Consulting
Preparation Pathway

PrepPath is a preparation platform to support candidates applying for MBBs and top strategy consulting firms.

1,200+ questions & case materials

Written by MBB consultants and MBB recruiters

Major consulting firms, profiled in depth

The skillset for every recruitment stage

The firms we cover
Oliver Wyman Roland Berger L.E.K. Consulting McKinsey & Company Kearney AlixPartners EY‑Parthenon BCG Strategy& Monitor Deloitte OC&C Bain & Company Simon-Kucher Arthur D. Little FTI Consulting PA Consulting McKinsey & Company Oliver Wyman Roland Berger L.E.K. Consulting McKinsey & Company Kearney AlixPartners EY‑Parthenon BCG Strategy& Monitor Deloitte OC&C Bain & Company Simon-Kucher Arthur D. Little FTI Consulting PA Consulting McKinsey & Company
Competitive Landscape

It helps to know the firms you're targeting. This section profiles every major strategy consulting firm - sector focus, size, revenue, implementation arms, and what you might expect in the room. Explore further →

The Recruitment Process

Consulting recruitment follows a clear, structured process - but the format varies from firm to firm, so knowing what's coming is a real head start. Explore further →

Preparation Resources

Every stage of the recruitment journey has a dedicated resource on PrepPath. Work through them in order or go directly to what you need. Explore further →

Preparation Resources
Recruitment Process Typical process
Competitive Landscape The Firm Universe Firm Snapshots PrepPath Articles
Early Stages CV Architecture Networking Playbooks Glossary & Formulas Application Tracking
Quant Skillset Strategic Approach Theory Mental Maths Theory & Practice Numeric Foundations Drills Applied Practice Tests
Interview Skillset Talent Acquisition Calls Behavioural Interviews Case Interviews Theory Case Interviews Practice
What makes us different

A thorough competitive landscape

Firm profiles, tiers, culture, and seniority conversion across firms - most platforms don't go this deep.

Beyond the numbers

Fast and accurate can get you noticed. Staying calm under pressure can be the difference between an interview and an offer. We train both.

Theory you can actually use

No answer stands alone - every one traces back to the reasoning behind it, explained until it clicks.

Always current

We track how firms recruit today - not how they used to.

Practice on the move

Quick drills for the commute - or whenever ten spare minutes turn up.

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The firms we cover
Oliver Wyman Roland Berger L.E.K. Consulting McKinsey & Company Kearney AlixPartners EY‑Parthenon BCG Strategy& Monitor Deloitte OC&C Bain & Company Simon-Kucher Arthur D. Little FTI Consulting PA Consulting McKinsey & Company Oliver Wyman Roland Berger L.E.K. Consulting McKinsey & Company Kearney AlixPartners EY‑Parthenon BCG Strategy& Monitor Deloitte OC&C Bain & Company Simon-Kucher Arthur D. Little FTI Consulting PA Consulting McKinsey & Company