Joanna Zhang
Management consulting interview coach for MBB case and PEI prep
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
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Joanna Zhang is a management consulting interview coach who helps candidates land offers at MBB firms. She was a recruiting lead at McKinsey and has run more than 400 cases. She uses 10 MBB interview cases that are not public. She has coached over 100 clients on case and PEI prep. Her clients have received offers from consulting firms in several countries.
What Joanna helps with
Joanna helps people prepare for consulting interviews at MBB firms. She covers both the case interview and the personal experience interview.
- Preparing for MBB case interviews
- Building strong PEI stories
- Case math and chart reading
- Building case frameworks
- Brainstorming during cases
- Starting and closing a case
- Staying confident under pressure in interviews
- Getting ready for interviews in 2 to 3 weeks
Who Joanna works with
Joanna works with people who want to become consultants and are aiming for MBB offers. Some clients have interviews coming up within 2 to 3 weeks. Others are returning clients who have urgent interview deadlines.
How Joanna works
Joanna uses a drill method. Sessions break the interview into parts: Math, frameworking, chart reading, brainstorming, and starting and closing the case. Clients repeat each part until it feels solid. Clients also work through 10 MBB interview cases that are not public. She covers both the case and PEI sides of the process. She also teaches positive self-talk for handling hard moments in interviews. Clients with interviews in 2 to 3 weeks start with a real MBB interview case.
Background and qualifications
Joanna started with consulting interviews in her sophomore year of college. She ran mock interviews with juniors and seniors who already held offers from MBB firms. After she earned her own MBB offer, she began coaching aspiring consultants. She later worked at McKinsey & Company and served as a recruiting lead there. She studied at Mendoza College of Business. She has run more than 400 cases and has coached over 100 management consulting clients.
Joanna Zhang pricing
Programs and services
- 10-hour MBB offer prep package
- 5-hour McKinsey PEI prep package
- Custom hourly coaching
- Trial session
Joanna Zhang reviews
Joanna Zhang has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 19 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She was a McKinsey recruiting lead and gives clients 10 MBB interview cases that are not public.
Best for candidates aiming for MBB firms who want drills on both case and PEI interviews.
Common questions
How much does Joanna Zhang charge?
Coaching with Joanna runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Joanna from this page for an exact quote.
What does Joanna Zhang help with?
Joanna Zhang helps with preparing for MBB case interviews, building strong PEI stories, case math and chart reading and building case frameworks.
Does Joanna Zhang have reviews?
Joanna Zhang has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 19 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Joanna offer an intro call?
No. She does not offer 15 minute intro calls right now. Candidates can message her and book a trial session instead.
Does Joanna coach the McKinsey PEI?
Yes. She offers a 5-hour program focused on McKinsey PEI prep. She also covers PEI as part of her full interview prep.
How do I contact Joanna Zhang?
Send Joanna a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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