Question 1

What is a case interview?

Accepted Answer

A case interview is a job interview format used by consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain where candidates solve real business problems. You'll analyze scenarios like "How should a retail company enter a new market?" or "Why are profits declining?" The interviewer evaluates your structured thinking, problem-solving, business acumen, and communication skills.

Question 2

How does Casestar's coaching work?

Accepted Answer

Casestar uses advanced agents to simulate realistic case interviews. In Practice Mode, the interviewer adapts to your responses, provides instant feedback on your framework, math, and creativity, and guides you through the case. In Assessment Mode, it acts like a real interviewer with realistic pacing, evaluates your performance across key competencies, and provides detailed scoring reports.

Question 3

What's the difference between Practice Mode and Assessment Mode?

Accepted Answer

Practice Mode is for skill-building with unlimited guided cases, instant coaching feedback, and progress tracking. It's flexible and educational. Assessment Mode simulates final-round interviews with timed cases, realistic interviewer behavior, competency-based scoring, and performance reports. Use Practice Mode to learn and improve, then use Assessment Mode to validate you're ready.

Question 4

Do I need consulting experience to use Casestar?

Accepted Answer

No! Casestar is designed for all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced candidates. If you're new to case interviews, start with our free Academy lessons to learn the basics, different case types, and problem-solving basics. Then use Practice Mode to build your skills progressively. Our system adapts to your level.

Question 5

Is there a free trial or free version?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Casestar offers a free Academy with structured lessons covering essential skills. You can also try limited practice cases to experience our tailored coaching. Unlimited practice and Assessment Mode require a paid subscription.

Question 6

How is this different from practicing with a human coach?

Accepted Answer

Casestar offers 24/7 availability, unlimited practice cases, instant feedback, consistent quality, and data-driven progress tracking. While human coaches provide valuable experience, our coaching lets you practice more frequently, affordably, and systematically. Many candidates use both: AI for repetition and skill-building, humans for final-round simulation.

Question 7

What types of cases can I practice?

Accepted Answer

Casestar covers all major case types: market entry, profitability, pricing, growth strategy, M&A, operations, product launch, and competitive response. Cases span industries including retail, technology, healthcare, finance, energy, and more. But remember, case types itself are not so interesting per se. Problem solving skills is what matters!

Question 8

How long should I practice before my interview?

Accepted Answer

Most successful candidates practice 20-40 cases over 4-8 weeks. If you're new to cases, start 2-3 months before interviews. Practice 3-5 cases per week initially to build frameworks and intuition, then shift to Assessment Mode for the final 1-2 weeks. Consistency matters more than cramming.

Question 9

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can cancel your subscription anytime from your account settings. You'll retain access through the end of your current billing period. No cancellation fees, no questions asked. If you need to pause rather than cancel, contact support.

Question 10

What competencies does Assessment Mode evaluate?

Accepted Answer

Assessment Mode scores you across six core competencies: Problem Structuring (framework quality, hypothesis formation), Quantitative Skills (math accuracy, estimation), Business Judgment (prioritization, insights), Creativity (idea generation, synthesis), Communication (clarity, conciseness), and Executive Presence (confidence, professionalism). You receive scores and improvement recommendations for each.