How to prepare myself for consulting? I currently do an internship, I start from 9Am to 7Pm and I want to organize myself to practice cases to be ready by mai 2026. Am I late to start preparing? I have done some cases and I know my weakness.

Question

Hello, I am doing an internship in a consuting firm, and I have already prepared before some cases. How many months I will need if I still need to practice math.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Answer 1

You’re not too late to start preparing for consulting despite your busy internship hours. Here are my personal tips to make the most of the time you have:

Set aside two short sessions per week for case practice. Even 30-45 minutes of focused work beats waiting for longer blocks you may never find.

Use your internship to gather real examples of problem solving, teamwork, and leadership. Keep a running list of 1-2 experiences you can convert into stories for fit questions.

When you do case practice isolate one skill at a time. This keeps you sharp without burning out.

As you approach May 2026 increase both the frequency and intensity. Move from one practice case per week to two or three, include peer mocks and get feedback while your base remains strong.

You’ve set a realistic goal, and with steady effort you’ll be in very good shape by then.