I assume that you're refering to the PST? The PST is somewhat similar to the Integrated Reasoning (IR) section of the GMAT. I would also recommend looking at strategies for the Critical Reasoning (CR) section of the GMAT - there are some good approached to identifying and then tackling questions designed to test your logical thinking.
Back to overview
20
how to prepare for Mckinsey Test after doing the 3 practice tests?
3
3.2k
Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi,
Unfortunately, you've spent all the cases:(
Usually, I suggest the following:
Do one full case from the mck website in 60 min. Check your score. Target score is 22 out of 26 correct. If you do 17-18 correct you have great chances to improve it quite fast. If lower - it will take a couple of months
If your score is high:
- Buy Viktor Cheng test prep program - best materials I've seen so far. Works also for express prep.
- Practice your math. Check exercises on Cheng website. Key things - multiplication of 2 digit numbers, operations with zeros and division (Learn division table, ie. 1/8 = 12.5%, 8/9 = 88%, Learn up to 8/9)
- Do the 2nd test and check the score
If your score is low you need fundamental prep:
- GMAT IR, quant and verbal parts
- PST-like tests available online
Best,
Vlad
Clara
on Sep 30, 2020
Coach
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello!
I struggled with the same thing.
I would strongly recomment 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, Verits prep, as well as some free trials for courses such as the one of The Economist (https://gmat.economist.com/)
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
Sign up for free to read all answers.
Sign up for free to read all answers.
Similar Questions
Most Popular Posts
5 days left - McKinsey Interviews
23
on Sep 05, 2026
Europe
7
400+
Top answer by
Franco
Coach
Ex BCG Principal & Global Interviewer (10+ Years) | 100+ MBB Offers | 95% Success Rate
7 Answers
400+ Views
+4
When is Mckinsey sending Solve Invitations for rolling basis applications?
11
on Sep 05, 2026
Europe
3
300+
Top answer by
Ian
Coach
Ex-BCG | NYU Stern | MBB, Tech, & Strategy Coach | 5,000+ Sessions | 500+ Offers | 1,000+ Candidates | 100+ Countries
3 Answers
300+ Views
CL reapplication structure
18
on Sep 05, 2026
Middle East
4
200+
Top answer by
Ian
Coach
Ex-BCG | NYU Stern | MBB, Tech, & Strategy Coach | 5,000+ Sessions | 500+ Offers | 1,000+ Candidates | 100+ Countries
4 Answers
200+ Views
+1
MBB ban period
15
on Sep 05, 2026
Middle East
4
300+
Top answer by
Franco
Coach
Ex BCG Principal & Global Interviewer (10+ Years) | 100+ MBB Offers | 95% Success Rate
4 Answers
300+ Views
+1
Bain - Private Equity Consutling
12
on Sep 07, 2026
DACH
8
200+
Top answer by
Franco
Coach
Ex BCG Principal & Global Interviewer (10+ Years) | 100+ MBB Offers | 95% Success Rate
8 Answers
200+ Views
+5