Hi everyone! I have my first round interview with Bain coming up and I’m looking for someone to do mock case studies with. I want to get more comfortable with the format and practice my problem solving approach before the real thing. Would anyone be interested in partnering up for some practice sessions? I think it would be helpful for both of us to run through different case scenarios and give each other feedback. We could do video calls and take turns being the interviewer and candidate. I’m pretty flexible with timing and would really appreciate any help from someone who’s also preparing for consulting interviews or has experience with case studies.
Went through this last year! Hit up your MBA program’s consulting club if you’re still in school - found my best practice partners there. LinkedIn’s solid too; tons of people post about case prep. One hard lesson - partner with someone at your level or better. Wasted weeks with someone who wasn’t serious and it killed my confidence. Quality feedback beats just grinding through cases. Good luck with Bain! Their cases are way more creative than other firms.
Join dedicated case prep communities instead of just finding one partner. CaseInterview.com and Preplounge have tons of active users who are there specifically to practice. You’ll get access to multiple partners with different experience levels, plus structured case libraries.
For Bain specifically, focus on their collaborative problem-solving style - don’t just memorize frameworks. They’re evaluating how you think through problems and communicate insights. Since Bain emphasizes teamwork, practicing with different personalities will prep you better for their interview style.
Most successful candidates do 15-20 cases minimum before first round interviews. Having backup partners means you can keep practicing consistently even when schedules don’t line up.
Good luck finding someone who’ll actually show up consistently. Half these “partners” vanish after one session or come unprepared.
Pay for a few sessions with someone experienced instead of this free partner lottery. You’ll get real feedback instead of blind leading the blind.
This Bain case breakdown’s worth more than 10 sessions with random Reddit strangers. Shows exactly what they want without the guesswork.
Reach out to Bain directly for prep resources. Most people skip this, but top firms usually have interview guides or can connect you with recent hires for informal chats. When I prepped for MBB interviews, talking to actual Bain consultants gave me insights no practice partner could match.
For timing, find a partner now but set clear expectations first. Lock in regular sessions, create accountability, and agree on how you’ll give feedback before you start. Best prep means rotating through different case types while keeping a consistent practice schedule.
Bain cares more about intellectual curiosity and structured thinking than memorized frameworks. Focus on developing real problem-solving skills, not rigid methods. Your partner should challenge your assumptions and push you toward creative solutions - that’s how Bain’s collaborative culture works in actual interviews.
You’ve got this! Hit up your university’s career center - they usually connect students prepping for the same interviews. Also check Eventbrite for local consulting meetups. So excited about your Bain opportunity!
Honestly, practice solo first before finding partners. I bombed my early sessions because I didn’t know basic case structure. Do cases alone for a week, then find someone.
This Bain mock interview taught me their style better than any framework guide. Shows the real pace and collaboration they want.