casebuddy.org

What It Is

CaseBuddy positions itself as a “Consulting Prep Hub,” a preparation center for consulting job applications, mainly serving candidates targeting MBB and Tier 2 consulting firms. Its pages show coverage of case interviews, fit interviews, SHL tests, brainteasers, and more. The Academy/Test Preparation modules emphasize quantitative and logical reasoning practice, making it a niche career test and interview preparation product.

Core Courses and Format

Based on the captured content, the platform’s core offering is not traditional academic courses, but practice tools and preparation materials built around the consulting recruitment process. These include case interviews, behavioral/motivation-focused fit interviews, SHL tests, and test practice commonly used by McKinsey, BCG, Bain, and second-tier consulting firms. The teaching language appears to be English. The pages do not clarify whether it offers live classes, recorded courses, 1-on-1 coaching, or feedback from real mentors, so it looks more like a self-guided online practice platform. The depth of teaching interaction still needs further confirmation.

Pricing and Certificates

The page shows the user on a free plan and prompts “Unlock from £19/mo,” indicating that there is at least a free plan and a paid subscription starting from £19 per month. Details such as plan benefits, annual billing, refund policy, and payment methods are not disclosed. There is also no mention of certification or completion certificates; given its positioning as a job application training tool, certificates are likely not its main selling point.

Pros and Cons

Its main strength is its very clear positioning: it directly targets consulting applicants and covers common components of MBB and Tier 2 recruiting, including cases, fit interviews, and aptitude tests. The free plan also makes it easy to try first. The downside is that public information is limited: faculty or organizational background, question bank size, answer explanation quality, learning paths, feedback mechanisms, and support services are not clearly shown. If users need live mock interviews or personalized coaching, the currently available information is not enough to confirm whether CaseBuddy can meet that need.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is better suited to students and job seekers with strong English skills who are preparing for overseas or international consulting roles and want focused practice in quantitative reasoning, logic, and consulting interview question types. Access and payment from mainland China are currently unclear. If access is unstable, comparable platforms such as Preplounge, RocketBlocks, CaseCoach, and IGotAnOffer may be worth considering.