BCG Online Test - Experiences & Recommendations?

Hi Miriam

The new BCG Online Case (also called Chatbot Interview) is a new 8-10 questions test BCG started to use in the last years and now expanded globally. It is structured in 2 parts:

• 8-10 questions to be taken in 25-30 minutes
• 1 video interview question at the end, where you have to provide a recommendation

The main differences compared to the previous version (BCG Potential Test) are the following:

1. 8-10 questions instead of 23
2. 25-30 min instead of 45
3. Calculators allowed
4. Presence of open questions
5. Video sum up at the end

The main challenges based on the candidates I helped are the following:

1. Time. The questions are not particularly difficult, however you will feel time constraints also due to the fact you don’t know how difficult the next questions could be - thus how much time they may require
2. Chatbot interaction. Unlike a test like the McK PST, you cannot proceed “at your own pace”. You will have to follow the evolution of the test as questions are revealed one by one
3. Math. Candidates often find the math quite challenging given the time constraint

If you want to prepare in the best possible way, I created a guide exactly for that.

This guide will:

• Show you the perfect strategy to answer the 5 types of questions in the Chatbot
• Offer you a clear strategy to optimally structure the One-Way Video Assessment
• Provide insider information from previous applicants who succeeded the Online Case
• Structure a clear preparation plan based on 6 FREE PSTs and Potential Tests
• Replicate the same experience of the interview thanks to 2 FREE Complete Chatbot Cases (Casey-style)

And much more ;)

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https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/bcg-online-case-secrets-69

For any questions please feel free to PM me.

Best,

Francesco

Hi Miriam,

I actually have two live recordings of the BCG Online Test - happy to take you through them if you're interested.

It might sound odd, but the best way to prepare for this test is to first get good at casing! The test is essentially a GMAT/GRE format of a case (multiple choice questions with some free response based on case topics).

Build up your industry knowledge, business knowledge, problem-solving, etc. first. Then take a few practice tests moreso to familiarize yourself with the format and style of reasoning required.

Hope this helps!

Hi Miriam,

Much of the specifics have been answered already - however I would like to add a crucial success parameter based on my observations.

Many candidates find the qualitative (multiple-choice) answers quite tricky. The options that are given, all seem good choices.

The crucial trick is to pay laser-focused attention to the exact words in the question.

For example, if A wants to respond to B & C's merger - then what information should they analyse?

In this case, first understand what are the competitive improvements for BC after the merger. Then see what are the changes required in A to improve A's competitiveness. Then see which information from the given options can help in analysing for those changes.