CoachNed opens free AI consulting interview practice platform
CoachNed launched a public consulting interview prep platform on August 28, 2026, in Eastvale, California, with live voice cases, scored debriefs and a free first scored case. The product aims to help candidates practice first-round interviews and earlier screening rounds before meeting human interviewers.
Why it matters: - Consulting candidates often lose first-round interviews on basics like structure, math, exhibit reading and closing clearly. - CoachNed is trying to fill the gap between free PDFs and expensive one-on-one coaching with repeated, scored practice. - The platform also targets screening formats that now appear before traditional case interviews.
What happened: - CoachNed opened a public platform for consulting interview preparation on August 28, 2026. - The platform is built around one interviewer, live voice cases and a scored debrief after each run. - The first scored case is free and does not require a card. - The launch took place in Eastvale, California.
The details: - The practice library includes 64 cases and more than 550 drills. - The platform includes practice for BCG-style Casey and CCA screens, McKinsey Solve-style games, Bain SOVA and PEI-style behavioral interviews. - CoachNed added an AI literacy module after firms began asking generalist candidates how models work. - Monthly access costs $49. - A 90-day sprint costs $120. - Annual access costs $249. - Starter credit packs remain available for users who do not want a subscription. - The company says more than 2,100 candidates have used the product and more than 30,000 sessions have been run. - CoachNed says the cases are AI-simulated. - CoachNed is independent practice software and is not affiliated with McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte or other firms named on the site. - More information is available at the company's website.
Between the lines: - The launch reflects how consulting recruiting has expanded beyond classic case interviews into digital games, behavioral screens and AI-related questions. - CoachNed is positioning itself as a higher-volume training tool for repetition and feedback rather than a premium human-coach substitute. - The free first scored case lowers the barrier for candidates to test the product before paying.
What's next: - Candidates can start with the free scored case and move into paid monthly, sprint or annual access if they want more practice. - CoachNed is likely to keep expanding its case and drill library as interview formats evolve. - The platform's value will hinge on whether repeated AI-led practice translates into better real interview performance.
The bottom line: - CoachNed is betting that consulting candidates want more realistic, lower-cost reps before they face first-round interviews.
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