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How to Land and Prep for McKinsey 2026 Interviews

Thinking about applying to McKinsey in 2026? Get a head start with this insider session featuring Angela C. and Samantha G., two experienced consultants who have successfully navigated the competitive recruiting process. They’ll walk you through what McKinsey looks for in candidates, how to strategically position yourself before applications open, and the best ways to prepare for both the personal experience and case interviews. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap, practical resources, and proven tips to maximize your chances of landing an offer.

Mock McKinsey Behavioral Interview (PEI)

Christina B. and Jeremy S. are two of Leland’s top management consulting coaches, and they’re teaming up to help you master McKinsey’s unique behavioral interview style called Personal Experience Interview (or PEI). Often underestimated, the PEI is one of the most pivotal parts of the consulting interview process. If you can tackle the PEI, you can likely ace any behavioral interview from any firm. ​Jeremy will interview Christina live. Learn what exceptional PEI performance really looks like from a former McKinsey hiring manager whose coaching helped 85% of candidates land MBB offers last cycle. We recommend this event whether you’ve kicked off your consulting interview prep process, or you're still deciding if consulting is for you.

McKinsey PEI Template

Template for preparing McKinsey personal experience interview (PEI) stories

Master the Case: How to Structure Your Math

Learn a step-by-step method for structuring the math in your case interviews so you can solve any problem with confidence.

My Post-Consulting Resume That Gets Me Hired

See the resume that helped me transition from consulting to a top corporate strategy role. We'll break down the key skills and experiences.

Public Sector and Non-Profit Cases

A guide to handling public sector cases, which can be any case type. It covers key considerations, constraints, and how to apply business frameworks.

Biotech Commercialization: A Case Study Practice

Learn how to crack a biotech commercialization case. We'll break down market sizing, competitive landscape, and go-to-market strategies.

Recruiting for MBA Consulting Internships

Navigate the consulting recruiting cycle with key tips on timelines, networking, and interview prep for MBA interns.

Every Section of a Case Interview Explained

This 1-hour session goes through all parts of a consulting case interview, from frameworks to recommendation. It's a great place to start for someone who is approaching case interviews for the first time!

How to Prep for MBB Internship Recruiting (1st-Year MBAs)

Get insider strategies to stand out in McKinsey, Bain, and BCG’s competitive first-year recruiting process.

Mastering McKinsey’s Personal Experience Interview

Learn how to connect your stories to McKinsey’s core values and ace the PEI with confidence and clarity.

Leadership & Teamwork Questions

Showcase impact and collaboration with structured answers to these top leadership and teamwork prompts.

Mock McKinsey Case Interview with Tips

A live case interview walkthrough paired with insider advice on recruiting for top consulting roles—covering prep strategies, resume tips, and interview best practices.

Casing 101: Crafting a Bullet-Proof Case Interview Study Plan [7/24/2026] (Recording)

Have you been putting off learning how to (properly) case for your consulting interview? I received full-time offers from McKinsey, BCG, and Bain after teaching myself to case in just a few weeks by using a study plan that took me from feeling intimidated to genuinely excited to sit for my case interviews, confident I could unravel any case question put in front of me. In this session, I will lay out how to create a truly effective prep plan, even on a tight schedule, so that you can case smarter, not harder. In this session, I will cover: 1. Casing fundamentals: What the case interview is actually testing you for 2. Key Pitfalls in case prep: What I see candidates doing wrong and where they waste time 3. Building a casing prep schedule tailored to you: How to sequence and master each core casing skill (including how to sequence an interview prep ‘sprint’) 4. Success metrics: How to keep yourself accountable and where you should be 3 weeks / 2 weeks / 1 week ahead of your interview

Nerves & Anxiety in the Case Interview: High-Performer's Guide

Strategies for managing interview anxiety and case interview mistakes, for candidates who've already put in the prep but are feeling stressed, worried about going silent, freezing on mental math, not performing at their best, or falling apart after a perceived mistake. This resource breaks down what's actually happening in those moments and gives you nervous system regulation tools to use before, during, and after the interview. Grounded in neuroscience and real coaching experience, it's for anyone who wants to optimize their performance and walk in as the high performer they already are, not just survive the hour.