BCG and Bain online test UK

Question

Hi,

I expect to be invited to BCG’s and Bain’s online test for the London office in the coming weeks. From other posts, I understand that these tests vary by country, so I was hoping to receive some insight on these tests in the UK.

Specifically I am looking for info on the following:

type of test and timing?

calculator allowed?

minimum pass mark?

best way to prepare (including links to sample tests)?

anything else you deem relevant

thanks a lot!

Answer 1

Hi,

there is a post on the Bain online verbal and numerical test specifcally from the UK office - think that might help:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/bain-verbal-and-numerical-test-uk-office-2118

For BCG, I am unaware of the specifics in UK.

Best regards

Answer 2

Hello A!

The BCG online case is very similar to a regular case the only difference being that your direction in the business case is guided by the questions being asked. So it will be similar to an "interviewer-led" case format. There are a lot of resources online for case solving and all you need to do is Google. If you want to sharpen your case skills in general I would recommend Victor Cheng's Case Interview Secrets by Victor Cheng and his book.

However, since the BCG Online Case is also a single-choice test, you can also use this format to your advantage. You’ll receive+3 points for correct answers and -1 for wrong answers. Currently, the inofficial cut-off score is below 70-75%.

Message me if you have any other specific questions and all the best!

Best,

André

Answer 3

BCG and Bain test is quite similar.

For potential test you will be given 45 minutes to finish 23 questions.

If you have already started your preparation for case interviews and good at reading charts, analytical thinking, and mental math, then BCG potential is an additional of probably an hour as what you should plan for.

Basically, to prepare you can use some mock potential test, and after every test just look into solution to see where you have gone wrong. 3-4 mock test it would be enough for you to prepare for the potential test.

Using of calculator depends on the office.

Does it make sense to you?

Do you need any further help?

Cheers,
GB