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Yes, but we're not allowed to share external links here.
As part of coaching I provide a ton of practice materials + tests.
Lucky for you the McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so you really can leverage the practice tests for all of them in order to prepare:
The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:
- Time management (need to think quick)
- Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
- Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
- Ability to interpret data/charts
Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.
You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.
You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.
PRACTICE TESTS
The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.
Hi there!
You can expect all these tests to be similar. They're a combination of a typical interview-like business case and GMAT questions. You should think of these tests as trying to test out the basic skills that you'd need to display in the actual live interview.
You can find multiple examples online. Happy to share a few tests as well if helpful - reach out via DMs.
In general, I recommend candidates not to practice ‘specifically’ for certain tests but to practice across different formats and to also do cases in parallel. That will ensure that you're flexible enough to adjust depending on the format.
Best,
Cristian
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