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As close to the real final round experience as you can possibly get! Leveraging real final round prep cases utilized in prior cycles, you will get authentic final round mock practice (with case, behaviorals, or both), as well as detailed, line-by-line feedback on what went well vs. what didn't, how you would have scored if it was a real interview, and actionable and specific advice on how to improve on any development areas. As an Associate Partner at Bain & Co., I've been leading final round interviews for Associate Consultant and Consultant roles for the past ~7 years, and I know exactly how consulting firms think about their selection process, and how you can stand out in a competitive field. I know how transformative a career in consulting can be. I also know firsthand how difficult and stressful it can be to go through the interview process, which is becoming more competitive each year. Getting an offer at a premier consulting firm takes more than just dozens of practice consulting cases - understanding exactly what the firms are looking for, and how to hit exactly those points - can be the difference between success and failure. I look forward to helping you start your career in consulting!

I've built a strong playbook of exactly what a student needs to do to maximize their chance to land MBB offers, and I want to mold that framework to fit your timeline and needs. Following my BCG internship, I was the president of the management consulting club at Brigham Young University. I spent hundreds of hours coaching and casing, and I helped many students change their entire resume and qualify for interviews and offers at top consulting firms.

Why you should come work with me: 📌 Interviewed and coached 150+ professionals since 2017 to get into top consulting firms or make strategic pivots 📌 85% of my coachees in the last recruiting cycle landed MBB offers (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) 📌 Tailored, no-fluff coaching focused on helping you highlight your strengths and brand during the interview process

Securing a role at a top-tier firm requires more than just intelligence; it requires a mastery of the "consulting lens." During my pre-MBA recruiting, I achieved a 100% interview and offer rate, securing invitations and subsequent offers from both McKinsey and Bain in San Francisco. This success wasn't accidental, it was the result of a rigorous, structured approach to case and behavioral interviews that I now use to help my clients stand out in the most competitive talent pools in the world. My coaching focuses on the two pillars of the consulting application: Technical Case Mastery and High-Impact Behavioral Storytelling. I move beyond generic frameworks to help you develop "day-one" intuition, teaching you how to structure complex problems with the nuance of a previous strategy associate at Google. For behavioral rounds, we will refine your experiences into compelling narratives that demonstrate leadership, grit, and the specific qualities BCG, Bain, and McKinsey recruiters are trained to look for. Whether you are a pre-MBA candidate or an experienced hire, I will provide the tactical feedback and strategic positioning necessary to turn an interview invite into a signed offer.

Why you should work with me: ◆ I was part of Bain's interview team and know exactly what it takes to break into MBBs (Bain, McKinsey, BCG) ◆ In the summer/fall 2025 cycle for undergrad and MBA hiring, my candidates landed the following offers: Bain (9), McKinsey (2), BCG (2), LEK (3), Kearney (1) ◆ I've coached for over 1,000 hours, have the most sessions run of any Management Consulting coach on Leland, and have helped candidates land 150+ offers at MBBs and similar firms ◆ I've developed a comprehensive coaching system built on targeted learning/drills for every case element (includes take-home resources and in-session drills) – which is far more effective than only running full cases both in terms of the time it takes for candidates to come up the learning cure and the level to which they perform ◆ I work with candidates at every stage of the process – for some it's ~1-3 cases to polish before a final round, whereas for many it's a ~2-4 month fully-comprehensive partnership that covers all elements (networking, resume, cover letter, applications, interview prep, etc.) ◆ I'm 100% bought in on my clients' success – I love this work and put just as much of my heart into the process as my candidates do (and sometimes more 😀) Clients often report that I'm the coach who says what other coaches are unwilling to say – whether that's providing a fully transparent assessment of where they're falling short, addressing a lack of confidence, or correcting a tendency to use language that's overly forced and formal. I address whatever needs to be addressed to give my candidates the best chance of landing their dream job. My style is direct, honest, and deeply supportive! And I love to laugh too.

Welcome to my profile! I'm Alex Shushunov, a former McKinsey consultant and current Product Manager at Supernal. With over 14 years of experience in aerospace and defense, I have successfully led diverse, multi-component teams in challenging environments. As an MBA graduate from the University of Michigan, I have focused exclusively on serving clients in the aerospace, defense, space, and aviation sectors. I have advised senior leadership on strategic growth, operational excellence, transformation and implementation, commercial excellence, supply chain optimization, and project/program management. While working at both Accenture and McKinsey, I was an interviewer as well as a campus and veteran recruiting lead. Over the past 5 years, I've coached over 100+ people on consulting case interview prep with a high rate of success. I know what exactly what consulting firms are looking for, so let me help you get there!

Personally helped numerous individuals plan, network, and recruit for top-tier mgmt. consulting jobs; 30+ students received offer Helped individuals land offers at Bain & Company, McKinsey & Company, BCG, LEK, EY, Strategy &, Oliver Wyman, Deloitte, Amazon Former Bain interviewer; led Bain interview workshop for college freshman

As an ex-BCG Project Leader and Interviewer, I'm intimately familiar with the consulting interview process, spanning from case to behavioral interviews. I was President of Consulting Prep for both Wharton's Consulting Club (MBA) and UT Austin's Consulting club (Undergrad), through which I've developed a "ground up" approach to building specific core consulting interview skills, then integrating them into a strong overall case interviewing muscle. My approach has garnered significant positive feedback and recognition, resulting in helping over 200 mentees achieve offers at top firms. For my efforts, I was awarded the Career Mentorship award at Wharton. I am fortunate to still have strong contact with many of my mentees, nearly all of whom have gone on great careers at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Oliver Wyman, Deloitte, and Accenture (as well as other firms). Several of these mentees have gone on to achieve great post-consulting careers as well, ranging from Private Equity, to Tech Product Management, to Corporate Strategy I break down my feedback on each case interview into 5 areas, and give detailed, actionable feedback on each: Clarification, Frameworking, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, and Synthesis. This approach has been strongly validated by mentees and resulted in offers across all top firms. My foundations-first approach has led to being named a Leland Top 10 Management Consulting Coach in 2025, as well as a Top 50 coach across all disciplines in 2024.

I've coached 75+ candidates on skills, tips, and tricks to get into MBB. More than 35% of my candidates have gone on to receive offers from MBB firms and continue to use the skillsets they gained in their day to day jobs.