Is this case considered traditional or non-traditional? How common would it be to face such a case?

Question

I absolutely loved this case! I couldn't believe that it's "Advanced".
There weren't so many calculations required (despite the many graphs tables). Instead it requires you to have business intuition and brainstorm from a holistic perspective.
I wish case studies like these are more common!

Answer 1

Hi there,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

First of all, the "advanced" categorization is a deliberate decision by the consulting firm and/or PrepLounge, so it is expected that it may still be considered easy for someone else.
Moreover, I would highly advise you to stay away from categorizing case studies into traditional and non-traditional case studies. In the end, you need to be able to solve any case study, no matter how you feel about it.

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming applications, pre-interview assessments and/or interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Answer 2

Hi,

The prompt of this case is very common (market entry, profitability, M&A ...), the way of solving the case is less strict and more related to a real case interview.

Let me know if you are interested in practicing other cases.

Mattijs

Answer 3

Hi there!

It is great when we find a case style we enjoy, right? :) Cases like that are not uncommon, but you’ll definitely face more cases with “traditional” math. That’s why I recommend you to do the not-so-fun ones and solve any gaps you have that may prevent you to get an offer (e.g.: pure math).

If you have further questions, or need professional advice to elevate your math methods and skill, let me know!

Best,

Mari

Answer 4

Hi there,

"I wish case studies like these are more common!" -> There are!

This is a typical case interview you should expect to receive with all kinds of firms in 2025, it's not about traditional vs. non-traditional.

All the best,

Florian

Answer 5

Hey there,

This case isn't as uncommon as one may expect, and it's great that you enjoyed it!

I'd recommend not thinking about cases in terms of how common or not they are, but rather to think about how adaptable you are to solving a range of different case type and problems :-)

All the best

Answer 6

While I woudn't use the "traditional" categorization, this is a quite common type of case.