Karthik Ramachandran
Case interview coach for management consulting candidates
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
Karthik Ramachandran is a management consulting case coach who helps candidates prepare for consulting interviews. He has prepared over 200 candidates. He led the case preparation groups at McCombs School of Business and the Wharton School, and he also works as a for-hire case coach at MyConsultingCoach. He is a Director of Finance at JCPenney, where he leads a multi-year efficiency program. He taught himself casing from first principles, so he knows the struggle of learning it.
What Karthik helps with
Karthik helps candidates build the skills needed to pass management consulting interviews. He works on the specific habits that hold a candidate back in case practice.
- Preparing for management consulting case interviews
- Building casing skills step by step from first principles
- Finding subtle behaviors that block interview performance
- Using structured thinking in interviews and later careers
- Getting more progress out of each practice case
Who Karthik works with
Karthik works with candidates going through the management consulting interview process, including MBA students and undergraduates. He also works with students who struggle with specific parts of their candidacy. Most of his students have received offers at top consulting firms.
How Karthik works
Karthik listens to and watches each mentee to find the subtle behaviors that block their performance. He then builds a clear, repeatable process so the student sees progress with every practice rep. He teaches casing as a set of skills built from first principles, and he explains them in a patient way.
Background and qualifications
Karthik has coached and mentored for over a decade, with a focus on the management consulting interview process. He led the case preparation organizations at UT Austin's McCombs School of Business for undergraduates and at the Wharton School for MBA students. He also works as a for-hire case coach at MyConsultingCoach. He has prepared over 200 candidates. Since August 2023 he has been Director of Finance at JCPenney, on the Finance Leadership Team that reports to the CFO.
Karthik Ramachandran pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one case coaching sessions
- Free chat before booking
Karthik Ramachandran reviews
Karthik Ramachandran has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 74 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a case coach who taught himself casing from first principles and led case prep at both McCombs and Wharton.
Best for consulting candidates who struggle with parts of the case interview and want a clear, step-by-step process.
Common questions
How much does Karthik Ramachandran charge?
Coaching with Karthik runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Karthik Ramachandran help with?
Karthik Ramachandran helps with preparing for management consulting case interviews, building casing skills step by step from first principles, finding subtle behaviors that block interview performance and using structured thinking in interviews and later careers.
Does Karthik Ramachandran have reviews?
Karthik Ramachandran has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 74 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Has Karthik coached candidates at business schools?
Yes. He led the case preparation organization at the Wharton School for MBA students. He also led the one at UT Austin's McCombs School of Business for undergraduates.
What is Karthik's cancellation policy?
Cancels or no-shows within 24 hours are charged for half the booked time. The other half can be used toward another session.
How do I contact Karthik Ramachandran?
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