Bain & Company TestGorilla

Congrats for the invite!

I don't have specific recommendations of what and where to practice - there are lots of resources online of different levels of quality and for different budgets. And since the format of the interview is changing often, I would try not to be assume any of them are exactly what you can expect in the actual test. 

Rather, focus on practicing intensely and broadly. From my experience - and this might not come as a surprise - screening test scores can improve significantly with the more you practice. 

Adding here also a guide of the most common formulas that show up in these tests:

• • Cheatsheet: The Must-Know Consulting Terms for Interviews

Best,
Cristian

Hi there,

JobTestPrep works as a proxy. As for the Bain test itself, recent candidate reports point to three timed parts: critical thinking, numerical reasoning, and working with data (there may be some nuances at local level, but broadly speaking it should cover these three areas).

Here's how I'd prep for each, given your one-week timeline:

• Numerical reasoning. Percentages, ratios, growth rates, quick business math. GMAT or SHL-style numerical practice are ideal, and JobTestPrep covers this well. Always practice on a timer to become fast under pressure.
• Working with data. Most candidates drill math and neglect this, which is a mistake, since consulting runs on reading exhibits fast. Take any dense chart or table, set a tight cap, and force yourself to commit to the single takeaway before time is up.
• Critical thinking. Practice with GMAT critical reasoning section and free LSAT logical-reasoning simulations. Answers often turn on small wording differences, so read precisely.

Good luck with it!

Federico

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the invitation from Bain & Company!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions:

• I would strongly advise you not to rely on one source only; I would advise you to add some further practice - though the specific resources do not really matter - and always do them on a timer so you get used to the time pressure.

You can find more on this topic here: Speed reading techniques.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming Bain & Company TestGorilla pre-interview assessment and/or interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

JobTestPrep is fine for Bain’s TestGorilla, but you don’t need a huge prep stack. The test is mostly basic logic, numerical reasoning, and attention‑to‑detail. Add one or two more sources to round things out: SHL‑style practice for logic, GMAT‑style data sufficiency for structured thinking, and a few pattern‑recognition drills for speed. The biggest boost comes from doing short daily sessions rather than long marathons. One of my coachees recently passed Bain EMEA with exactly this mix.

Good luck :) Alessa

A week is plenty of time if you use it well.

JobTestPrep is a good option. I'd also look at SHL-style numerical and critical reasoning tests, as they help develop the same underlying skills even if the format isn't identical.

Rather than trying to find the "perfect" resource, I'd focus on:

• numerical reasoning (percentages, ratios, growth rates, business math)
• data interpretation (tables, charts, exhibits)
• critical reasoning
• practicing under timed conditions

One thing I see quite often is candidates spending all their time on math and neglecting data interpretation. In my experience, being able to quickly identify the key takeaway from a chart or table is just as important.

Finally, don't underestimate the importance of being well-rested on test day. These assessments are designed to measure reasoning under time pressure, so being fresh and focused can make a bigger difference than squeezing in one last practice test the night before.

Good luck!

In my experience coaching candidates for Bain EMEA, using standard practice sites is only half the battle. TestGorilla relies heavily on critical thinking, logical reasoning, and reading complex charts under strict section timers. The critical rule for TestGorilla is that you cannot backtrack to previous questions. If you get stuck on a hard data graph, make an educated guess and move on so you do not run out of time. Also, brush up on premise and assumption logic questions, as people lose easy points there.

Hope this helps, and good luck with the test. Feel free to reach out if you want to discuss this further.