LEK Applied numerical reasoning test

Hi Zoltan,

I agree with Livia and Costas, the test is more similar to GRE/GMAT quant sections – you won’t need graph analysis or PST style practice. Some suggestions to go faster with the math:

• Divide complex math in smaller logical steps: if you have to compute 96*39, you can divide it in 96*40 - 96*1 = 100*40 - 4*40 - 96*1 = 4000 – 160 – 100 + 4 = 3744
• Use shortcuts: the most useful to know are:
  • Fractions, at least 1/6, 1/7, 1/8, 1/9
  • Cubes, ideally till 19^2
• Practice: GMAT and GRE books (quant part) would be enough for the preparation

Best,

Francesco

Hi,

Here are some tips how to prep:

1) Fast math - train, train, and train again

• Learn how to multiply double digit numbers (google fast math tips)
• Learn the division table up to 1/11 (i.e. 5/6 = 83.3)
• Learn how to work with zeros (Hint: 4000000 = 4*10ˆ6)
• Use math tools (Mimir math for iOS), Math tool on Viktor Cheng website to practice
• Use GMAT math part

2) Critical Reasoning

• GMAT test CR and IR parts (Official guide and Manhattan prep)
• Mckinsey practice tests
• PST like tests from the web

3) Working with tables and graphs and deriving conclusions

• Study "Say it with Charts" book
• Check all available MBB presentations and publications. Practice to derive conclusions and check yourself with the actual ones from the article/presentation
• GMAT IR part (Official guide and Manhattan prep)
• Learn basic statistics (Any GMAT or MBA prep guides)

Good luck!

Hi,

I've had this test twice (for separate applications). It's more a GMAT-like format test, not McKinsey/BCG style test. Even though there were some pretty simple questions, I'd say that the level of difficulty increases significantly after the 14-16th question (or at least that was my impression for both tests). You may think that 30 minutes is enough for 18 questions, but honestly you'll need all 30 minutes to answer them and you may still be in a rush to solve the last (and more difficult) questions. The good thing though is that you're allowed to go back, so you can change your answer if you want. Prepare yourself as you would do for any GMAT-like numerical test.

Good luck!

Hello, I completed this test in the Munich Office at the end of september, it is more a GMAT test than a MCK/BCG online test. Math questions (e.g. two fractions and you have to state which one is higher) and logical/reasoning questions. cheers and good luck

(editiert)

Hey Youssef,

I took this test as well as part of my the application process for L.E.K. London, where I also received an offer. It feels a lot like school, as there was a whole group of us taking it in a room at the same time.

In terms of preparation: I would recommend practising under time pressure with the following material:

a) GMAT / GRE books (from the quant / logical sections obviously)

b) McKinsey PST (which is harder than L.E.K. but good practice)

c) case material requiring you to quickly grasp the takeaway from data

In terms of recommendations: One important thing to keep in mind is that this is a pass/fail test and not a winner-take-all situation. You are not competing with the others, you just have to get above the cut-off score. This also means that you need to be smart about time: if you don’t understand a question, or get stuck, make a note of it and skip to the next one. If you have time at the end, return to the time-intensive questions you made a note of and work on them, but only after you answered the “quick” ones.

Hope this helps :)

Best wishes

Jon