Jonathan Schneider
Consulting case interview and MBA application coach
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Interview coachingConsulting and finance recruitingResume and LinkedInMBA admissionsCollege essaysFinancial aid and scholarships |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
Jonathan Schneider coaches candidates on consulting case interviews, behavioral interviews, and MBA applications. He is a second-year MBA student at Chicago Booth and an incoming consultant at BCG in New York. He case-preps first-year students for consulting interviews and has helped students break into MBB firms. He received offers from Bain, BCG, and McKinsey. Before business school, he worked in ad sales at Instacart and Walmart.
What Jonathan helps with
Jonathan helps candidates prepare for consulting recruiting and apply to MBA programs. He covers both the interview side and the application side.
- Strengthening each part of a case interview, from framework to final recommendation
- Communicating more clearly and concisely in cases
- Handling difficult or unexpected interviewer styles
- Building strong behavioral interview stories
- Creating an MBA application strategy and personal narrative
- Tailoring your story to each school
- Drafting and refining MBA essays and short answers
- Waitlist strategy and scholarship negotiation
Who Jonathan works with
Jonathan works with candidates going after consulting jobs and MBA seats. He has helped students from many backgrounds break into MBB firms. He also knows the path from a nontraditional background, so he relates to candidates who do not fit the usual mold.
How Jonathan works
Jonathan uses mock case interviews, mock behavioral interviews, and targeted drills. He simulates hard or surprising interviewer styles so candidates are ready for them. He pushes candidates to move past the standard revenue and costs framework for profit cases. He gives direct feedback and clear action plans, and he keeps sessions light. He starts with a free intro call.
Background and qualifications
Jonathan is a second-year MBA candidate at Chicago Booth and an incoming consultant at BCG in New York. He got consulting offers from Bain, BCG, and McKinsey, and was accepted to Booth, MIT Sloan, and CBS. Before Booth, he worked as an ad sales executive at Instacart and Walmart. He came through consulting recruiting and MBA admissions from a nontraditional background. He now case-preps first-year Booth students for consulting interviews.
Jonathan Schneider pricing
Programs and services
- Case interview coaching
- Behavioral interview coaching
- MBA application coaching
- Mock interviews and targeted drills
- Free intro call
Jonathan Schneider reviews
Jonathan Schneider has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 15 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He recently won offers from Bain, BCG, and McKinsey and admission to Booth, MIT Sloan, and CBS, so he coaches both paths from fresh experience.
Best for candidates aiming at top consulting firms or MBA programs, including those from nontraditional backgrounds.
Common questions
How much does Jonathan Schneider charge?
Coaching with Jonathan runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Jonathan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jonathan Schneider help with?
Jonathan Schneider helps with strengthening each part of a case interview, from framework to final recommendation, communicating more clearly and concisely in cases, handling difficult or unexpected interviewer styles and building strong behavioral interview stories.
Does Jonathan Schneider have reviews?
Jonathan Schneider has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 15 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Jonathan help with both consulting recruiting and MBA applications?
Yes. He coaches case and behavioral interviews for consulting. He also helps with MBA strategy, essays, resumes, interviews, waitlists, and scholarship negotiation.
Can Jonathan help with unexpected interview situations?
Yes. He simulates difficult and unexpected interviewer styles and questions in mock cases so candidates can practice handling them.
How do I contact Jonathan Schneider?
Send Jonathan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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