Updated May 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant The MBB target schools for McKinsey, BCG, and Bain in 2026 fall into three tiers: the core MBA target schools (Harvard, Stanford GSB, Wharton, Booth, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, Columbia, INSEAD, LBS, plus Tuck, Yale SOM, Ross, Stern, Darden, Haas, Duke Fuqua), the core undergraduate…
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Florian spent five years at McKinsey as a Senior Consultant and is a highly experienced consulting interviewer and problem-solving coach. Having conducted interviews with hundreds of candidates, he understands exactly what top-tier firms look for in successful applicants.
He founded StrategyCase.com to make top consulting careers more accessible by providing tailored, up-to-date insights into the recruiting process. Recognized as the most successful case and fit interview coach, Florian has helped his clients secure 700+ offers at MBB, Tier-2 firms, Big 4 consulting divisions, in-house consultancies, and boutique firms over the past four years.
He is the author of “The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview,” “The 1%: Case Interview Workbook,” and “Consulting Career Secrets”, all available on Amazon.
