CaseQuestions.com

What CaseQuestions.com does

CaseQuestions.com is a privately-held, Santa Barbara-based education company founded in 1993 by Marc Cosentino that specializes in case interview preparation for MBA students, undergraduates, and industry hires pursuing management consulting careers. The company serves the candidate-selection funnel used by top strategy consulting firms (including McKinsey, BCG, and Bain) and has reportedly trained 150,000+ candidates cumulatively over 30 years of operation, with ~5,000 candidates trained annually through workshops, mock interviews, and certification programs.

The product portfolio is multi-tiered. The flagship content asset is the "Case in Point" book series, currently in its 12th edition (2024) and reportedly the #1 Amazon bestseller in its category for more than 20 years, an unusually durable position in a niche education vertical. Mid-tier offerings include the Case Questions Interactive (CQI) online platform launched around 2020 with subscription pricing observed in the $25–$125 range, and the Video Vault library. The high-end consists of live workshops (on-campus and Zoom) priced at roughly $4,200 per cohort (with a new 2026 unlimited-per-school structure at $999), mock interviews, certifications, and Train-the-Trainer programs for university career-services staff. A free MBA Exchange service provides peer matching. Approximately 45–50 workshops are delivered annually and CQI is reportedly integrated into the curriculum of ~37 top business schools.

The business model combines B2C revenue (book sales, individual subscriptions, self-serve workshops), B2B revenue (live workshops sold to schools and employer recruiters), and institutional B2B2C (CQI curriculum licensing and Train-the-Trainer to career-services staff). With 1–10 employees reported, the operation is highly content- and personality-driven, leaning heavily on Marc Cosentino's three-decade expertise and brand as the "Dean of Case Interviews." Geographic reach is primarily U.S., with selective international engagement (e.g., India via XLRI), and recent strategic emphasis on extending the brand into adjacent verticals such as Government/Nonprofit consulting prep.

Name

CaseQuestions.com

Legal name

Case Questions

Website

https://casequestions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CaseQuestions.com is a Santa Barbara-based firm, founded in 1993 by Marc Cosentino, that provides case interview prep products and training for MBA students and consulting candidates via books, online platforms, live workshops, and institutional school partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career Training & Interview Preparation

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Success Coaching & Case Management (EDALABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Training Course Marketplaces (B2B Content Libraries) (EDAFAIAH), Consultative Selling & Discovery (EDABABAC)

Keywords

• Case interview preparation
• Consulting interview coaching
• MBA career training
• Case prep books
• Interview practice workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Barbara

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Book Sales: Sale of bestselling case interview preparation books through Amazon and direct bulk orders. Includes Case in Point 12, Case Competition, Crafting Your Consulting Career, Graph Analysis, and Government and Nonprofit titles.
2. Online Training Subscriptions: Case Questions Interactive (CQI) provides tiered subscription access from 3 days ($25) to 365 days ($125). Video Vault provides one-time purchase access. University licenses available for groups.
3. Workshop & Training Services: In-person and virtual workshops including Case Interview Workshops (on-campus $4,200+, Zoom $3,700), Mock Case Interviews ($200/hour via Zoom), Train-the-Trainer programs, and specialized workshops for business analytics and public sector.
4. Bulk Book Orders: Career services and campus clubs receive bulk discounts on books through direct email contact ([email protected]).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CaseQuestions.com prepares MBA students, undergraduates, and industry hires for consulting case interviews through bestselling books, a self-paced online practice platform (CQI), a video library (Video Vault), and live workshops and one-on-one mock interview coaching. The company also serves business schools and corporate recruiters through Train-the-Trainer programs, case competition design, and bulk licensing, supported by a free peer-to-peer MBA Exchange practice network.

Product overview

CaseQuestions.com is the world's foremost authority on case interviews, offering a comprehensive suite of case interview preparation products and services. The core offerings center on bestselling books (Case in Point series in multiple editions covering general case interviews, case competitions, consulting careers, graph analysis, and government/nonprofit sectors), supplemented by online platforms (Case Questions Interactive and Video Vault for self-paced practice), and live training programs (workshops, mock interviews, certifications, and Train-the-Trainer programs). A free MBA Exchange peer-matching service connects students globally for practice. The 12th edition of Case in Point serves as the flagship product, recognized as the industry standard for over 20 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Case in Point: The flagship case interview preparation book series, currently in its 12th edition, recommended by top consulting firms and business schools.
• Case Questions Interactive (CQI)
• Video Vault
• MBA Exchange
• The Exchange

Products and services

• Case in Point 12: Complete Case Interview Preparation The flagship best-selling book on case interview preparation, now in its 12th edition. Known as 'the Bible' by the Wall Street Journal, it teaches MBAs, undergrads, and industry hires how to master case interviews for top consulting firms.
• Case in Point: Case Competition Book on creating winning strategy presentations for case competitions and job offers, co-authored with case competition coaches recognized by Google and ExxonMobil.
• Case in Point: Craft Your Consulting Career Career guide for aspiring and current consultants by Evan Piekara, providing insights from hundreds of informational interviews and nearly 20 consultants.
• Case in Point: Graph Analysis for Consulting and Case Interviews Book teaching how to analyze 11 of the most popular graphs quickly and confidently in case interviews, including 10 sophisticated cases.
• Case in Point: Government and Nonprofit Case interviewing and problem solving guide specifically for public sector candidates, covering government and nonprofit case interviews with 14 sample cases.
• Case Questions Interactive (CQI) Online practice platform with business math problems, market sizing exercises, case starts (written and video), Ivy case drills, chart analysis, ten interactive cases, and day-of-interview warm-up sessions. Used at 37 of the top business schools full-time and available in tiered access subscriptions.
• Video Vault Video-based learning platform providing access to 15 videos, 10 case starts, and 5 full-length interviews with Marc Cosentino, showing students working through cases with real-time commentary.
• MBA Exchange Free proprietary service connecting MBA students globally for case interview practice. Members can sign up to give or receive cases with students from other schools, with separate MBA and Non-MBA membership tiers.
• Case Interview Workshops In-person and virtual workshops led by Marc Cosentino teaching case interview techniques. Available in classes ranging from 90 minutes to a full day. On-campus workshops starting at $4,200; Zoom workshops $3,700.
• Mock Case Interviews One-on-one or small-group coaching sessions of 60 minutes with Marc Cosentino, providing feedback on strengths and gaps plus a Case Review Sheet with a personalized game plan. Individual Zoom sessions priced at $200/hour.
• Case Certifications Certification service in which Marc Cosentino gives a level-two case to each student and rates performance in twelve categories using the proprietary Case Review Sheet framework. Students scoring 20 or above receive certification marketable to top consulting firms.
• Business Analytics - Graph and Chart Workshops Small-group workshops led by Mukund Jain on graph- and chart-intensive cases, targeted at students with Master's in Business Analytics. Includes feedback and case review sheet. On-campus $4,500; Zoom $4,000.
• Train-the-Trainer Training program for career services professionals teaching how to give and write case interviews. Covers case interview techniques, handout provision, structure templates, and two ready-to-give unpublished cases. On-campus starting at $4,000; Zoom workshops $3,500.
• Case Competition Workshops 75-minute workshops for creating best-in-class case competitions for orientation or to train teams for national competitions.
• Government and Nonprofit Case Interview Workshop Half-day workshop led by Evan Piekara for public-sector candidates, covering unique challenges, stakeholders, and frameworks specific to government and nonprofit consulting.
• 2026 Workshop Series Comprehensive 2026 workshop program including four new skill-building workshops, six 2-hour introductory workshops, a 4-session summer class, case competitions, and Train the Trainer sessions. School pricing: $999 for unlimited students with access to all sessions and recordings.
• Social Sector Saturday 5-hour workshop for government and nonprofit consulting, corporate social responsibility, and social sector career preparation. Led by Evan Piekara with three full case interview simulations and industry insights.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best-selling case prep book for 20 consecutive years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Top MBA Programs (Harvard, Yale, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, Sloan, Georgetown, Stanford, Columbia, etc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual on-campus workshops delivered at 45-50 top MBA programs. Career services partnerships for case interview certification programs. Book adoption as recommended/preferred resource.
• Top Consulting Firms (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, Accenture, EY, KPMG, PwC, LEK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirms recommend Case in Point to candidates. Alumni from these firms use Case Questions for preparation. Recognition as the standard for case interview prep.
• 37 Top Business Schools (CQI Users)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCase Questions Interactive platform used full-time at 37 of the top business schools for student preparation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Peers

• McKinsey & Company (Firm Prep Resources):

Direct peers

• MyConsultingCoach: MyConsultingCoach offers coaching and training programs for case interviews targeting MBA students and career switchers pursuing consulting roles. Comparable offerings and customer base, though with a coaching-led rather than content-led approach.
• Leland: Leland offers expert-led coaching and prep content for consulting, tech, and product management interviews, with a marketplace of vetted coaches. Comparable audience (MBA and career switchers) and an overlapping coaching/prep product surface.
• Exponent: Exponent provides interview prep courses, mock interviews, and a community for candidates targeting consulting, product management, and tech roles. Comparable buyer profile and similar online course plus community model.
• IGotAnOffer: IGotAnOffer provides case interview prep courses, coaching, and salary negotiation resources targeting management consulting and tech interviews. Direct competitor with a similar buyer (consulting-bound MBAs and industry hires) and a comparable course + coaching mix.
• Management Consulted: Management Consulted offers case interview prep courses, coaching, and free resources for consulting candidates, including resume reviews and frameworks. Directly competes with CaseQuestions.com for the MBA and industry-hire customer segments.
• RocketBlocks: RocketBlocks delivers interactive case interview drills, frameworks, and math/market sizing practice for consulting candidates. Direct competitor to Case Questions Interactive (CQI) on online practice and drills for the same end buyer.
• CaseInterview.com (Victor Cheng): Founded by former McKinsey consultant Victor Cheng, CaseInterview.com sells books, online courses, and case interview prep resources aimed at MBA and undergrad candidates pursuing consulting roles. Closest direct competitor to CaseQuestions.com in audience, format, and price points.
• PrepLounge: PrepLounge is a global case interview prep platform combining a peer practice marketplace, expert coaching, and a community of consulting candidates. Closely comparable to CaseQuestions.com's MBA Exchange plus paid coaching/training model, with a stronger community angle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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