Case Interview Types by Firm
Each consulting firm has its own approach to different case types. Select a case type and firm combination to learn exactly what to expect and how to prepare.
Case Types Overview
Market Sizing
Market sizing cases test your ability to estimate unknown quantities through logical decomposition and reasonable assumptions.
Full GuideProfitability
Profitability cases focus on diagnosing why a company is experiencing declining profits or suboptimal margins.
Full GuideMarket Entry
Market entry cases evaluate strategic decisions about entering new markets, geographies, or product categories.
Full GuideMergers & Acquisitions
M&A cases involve evaluating potential acquisitions, mergers, or divestitures.
Full GuidePricing
Pricing cases focus on determining optimal pricing strategies for products or services.
Full GuideOperations
Operations cases focus on improving business processes, supply chain efficiency, or operational performance.
Full GuideGrowth Strategy
Growth strategy cases focus on identifying and evaluating opportunities to expand a business.
Full GuideTurnaround
Turnaround cases involve restructuring struggling businesses to restore profitability and viability.
Find Your Firm + Case Type Guide
| Case Type | McKinsey | BCG | Bain | Deloitte S&O | EY-Parthenon | Oliver Wyman | Kearney | LEK | Strategy& | Roland Berger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Market Sizing Sizing | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View |
Profitability Profit | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View |
Market Entry Entry | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View |
Mergers & Acquisitions M&A | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View |
Pricing Pricing | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View |
Operations Ops | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View |
Growth Strategy Growth | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View |
Turnaround Turnaround | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View | View |
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Big 4 Strategy
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Big 4 Strategy
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