Case Interview Examples with Answers

835+ Real Cases from McKinsey, BCG, Bain & More

Study real case interview examples used in actual consulting interviews. Each case includes the full problem statement, a structured solution framework, quantitative analysis, and an expert recommendation.

How to Use These Examples

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Don't Read the Answer First

Attempt the case yourself for 25-30 minutes before looking at the framework and recommendation. This builds the muscle memory you need in real interviews.

2

Compare Your Structure

After attempting, compare your framework to the expert solution. The goal isn't identical structure — it's checking that you covered the same key issues.

3

Practice the Math Out Loud

When you encounter quantitative sections, do the calculations verbally as you would in an interview. Speed and clarity matter as much as accuracy.

4

Track Your Patterns

After 10+ cases, review which areas (structure, math, synthesis) are consistently weak. Focus your practice on those dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our cases are sourced from published casebooks by top business schools (Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, HBS) and consulting firms' own practice materials. They represent the style and difficulty of cases asked in actual McKinsey, BCG, Bain, and Deloitte interviews.

Each example includes: (1) the full problem prompt with all necessary context, (2) clarifying questions you should ask, (3) a structured framework for analysis, (4) quantitative calculations where applicable, and (5) a final recommendation. Free users can access the prompt; subscribers get the full solution.

McKinsey cases tend to be interviewer-led with specific questions at each step, while BCG cases are more candidate-led where you drive the structure. Bain cases often emphasize quantitative analysis. Our examples are labeled by company so you can practice the specific format your target firm uses.

We have examples across three difficulty levels: Easy (60+ cases) for beginners, Medium (630+ cases) for intermediate candidates, and Hard (140+ cases) for advanced preparation. Start with Easy cases to learn the format, then progress to your target difficulty.

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