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on Jul 27, 2022
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Minimum score for Kearney SHL tests

Hi everyone,

I have two questions regarding the SHL test for Kearney which consists of 3 tests (numerical, deductive, inductive reasoning), each 20 minutes.

Does anyone know :

1-if wrong answers give penalties ?

2-what % of right answers is needed to pass ?

Thank you 

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Hi there,

1-if wrong answers give penalties ?

They do not

2-what % of right answers is needed to pass ?

It doesn't work this way. You're put into a percentile and then your application is generally judged/reviewed holistically.

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Cristian
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Hi there, 

1. Yes

2. Depends on geography, but usually it's judged together with your CV and other application docs, so it doesn't really matter. 

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Cristian

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on Jul 28, 2022

Hello,

To answer your question: 

1) There is no penalty for wrong answers

2) There's no strict cut-off - your test score will be reviewed together with your resume, and your application will be considered holistically.

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