Hi, has anyone recently applied for a full-time role at Bain & Company in Germany and can share which assessment they’re currently using - SOVA or TestGorilla?
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Short answer: it depends on the office and even the specific role, so there isn’t one fixed test for Germany.
From what people have been seeing recently, both SOVA and TestGorilla are still used. There’s a slight trend toward TestGorilla, but SOVA definitely hasn’t disappeared.
TestGorilla is more of a classic timed test with numerical and logical reasoning, a bit like GMAT style under pressure. SOVA is broader and can include reasoning, situational judgment, and sometimes personality or video elements.
So realistically, you could get either. The safest approach is to prepare for timed numerical and logical reasoning, since that covers the core of both.
If you want, I can give you a quick prep plan depending on which one you get. best, Alessa :)
Hi there,
We honestly don't know which specific test Bain Germany is using right now — these things change and vary by office and intake.
The good news: it doesn't really matter. Whether it's SOVA, TestGorilla, or anything else, these assessments are all testing the same underlying skills — numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, logical / abstract thinking, and sometimes situational judgment. The principles are identical across platforms.
What actually helps:
1) Practice with timed tests — not theory. The time pressure is real and you need to build the muscle memory of working quickly and accurately.
2) Don't overthink individual questions. Move fast, keep accuracy high.
3) The situational judgment elements (if included) are about prioritization and professional judgment — answer as a consultant would, not as you would in your personal life.
For what it's worth — I have 10 past real online tests (across Bain, BCG, and others) in my prep pack. Feel free to message me if you'd like access.
Good luck — fingers crossed!
