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Has anyone tried any of the AI interview tools for MBB prep?


I’ve tried general AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek, but they’re not really designed for interview scenarios. Having to manually input questions each time makes it impossible to get real-time responses during a case, which just doesn’t work for fast-paced mock interviews.

I recently discovered Ninjafy AI and gave the free trial a shot. So far, it feels pretty solid, and I’m about to head into formal interviews soon. Has anyone else used it? Would love to hear your feedback—please, no ads!

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on Feb 27, 2025
Ex-BCG Principal & Senior Recruiter in Germany | 300+ real recruiting interviews at BCG | Free 15min intro call

Hey there, 

just to make sure I understand this correctly: Do you want to use those tools for prep or for the actual interview? 

For the actual interview (online only): I would strongly encourage you to not do that. Trust me it will show and you are ruining something that you have worked for for so long. Rather put in the work for the prep and rock the interviews that way :) 

For Prep: I would use this very selectively, largely because I think it omits the things that make cases so hard in real life. Most cases are not terribly complicated and the math is fairly straightforward. What makes them hard is that there is another human being sitting in front of you that is making you nervous and staring holes into the back of your head while you try to calculate something on a piece of paper. This is were most candidates perform significantly below their true potential. You won't be able to practice that with an AI tool. In case you do not have anybody available, the AI tool might be better than nothing but it will not replace the prep you need to put in with your friends/colleagues/coaches. 

Hope that helps! Reach out if anything is unclear. 

Best, 
Sebastian

Florian
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on Feb 27, 2025
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Hi there,

The problem with the most common AI models is that their output is based on a big average. In the case of case prep, they rely on the standard case prep materials (which are mostly wrong - there is a reason why 99% of consulting applicants fail) to generate insights.

Having tried and tested the common models on the different case elements, I found that they fall short, mainly on framework creation and brainstorming. They are good for case math problems and okay for chart interpretation. Since top consulting firms hire only around 1% of applicants overall or 10% who make it to the interview, creating average insights is not enough.

More advanced reasoning models are better at creating frameworks and brainstorming but they are still not up to par with an excellent candidate, who would get an offer.

I have no reason to believe, however, that this will not change over the next 1-2 years, in line with completely new hiring requirements for consulting firms and overall fewer entry-level positions due to the impact of AI.

The whole consulting recruiting and way of working will change significantly and very few people have this on their radar yet...

Cheers,

Florian

Hagen
Coach
on Mar 03, 2025
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 8+ years consulting, 8+ years coaching and 7+ years interviewing experience

Hi there,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

  • First of all, although I haven't tried it, I don't think that as long as interviews are still conducted by humans, it's better to prepare with an AI than with another person.
  • Moreover, however, if you find yourself in a situation where you don't (always) have another person to prepare with, it could be a useful substitute.

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming applications, pre-interview assessments and/or interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Mattijs
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on Feb 27, 2025
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Hi,

In my opinion, AI tools are complimentary in your interview preparation process.

In general, the tools are still to generic to be your only source of preparation and it is difficult (yet!) they simulate the same interview environment as an experience coach can do.

Other AI tools you can have a look at are MBB, Krakit and CasewithAI.

Mattijs

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on Feb 28, 2025
Hey Mattijs, Totally agree about AI tools being complementary. I've compared MBB, Krakit, CaseWithAI, and recently discovered Ninjafy AI. Each has its strengths, but Ninjafy's real-time interview assistance caught my attention - especially since it's supposedly undetectable. Planning to try it in a low-stakes interview next week and will update everyone with my experience! Thanks for sharing these resources!
Will
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on Mar 03, 2025
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Hey!

I used CasewithAI in my interview preparation but felt that it fell far short vs doing in person cases with partners. 

Happy to chat through my experience.

Will

Thabang
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on Mar 03, 2025
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Hey there, 

I am still yet to find an AI tool for case interview practice that has the right level of depth, nuances, personalization, and specificity to meet the performance bar to pass case interviews 

I am sure in the future they will get better, but for now, I find they are not quite there 

All the best

Alberto
Coach
on Feb 27, 2025
Ex-McKinsey Partner | Most experienced coach (15 years exp, +2.000 real interviews) | 95% success rate

Consulting interviews are not about having the perfect answer but about demonstrating how you think, how you handle a potential client situation, and how you build rapport with the interviewer. 

AI tools can be helpful to a certain extent, but ultimately, you need to practice with real people to refine your approach.

Best, 

Alberto

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on Feb 28, 2025
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

I have not used it - but I am pretty confident AI tools still cannot capture the full nuance of the live interview.

It will happen one day, but if AI is that sophisticated, then it's more worrying for consulting firms themselves :)

on Mar 25, 2025

I recently tried casetutor.com and I thought it was phenomenal. 

They’ve partnered with top case interview coaches and built an advanced voice AI platform that simulates real-life mock interviews. You can practice as many reps as you'd like, whenever you want, and with an AI-driven interviewer that is conversational, so it provides realistic back-and-forth dialogue and personalized feedback, which is missing from the other tools I've looked at. Definitely worth checking out

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Pedro
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on Feb 28, 2025
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Former Principal | 1.5h session | 30% discount 1st session

AI is as good as the training material they get. Since 95% of the available material is bad, and most people don't know the difference between a good answer / structure and a bad one, most likely AI is providing you with weak (if not wrong) suggestions.

Alessa
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on Mar 01, 2025
xMcKinsey & Company | xBCG | +200 individual & group coachings | feel free to schedule a 15 min intro call for free

Hey there 🙂, AI interview prep tools like Ninjafy AI and others are becoming more popular for MBB case prep, and while they can be helpful for structuring answers, brainstorming frameworks, and improving mental math, they still have some limitations—like lacking the real-time, adaptive thinking that a human interviewer provides.

I've heard from some candidates that Ninjafy AI does a decent job at simulating a case flow, but it's still best used as a complement to live mock interviews rather than a replacement. If you're using it, try pairing it with real case partners to get feedback on communication and presence, which AI tools struggle with.

Would love to hear your experience after using it more—do you feel it helps with spontaneity and real-time thinking? Best, Alessa 😇

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