I got an invite for the OC&C mapped online test for the AC position, it’s 18 questions in 30 minutes. Does anyone know what a good passing score is? I did the practice test and got 16/18. Is the real test harder than the practice one, in your experience?
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16 out of 18 is a solid score. Good sign.
I am not sure about the exact passing threshold since firms don't share that. But generally, 80% plus is safe. Your 89% is comfortably above that.
Is the real test harder?
It varies. Some find it similar to practice, others find it a bit trickier because of nerves. The question types are usually the same but the problems may feel different.
18 questions in 30 minutes means about 1 minute 40 seconds per question. That is tight. Managing your time matters as much as getting answers right.
How I would prepare
Don't overthink it. You scored well. Trust that.
Keep moving on the real test. If a question takes too long, guess and move on. Getting stuck on one hard question is worse than missing it.
Double check the easy ones. Careless mistakes on simple questions hurt more than getting a hard one wrong.
Make sure your setup is good. Quiet room, stable internet, no distractions.
One thing to remember
This test is just a filter, not the final decision. If you are hitting 16 out of 18 in practice, you are in good shape. Stay calm and keep a steady pace.
That's a very solid score on the practice test; 16/18 means you have a great command of the logic and calculation mechanics required.
The reality of these standardized consulting tests is that there is no fixed, absolute passing score (e.g., "you must get 14 to pass"). Firms like OC&C use these assessments primarily as a percentile filter against the competitive cohort. If they have 1,000 candidates for 50 interview slots, they are going to advance the top 5% who take the test that week, regardless of whether the 50th person scored 12 or 16. Your goal isn't just to score well, but to score better than the highest-performing segment of the current application pool.
In terms of difficulty, the structure and question types of the actual MAPS test are generally consistent with the practice material. Where candidates slip up is usually in maintaining accuracy under severe time pressure. For 18 questions in 30 minutes, you have barely 100 seconds per question, which forces rapid calculations and interpretation. Your strategic focus should shift from learning the content to optimizing your rhythm and eliminating minor, careless errors. That small difference between 16 and 18 correct answers is often the difference between getting an interview invite and being filtered out due to competitive ranking.
Hope it helps! All the best.
Hi there!
There's no official 'pass' score, but needless to say, the higher you score, the better.
Plus, if you practice for this test, you're practicing the same sort of skills that are going to enable you to perform well with the other screening tests - so it's worth investing time in doing as well as you possibly can.
Adding here a resource that you might find useful:
• • Cheatsheet: The Must-Know Consulting Terms for Interviews
Best,
Cristian
hey there :)
There is no officially published passing score as far as I know, but for AC level you typically want to be in a clearly strong percentile range, which usually means around 80 percent plus performance. Scoring 16 out of 18 in the practice is a very good sign. In my experience the real test is similar in style but can feel slightly tighter on timing rather than harder in content, so speed and accuracy under pressure matter most. If you are consistently above 80 percent in practice, you are in a strong position.
best,
Alessa :)
Hi there,
There’s no officially published “passing score” for the OC&C mapped test, but generally you want to be in the top range of performers, not just above average. With 18 questions in 30 minutes, it’s both speed and accuracy that matter.
Scoring 16/18 on the practice test is a very strong signal. In most cases, that would put you comfortably in a competitive range. The real test is usually similar in style and difficulty to the practice one, but it can feel harder simply because of time pressure and nerves.
What matters most
- Finishing all questions
- Avoiding careless mistakes
- Managing time tightly (don’t get stuck on one question)
If you’re consistently scoring 15–16+ in practice under timed conditions, you’re in a good spot.
Happy to help you prep – feel free to reach out
Best
Evelina
