in Economics and Computer Science with a minor in Finance. This past summer, he interned in PwC’s Delivering Deal Value (DDV) group, where he worked on operational due diligences and a long-term IT transformation for various private equity and corporate clients. After graduation, he will be joining PwC full-time in the M&A Technology Strategy group in Boston.
At BC, Cameron serves as President of the Consulting Club and the Taiwanese Cultural Organization, and as Vice President of the Economics Association. He also spent the spring semester studying abroad in Madrid, Spain.
Feel free to sign up for live case prep sessions, or reach out with any questions about case and behavioral interviews, networking strategies, or consulting in general!
Alumni Case Coaches
Alumni Case Coaches
For current undergraduate students only
You can sign up directly via the Calendly link below to run through live cases. Our case coach availability is at a premium, so please use them after you've done some practice with the case fellows above.
Matt Owens is a former Associate Consultant at L.E.K. Consulting within the industrial group focusing on growth strategy and M&A advisory projects while also serving on the L.E.K. BC recruiting team. He graduated from BC in 2022 from CSOM with concentrations in finance and marketing and a minor in history. Matt joined L.E.K. after graduation in 2022 and just left in July of 2025 to pursue a masters in International Relations at King's College London in the Department of War Studies. He also has prior internship experience working for Simon-Kucher & Partners, a healthcare pricing consulting firm, American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a DC based think tank, and Axiom Strategies, a political consulting firm.
While at BC, Matt was heavily involved in Fulton Leadership Society, Intramurals Sports, and WZBC Sports Radio. He is originally from Kansas City and lived in Boston after graduation until his move to London.
Matt will be coaching 5 hours a week. He will be updating his availability weekly.
You must provide 24 hours notice if you need to cancel. Any violations of that policy will result in a loss of access to the fellows and coaches.
🧭 I have a case interview in X weeks -- where do I start??
🧭 I have a case interview in X weeks -- where do I start??
Select your scenario below:
Case interview in 1 week or less
Case interview in 1 week or less
On a tight timeline? Download and follow the Management Consulted 1 Week Case Prep Plan!
(Note: you'll need to be logged in to your free account to access the clickable modules-- see the section above for additional information on how to access/sign up for an account)
Case interview in a few weeks
Case interview in a few weeks
Have a few weeks until your interview? Download and follow the Management Consulted 4 Week Case Prep Plan!
(Note: you'll need to be logged in to your free account to access the clickable modules-- see the section above for additional information on how to access/sign up for an account)
I'm doing advance preparation over the semester/summer (6-12 weeks)
I'm doing advance preparation over the semester/summer (6-12 weeks)
This is the most ideal scenario, as it provides you with ample time to understand the various case frameworks, practice your mental math and business acumen, walk through specific examples of cases (profitability, market entry, growth and M&A cases) in addition to practicing out loud with others (i.e. your friends/peers also interested in consulting, the student case fellows and/or alumni case coach).
Download and follow the Management Consulted 12-Week Recruiting Plan, specifically Weeks 5-10, for a daily schedule.
(Note: you'll need to be logged in to your free account to access the clickable modules-- see the section above for additional information on how to access/sign up for an account)
Additional Resources / Skill Building / Connecting with Peers
Additional Resources / Skill Building / Connecting with Peers
BC 2024 Casebook with a brief introduction to casing and includes sample cases (you have to be logged in to your BC gmail account to access) - Created by former Case Fellow/ BC alumni Remi Hansen '24)
BackToBC Management Consulting Guide: created by BC alums
Boston College Consulting Club - Student-run group with the goal of being a resource for other students. Sign up for Consulting Club's newsletter to hear about upcoming events by clicking here.
Follow firms of interest on Handshake to be notified when they are hosting events virtually, in-person and/or on campus.
BC 2024 Casebook.pdfPage updated
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