1:1 case interview coaching with Dr. Florian Smeritschnig
Case Interview Coaching That Finds What Is Holding You Back
StrategyCase’s 1:1 coaching is personal case and fit interview coaching with Dr. Florian Smeritschnig, a former McKinsey Senior Consultant. It starts with a baseline case that shows where you stand and why. The plan, the teaching, and the drills are built around that diagnosis, and every session is with Florian himself.
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- 2,300+coaching sessions delivered
- 700+offers secured by my clients
- 340MBB offers
- 190McKinsey offers
- 4sessions per client on average
From verified buyers
What Coaching Clients Report
Diagnosis from session one
“He mapped exactly where I stood after the first case across several metrics, tracked my progress across every session, and always provided clear tips and practice instructions on how to reach the next level.”
Offers at McKinsey and BCG
“Casing with Florian ultimately landed me McKinsey and BCG offers in my target offices. He dove straight into pinpointing my exact gaps, whether it was structuring the case or ‘leading’ the conversation.”
Told me not to book more
“What I value highly is that Florian did not try to sell more sessions but discouraged me from booking another session for now as ‘I am strong enough now to work on my own and internalize the habits.'”
What coaching is for
What a Coach Gives You That a Case Partner Can’t
Peers can run cases with you, and you need that volume. What they usually can’t do is name the cause. “Your structure was not MECE” is a symptom. “You started generating categories before clarifying the decision the client actually needs to make” is a diagnosis, because it tells you what to change.
Candidates regularly ask me to simply run cases with them, and I decline, because a study partner can do that for free. Coaching is for the work that needs expertise.
A case partner gives you
- Repetitions at no cost
- Fluency and nerve control
- Feedback on what went wrong
A coach gives you
- A diagnosis of why it went wrong
- Instruction in the technique that fixes it
- Calibration against the real interview bar
- A plan for the time you have left
“To be clear: Florian can’t do the work for you. You still have to put in the hours. But if you’re willing to do that, he’ll help you get there.”
How coaching works
Six Steps, Built Around Your Diagnosis
- 1
Baseline
A real case under interview conditions, scored on structuring, math, data interpretation, brainstorming, communication, business sense, and fit.
- 2
Diagnose
The root causes holding your performance down, and the potential spikes that can win you the offer. Candidates rarely arrive worried about the right things, and they rarely know what they are good at, which matters just as much for the offer.
- 3
Plan
A preparation plan built around those gaps and your real timeline, with exercises for between sessions.
- 4
Teach
The technique for what you are missing, built on how firms evaluate candidates, not on memorized frameworks and outdated cases.
- 5
Drill
Targeted drills on each skill in isolation, so it improves instead of hiding inside full cases.
- 6
Test
Full cases and fit questions under pressure, measured against the bar applied at top consulting firms.
When to start: the highest-return moment is the beginning, while there is still time to act on the diagnosis. Coaching also helps mid-preparation, when you practice a lot without knowing whether you are improving, and right before interviews, to calibrate against the real bar.
The 5-session program
What the 5-Session Program Looks Like
- 1
Free intro call
15 minutes to agree on your goals, firms, and timeline, and whether coaching is the right tool.
- 2
Session 1: baseline
A double-length case, four PEI stories, or a full mock interview, then 50 to 60 minutes of feedback and teaching. You leave with your plan.
- 3
Sessions 2 to 5
Focused work, usually 60 to 90 minutes each. Every session ends with written feedback, homework, and an updated plan.
- 4
After the offer
Help with negotiating and deciding between offers, and with your first months on the job.
After every session
What You Get After Every Session
- Written feedback on every element of the case, in a color-coded scorecard
- Your preparation plan, updated as you improve
- Exercises and drills for the time between sessions
- The practice materials you need (the 5-session program includes everything on StrategyCase.com for a year)
- Answers to your questions between sessions
- Introductions to my other clients for peer practice
“I was surprised by the detailed evaluation sheet and scorecards that I received after the session that covered everything we discussed and even more things such as practice cases.”
Who I work with
Who I Work With
There is no typical client. Roughly 30% come from non-traditional backgrounds: engineers, medical doctors, lawyers, academics.
Students and graduates
First consulting application, internship or full-time.
“Florian supported me from the very beginning, and his coaching and materials helped me quickly ramp up my casing skills as well as prepare effectively for the behavioral interview. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to secure an offer for a BCG internship.”
Experienced hires
Moving into consulting, up to Engagement Manager and Partner level.
“His advice and structured approach not only made me offer-ready but also prepared me for the job.”
Non-traditional backgrounds
Medicine, law, engineering, academia.
“I applied for a McKinsey as a medic with very little knowledge about case interviews. […] With Florian’s help I was able to maximise the little time I had left to prepare and secure an offer with McKinsey.”
Reapplicants
Rejected once, and want to know why.
“Florian was very generous with his time and before we started the BCG case practice, he helped me understand my mistakes in the McKinsey final round and what I can learn from it for every new case.”
Choose your option
Choose How You Want to Work
Single Session
Baseline, diagnosis, and a plan
- One case, fit, or full mock interview
- Baseline diagnosis and written feedback
- Preparation plan with exercises
- Fee credited toward the 5-session program
- 5.0 out of 5 across all reviews
5-Session Program
The full baseline-to-test cycle
- Your plan adjusted after every session
- $1,925 of courses, practice materials, and services: every product on StrategyCase.com for one year
- Resume and cover letter edits
- Peer practice with my other clients
- Support between sessions
- 5.0 out of 5 across all reviews
Cancel within 48 hours of session one and the remaining four are refunded in full. Already spoke with Florian? Book the program
10-Session Program
For senior hires and bigger gaps
- Everything in the 5-session program, plus five advanced sessions
- For experienced hires targeting Engagement Manager or Partner level
- For a pronounced gap in a core skill, or parallel processes across consulting, industry, and banking
- Executive-level synthesis and senior fit interviews
- 5.0 out of 5 across all reviews
Already spoke with Florian? Book the program
Need a different number of sessions, such as three? Email info@strategycase.com and I’ll set up a tailored package. Sessions run online, in English or German.
Cancel After the First Session
Book the 5-session program and decide after session one that it’s not for you? Tell me within 48 hours of that session and I refund the remaining four in full. To date nobody has used it.
Honest fit check
Is Coaching Right for You?
Built for
- Candidates who don’t know what is holding them back
- Candidates with limited time who need their preparation pointed the right way
- Experienced hires and non-traditional backgrounds translating their experience into consulting
- Reapplicants who want to know what went wrong last time
Not the right fit if
- You only want someone to run cases with you. A study partner does that for free.
- You expect the coach to do the work. The improvement happens in the drills between sessions.
- You want a guaranteed offer. Nobody can honestly promise one.
- Your budget is tight. Start with the free Case Interview Foundations course and the Case Interview Academy.
Still deciding? Read Is case interview coaching worth it?
Reviews
5.0 Out of 5 From 1,600+ Verified Buyer Reviews Across Platforms
“Florian transformed my casing. By referencing anecdotes from past interviews and consulting projects, he turned dry casing into something memorable and helped me understand the 3 W’s for every move in a case: what to do now, why, and how.”
“Because of his help, I got final rounds for all 3 MBBs, and offers from both McKinsey and BCG. Florian not only worked with me on building strong case habits, but on perfecting the casing style for each firm.”
“I did just 3 sessions with him on a very short timeline […] I walked away with 3 offers in 2 weeks.”
“Thanks to the preparation and methods we worked on together, I was able to significantly improve my performance and ultimately received two offers from strategy consulting firms.”
“I have booked case coaching before with another coach and we did not even touch the surface of what we discussed in today’s session.”
“He used a case in an industry that I requested and immediately identified what I needed to change to become ‘distinctive’ in the interviewers eyes.”
“If I had one regret, it would be not engaging him earlier in my prep but even so, it was absolutely worth it, and everything worked out perfectly.”
“As someone who is neurodivergent, I especially appreciated his patience and understanding. He took the extra time to guide me through the framework and math process at a pace that felt right, never rushing or making me feel overwhelmed.”
“Accenture offer is mine after 3 sessions.”
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Your coach
Dr. Florian Smeritschnig
I was rejected on my first McKinsey application, rebuilt my preparation, reapplied, and got the offer. I then spent 5 years at McKinsey and was promoted to Senior Consultant.
Since 2020 I have delivered 2,300+ mock interviews and coaching sessions, and my clients have secured 700+ consulting offers, 340 of them at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. I take a limited number of clients each month, and every session is with me. Nothing is delegated.
- 12+ years in consulting, 5 of them at McKinsey
- Author of three books, including the Amazon bestseller The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview
- Guest lectures at UPenn, Bocconi, LSE, WU Vienna, and HKUST Business School
- Still an active consultant and advisor
In 2025, McKinsey removed me from its alumni network for helping hundreds of candidates get into the firm.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What if coaching isn’t right for me?
If you book the 5-session program and decide after the first session that it isn’t for you, tell me within 48 hours of that session and I refund the remaining four in full. To date nobody has used it.
How many sessions do I need?
Clients average four. One session gives you a baseline, a diagnosis, and a plan. Three to five are usually enough to teach the method, correct the main gaps, and test that the corrections hold. I would rather tell you one session is enough than sell you five you don’t need.
Should I book directly or talk to you first?
Book a single session directly whenever you like. For the 5- and 10-session programs, request the free 15-minute intro call first: I take a limited number of clients each month, so I confirm fit and availability before you book. Intro calls are limited to one per person.
Can I start with one session and continue with a program?
Yes. If you continue with the 5-session program, the fee for your first session is credited, as long as a slot is available.
What happens in a session?
We work on whatever moves you furthest: a real case, fit and PEI stories, or a full mock interview. You get a diagnosis and verbal feedback in the session, then written feedback, an updated preparation plan, and exercises afterward. Sessions are untimed, so we finish when your questions are answered.
When should I start coaching?
Earlier than most people think. A baseline near the start shows where your preparation should go and stops you practicing the wrong things for weeks. Coaching also helps mid-preparation and right before interviews, to calibrate against the real bar.
What is your success rate?
Over 95% of clients on the 5-session program secure an offer. No honest coach can guarantee an offer, though. The performance on the day is still yours.
Which firms does this prepare me for?
My background is McKinsey, but the method is firm-agnostic and built to the MBB standard, so it transfers. Clients have used it for MBB, Tier-2, Big 4, boutiques, in-house strategy, and tech consulting, and for banking, finance, and product management interviews that use cases.
Can I book a different number of sessions?
Yes. If you want three sessions, for example, email info@strategycase.com and I’ll set up a tailored package, usually with a discount on the single-session rate.
How do sessions run, and how long are credits valid?
Sessions run online, in English or German, scheduled around your calendar. If your interview timeline compresses, tell me and we rework the plan. Session credits are valid for one year from purchase, and the 5-session program includes one year of access to every product on StrategyCase.com.
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Florian transformed my casing. By referencing anecdotes from past interviews and consulting projects, he turned dry casing into something memorable and helped me understand the 3 W’s for every move in a case: what to do now, why, and how. This helped me turn abstract concepts into habits to follow.
The program and sessions are broken down into clear steps, building from one case to the next, with each case offering a unique twist and learning objective. It felt complete and well thought through. Besides, I found the level of individual care remarkable.
I used the coaching to prepare for McKinsey and received an offer. I struggled with different parts of the case and that’s where Florian came in. He did an excellent job guiding me through the process and helping me develop the “McKinsey way of thinking”
With Florian’s help I was able to land an offer at Oliver Wyman as an experienced hire. Highly recommended!
Florian is an outstanding case coach. I did just 3 sessions with him on a very short timeline, and those sessions were pure rapid-fire case drills specifically selected for the interviewers I was about to face. Even though I had done some cases before, his preparation was extremely targeted and efficient. I’m happy to say the results speak for themselves and I walked away with 3 offers in 2 weeks. Highly recommend Florian if you want focused, high-intensity practice that actually moves the needle.
I enjoyed prepping for McKinsey with Florian.
He really knows his craft, is detail-oriented and gives very specific, actionable feedback. He mapped exactly where I stood after the first case across several metrics, tracked my progress across every session, and always provided clear tips and practice instructions on how to reach the next level. The combination of his knowledge and personalized coaching made it a very good investment. I saw steady improvement and went into the case interview feeling well prepared. On the PEI side, we tweaked the stories once and the interviewers loved them.