1. Dashboard 1
  2. Consulting Q&A 2
  3. Bain Test - How to prepare? 3
expert
Expert with best answer

Sidi

99% Recommendation Rate

389 Meetings

2,783 Q&A Upvotes

USD 319 / Coaching

Book a coaching
View profile of Sidi

Question merged

This question is read-only because it has been merged with Bain written case.

1

Bain Test - How to prepare?

analytical test Bain Bain & Company BAIN test GMAT materials math test MBB prep

Dear community, hope all of you are doing great,

Next week I will take the analytical test at Bain (Latam Office).

I was told it has two parts:

1) GMAT questions (Data Sufficiency, Problem Solving and Critical Reasoning)

2) Written case

* I have only one week to prepare, so it would be really helpful if you could give me some guidelines/tips on how to prepare efficiently

- For the GMAT questions I have an Official Guide, but given that there is plenty of questions, any tips on how to practice? just doing questions after questions or do you recommend a specific approach?

- For the written case I have a sample test, but do you have any other recommendation?

Thank for your help!!

Dear community, hope all of you are doing great,

Next week I will take the analytical test at Bain (Latam Office).

I was told it has two parts:

1) GMAT questions (Data Sufficiency, Problem Solving and Critical Reasoning)

2) Written case

* I have only one week to prepare, so it would be really helpful if you could give me some guidelines/tips on how to prepare efficiently

- For the GMAT questions I have an Official Guide, but given that there is plenty of questions, any tips on how to practice? just doing questions after questions or do you recommend a specific approach?

- For the written case I have a sample test, but do you have any other recommendation?

Thank for your help!!

 Recent activity on Aug 08, 2018
2.3 k Views
1 answer
  • Upvotes
  • Date ascending
  • Date descending
Best Answer
Book a coaching with Sidi

99% Recommendation Rate

389 Meetings

2,783 Q&A Upvotes

USD 319 / Coaching

Choose a time slot
View profile of Sidi
3 3 Book a coaching with Sidi

Related BootCamp article(s)

Interviewer-Led vs Candidate-Led cases

Case Interviews can be led by the candidate or by the interviewer: In Candidate-led cases the main challenge is the structure. In Interviewer-led cases the main challenge is to adapt quickly

Case Studies

The case study is the most important element of the case interview, which you'll have to nail in order to get into strategic consulting. Here you can learn the specific skills and concepts necessary to solve them.

Related case(s)

Bain case: Asian lubricants producer

Bain & Company
Solved 126.0k times
Bain case: Asian lubricants producer LubricantsCo, a very successful Asian premium producer of lubricants in their native region, would like to further increase their revenue and profit. The product range ranges from lubricants in the automotive sector (e.g. motor and gear oil) to industrial applications (e.g. fats, heavy-duty oils). According to preliminary examinations, further growth potentials in the Asian core market are rather limited. Thus LubricantsCo would like to investigate options to internationalize in the passenger car business – also outside the premium segment which is given priority. Therefore your consulting firm was instructed to elaborate a market entry strategy for the European market.  
4.6 5 28255
| Rating: (4.6 / 5.0)
Difficulty: Beginner | Style: Real Case, Candidate-led (usual style) | Topics: Growth strategy, Market analysis, Market entry

LubricantsCo, a very successful Asian premium producer of lubricants in their native region, would like to further increase their revenue and profit. The product range ranges from lubricants in the automotive sector (e.g. motor and gear oil) to industrial applications (e.g. fats, heavy-duty oils). ... Open whole case

Bain Case: Old Winery

Bain & Company
Solved 52.9k times
Bain Case: Old Winery You have inherited the “Old Winery” from your grandfather, a winery which has been family owned for five generations and can be dated back to the 16th century. Half of the eleven hectares are used to grow white grapes, the other half to grow red grapes. They are grown in the conventional way, i.e. they are not organically farmed and certified. The vine stocks are in a good condition regarding age and care. Overall, only ¼ of the harvest is made into wine by the winery itself; the rest is sold. Your grandfather never wanted to change the image of the winery and left the managerial and administrative task to a young and energetic wine-maker. Due to the not so well-known brand , the demand for the “Old Winery” wine is currently rather low. You do not intent to run the winery operatively, given your limited knowledge of wine making, but find the idea of owning a winery exciting. Your plan is to give the winery some fresh impetus.
4.4 5 1381
| Rating: (4.4 / 5.0)
Difficulty: Intermediate | Style: Real Case, Candidate-led (usual style) | Topics: Growth strategy, Market analysis, Market sizing, Mergers & Acquisition

You have inherited the “Old Winery” from your grandfather, a winery which has been family owned for five generations and can be dated back to the 16th century. Half of the eleven hectares are used to grow white grapes, the other half to grow red grapes. They are grown in the conventional way, i.e. ... Open whole case

Bain Questions

Solved 23.5k times
Bain Questions Tell me about a difficult situation you had to cope with. Tell me of a task which you didn’t like doing and explain why you performed it nevertheless. Why do you do things? What do you like doing most / What is your favorite hobby? Walk me through a situation where you showed leadership skills.
4.6 5 287
| Rating: (4.6 / 5.0) |
Difficulty: Intermediate | Style: Fit interview | Topics: Personal fit

Tell me about a difficult situation you had to cope with. Tell me of a task which you didn’t like doing and explain why you performed it nevertheless. Why do you do things? What do you like doing most / What is your favorite hobby? Walk me through a situation where you showed leadership skills ... Open whole case

Espresso, Whatelse?

Solved 2.6k times
Espresso, Whatelse? Espresso Whatelse is an Italian company that produces coffee and espresso machines since 1908. It is the Italian market leader and has a strong presence overall in Europe. In 2019, Espresso Whatelse has increased its revenues but it has seen declining profit margin. Your client wants to understand the root causes of this 2019 trend and how to increase its profit margin again.  
4.6 5 109
| Rating: (4.6 / 5.0)
Difficulty: Advanced | Style: Interviewer-led (McKinsey style) | Topics: Market analysis, Operations strategy, Pricing, Profitability analysis

Espresso Whatelse is an Italian company that produces coffee and espresso machines since 1908. It is the Italian market leader and has a strong presence overall in Europe. In 2019, Espresso Whatelse has increased its revenues but it has seen declining profit margin. Your client wants to understand ... Open whole case

MBB Final Round Case - Smart Education

Solved 1.9k times
MBB Final Round Case - Smart Education Our client is SmartBridge, a nonprofit educational institution offering face-to-face tutoring services. The client operates in the US. The mission of SmartBridge is to help as many students as possible to complete studies and prevent that they drop from the school system, in particular in disadvantaged areas. The client is considering starting operations for its services in the Chicago area. They hired us to understand if that makes sense. Due to the nonprofit regulation, SmartBridge should operate on its own in the market, without any partnership. How would you help our client?
4.7 5 64
| Rating: (4.7 / 5.0)
Difficulty: Advanced | Style: Interviewer-led (McKinsey style) | Topics: Growth strategy, Market analysis, Market entry, New product

Our client is SmartBridge, a nonprofit educational institution offering face-to-face tutoring services. The client operates in the US. The mission of SmartBridge is to help as many students as possible to complete studies and prevent that they drop from the school system, in particular in disadvant ... Open whole case

Similar questions

Less than a week to prep for McKinsey final round interview
Undergrad Internship Interview Differences
MBB Undergrad recruitment in Singapore?
Office culture in ME offices?
Hypothetical Question - Mck small local office + lower compensation OR Bain Dubai + much higher compensation?
Is it possible to get a transfer as well as MBA sponsorship?
Any experience with the analytical test at Roland Berger?
Do we have any information on what firms in Dubai have delayed new joiners start dates and by how long
Do Grades matter after you are invited for an interview?
For MBB entry: Is the GPA more important or the school reputation?
Ask new question

Related companies

Career and application at Bain & Company McKinsey & Company The Boston Consulting Group