Samay Bansal
Management consulting recruiting coach and former McKinsey consultant
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Sessions | Online |
Samay Bansal is a management consulting coach who helps people break into consulting. He is a former McKinsey Senior Business Analyst who worked in the Chicago office for 3 years. He took part in campus and office recruiting and led interview prep at different stages. He spoke with 50+ candidates about internships and full-time offers. He grew up in Singapore and coaches students from around the world, including across tough time zones.
What Samay helps with
Samay helps candidates prepare for consulting interviews and understand how firms like McKinsey pick people. He covers both behavioral and case prep.
- Behavioral interview prep for consulting
- Case interview prep
- Understanding the McKinsey PEI
- Breaking into management consulting
- Getting an internship or full-time offer
- Making a candidacy stand out in recruiting
Who Samay works with
Samay works with students from around the world and welcomes people from any background. He is open to flexible scheduling for clients in far-off time zones. His focus is on people who want to enter management consulting, including those going for internships or full-time roles.
Background and qualifications
Samay started coaching as a tutor and TA at Cornell, where he focused on Financial Accounting. After Cornell undergrad, he joined McKinsey in Chicago and worked there for 3 years as a Senior Business Analyst. He served clients across many industries. He was heavily involved in campus and office recruiting, and he led both campus attraction and interview prep at different stages. He spoke with 50+ candidates in coffee and information chats and supported them through the process. He has also coached many students, both professionally and personally.
Samay Bansal pricing
Programs and services
- McKinsey behavioral interview session on the PEI
- Hourly custom coaching
- Coaching packages of 5+ hours
- Free intro chat before starting
Samay Bansal reviews
Samay Bansal has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 15 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former McKinsey Senior Business Analyst who helped run campus and office recruiting and prep for the firm's interviews.
Best for students who want to land a McKinsey or other consulting offer and need help with behavioral and case interviews.
Common questions
How much does Samay Bansal charge?
Coaching with Samay runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Samay Bansal help with?
Samay Bansal helps with behavioral interview prep for consulting, case interview prep, understanding the McKinsey PEI and breaking into management consulting.
Does Samay Bansal coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Samay Bansal have reviews?
Samay Bansal has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 15 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Samay Bansal coach people in other time zones?
Yes. He has worked with students from around the world and is flexible with timing, even across tough time zones.
How do I contact Samay Bansal?
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