Is the video question on the BCG Casey Test always related to the final question?

Hi there,

1) Is the video question on the BCG Casey Test always related to the final question?

The video question could either be related to a sum up of the case or a specific question asked by the chatbot.

2) How to best prepare the recommendation while you are going through the Casey questions?

A simple tip is to sum up your notes after the chatbot and before you move to the video part. But probably the most effective way is to do mocks of the video interview itself.

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Best,

Francesco

Agree with the other coaches here - to mitigate this from happening in the future, just make sure you take clean, organized notes, then you typically won't lose your information.
 

A few small tips and tricks that should help..

1. Stay organized: label each question chronologically and ringfence any notes related
2. Ensure sufficient spacing between different questions notes. Easier to read when the paper is not over-crowded.
3. Highlight key answers: use a highlighter or mark with different color to make stand out the main takeaways as you go through the case. This makes the key points easier and faster to find at a later stage.

Hope this helps. 

Cheers, Andi
 

Hi there,

In the Casey test, in a case interview, and in life (on a consulting project), you should always be keeping track of what you're finding out and what your objective is.

My advice is to take notes and keep an organized sheet of paper with you to keep key insights/numbers.

Your Q&A is a bit confusing to me because honestly every Casey Test I've seen allows you to move forward and back in the test.

Hi there,

I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it:

• With BCG's Casey pre-interview assessment, you are either asked to summarize your findings across all questions or elaborate on one of them. Therefore, I would highly advise you to have well-structured notes on all of your questions.
• Moreover, since the timer is typically paused between the questions and the video answer, I would advise you to recap the questions by taking a second look at your notes.

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Best,

Hagen

Hello A,

The video question may not always relate to the final question, as it can also be a recommendation or a creativity question.

In addition to the advice provided by others, I suggest the following:

• Take notes of your calculations and numbers. This is important because in the final question, you may be asked to comment on a number you previously calculated. If you didn't have enough time during the case, this is your opportunity to make a strong comeback by mentioning the correct number and providing insights based on it in the video.

Wishing you the best of luck with everything.

Best,

Victoria