Best way to study for Bain TestGorilla?

Hi Sathvik,

The main challenge is time pressure not difficulty. So my main suggestion is to practice under timed conditions

I would:

1. Do a few GMAT / consulting-style practice tests (you can find some online by just googling them)
2. Train mental math (also here tons of free resources online)

Good luck!
Franco

Hi there,

Luckily, all of these online tests are very similar. Format? Somewhat different. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Essentially the same.

The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether it is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:

1) Time management (need to think quick)
2) Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
3) Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other... clues "hidden" in the text)
4) 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 accounting formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc.) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction. You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar — leverage resources across all of them.

TestGorilla tests numerical, logical, and verbal reasoning. Not case-specific.

Best prep: go to the TestGorilla website and do their free practice tests. Just get familiar with the format and timing.

On the day: read carefully and watch the clock. Time pressure is where most people lose marks, not the difficulty of the questions.

A few hours of practice is plenty. Save your energy for case prep.

Hi Sathvik, Good question!

You can’t really “study” for TestGorilla like a normal test. It’s more about getting used to the format and time pressure.

What I’d do:

• Practice logical and numerical reasoning (GMAT / SHL-style questions are perfect)
• Get comfortable with basic math (percentages, ratios, quick calculations)
• Focus on speed and staying calm — that’s usually the hardest part

You can also practice directly on the TestGorilla website. They have sample questions/tests, and that’s actually one of the best ways to get familiar with how it works.

On the day, make sure you’re fresh and focused — performance matters more than preparation depth here.

That’s really it.

hey Sathvik:)

the key is to prepare for speed and breadth rather than depth, since it’s a mix of numerical, logical and sometimes business judgment questions under tight time pressure, so the best prep is practicing similar timed assessments, brushing up on quick math, ratios, percentages and pattern recognition, and getting comfortable making fast decisions without overthinking; you usually can’t fully “learn” the test but you can significantly improve performance by training under time constraints and staying calm when questions feel unfamiliar

best,
Alessa :)

I see some great answers already below. 

You'll find simulations online. Some very close to the current format Bain uses. 

However - and this is important - don't obsess over it needing to be exactly in the Gorilla format. You should practice across different types of tests to develop flexibility, adaptability which will help you with the recruiting process with other firms as well. 

If you need help, reach out. 

Best,
C