Anant Somani
Management consulting case interview coach for non-target candidates
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
Anant Somani is a management consulting coach who helps candidates prepare for case interviews and behavioral interviews. He holds offers from Bain and McKinsey and is the only student from UC Santa Barbara to win both. He has helped 20+ candidates prepare and supported offers at firms like Bain, McKinsey, L.E.K., EY and PwC. He did not attend a target school, so he teaches casing from first principles. He went through recruiting recently.
What Anant helps with
Anant helps candidates get ready for consulting interviews. He works on case structure, communication and staying calm in a 30-minute case.
- Case interview preparation
- Behavioral interview prep
- Building a clear case structure
- Communicating well during cases
- Staying composed under pressure
- Breaking into top consulting firms from a non-target school
- Knowing what interviewers look for right now
Who Anant works with
Anant mostly works with peers and underclassmen who are preparing for consulting recruiting. Many of his clients come from non-target schools and want to compete without a strong pedigree. He has coached friends into offers and final round interviews at MBB, Big 4 and other firms.
Background and qualifications
Anant studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He did not have a target school name or Fortune 500 internships on his résumé. He taught himself casing from first principles and later received offers from Bain and McKinsey. He is the only student from his school to earn both. He now works at Leadbeam.ai. He has coached friends into offers at Bain, McKinsey, LEK, Strategy&, EY and PwC. He has also coached friends into final round interviews at BCG and Oliver Wyman.
Anant Somani pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching sessions
Anant Somani reviews
Anant Somani has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Won offers from both Bain and McKinsey without attending a target school, and went through recruiting recently.
Best for consulting candidates from non-target schools who want current, practical case interview coaching.
Common questions
How much does Anant Somani charge?
Coaching with Anant runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Anant from this page for an exact quote.
What does Anant Somani help with?
Anant Somani helps with case interview preparation, behavioral interview prep, building a clear case structure and communicating well during cases.
Does Anant Somani have reviews?
Anant Somani has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Anant Somani coach candidates from non-target schools?
Yes. He did not attend a target school and learned casing from first principles. He coaches others on how to compete without pedigree.
Which firms has Anant helped candidates prepare for?
He has supported offers at Bain, McKinsey, L.E.K., Strategy&, EY and PwC. He has also coached candidates into final rounds at BCG and Oliver Wyman.
How do I contact Anant Somani?
Send Anant a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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