Do you actually need coaching to break into consulting?

Short answer: no. Strategic answer: it accelerates results sharply. With acceptance rates often below 1%, most successful candidates complete 25 or more live case practices, refine structuring and maths under pressure, stress-test their fit stories, and simulate real conditions. Coaching does not replace practice; it makes practice smarter. If you hire a coach, make sure they have actually interviewed candidates for their firm.

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