A résumé tells them who you say you are. A portfolio shows them what you can do.
Real Experiences, Real Companies, Real Impact
Credentials, gatekeepers, someone to pick you — that's the old order of operations. Start with the work, and the proof comes with it.
However you start, you leave with the same thing: proof you did real work. Pick the door that fits where you are right now.
Four weeks, one real startup, one live challenge — solved with your team.
An implemented solution — and the winning team works it through with the company.
Take on real-world projects from real companies, on your own timeline.
A portfolio piece — and an internship certificate that recognizes the work.
Your field, its own arena — built around the shape of the discipline.
A subject-specific portfolio piece and recognition.
The reason employers and admissions officers take this seriously is the same reason it's hard: you are expected to make decisions a CEO would make.
Real challenges from real startups
Every case is a live problem a company is facing right now — not a textbook exercise with an answer key.
Mentored by Stanford, Berkeley, McKinsey & BCG
Consultants and MBA graduates who have solved such challenges are there to guide you through the process.
Project work reviewed by industry leaders
Feedback from people who do this for a living — not a grade against a rubric.
You leave with a real artifact
A strategy, prototype, report, or implemented solution you can show. Not just a participation badge.
"CaseCatalyst challenged us to operate like real consultants. From research to strategy to a working prototype, everything was hands-on and high-impact. Winning first place and securing the internship reflected the strength of the mentorship, the process, and the level of work expected."
Neal Coppa
"CaseCatalyst Summer 2025 was an amazing experience. As a highschooler, it was extremely eye-opening to participate and compete in an MBA-style case competition with a real business. I loved the weekly mentor sessions that gave us feedback on our presentation as well as insight into other things. I highly recommend CaseCatalyst to any highschooler, no matter what major they plan on studying in college, because the critical thinking and presentation skills you gain are invaluable.
Veronica Van Slyck
"Case Catalyst provides the rare opportunity to develop 'big picture' strategic solutions to real-world business challenges. During the course of the competition, we became a well-oiled collaborative team, and we even made the finals!
Vasav Gupta
"The Competition served as a great platform not only to enhance my understanding of businesses in our real world, but also helped me make connections and find people with similar interests as mine.
Tiffany Vo
"The Case competition was an incredible learning experience that strengthened my resilience, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while offering a unique opportunity to tackle real-world challenges in a collaborative environment.
Rishab Vijayakumar
"The program deepened my understanding of consulting and business strategy, allowing me to bridge theory with practice through hands-on analysis, team collaboration, and mentorship from industry leaders.
Nancy Li
"Participating in the CaseCatalyst Business Case competition has been a wonderful experience for me. I loved working with my team to solve a real-world challenge.
Adrien Anthony
"CaseCatalyst was more than just a competition—it was a transformative journey that proved the power of student ideas, pushing us beyond our limits and inspiring us to create real impact through consulting and innovation.
Aanya Gupta
"The competition was an amazing experience. I especially loved interacting with the mentors and my teammates. I learned a lot from them. It was truly helpful for me as this was my first experience in consulting.
Vihaan Venkatram
"I joined CaseCatalyst with the hopes of just getting my feet wet in business and with no expectations of making it far. I ended up making it to the finals as a top 5 team. The mentors were very helpful and gave great tips and tricks on reports and presentations.
Lavanya Singla
"My experience was great and I got to know many new things and also gained knowledge to solve real life cases and hence I enjoyed it. It was a hit for me.
Aarush Batra
"Participating in this competition was a truly enriching experience. My goal before joining was to test my abilities in a structured, competitive environment. The most valuable part of the program was the opportunity to learn through practical challenges and constructive feedback.
Ashwin Kuppala
"CaseCatalyst was an incredible learning experience for me, as it required me to apply critical-thinking, creativity, and innovative problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions to a real-world issue.
Neil Khatwani
"The CaseCatalyst competition gave me the chance to apply my business knowledge in a practical setting while collaborating with an amazing team. It challenged my creativity, sharpened my problem-solving skills, and showed me the real impact that a thoughtful strategy can make.
Registration runs through July 5, 2026 — $120/student through April 26, $175 through May 31, $200 after.