Does anyone have additional practice tests for the McKinsey PST? I've done A,B and C available online and would love to have a little more practice.
Hello Tania, I sent you an email as well. Need more PST cases! Thanks!
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Additional McKinsey PST practice tests?
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Originally answered question:
Any extra material for McKinsey PST?
Hi, I have an additional PST I can share. If you send me an email at t*****@l***.com.au I will respond with the PST attached. Tania
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What are the best resources to practice for quantitative tests and PSTs?
Hi,
here you can find some useful links to simulate PST:
- https://mconsultingprep.com/free-practice-mckinsey-pst/
- https://igotanoffer.com/pages/mckinsey-problem-solving-test
- https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/McKinsey/Careers%20REDESIGN/Interviewing/Main/Problem%20Solving%20Test%20PDFs/practice-test-A.ashx
Here some free link to practice with quantitative part of SHL test
- https://www.gradtests.com.au/test/starttest/TestType/2/TestId/45/practice/1
- https://www.wikijob.co.uk/aptitude-test/verbal-reasoning-practice
- https://www.practiceaptitudetests.com/sign-up/programme/shl
- https://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests
- https://www.jobtestprep.co.uk/jobtestprep/testPlayer.aspx?atr=1&skinid=9&localeSetting=en-GB&sLanguage=en-GB&test_id=E_FreeSHL_Numerical&mode=timed&template=FreeTestTemplate&endURL=%2ffree-shl-numerical-test-results-page&endURLName=Exit+Test&cancelURLName=Exit+Test&cancelURL=signout.aspx&ReturnURL=%2fmaster-ceb-shl-numerical-test&layoutype=1&layoutype=1&testTitle=Free+SHL-Style+Numerical+Test&adPageID=&itemCode=E_FreeSHL_Numerical
Best,
Antonello
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McKinsey PST
Hello!
It´s actually quite intuitive/logic/etc, so not that easy to prep for specifically.
The thing that I find most similar to is actually GMAT, particularly quant and data sufficency, full of graph and charts intepretation under pressure. I would strongly recomment you practice it, since normally it´s very different from the things you have seen before -particularly the data sufficency part-.
There are free exams in the internet that you can use for practice (the one of LBS MBA page, Verits prep, as well as some free trials for courses such as the one of The Economist (https://gmat.economist.com/)
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
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Ranking Available McKinsey PST Resources
Hi,
- Consulting Guru and MConsulting prep are easier than the actual PST (I have the versions that they were selling 3-4 years ago). Good to practice but can't predict the success.
- Victor Cheng's tests are harder in Math (lot's of calculations), so if you do them, you'll be fine with an actual test.
Also pls note that stress is an important factor and you'll score at least 2-3 points lower on a real test, so it's better to use harder tests. Thus Cheng works better.
Best!
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Victor Cheng's test are the same as consulting guru's test. He has a partnership with consulting guru.
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What are the best resources to practice for quantitative tests and PSTs?
Hi,
Most of the tests proposed by consulting company are GMAT like, you should start from problems taken by the GMAT quantitative part (look for Manhattan guides).
There are also some tests that are more similar to "guided business cases", for which there are other valuable sources online. Feel free to contact me if you need any help and find more out.
Hope it helps,
Luca
Hi there,
Careful since McKinsey has rolled out Imbellus game in a lot of geographies.
Best,
Alberto
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PST Prep Material
Hi, I have several versions of McKinsey PST test - let me know your email, will be happy to share.
Best,
Victoria
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McKinsey PST - extra materials
Hey Ekatarina,
You might want to reach out to Tanya, who answered to the same query in the post below, referring she had additional materials.
https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/any-extra-material-for-mckinsey-pst-1189
Best
Bruno
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McKinsey PST
Hey, this platform actually provides a lot of great tips: https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/mckinsey-pst-1-8 . My personal experience is that you need to try as much as possible to understand your weaknesses and get a feel for the type of questions.
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McKinsey PST
Hi there,
I would recommend the following approach:
- Try to find at least 5-6 practice cases online. There are several available for free, if needed you can purchase additional ones
- Do one of the tests immediately to check your score. As the passing score is around 70% and you have 26 questions, your target score should be above 18 (keep in mind you are likely to score a bit less in the actual test than your average score at home due to time pressure/nervousness). In the first test you are likely to score lower than that - don't worry, that's pretty normal.
- Identify the type of questions where you made more mistakes. There could be different reasons why you are doing mistakes and there is probably a predominant type of mistake you are doing (eg slow math or weak critical reasoning). You have to identify the reasons for the mistakes and a way to fix them.
- Continue the preparation with the remaining tests. After you have identified the main reason for mistakes, you can continue the preparation with the other tests before the interview - I would allocate them at a regular time distance, with an increase in frequency closer to the day of the test.
- Go again through the questions where you did mistakes at regular intervals. Be sure to keep a "failure" spreadsheet, where you report all the mistakes and classify the reason for them each time.
The key areas where you may do mistakes and may need to practice are the following:
- Time management. Commit to an amount of time for each question, and go on if you surpass that time. If you do not set discipline, you will end dedicating too much time to some questions (these tests are sometimes structured with questions that are supposed to be skipped and reviewed at the end). If time and test allow, you can then go back to the questions at the end.
- Quick math. I would recommend practicing with online tools on a daily base to improve. It is better to allocate a small amount of time daily rather than to practice intensively few days only before the interview
- Quick reading. Get a Harvard Business School case or an equivalent long one, give yourself 2 minutes and check how much information you can absorb. Then repeat until you get a sufficient level of accuracy. You can also check speed reading tactics (eg Tim Ferriss ones) and see if they work for you.
- Graph interpretation. You need to practice on how to derive quickly insides from graphs. Take some random graphs, give yourself 30 seconds and check if you can get the main insides from them. Then repeat until when you get a sufficient level of accuracy
- Critical reasoning. The GMAT critical reasoning section should be a good support as practice
Hope this helps,
Francesco
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McKinsey PST
Hi Anonymous,
The best practice are real PST's from previous times.
I do still have a bunch of them if required - you can send me a private message.
Robert
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Dear A,
For this you can find so many materials and test in the Internet.
Also, McKinsey now substituting PST with Imbellus in most of the offices.
Best,
André
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Hello Andre, do you know if they are doing this for the Singapore office?
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Yes, shoot me a message!
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McKinsey PST Practice & Advice
Heyya, what's your email address?
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Hi Krislyn - Would it be possible to share the prep material with me? My email is d******************@g****.com
Hello, Krislyn. Could you please send me too? n**********@m***.ru. Thank you!
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Hi all, could you please share with me the PST samples? My email is o********@a*******.edu
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PST Prep Material
Hi Despina,
Congrats on passing the CV screening process. May I know how you managed to get fast tracked? Because I'm aware that the London office PST rounds are only mid November.
Thanks in advance!
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Hello. I haven’t really been fast tracked. Feel free to send me a message and we can discuss.
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