Hi,
Did anyone complete the Bain Pymetrics test with 16 games?
I know, strictly speaking, one should not prepare for this test as one should accept if one is not suited to be a successful consultant.
However, I would like to prepare as I believe everyone does (ironic isn't it). Now I cannot find anywhere on the internet what the whole 16 questions are as only 12 are presented and explained.
Thank you,
Maria
Hello!
Most of the online tests are very similar, and test the same skillset. It´s a good thing, since you can prep for them with a very unified approach. Although this may not seem so at first sight since the formats may differ, what is important here -as well as when solving cases- is the core skillset they are trying to test. This is common, and the most important skills are:
80-20 analysis: capacity to analyze, interpret and extract conclusions quickly and in a agile way from a ton of data -of which not all is useful-
Analytic and critical thinking: many ways tested with graphs, charts and tables, that you need to understand and derive decisions or insights from
Mathematical skills: are always somehow present, for which you need to be fast int he basics
The way to get better is practicing as much as possible with similar exercises -those targeted at the same skillset-. Hence, I would strongly recommend you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam.
There are free exams in the internet that you can use for practice (the one of LBS MBA page, VERITAS prep, as well as some free trials for courses such as the one of The Economist (gmat.economist)
Furthermore, you can leverage the MBB tests (in myconsultingoffer, psychometricinstitute, and many others)
Hope it helps!
Best,
Clara
Hi Maria,
I think you're right. It's always better to actually train to improve the skills, rather than practice on the actual problem you're expected to solve. If it feels a bit like cheating, then it probably is :)
Unfortunately, I don't have those specific 16 questions, but I would recommend you practice the sorts of tests you receive for other consulting firms as well. This way at least you get to increase your chances of passing the screening with other firms too.
Best,
Cristian
Hi Maria,
It's a fair question!
Honestly, even if you “shouldn't” it doesn't hurt to prepare. The main thing here (and, in all of your prep) is you want to avoid boiling the ocean.
Candidates who try to learn every single possible question for the online tests, the cases, market sizing, and behavioral, generally fail. Rather, learn the approach to thinking across all of these so that no matter what comes your way you're ready!
Hey there -
Send me a DM. I can send you a link that some friends used for the prep.
