Best free resources (YouTube/playlist) to learn consulting end-to-end?

Hey, thanks for your question. I have to say, it's one I get a lot, especially from my American students.

The reality, in my opinion, is that the reason PrepLounge and other platforms are so successful is exactly because studying for MBB case interviews is very different from everything else. It's a highly active type of studying where you actually have to try things out. You need to practice structuring your thoughts in a MECE way and communicating them clearly. You have to practice doing market sizing (crunching the numbers and stating the results out loud). And you need to be able to manage the communication, because a case isn't something you solve on your own; you do it by picking up on hints and properly understanding the information coming from the interviewer.

For this reason, I think case interview prep is very different from other subjects you might just study on YouTube. It's not like a history lesson where you can just take notes on what is being said, memorize it, and repeat it. It's an approach based entirely on planning, testing yourself, failing, and learning through that process. So, I honestly don't recommend using YouTube as your primary resource.

I want to be very transparent here: I'm not saying this because I think coaching is strictly necessary :)  It really depends on the individual. For many people, simply practicing with other peers who are also prepping is enough. But YouTube alone just won't cut it.

However, if you do want to do some passive listening (and keep it as an important part of the preparation), I highly recommend looking up the audio or video content by Victor Cheng. He is an American coach who shares recordings of actual cases he's run with his clients. There, you can listen to how a case is handled, judge for yourself whether the candidate did a good or bad job, and then hear Victor's feedback.

That being said, even in that scenario, I think the best way to utilize those recordings is to try and actively solve the case alongside Victor and his coachee :)

Hope this helps!

Tom

I'm afraid that doesn't quite exist. 

As in, you can find lots of materials for free, but they don't give you the full journey. 

That's also because the full journey is a full knowledge download and it's also a tailored path meant to close the gaps specific to you. And that requires time and expertise, which is why there's a fee associated with it. 

However, if you're willing to let go of the expectations of a structured journey, and just want materials to practice, those you'll find quite easily. 

A great resource is the case library here on the website, and the 'case interview basics' section. 

If you need any help, don't hesitate to drop me a line.

Best,
Cristian