So I'm currently a sophomore in college looking to get a consulting internship and have about 6 months of prep until I'll most likely get my first interview. The thing is, I'm finding it hard to get a case parter. So far, I've been exclusively casing with my dad (who has a pretty strong knowledge of the concepts). I obviously appreciate his time, but I know I can only get so much out of one person. I've talked to my friends at school, and so far no one seems interested, but I will keep looking of course. Also, I've had 3 consultants at 3 of the firms I'm targeting say they'd case with me, but I'm guessing only 1 time each. Therefore, I'm kind of confused where to go from here. I don't really want to pay for coaching, but I should probably try out finding a case partner online. Any advice?
Hey! You’ve definitely come to the right place—PrepLounge is full of people in the same boat as you, looking for case partners to practice with.
Here are a couple of ways to find the right partners:
Check out the Meeting Board: The Meeting Board is a great place to find open case sessions or even set up your own. You can filter by experience level or language to match with someone who fits your needs.
Browse through the Interview Partner Overview: If you want to be more selective, head over to the Case Partner Overview, where you can connect directly with potential partners - plus, you can filter by region if that’s important to you.
💡 Pro tip: Before your session, take a moment to align expectations with your case partner via chat. This helps you both prepare and ensures you get the most out of your practice.
You're on the right track—keep going, and good luck with your prep! 🚀
Online platforms are the answer. Plenty of people who are looking to practice.
Some tips on being a good case partner:
- Come prepared to give your case
- Give as actionable and specific feedback as possible
- Receive feedback with an open mind
It's hard to find a good, high quality peer practice partner - so if you are one, you will definitely be in demand.
All the best!
What helped me in the past, when I was less experienced in casing, was my ability to deliver a great case experience for my partner. Thinking about it this way, your personal performance in a case is less important than your ability to create a strong, realistic simulation. If you can provide that, you’ll attract strong partners who will, in turn, help you improve. At the end of the day, a well-executed case experience is what matters most to your partner.
Hey there,
You can try some of the following: join a consulting club at your university and then talk to students in the club to case together, find case partners on PrepLounge, try posting on r/consulting on Reddit to see if you can find partners that way, use AI tools to case (AI can act as a partner).
Good luck!
Maria
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