London MBB (+ OC&C, LEK, RB etc) Math Tests

Question

Could someone please confim whether any of the tests used for London recruitment (SOVA for Bain, BCG Math test etc) are likely to include geometry and/or trig? GMAT does include these questions so it would be helpful to know whether to prepare for it

Thank you!

Answer 1

My understanding is you should not have to worry about geometry and trig. Much more important are equations/math that have to do with key business terms incl breakeven, margins, ROI, NPV, etc. etc.

In general, the best way to prepare is to 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.

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

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Answer 2

Hi there!
As I know, they usually don`t. But I would recommend you to check some Online Tests to see the structure.

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