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Anonymous A asked on Mar 24, 2020

Hello all,

I just got invited to the BCG online case experience. Does anyone have experience with this? What'd you recommend as the best way to prepare?

Can anyone who had done the interview share their experiences with me?

Thanks a lot!

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Originally answered question:

Online Case Study BCG 1st round 2021

Francesco

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updated an answer on Aug 09, 2021

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Hi there,

The new BCG Online Case (also called Chatbot Interview) is a new 8-10 questions test BCG started to use in 2019 and now expanded globally. It is structured in 2 parts:

8-10 questions to be taken in 25-30 minutes
1 video interview question at the end, where you have to provide a recommendation

The main differences compared to the previous version (BCG Potential Test) are the following:

8-10 questions instead of 23
25-30 min instead of 45
Calculators allowed
Presence of open questions
Video sum up at the end

The main challenges based on the candidates I helped are the following:

Time. Questions are not particularly difficult, however you will feel time constraints also due to the fact you don’t know how difficult the next questions could be - thus how much time they may require
Chatbot interaction. Unlike a test like the McK PST, you cannot proceed “at your own pace”. You will have to follow the evolution of the test as questions are revealed one by one
Math. Candidates often find the math quite challenging given the time constraint

If you want to prepare in the best possible way, I created a guide exactly for that.

This guide will:

Show you the perfect strategy to answer the 5 types of questions in the Chatbot
Offer you a clear strategy to optimally structure the One-Way Video Assessment
Provide insider information from previous applicants who succeeded the Online Case
Structure a clear preparation plan based on 6 FREE PSTs and Potential Tests
Replicate the same experience of the interview thanks to 2 FREE Complete Chatbot Cases (Casey-style)

And much more ;)

You can download the guide instantly here:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/bcg-online-case-secrets-69

5. BCG Online Case Secrets - Chatbot Interview.png

As an extra bonus, I am currently offering the BCG Potential Test #1 (worth $39) and Graph Analysis Cheat Sheet (worth $29) for free with the guide. That may change in the future so hurry up if you are interested ;)

If you need additional support or have any questions on the guide please feel free to PM me, I will reply within 12 hours.

Best,

Francesco

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Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case SouthEast Asia

Francesco on Apr 04, 2021

Hi there,

Answering to 1,2,3,4: the new BCG Online Case (also called Chatbot Interview) is a new 8 questions test BCG started to use in 2019 and now expanded globally. It is structured in 2 parts:

8 questions to be taken in 25 minutes
1 video interview question at the end, where you have to provide a recommendation

There are some variations in some countries, which is why sometimes you hear it is a 10-questions test in 30 minutes. The 8 question format is the most common though.

The main differences compared to the previous version (BCG Potential Test) are the following:

8 questions instead of 23
25 min instead of 45
No negative points
Calculators allowed
Presence of open questions
Video sum up at the end

The general logic though is similar to the old test.

I helped several candidates who did the chatbot test and succeeded in it. The main challenges based on their feedback are:

Time. Questions are not particularly difficult, however you will feel time constraints also due to the fact you don’t know how difficult could be the next questions - thus how much time they may require.
- Implication --> Try to practice PST and/or BCG Potential Tests with a strict time constraint
Math. Candidates usually find the math challenging
- Implication --> Many candidates said the old BCG Potential Test is the one resembling the most the math required
Chatbot interaction. Unlike a test like the McK PST, you cannot proceed “at your own pace”. You will have to follow the evolution of the test. In that sense, it is not dissimilar from the old BCG Potential Test, where information was revealed step-by-step
- Implication --> Practice on PST/Potential Tests working questions by questions, without skipping any

Answering to 5: there is no fit interview at this stage if you have the test only.

Hope this helps,

Francesco

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Originally answered question:

Best preparation for the BCG Online Case?

Francesco on Jul 22, 2020

Hi Kaschayar,

The BCG Online Case (also called Potential Test in some offices) is a multiple-choice computer test with 23 questions to be answered in 45 minutes. It has one single case only. You receive +3 for each right answer, 0 for no answer and -1 for a wrong answer. Calculators are generally not allowed, but there are exceptions in some countries (you can clarify that with HR for your country).

I recommend the following approach to prepare:

Look online for reliable BCG test simulations.
If possible, don’t print the sample tests; rather, do the simulations on your computer. The day of the test you won’t be able write notes near the questions or turn pages. If you practice on a paper version, you will find different dynamics the day of the interview that could impact your performance. You should also do all the simulations with a time constraint
After each test write down the mistakes you did. You will probably find that the mistakes have something in common – eg wrong math, too much time wasted on some questions, wrong interpretation of graph
Work on each area of improvement. Many candidates do these simulations checking only the final score and don’t spend time analyzing the mistakes - thus they don’t improve
Once you have done all the BCG test simulations, move to PST practice. You can find a good number of PST tests online. The PST is different from the Potential Test – in the PST there are multiple cases, the types of questions are different and you have more time available. However, it may still help to improve your performance

As additional notes:

Remember you are penalized for wrong answers - you should adapt your strategy accordingly
Aim to identify the main areas of improvements already with the first test - the typical ones are math, graph interpretation and ability to absorb information quickly
Try to distribute the tests between the day you start practicing and the day of the test for constant learning – avoid to do them just at the end

If you want to practice on a real example of a BCG Potential Test, you can find the one I made below:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/bcg-potential-testonline-case-1-13

With this test you will be able to:

Prepare on the exact same format of the BCG Online Case – 23 questions in 45 minutes
Identify your possible improvements thanks to detailed solutions for all the 23 questions
Practice on material tested by multiple candidates who did the test and successfully passed the Potential Test.

Below you can find a screenshot of the test:

If you need additional support after completing it feel free to PM me, I can provide additional tips for free.

Hope this helps,

Francesco

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Originally answered question:

Any advice on the new BCG online Test?

Francesco on Sep 14, 2020

Hi there,

This is the feedback I got from a candidate who recently took the new test in Germany. You can verify with HR if the same format is present in your target office

8-10 questions instead of 23
30 min instead of 45
No negative points
Calculators allowed
Presence of open questions
Video sum up at the end

The main addon are 5 and 6, as that part was not present before. For the rest, I would use the strategy as for the old one (plus answering all the questions as there are no penalties in this version).

You can find some tips on how to prepare here:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/bcg-potential-test-3471

Best,

Francesco

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Originally answered question:

Prepering for BCG online test

Francesco on Sep 28, 2020

Hi there,

The standard BCG Online Case - also called Potential Test in some offices - is a multiple choice computer test with 23 questions to be answered in 45 minutes.

It has one single case only. You receive +3 for each right answer, 0 for no answer and -1 for a wrong answer.

Calculators are generally not allowed, but there are exceptions in some countries - you can clarify that with HR if needed.

I recommend the following approach to prepare:

Look online for reliable BCG test simulations. You can find an example here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/bcg-potential-test-1-13
If possible, don’t print the sample tests; rather, do the simulations on your computer. The day of the test you won’t be able write notes near the questions or turn pages. If you practice on a paper version, you will find different dynamics the day of the interview that could impact your performance. You should also do all the simulations with a time constraint
After each test write down the mistakes you did. You will probably find that the mistakes have something in common – eg wrong math, too much time wasted on some questions, wrong interpretation of graph
Work on each area of improvement. Many candidates do these simulations checking only the final score and don’t spend time analyzing the mistakes - thus they don’t improve
Once you have done all the BCG test simulations, move to PST practice. You can find a good number of PST tests online. The PST is different from the Potential Test – in the PST there are multiple cases, the types of questions are different and you have more time available. However, it may still help to improve your performance. You should be able to identify the similarities between questions doing both of them

As additional notes:

Remember you are penalized for wrong answers - you should adapt your strategy accordingly
Aim to identify the main areas of improvements already with the first test - the typical ones are math, graph interpretation and ability to absorb information quickly
Try to distribute the tests between the day you start practicing and the day of the test for constant learning – avoid to do them just at the end

There is also a variation of the online case BCG started to use in some countries. This is the feedback I got from a candidate who recently took the new test in Germany:

8-10 questions instead of 23
30 min instead of 45
No negative points
Calculators allowed
Presence of open questions
Video sum up at the end

The main addons are 5 and 6, as this part was not present before. For the rest, I would recommend preparing as for the old one (plus answering all the questions as there are no penalties in this version).

You can clarify with HR the version you will have to do.

If you want to practice on a real example of a BCG Potential Test, you can find the one I created below:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/bcg-potential-testonline-case-1-13

With this test you will be able to:

Prepare on the exact same format of the standard BCG Online Case – 23 questions in 45 minutes
Identify your possible improvements thanks to detailed solutions for all the 23 questions
Practice on material tested by multiple candidates who did the test and successfully passed the Potential Test.

If you need additional support or have any feedback on the test feel free to PM me, I can provide additional tips for free.

Hope this helps,

Francesco

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Answer 2

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case SouthEast Asia

Francesco on Apr 04, 2021

Hi there,

Answering to 1,2,3,4: the new BCG Online Case (also called Chatbot Interview) is a new 8 questions test BCG started to use in 2019 and now expanded globally. It is structured in 2 parts:

8 questions to be taken in 25 minutes
1 video interview question at the end, where you have to provide a recommendation

There are some variations in some countries, which is why sometimes you hear it is a 10-questions test in 30 minutes. The 8 question format is the most common though.

The main differences compared to the previous version (BCG Potential Test) are the following:

8 questions instead of 23
25 min instead of 45
No negative points
Calculators allowed
Presence of open questions
Video sum up at the end

The general logic though is similar to the old test.

I helped several candidates who did the chatbot test and succeeded in it. The main challenges based on their feedback are:

Time. Questions are not particularly difficult, however you will feel time constraints also due to the fact you don’t know how difficult could be the next questions - thus how much time they may require.
- Implication --> Try to practice PST and/or BCG Potential Tests with a strict time constraint
Math. Candidates usually find the math challenging
- Implication --> Many candidates said the old BCG Potential Test is the one resembling the most the math required
Chatbot interaction. Unlike a test like the McK PST, you cannot proceed “at your own pace”. You will have to follow the evolution of the test. In that sense, it is not dissimilar from the old BCG Potential Test, where information was revealed step-by-step
- Implication --> Practice on PST/Potential Tests working questions by questions, without skipping any

Answering to 5: there is no fit interview at this stage if you have the test only.

Hope this helps,

Francesco

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Answer 3

Originally answered question:

Best preparation for the BCG Online Case?

Francesco on Jul 22, 2020

Hi Kaschayar,

The BCG Online Case (also called Potential Test in some offices) is a multiple-choice computer test with 23 questions to be answered in 45 minutes. It has one single case only. You receive +3 for each right answer, 0 for no answer and -1 for a wrong answer. Calculators are generally not allowed, but there are exceptions in some countries (you can clarify that with HR for your country).

I recommend the following approach to prepare:

Look online for reliable BCG test simulations.
If possible, don’t print the sample tests; rather, do the simulations on your computer. The day of the test you won’t be able write notes near the questions or turn pages. If you practice on a paper version, you will find different dynamics the day of the interview that could impact your performance. You should also do all the simulations with a time constraint
After each test write down the mistakes you did. You will probably find that the mistakes have something in common – eg wrong math, too much time wasted on some questions, wrong interpretation of graph
Work on each area of improvement. Many candidates do these simulations checking only the final score and don’t spend time analyzing the mistakes - thus they don’t improve
Once you have done all the BCG test simulations, move to PST practice. You can find a good number of PST tests online. The PST is different from the Potential Test – in the PST there are multiple cases, the types of questions are different and you have more time available. However, it may still help to improve your performance

As additional notes:

Remember you are penalized for wrong answers - you should adapt your strategy accordingly
Aim to identify the main areas of improvements already with the first test - the typical ones are math, graph interpretation and ability to absorb information quickly
Try to distribute the tests between the day you start practicing and the day of the test for constant learning – avoid to do them just at the end

If you want to practice on a real example of a BCG Potential Test, you can find the one I made below:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/bcg-potential-testonline-case-1-13

With this test you will be able to:

Prepare on the exact same format of the BCG Online Case – 23 questions in 45 minutes
Identify your possible improvements thanks to detailed solutions for all the 23 questions
Practice on material tested by multiple candidates who did the test and successfully passed the Potential Test.

Below you can find a screenshot of the test:

If you need additional support after completing it feel free to PM me, I can provide additional tips for free.

Hope this helps,

Francesco

(edited)

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Answer 4

Originally answered question:

Any advice on the new BCG online Test?

Francesco on Sep 14, 2020

Hi there,

This is the feedback I got from a candidate who recently took the new test in Germany. You can verify with HR if the same format is present in your target office

8-10 questions instead of 23
30 min instead of 45
No negative points
Calculators allowed
Presence of open questions
Video sum up at the end

The main addon are 5 and 6, as that part was not present before. For the rest, I would use the strategy as for the old one (plus answering all the questions as there are no penalties in this version).

You can find some tips on how to prepare here:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/bcg-potential-test-3471

Best,

Francesco

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Answer 5

Originally answered question:

Prepering for BCG online test

Francesco on Sep 28, 2020

Hi there,

The standard BCG Online Case - also called Potential Test in some offices - is a multiple choice computer test with 23 questions to be answered in 45 minutes.

It has one single case only. You receive +3 for each right answer, 0 for no answer and -1 for a wrong answer.

Calculators are generally not allowed, but there are exceptions in some countries - you can clarify that with HR if needed.

I recommend the following approach to prepare:

Look online for reliable BCG test simulations. You can find an example here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/bcg-potential-test-1-13
If possible, don’t print the sample tests; rather, do the simulations on your computer. The day of the test you won’t be able write notes near the questions or turn pages. If you practice on a paper version, you will find different dynamics the day of the interview that could impact your performance. You should also do all the simulations with a time constraint
After each test write down the mistakes you did. You will probably find that the mistakes have something in common – eg wrong math, too much time wasted on some questions, wrong interpretation of graph
Work on each area of improvement. Many candidates do these simulations checking only the final score and don’t spend time analyzing the mistakes - thus they don’t improve
Once you have done all the BCG test simulations, move to PST practice. You can find a good number of PST tests online. The PST is different from the Potential Test – in the PST there are multiple cases, the types of questions are different and you have more time available. However, it may still help to improve your performance. You should be able to identify the similarities between questions doing both of them

As additional notes:

Remember you are penalized for wrong answers - you should adapt your strategy accordingly
Aim to identify the main areas of improvements already with the first test - the typical ones are math, graph interpretation and ability to absorb information quickly
Try to distribute the tests between the day you start practicing and the day of the test for constant learning – avoid to do them just at the end

There is also a variation of the online case BCG started to use in some countries. This is the feedback I got from a candidate who recently took the new test in Germany:

8-10 questions instead of 23
30 min instead of 45
No negative points
Calculators allowed
Presence of open questions
Video sum up at the end

The main addons are 5 and 6, as this part was not present before. For the rest, I would recommend preparing as for the old one (plus answering all the questions as there are no penalties in this version).

You can clarify with HR the version you will have to do.

If you want to practice on a real example of a BCG Potential Test, you can find the one I created below:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/bcg-potential-testonline-case-1-13

With this test you will be able to:

Prepare on the exact same format of the standard BCG Online Case – 23 questions in 45 minutes
Identify your possible improvements thanks to detailed solutions for all the 23 questions
Practice on material tested by multiple candidates who did the test and successfully passed the Potential Test.

If you need additional support or have any feedback on the test feel free to PM me, I can provide additional tips for free.

Hope this helps,

Francesco

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Originally answered question:

Online Case Study BCG 1st round 2021

Ian

Expert

Content Creator

replied on Jan 13, 2021

BCG | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep

Hi there,

Honestly, the tests are always changing! So, please focus more on what they're testing rather than how they're testing!

For the BCG online assesment, you should be taken through a set of questions, aided by a chatbox. Most multiple-choice questions still require you to enter your reasoning.

Even with a new test, the principles are all the same:

Time management (need to think quick)
Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

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Anonymous P on Jan 13, 2021

HI Ian, thank you very much for your comprehensive answer - understood. I received the information from BCG that the online case will be handled via a chatbox. There will be eight questions as stated above in my question - further I received the information that the test has a time limit of 25 minutes.

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Further answers by Ian

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case SouthEast Asia

Ian on Apr 04, 2021

Hi there,

First of all, congrats on getting to the online test round and good luck!

The best way to prepared is to find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:

Time management (need to think quick)
Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

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Originally answered question:

New BCG Online Test

Ian on Nov 24, 2020

Hi Mamoun,

First, good luck!

The online tests across companies and across time are very similar

Format? Somewhat. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Not at all.

The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:

Time management (need to think quick)
Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

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Originally answered question:

BCG Online interactive test

Ian on Nov 03, 2020

Hi there,

The online tests across companies are very similar

Format? Somewhat. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Not at all.

The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:

Time management (need to think quick)
Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

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Originally answered question:

Prepering for BCG online test

Ian on Sep 28, 2020

First, good luck!

Second, think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

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Anonymous J on Oct 11, 2020

Thank you for the informative answer. Which parts of the GMAT should be practiced in order to study for the new BCG online case assessment?

Originally answered question:

BCG online case assessment- questions with an AI chatbot and a video recording at the end

Ian on Oct 11, 2020

Honestly, I don't think it's that different from the rest. Format? Somewhat. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Not at all.

The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:

Time management (need to think quick)
Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

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Anonymous J on Oct 12, 2020

Which parts of the GMAT are the most relevant? Where can I find *free* GMAT resources for practice?

(edited)

Originally answered question:

Any advice on the new BCG online Test?

Ian on Sep 13, 2020

Hi there!

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

There an excellent guide:

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

I also have a practice test - shoot me a message and I can send it your way!

Was this answer helpful?

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Anh on Dec 14, 2020

Hi Ian! Could you please send me the practice test? I'm looking for material to prepare for the online test. My email is a********@b*******.edu. Thanks a lot!

(edited)

Tori on Feb 07, 2021

Hi Ian, would you be so kind and send me the practice test? Thanks :)!

Jacobo on Feb 25, 2021

Hey Ian, could you please send me the practice test for this? Thanks!

Chris on Feb 28, 2021

Hi Ian, could you also send me the practice test please? Thanks!

Anonymous F2 on Mar 02, 2021

Hi Ian, could you please share the practice test?

Show 1 more comment

Originally answered question:

Invited for BCG online case experience

Ian on Aug 20, 2020

Hi there,

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

There an excellent guide:

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

I also have a practice test - shoot me a message and I can send it your way!

Was this answer helpful?

7

Feb on Aug 21, 2020

Thank you Ian for your answer. I sent you message. Thank you.

BEENIE on Dec 23, 2020

Hi Ian - would you mind sharing the practice test?

Originally answered question:

New interactive BCG online test

Ian on Dec 10, 2020

Hi there,

The online tests across companies and across time are very similar

Format? Somewhat. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Not at all.

The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:

Time management (need to think quick)
Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Was this answer helpful?

6

Originally answered question:

BCG Round 1 Interview 2020

Ian on Nov 02, 2020

Hi there,

The online tests across companies are very similar

Format? Somewhat. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Not at all.

The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:

Time management (need to think quick)
Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Was this answer helpful?

6

Originally answered question:

Best preparation for the BCG Online Case?

Ian on Jun 24, 2020

Hi Kaschayar,

There are also some excellent Q&As already on this here:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/bcg-online-case-experience-6407

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/does-anyone-have-experience-on-bcgs-online-case-experience-not-potential-test-6347

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/bcg-quantitative-math-test-7087

Was this answer helpful?

6

Originally answered question:

BCG new Online Case Assessment

Ian on Sep 29, 2020

Hi there,

It's quite hard to study for, but the best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Even with a new test, the principles are all the same:

Time management (need to think quick)
Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Was this answer helpful?

5

Anonymous J on Sep 29, 2020

Thank you for the informative answer. 1. So I can actually use the same resources that were recommended also to study for the previous version? 2. Is there any information about the kind of questions and difficulty comparing to the old test? 3. Which kind oh question is being asked in the video recording?

(edited)

Anonymous O on Dec 10, 2020

Hi A! I have gathered from previous replies on this that the video recording is simply a summary of what you have found throughout the case. I do guess you have already one it now though? Any clarification on this? Many thanks!

Anonymous Z on Jan 08, 2021

Have either of you done the test? Any advice? Thanks

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Test

Ian on Sep 18, 2020

Hi Ela,

First, good luck!

Second, think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Was this answer helpful?

5

Ela on Sep 21, 2020

Thank you for the resources Ian! I will take a look at them and try to solve them.

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case Experience Updates: Has anyone recently taken this assessment and any feedback?

Ian on May 25, 2020

Hi there,

I think the best thread for this is here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/bcg-online-case-experience-6407

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1

Originally answered question:

BCG NEW ONLINE TEST

Ian on Nov 11, 2020

I would spend less time on worrying about the specific differences between BCG tests (new v old, x region vs y region) and focus more on what's required.

The online tests across companies and across time are very similar

Format? Somewhat. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Not at all.

The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:

Time management (need to think quick)
Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Was this answer helpful?

0

Answer 7

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case SouthEast Asia

Ian on Apr 04, 2021

Hi there,

First of all, congrats on getting to the online test round and good luck!

The best way to prepared is to find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:

Time management (need to think quick)
Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Was this answer helpful?

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Answer 8

Originally answered question:

New BCG Online Test

Ian on Nov 24, 2020

Hi Mamoun,

First, good luck!

The online tests across companies and across time are very similar

Format? Somewhat. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Not at all.

The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:

Time management (need to think quick)
Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Was this answer helpful?

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Answer 9

Originally answered question:

BCG Online interactive test

Ian on Nov 03, 2020

Hi there,

The online tests across companies are very similar

Format? Somewhat. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Not at all.

The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:

Time management (need to think quick)
Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Was this answer helpful?

12

Answer 10

Originally answered question:

Prepering for BCG online test

Ian on Sep 28, 2020

First, good luck!

Second, think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Was this answer helpful?

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Anonymous J on Oct 11, 2020

Thank you for the informative answer. Which parts of the GMAT should be practiced in order to study for the new BCG online case assessment?

Answer 11

Originally answered question:

BCG online case assessment- questions with an AI chatbot and a video recording at the end

Ian on Oct 11, 2020

Honestly, I don't think it's that different from the rest. Format? Somewhat. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Not at all.

The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:

Time management (need to think quick)
Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Was this answer helpful?

11

Anonymous J on Oct 12, 2020

Which parts of the GMAT are the most relevant? Where can I find *free* GMAT resources for practice?

(edited)

Answer 12

Originally answered question:

Any advice on the new BCG online Test?

Ian on Sep 13, 2020

Hi there!

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

There an excellent guide:

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

I also have a practice test - shoot me a message and I can send it your way!

Was this answer helpful?

10

Anh on Dec 14, 2020

Hi Ian! Could you please send me the practice test? I'm looking for material to prepare for the online test. My email is a********@b*******.edu. Thanks a lot!

(edited)

Tori on Feb 07, 2021

Hi Ian, would you be so kind and send me the practice test? Thanks :)!

Jacobo on Feb 25, 2021

Hey Ian, could you please send me the practice test for this? Thanks!

Chris on Feb 28, 2021

Hi Ian, could you also send me the practice test please? Thanks!

Anonymous F2 on Mar 02, 2021

Hi Ian, could you please share the practice test?

Show 1 more comment

Answer 13

Originally answered question:

Invited for BCG online case experience

Ian on Aug 20, 2020

Hi there,

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

There an excellent guide:

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

I also have a practice test - shoot me a message and I can send it your way!

Was this answer helpful?

7

Feb on Aug 21, 2020

Thank you Ian for your answer. I sent you message. Thank you.

BEENIE on Dec 23, 2020

Hi Ian - would you mind sharing the practice test?

Answer 14

Originally answered question:

New interactive BCG online test

Ian on Dec 10, 2020

Hi there,

The online tests across companies and across time are very similar

Format? Somewhat. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Not at all.

The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:

Time management (need to think quick)
Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Was this answer helpful?

6

Answer 15

Originally answered question:

BCG Round 1 Interview 2020

Ian on Nov 02, 2020

Hi there,

The online tests across companies are very similar

Format? Somewhat. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Not at all.

The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:

Time management (need to think quick)
Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Was this answer helpful?

6

Answer 16

Originally answered question:

Best preparation for the BCG Online Case?

Ian on Jun 24, 2020

Hi Kaschayar,

There are also some excellent Q&As already on this here:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/bcg-online-case-experience-6407

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/does-anyone-have-experience-on-bcgs-online-case-experience-not-potential-test-6347

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/bcg-quantitative-math-test-7087

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6

Answer 17

Originally answered question:

BCG new Online Case Assessment

Ian on Sep 29, 2020

Hi there,

It's quite hard to study for, but the best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Even with a new test, the principles are all the same:

Time management (need to think quick)
Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Was this answer helpful?

5

Anonymous J on Sep 29, 2020

Thank you for the informative answer. 1. So I can actually use the same resources that were recommended also to study for the previous version? 2. Is there any information about the kind of questions and difficulty comparing to the old test? 3. Which kind oh question is being asked in the video recording?

(edited)

Anonymous O on Dec 10, 2020

Hi A! I have gathered from previous replies on this that the video recording is simply a summary of what you have found throughout the case. I do guess you have already one it now though? Any clarification on this? Many thanks!

Anonymous Z on Jan 08, 2021

Have either of you done the test? Any advice? Thanks

Answer 18

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Test

Ian on Sep 18, 2020

Hi Ela,

First, good luck!

Second, think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Was this answer helpful?

5

Ela on Sep 21, 2020

Thank you for the resources Ian! I will take a look at them and try to solve them.

Answer 19

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case Experience Updates: Has anyone recently taken this assessment and any feedback?

Ian on May 25, 2020

Hi there,

I think the best thread for this is here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/bcg-online-case-experience-6407

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1

Answer 20

Originally answered question:

BCG NEW ONLINE TEST

Ian on Nov 11, 2020

I would spend less time on worrying about the specific differences between BCG tests (new v old, x region vs y region) and focus more on what's required.

The online tests across companies and across time are very similar

Format? Somewhat. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Not at all.

The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless as to whether is a new or old test, the principles are mostly the same:

Time management (need to think quick)
Business knowledge/context (incl key formulas)
Critical thinking (answers that are very similar to each other...clues "hidden" in the text)
Ability to interpret data/charts

Think of it as a merge of a case and the GMAT/GRE.

You need to be clear on some key case-related and account formulas (margin, growth, breakeven, etc) as well as be good at critically understanding the question (including nuance to questions) and parsing through complicated text with a fair amount of distraction.

You'll also need to be good at chart/graph reading.

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

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0

Answer 21

Originally answered question:

Online Case Study BCG 1st round 2021

Florian

Expert

Content Creator

replied on Jan 13, 2021

#1 rated McKinsey Case and PEI Coach | 5 years at McKinsey | Mentorship Approach | Imbellus Expert

Hey there,

What you are describing is the new Chatbot Interview. I have had several candidates who recently took it and provided some insights as well as BCG consultants who took it 'for fun and calibration.'

The format is different from the previous Online Case, however, the types of questions are the same (math, word problems, logical reasoning, chart interpretation). You are asked to solve a business case of a fictional client.

Consequently, you should prepare in a similar fashion. Your counterpart will be a chatbot, who will ask you subsequent questions, which are sometimes related. As you rightly said, the questions are multiple-choice, open format, where you have to write up to 3 lines, as well as a one-minute video interview.

In order to prepare, use existing materials for the Online Case and focus on

Case math skills
Chart interpretation skills
Logical reasoning skills ala GMAT and others
Top-down communication and synthesis

I copy from my own source:

The new type of assessment will be online and can be taken from home before the interview rounds
The test lasts around 30 minutes and has a maximum of 8-10 questions (contrary to 45 minutes and 23 questions of the old format)
Some open questions instead of single/ multiple-choice questions
The scoring of answers is unclear as they also contain qualitative elements, however, there are no negative points for wrong answers
Calculators are allowed
At the end of the test, there will be a short, roughly 1-minute video recording, in which you will have to explain your recommendations and analytical approach to a fictional client

Let me know if you need help with it.

Cheers,

Florian

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Answer 22

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case SouthEast Asia

Clara

Expert

Content Creator

replied on Apr 04, 2021

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

Most of the online tests are very similar, and test the same skillset. It´s a good thing, since you can prep for them with a very unified approach. Although this may not seem so at first sight since the formats may differ, what is important here -as well as when solving cases- is the core skillset they are tryng to test. This is common, and the most important skills are:

80-20 analysis: capacity to analize, interpret and extract conclusions quickly and in a agile way from a ton of data -of which not all is useful-

Analytic and critical thinking: many ways tested with graphs, charts and tables, that you need to understand and derive decisions or insights from

Mathematical skills: are always somehow present, for which you need to be fast int he basics

The way to get better is practicing as much as possible with similar exercises -those targeted at the same skillset-. Hence, I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam.

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/)

Furthermore, you can leverage the MBB tests (https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/, https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp, and many others)

Hope it helps!

Best,

Clara

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Originally answered question:

BCG Online interactive test

Clara on Nov 04, 2020

Hello!

The online quant test are indeed very similar among them and hence, better to prep.

I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam.

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/)

The old McKinsey PST, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Originally answered question:

Best preparation for the BCG Online Case?

Clara on Jun 23, 2020

Hello!

It´s indeed very similar go GMAT, this would be where I would focus. You say you are looking for something "more similar" or "accurate", but there is not such thing unfortunately.

In particular, I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam.

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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Originally answered question:

BCG Online Test

Clara on Sep 18, 2020

Hello!

Good luck with that test, I know they are intimidating (they were the most intimidating part of the whole recruiting process for me).

I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam.

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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Ela on Sep 21, 2020

Thank you Clara! I will take a look at that!

Clara on Mar 25, 2020

Hello!

Hasn´t changed much actually even since the time I did it myself!

Takes overall 45 min
It´s done with a laptop
Emcompasses about 20-25 questions
- It´s a test on a "business case", single choice system
- You are given information both in texts and in figures (e.g., graphs, table)
- Requieres both match skills and "strategic" skills

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Fatih T. on Aug 11, 2020

Do you do the test in an BCG office or at home ?

Originally answered question:

BCG Round 1 Interview 2020

Clara on Nov 02, 2020

Hello !

I am a bit confused: did you pass the test yet? The math/quant one?

I am asking since, if you did not, might be this task.

Cheers,

Clara

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Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case Experience Updates: Has anyone recently taken this assessment and any feedback?

Clara on May 26, 2020

Hello!

Hasn´t changed much actually even since the time I did it myself!

Takes overall 45 min
It´s done with a laptop
Emcompasses about 20-25 questions
- It´s a test on a "business case", single choice system
- You are given information both in texts and in figures (e.g., graphs, table)
- Requieres both match skills and "strategic" skills

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case Experience (NOT Potential Test)

Clara on Mar 22, 2020

Hello!

Precisely as you outline, all the recruiting process (from tests to former face-to-face interviews) have moved to online.

Hence, nothing changes in terms of the approach in case of the test.

What it does change is the interviews, where you need to take an extra-active role with your commuication, walking your interviewer through your thoughs, validating a lot... but this will come only after.

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Originally answered question:

Did anyone give BCG online case test recently?

Clara on Mar 12, 2020

Hello!

Unfortunately no, but BCG indeed has info in the web (https://www.bcg.com/en-ca/careers/roles/consulting/interview-resources.aspx), did you check it out?

Cheers,

Clara

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Originally answered question:

New interactive BCG online test

Clara on Dec 14, 2020

Hello!

Most of the online tests are very similar, and test the same skillset. It´s a good thing, since you can prep for them with a very unified approach.

I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam.

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/)

Furthermore, you can leverage the MBB tests (https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/, https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp, and many others)

Hope it helps!

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Originally answered question:

Online Case Study BCG 1st round 2021

Clara on Jan 14, 2021

Hello!

To add on top of what has been mentioned before, have you checked on the PrepL store? There are prep materials for many of the tests.

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Originally answered question:

New BCG Online Test

Clara on Nov 26, 2020

Hello!

Most of the online tests are very similar, and test the same skillset. It´s a good thing, since you can prep for them with a very unified approach.

I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam.

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/)

Furthermore, you can leverage the MBB tests (https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/, https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp, and many others)

Hope it helps!

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Originally answered question:

BCG NEW ONLINE TEST

Clara on Nov 12, 2020

Hello!

Lately, there have been a lot of posts here asking precisely about the change. However, it does not matter that much. The math online test are super similar to one another.

I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam.

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/)

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Originally answered question:

Prepering for BCG online test

Clara on Sep 28, 2020

Hello!

I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam.

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/)

Furthermore, to your question, McK exams would totally help -the old ones before Imbellus were indeed very similar-.

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Anonymous J on Oct 09, 2020

Thank you for the informative answer. Are the McKinsey old PST teste also relevant for the *new* version with the 8-10 questions to be snswered in 25 minutes? Do you know which kind of question is asked in the video session?

Answer 23

Originally answered question:

BCG Online interactive test

Clara on Nov 04, 2020

Hello!

The online quant test are indeed very similar among them and hence, better to prep.

I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam.

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/)

The old McKinsey PST, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Answer 24

Originally answered question:

Best preparation for the BCG Online Case?

Clara on Jun 23, 2020

Hello!

It´s indeed very similar go GMAT, this would be where I would focus. You say you are looking for something "more similar" or "accurate", but there is not such thing unfortunately.

In particular, I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam.

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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Answer 25

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Test

Clara on Sep 18, 2020

Hello!

Good luck with that test, I know they are intimidating (they were the most intimidating part of the whole recruiting process for me).

I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam.

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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Ela on Sep 21, 2020

Thank you Clara! I will take a look at that!

Answer 26

Clara on Mar 25, 2020

Hello!

Hasn´t changed much actually even since the time I did it myself!

Takes overall 45 min
It´s done with a laptop
Emcompasses about 20-25 questions
- It´s a test on a "business case", single choice system
- You are given information both in texts and in figures (e.g., graphs, table)
- Requieres both match skills and "strategic" skills

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Fatih T. on Aug 11, 2020

Do you do the test in an BCG office or at home ?

Answer 27

Originally answered question:

BCG Round 1 Interview 2020

Clara on Nov 02, 2020

Hello !

I am a bit confused: did you pass the test yet? The math/quant one?

I am asking since, if you did not, might be this task.

Cheers,

Clara

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Answer 28

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case Experience Updates: Has anyone recently taken this assessment and any feedback?

Clara on May 26, 2020

Hello!

Hasn´t changed much actually even since the time I did it myself!

Takes overall 45 min
It´s done with a laptop
Emcompasses about 20-25 questions
- It´s a test on a "business case", single choice system
- You are given information both in texts and in figures (e.g., graphs, table)
- Requieres both match skills and "strategic" skills

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Answer 29

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case Experience (NOT Potential Test)

Clara on Mar 22, 2020

Hello!

Precisely as you outline, all the recruiting process (from tests to former face-to-face interviews) have moved to online.

Hence, nothing changes in terms of the approach in case of the test.

What it does change is the interviews, where you need to take an extra-active role with your commuication, walking your interviewer through your thoughs, validating a lot... but this will come only after.

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Answer 30

Originally answered question:

Did anyone give BCG online case test recently?

Clara on Mar 12, 2020

Hello!

Unfortunately no, but BCG indeed has info in the web (https://www.bcg.com/en-ca/careers/roles/consulting/interview-resources.aspx), did you check it out?

Cheers,

Clara

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Answer 31

Originally answered question:

New interactive BCG online test

Clara on Dec 14, 2020

Hello!

Most of the online tests are very similar, and test the same skillset. It´s a good thing, since you can prep for them with a very unified approach.

I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam.

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/)

Furthermore, you can leverage the MBB tests (https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/, https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp, and many others)

Hope it helps!

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Answer 32

Originally answered question:

Online Case Study BCG 1st round 2021

Clara on Jan 14, 2021

Hello!

To add on top of what has been mentioned before, have you checked on the PrepL store? There are prep materials for many of the tests.

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Answer 33

Originally answered question:

New BCG Online Test

Clara on Nov 26, 2020

Hello!

Most of the online tests are very similar, and test the same skillset. It´s a good thing, since you can prep for them with a very unified approach.

I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam.

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/)

Furthermore, you can leverage the MBB tests (https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/, https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp, and many others)

Hope it helps!

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Answer 34

Originally answered question:

BCG NEW ONLINE TEST

Clara on Nov 12, 2020

Hello!

Lately, there have been a lot of posts here asking precisely about the change. However, it does not matter that much. The math online test are super similar to one another.

I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam.

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/)

The (old) McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them.

https://www.myconsultingoffer.org/case-study-interview-prep/bcg-online/

https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests

https://www.psychometricinstitute.co.uk/Free-Aptitude-Tests.asp

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Answer 35

Originally answered question:

Prepering for BCG online test

Clara on Sep 28, 2020

Hello!

I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GMAT exam.

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/)

Furthermore, to your question, McK exams would totally help -the old ones before Imbellus were indeed very similar-.

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Anonymous J on Oct 09, 2020

Thank you for the informative answer. Are the McKinsey old PST teste also relevant for the *new* version with the 8-10 questions to be snswered in 25 minutes? Do you know which kind of question is asked in the video session?

Answer 36

Originally answered question:

Prepering for BCG online test

Anonymous replied on Sep 28, 2020

Dear A,

Potential test, or sometimes SHL + a logic test based on traffic lights color (two or more traffic lights are connected by codes; each code change a color of the traffic light; one of the code is broken and you have to understand which is the broken one)

There are 2 types of BCG tests:

1. GMAT-like test with questions similar to GMAT
2. Online Test that is based on a case and has the questions closer to PST

So, I would recommend you to:

• Practice GMAT for BCG

1) Keeping your math trained with GMAT exercises is always a good idea. Free resourced can be found online, for example:
http://www.mba.com/global/the-gmat-exam/prepare-for-the-gmat-exam/test-prep-materials/free-gmat-prep-software.aspx
https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat

https://www.mba.com/-/media/files/mba2/assessments/2018/gmat/gmat-handbook-2020-07-10.pdf?la=en&hash=9DCAD3E9A43EEE7B520C84327FBEC6F399A72D82

2) Also tests that usually are for investment banks (with graphs analysis) are a useful. Free resourced can be found online, for example:
https://www.tptests.com/Candidate/practice/Instructions

3) Official BGC Potential test examples: https://www.bcg.com/careers/path/consulting/practice-interview-cases.aspx

Practice PST. You can find some guidance on PrepLounge https://www.preplounge.com/en/bootcamp.php/interview-first-aid/master-the-problem-solving-test/guide-to-improving-speed-in-written-tests-such-as-the-pst

Best,
André

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Anonymous J on Sep 28, 2020

Thank you for the informative answer. Do you know which type of BCG test is being used in Israel? As far as I know, there is 23 questions test with 45 minutes limitation time, while all of the questions are on the same case and different Docs are being provided along the case. Would McKinsey PST tests are good resource for study to BCG test?

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Further answers by Anonymous

Originally answered question:

BCG new Online Case Assessment

Anonymous on Sep 30, 2020

Dear A,

As for the new test I can add that there is no negative points and be ready for the open questions.

Basically there are 2 types of BCG tests:

1. GMAT-like test with questions similar to GMAT.

2. Online Test that is based on a case and has the questions closer to PST

So, I would recommend you to start and track your prep using PST materials. If you have good results with PST, other tests are not a problem.

You can find some guidance on PrepLounge:https://www.preplounge.com/en/bootcamp.php/interview-first-aid/master-the-problem-solving-test/guide-to-improving-speed-in-written-tests-such-as-the-pst

Also, you can find a good number of PST tests online

Best,

André

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Originally answered question:

BCG Online Test

Anonymous on Sep 19, 2020

Hi Ela,

As my colleagues have already mentioned the best option would be practicing GMAT and PST Test.

Make sure you can do simple calculations and mental math without a calculator, understand account formulas, and use key business terms.

Good luck!

André

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4

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case Experience Updates: Has anyone recently taken this assessment and any feedback?

Anonymous on May 25, 2020

Agree with Vai. There are very broad and substantial thoughts there

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Anonymous on May 18, 2020

Hi,

Agree with Daniel

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Originally answered question:

Does anyone have experience on BCG's Online Case Experience (not potential test)?

Anonymous on May 18, 2020

Hi!

Agree with Daniel

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Originally answered question:

Best preparation for the BCG Online Case?

Anonymous on Jul 09, 2020

Dear A,

The best way to prepare for such tests is to train them in advance on a various platform and sources, free or paid ones. But, preparing just for GMAT won’t cover all the aspects.

Nevertheless, there are common tips on analytical tests that can be useful in your preparation:

Be conscious with a time. Commit to a discipline to go through as many questions as possible than actually solve less. It is better to solve more even by skipping some.
Practice a lot of math before – it is normally a key component of all the tests
Use elimination process when you have doubts in multiple choice question
For PST, Potential test and Written test: Practice graph interpretation
For PST, Potential test and Written test: Practice quick reading and quick understanding of key information only

Finally, it is important to understand in advance whether you get penalized for wrong answers (eg Potential Test) or not (eg PST), that may change your strategy for solving.

Hope it helps,

Best,

André

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Originally answered question:

BCG new online case? Has anyone experience with the new 1st round BCG online case?

Anonymous on Sep 30, 2020

Dear A,

As for the new test I can say that there is no negative points and be ready for the open questions.

Basically there are 2 types of BCG tests:

1. GMAT-like test with questions similar to GMAT.

2. Online Test that is based on a case and has the questions closer to PST

So, I would recommend you to start and track your prep using PST materials. If you have good results with PST, other tests are not a problem.

You can find some guidance on PrepLounge:https://www.preplounge.com/en/bootcamp.php/interview-first-aid/master-the-problem-solving-test/guide-to-improving-speed-in-written-tests-such-as-the-pst

Also, you can find a good number of PST tests online

Best,

André

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Originally answered question:

Any advice on the new BCG online Test?

Anonymous on Sep 30, 2020

Dear A,

There are basically 2 types of BCG tests:

1. GMAT-like test with questions similar to GMAT.

2. Online Test that is based on a case and has the questions closer to PST

So, I would recommend you to start and track your prep using PST materials. If you have good results with PST, other tests are not a problem.

You can find some guidance on PrepLounge:https://www.preplounge.com/en/bootcamp.php/interview-first-aid/master-the-problem-solving-test/guide-to-improving-speed-in-written-tests-such-as-the-pst

Also, you can find a good number of PST tests online

Best,

André

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Originally answered question:

Invited for BCG online case experience

Anonymous on Aug 29, 2020

Dear A,

There are basically 2 types of BCG and Bain tests:

1. GMAT-like test with questions similar to GMAT.

2. Online Test that is based on a case and has the questions closer to PST

So, I would recommend you to start and track your prep using PST materials. If you have good results with PST, other tests are not a problem. For this you can:

• Buy Viktor Cheng test prep program - the best materials I've seen so far.

• Practice your math.

You can find some guidance on PrepLounge:https://www.preplounge.com/en/bootcamp.php/interview-first-aid/master-the-problem-solving-test/guide-to-improving-speed-in-written-tests-such-as-the-pst

Do the 2nd test and check the score

Also, you can find a good number of PST tests online

Best,

André

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Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case Experience (NOT Potential Test)

Anonymous on Jul 09, 2020

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

Best,

André

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Originally answered question:

Did anyone give BCG online case test recently?

Anonymous on Jul 09, 2020

Sorry, no

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Answer 37

Originally answered question:

BCG new Online Case Assessment

Anonymous on Sep 30, 2020

Dear A,

As for the new test I can add that there is no negative points and be ready for the open questions.

Basically there are 2 types of BCG tests:

1. GMAT-like test with questions similar to GMAT.

2. Online Test that is based on a case and has the questions closer to PST

So, I would recommend you to start and track your prep using PST materials. If you have good results with PST, other tests are not a problem.

You can find some guidance on PrepLounge:https://www.preplounge.com/en/bootcamp.php/interview-first-aid/master-the-problem-solving-test/guide-to-improving-speed-in-written-tests-such-as-the-pst

Also, you can find a good number of PST tests online

Best,

André

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Answer 38

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Test

Anonymous on Sep 19, 2020

Hi Ela,

As my colleagues have already mentioned the best option would be practicing GMAT and PST Test.

Make sure you can do simple calculations and mental math without a calculator, understand account formulas, and use key business terms.

Good luck!

André

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4

Answer 39

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case Experience Updates: Has anyone recently taken this assessment and any feedback?

Anonymous on May 25, 2020

Agree with Vai. There are very broad and substantial thoughts there

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2

Answer 40

Anonymous on May 18, 2020

Hi,

Agree with Daniel

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2

Answer 41

Originally answered question:

Does anyone have experience on BCG's Online Case Experience (not potential test)?

Anonymous on May 18, 2020

Hi!

Agree with Daniel

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2

Answer 42

Originally answered question:

Best preparation for the BCG Online Case?

Anonymous on Jul 09, 2020

Dear A,

The best way to prepare for such tests is to train them in advance on a various platform and sources, free or paid ones. But, preparing just for GMAT won’t cover all the aspects.

Nevertheless, there are common tips on analytical tests that can be useful in your preparation:

Be conscious with a time. Commit to a discipline to go through as many questions as possible than actually solve less. It is better to solve more even by skipping some.
Practice a lot of math before – it is normally a key component of all the tests
Use elimination process when you have doubts in multiple choice question
For PST, Potential test and Written test: Practice graph interpretation
For PST, Potential test and Written test: Practice quick reading and quick understanding of key information only

Finally, it is important to understand in advance whether you get penalized for wrong answers (eg Potential Test) or not (eg PST), that may change your strategy for solving.

Hope it helps,

Best,

André

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1

Answer 43

Originally answered question:

BCG new online case? Has anyone experience with the new 1st round BCG online case?

Anonymous on Sep 30, 2020

Dear A,

As for the new test I can say that there is no negative points and be ready for the open questions.

Basically there are 2 types of BCG tests:

1. GMAT-like test with questions similar to GMAT.

2. Online Test that is based on a case and has the questions closer to PST

So, I would recommend you to start and track your prep using PST materials. If you have good results with PST, other tests are not a problem.

You can find some guidance on PrepLounge:https://www.preplounge.com/en/bootcamp.php/interview-first-aid/master-the-problem-solving-test/guide-to-improving-speed-in-written-tests-such-as-the-pst

Also, you can find a good number of PST tests online

Best,

André

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0

Answer 44

Originally answered question:

Any advice on the new BCG online Test?

Anonymous on Sep 30, 2020

Dear A,

There are basically 2 types of BCG tests:

1. GMAT-like test with questions similar to GMAT.

2. Online Test that is based on a case and has the questions closer to PST

So, I would recommend you to start and track your prep using PST materials. If you have good results with PST, other tests are not a problem.

You can find some guidance on PrepLounge:https://www.preplounge.com/en/bootcamp.php/interview-first-aid/master-the-problem-solving-test/guide-to-improving-speed-in-written-tests-such-as-the-pst

Also, you can find a good number of PST tests online

Best,

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Originally answered question:

Invited for BCG online case experience

Anonymous on Aug 29, 2020

Dear A,

There are basically 2 types of BCG and Bain tests:

1. GMAT-like test with questions similar to GMAT.

2. Online Test that is based on a case and has the questions closer to PST

So, I would recommend you to start and track your prep using PST materials. If you have good results with PST, other tests are not a problem. For this you can:

• Buy Viktor Cheng test prep program - the best materials I've seen so far.

• Practice your math.

You can find some guidance on PrepLounge:https://www.preplounge.com/en/bootcamp.php/interview-first-aid/master-the-problem-solving-test/guide-to-improving-speed-in-written-tests-such-as-the-pst

Do the 2nd test and check the score

Also, you can find a good number of PST tests online

Best,

André

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Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case Experience (NOT Potential Test)

Anonymous on Jul 09, 2020

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

Best,

André

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Originally answered question:

Did anyone give BCG online case test recently?

Anonymous on Jul 09, 2020

Sorry, no

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Answer 48

Originally answered question:

New BCG Online Test

Emery replied on Nov 24, 2020

I took this online case this year and it was nothing like the practice cases on their website. it is very similar to a real case where it will ask you questions and you have to type out your answers and support them. There are numbers questions as well as strategic questions and you will be given graphs and charts. It's literally just a normal case interview but with a robot instead of a person. I don't think mine held any weight on my advancement to the next round as they didn't even acknowledge it in my feedback.

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Anonymous Z on Jan 08, 2021

Hi Emery, do you mind sharing more about the test? Any tricks to watch out for or concepts to brush up on ? thanks

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Answer 49

Originally answered question:

New BCG Online Test

Gaurav

Expert

Content Creator

replied on Nov 24, 2020

Ex-Mckinsey|Certified Career Coach |Placed 500+ candidates at MBB & other consultancies

Hello Mamoun,

Roden is right, so you should go to BCG's website and practice the interactive cases. Besides PrepLounge's resourses will be useful.
Alongside with sharpening your case skills, you could do some math practice, quick reading training and graph interpretation. Provided that you're short on time that would be enough.
Good luck!
If you need any further help, feel free to contact me.

GB

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Originally answered question:

Online Case Study BCG 1st round 2021

Gaurav on Jan 13, 2021

Hi there!

Florian has already given the insights about the structure.

Though it has changed, the skills tested will be quite similar to the ones required in previous BCG tests, like charts and graphs interpretation, critical thinking, math.

It would be a good idea to use GMAT tests for that.

Cheers,

GB

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New interactive BCG online test

Gaurav on Dec 11, 2020

Hello there!

It's a good idea to go to BCG's website and practice interactive cases.
PrepLounge's resources would be useful as well.

When sharpening your case skills, you could do some math practice, quick reading training, and practice graph interpretation.
GMAT-style preparation does hold, but doing mock tests is also needed.

You could practice BCG Potential Test here:
https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/bcg-potential-testonline-case-2-14

Good luck!
If you need any further help, feel free to contact me.

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Best preparation for the BCG Online Case?

Gaurav on Nov 20, 2020

Hello Sascha,

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

Also I have some recommendations to you:

1) Keeping your math trained with GMAT exercises is always a good idea. Free resourced can be found online, for example:
http://www.mba.com/global/the-gmat-exam/prepare-for-the-gmat-exam/test-prep-materials/free-gmat-prep-software.aspx
https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat

https://www.mba.com/-/media/files/mba2/assessments/2018/gmat/gmat-handbook-2020-07-10.pdf?la=en&hash=9DCAD3E9A43EEE7B520C84327FBEC6F399A72D82

2) Also tests that usually are for investment banks (with graphs analysis) are a useful. Free resourced can be found online, for example:
https://www.tptests.com/Candidate/practice/Instructions

3) Official BGC Potential test examples: https://www.bcg.com/careers/path/consulting/practice-interview-cases.aspx

Does it make sense to you?

Cheers,
GB

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Prepering for BCG online test

Gaurav on Nov 19, 2020

Hello,

If you have already prepared 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.

Regarding Bain, there are very similar.

Cheers,
GB

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BCG new online case? Has anyone experience with the new 1st round BCG online case?

Gaurav on Nov 14, 2020

Hi there!

Basically, to prepare you can use some potential test for Bain, BCG, PST (McKinsey), or GMAT, and after every test just look into a solution to see where you have gone wrong. 3-4 mock test it would be enough for you to prepare.

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GB

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BCG NEW ONLINE TEST

Gaurav on Nov 11, 2020

Hi there!

I would recommend you not to focus on the differences between tests because the format of testing within the company is usually quite similar. My recommendation to you is to do training based on previous online tests. You can use some potential tests for Bain, BCG, PST (McKinsey), or GMAT and I can advise you to check the solution after each test. In this way, you can see where you have gone wrong and develop quickly.

You should develop your critical thinking, knowledge of working with information, time management, and deepen your knowledge in business.

Do you need any further help?
GB

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BCG Online interactive test

Gaurav on Nov 04, 2020

If you have already prepared 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.

Cheers,
GB

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Originally answered question:

Online Case Study BCG 1st round 2021

Gaurav on Jan 13, 2021

Hi there!

Florian has already given the insights about the structure.

Though it has changed, the skills tested will be quite similar to the ones required in previous BCG tests, like charts and graphs interpretation, critical thinking, math.

It would be a good idea to use GMAT tests for that.

Cheers,

GB

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Answer 51

Originally answered question:

New interactive BCG online test

Gaurav on Dec 11, 2020

Hello there!

It's a good idea to go to BCG's website and practice interactive cases.
PrepLounge's resources would be useful as well.

When sharpening your case skills, you could do some math practice, quick reading training, and practice graph interpretation.
GMAT-style preparation does hold, but doing mock tests is also needed.

You could practice BCG Potential Test here:
https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/bcg-potential-testonline-case-2-14

Good luck!
If you need any further help, feel free to contact me.

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Answer 52

Originally answered question:

Best preparation for the BCG Online Case?

Gaurav on Nov 20, 2020

Hello Sascha,

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

Also I have some recommendations to you:

1) Keeping your math trained with GMAT exercises is always a good idea. Free resourced can be found online, for example:
http://www.mba.com/global/the-gmat-exam/prepare-for-the-gmat-exam/test-prep-materials/free-gmat-prep-software.aspx
https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat

https://www.mba.com/-/media/files/mba2/assessments/2018/gmat/gmat-handbook-2020-07-10.pdf?la=en&hash=9DCAD3E9A43EEE7B520C84327FBEC6F399A72D82

2) Also tests that usually are for investment banks (with graphs analysis) are a useful. Free resourced can be found online, for example:
https://www.tptests.com/Candidate/practice/Instructions

3) Official BGC Potential test examples: https://www.bcg.com/careers/path/consulting/practice-interview-cases.aspx

Does it make sense to you?

Cheers,
GB

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Answer 53

Originally answered question:

Prepering for BCG online test

Gaurav on Nov 19, 2020

Hello,

If you have already prepared 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.

Regarding Bain, there are very similar.

Cheers,
GB

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Answer 54

Originally answered question:

BCG new online case? Has anyone experience with the new 1st round BCG online case?

Gaurav on Nov 14, 2020

Hi there!

Basically, to prepare you can use some potential test for Bain, BCG, PST (McKinsey), or GMAT, and after every test just look into a solution to see where you have gone wrong. 3-4 mock test it would be enough for you to prepare.

Was it helpful?

GB

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Answer 55

Originally answered question:

BCG NEW ONLINE TEST

Gaurav on Nov 11, 2020

Hi there!

I would recommend you not to focus on the differences between tests because the format of testing within the company is usually quite similar. My recommendation to you is to do training based on previous online tests. You can use some potential tests for Bain, BCG, PST (McKinsey), or GMAT and I can advise you to check the solution after each test. In this way, you can see where you have gone wrong and develop quickly.

You should develop your critical thinking, knowledge of working with information, time management, and deepen your knowledge in business.

Do you need any further help?
GB

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Answer 56

Originally answered question:

BCG Online interactive test

Gaurav on Nov 04, 2020

If you have already prepared 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.

Cheers,
GB

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Answer 57

Originally answered question:

New BCG Online Test

Roden

Skilled

replied on Nov 24, 2020

Yes, the online test is very similar to the interactive case you can find on BCG's website. You'll be given a case scenario and you can choose how you want to proceed with analysing the case. Based on your responses, you'll be shown different exhibits and you have to do some calculations / judgment questions. There are also some follow up questions where you need to explain why you answered the way you did.

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Answer 58

Originally answered question:

BCG Round 1 Interview 2020

Roden on Nov 01, 2020

Hi, I think the online case study assessment is going to be a 23 question test (multiple choice, 45 minutes) that tests verbal and numerical reasoning skills. You can Google BCG potential test for an example.

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Answer 59

Originally answered question:

Online Case Study BCG 1st round 2021

Vlad

Expert

Content Creator

updated an answer on Jan 13, 2021

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

You should clarify whether it's:

Online test
Online case bot
Written case

These are 3 different formats. I recommend reaching out to the interviewer asking for any guidelines / examples. I have examples for each of these formats. Feel free to reach out

Best

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Originally answered question:

New interactive BCG online test

Vlad on Dec 10, 2020

Hi,

Feel free to message, I have a prep tool for that

Best

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Originally answered question:

BCG Online Test

Vlad on Sep 19, 2020

Hi,

There are 2 types of BCG tests:

GMAT-like test with questions similar to GMAT
Online Test that is based on a case and has the questions closer to PST

I have uploaded both test samples here (Online test is about airlines). I've also added BCG written case sample (Next round) and Bain written case. PM me for a password:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjszX2Oa?dl=0

As for particular recommendations for online test:

Try to find as many people in your country as you can who have done the test. Ask them for the topic, industry, and questions they remember. For example in one of the countries there was a test about airlines and reading a couple of articles / company reports / wikipedia articles with industry terms could significantly improve performance
Try to practice tests with strict time-management. McKinsey PST from the official web site and all mck and bcg -like tests you can find online
Additional resources can be GMAT Integrated reasoning from the official guides and apps if you feel that you are not p[erforming well
As far as I remember calculator is allowed on BCG test. Make sure you know how to simplify calculations and use it fast

Best!

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Ela on Sep 21, 2020

Hi Vlad, I will PM you shortly. Thank you for your tips!

Answer 60

Originally answered question:

New interactive BCG online test

Vlad on Dec 10, 2020

Hi,

Feel free to message, I have a prep tool for that

Best

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Answer 61

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Test

Vlad on Sep 19, 2020

Hi,

There are 2 types of BCG tests:

GMAT-like test with questions similar to GMAT
Online Test that is based on a case and has the questions closer to PST

I have uploaded both test samples here (Online test is about airlines). I've also added BCG written case sample (Next round) and Bain written case. PM me for a password:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjszX2Oa?dl=0

As for particular recommendations for online test:

Try to find as many people in your country as you can who have done the test. Ask them for the topic, industry, and questions they remember. For example in one of the countries there was a test about airlines and reading a couple of articles / company reports / wikipedia articles with industry terms could significantly improve performance
Try to practice tests with strict time-management. McKinsey PST from the official web site and all mck and bcg -like tests you can find online
Additional resources can be GMAT Integrated reasoning from the official guides and apps if you feel that you are not p[erforming well
As far as I remember calculator is allowed on BCG test. Make sure you know how to simplify calculations and use it fast

Best!

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Ela on Sep 21, 2020

Hi Vlad, I will PM you shortly. Thank you for your tips!

Answer 62

Originally answered question:

BCG Round 1 Interview 2020

Henning

Expert

replied on Nov 01, 2020

Bain | passed >15 MBB interviews as a candidate

I'm curious to know which market you're interviewing for. Typically the firms would send you guidance on the format, especially if it's not a cookie cutter case interview.

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Answer 63

Anonymous S updated the answer on Mar 26, 2020

I did not sit for this particular test, but a friend very recently did.

This test, which I am sure you know, is different than the regular test that you would do in the BCG office (I think its called the BCG Potential Test?). In a sense I think this resembles more closely to a regular case than a PST.

You will have to do it in a laptop and you are answering questions from a chat bot. You will have <10 questions, which are a combination of multiple choice and explanation (2-3 sentences 'essay', if I can say that) questions, typically based on your choice. You will close with a video interview where you have 1 min will record yourself of the conclusions in the case.

I won't say it is hard, but again questions closely resembling a case without a chance of asking clarifying questions and often times having to choose appropriate answers from a list of choices can be quite confusing (at least for me). I think the best bet to prepare is just to prepare doing regular cases. I doubt the PST practice would be of much help since it is different than the regular BCG potential test.

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Anonymous E2 on May 16, 2020

Hi was your friend able to receive feedback regarding the Online Case Experience?

Feb on Aug 20, 2020

Hi, thank you for sharing. Would you say the question is more toward qualitative rather than quantitative? Is the BCG potential test that different as compared to PST? I feel that there are many different BCG test at different offices. I am scheduled to take BCG test, and I think the format is similar to what your friend's test is. Can you please share how much time did your friend has to solve the 10 questions in the test? Thank you for the info.

Answer 64

Originally answered question:

BCG online case assessment- questions with an AI chatbot and a video recording at the end

Anonymous W replied on Oct 12, 2020

Congratulations on getting to the assessment stage. Any tips on writing a cover letter and resume to pass the screening stage?

Thank you

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Answer 65

Originally answered question:

BCG Potential Test

Iman

Expert

replied on Sep 07, 2020

BCG | Strategy& |Roland Berger | Interviewed >100 candidates in formal hiring process

Hi,

I think now the model is candidates needs to do a small case online with a video summary.

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Answer 66

Originally answered question:

BCG Round 1 Interview 2020

Hamberger updated an answer on Nov 02, 2020

Hey,

I've also got invited for first round. Last year I had to do a maths test in the office. I think the case study simulation is literally a case study with questions that they give options and you have to pick? Did you attend your university's presentation? I think it was similar to what you did there!

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Answer 67

Originally answered question:

BCG online case assessment- questions with an AI chatbot and a video recording at the end

Mehdi

Expert

replied on Oct 12, 2020

BCG | Received offers from all MBB & Tier 1Firms | Supporting you secure your top tier consulting offer

Hi there,

Online assessment tests are more and more used by consulting firms to filter candidates appying for junior positions (fresh graduates). The best way to prepare for it is to practice Integrated Reasoning quesstions from GMAT. Many people found this useful and it prepared them well to passe the online assessment.

I hope it was helpful, please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any question.

All the best,

Mehdi

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Anonymous J on Oct 13, 2020

Hey Mehdi, are there another relevant parts in the GMAT test in order to preper for BCG new case?

Answer 68

Originally answered question:

BCG Online interactive test

Anonymous X replied on Nov 03, 2020

Has anyone done the online interactive test with a video recording at the end? Any tips?

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Answer 69

Originally answered question:

Invited for BCG online case experience

Giulia

Expert

replied on Aug 20, 2020

McKinsey Business Analyst | 3+ years Experience | MBA at LBS

Hi,

I did it once, it was actually pretty fun.

I can confirm that it takes around 45mins.

You are given a case with data, figures, tables, and asked around 20-25 multiple-choice questions. Every choice determines the following question (it's like a multi-end story).

You need both problem-solving and "strategic" skills.

At the end of the case, you are given feedback around all the "dimensions" of the case (should be 5 or 6, like problem-solving, strategic thinking, structure, etc.) and general feedback on how to improve.

When I did it there were two cases you could exercise with and you can try them again and again.

Hope it helps!
Giulia

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Feb on Aug 20, 2020

Hi Giulia, Thank you for the information. Do you have any tips to prepare the test? Some people the BCG test is similar to McKinsey's PST. But some also say it is completely different, and I should focus on practicing doing cases (like normal case interview) to practice. So I am a bit confused which one is the best approach. Thank you!

Giulia on Aug 20, 2020

Definitely not similar to McK PST, it's like a case but instead of having a person in front of you that asks questions, give feedback and hand over data and graphs, you have a computer and a multiple choice environment. My advice is to prepare for cases and when you are ready for them, you are ready for BCG online case. Good luck!

Feb on Aug 20, 2020

Thank you Giulia. Then I will keep on practicing on doing cases as usual to prepare for this BCG online case experience as well. Thank you

Answer 70

Originally answered question:

Best preparation for the BCG Online Case?

Luca

Expert

Content Creator

replied on Jun 23, 2020

BCG |NASA |20+ interviews with 100% success rate| 120+ students coached |GMAT expert 780/800 score

Hello Kaschayar,

I have some samples that I am happy to share with you.

Best,
Luca

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Sabine on Feb 11, 2021

Hi Luca, would you mind sharing them with me? Thanks!

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Luca on Mar 26, 2020

Hello,

I have some material that you can use to prepare, feel free to text me.

Best,
Luca

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Paulina on Mar 29, 2020

Dear Luca, I have an interview with BCG and one of 3 parts is the online case. Would you share with my the materials?

Benjamin on Jul 09, 2020

Hi Luca, would you please share the materials with me? Thank you very much!

Satrio on Jul 27, 2020

Hi Luca, might you pls share the materials with me? Thank you!

leo on Aug 13, 2020

Hi Luca, could you please share the material? Thank you!

raysir on Aug 13, 2020

Hi Luca, can you please share the material. thanks in advance

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Did anyone give BCG online case test recently?

Luca on Mar 12, 2020

Hello,

I have candidates that went through it in the last period. Feel free to text me if you want to be introduced to them.

Best,
Luca

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Originally answered question:

BCG Potential Test

Luca on Sep 07, 2020

Hello,

It depends on the office but the iold potential test is usually replaced by an online case.

Luca

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Luca on Mar 26, 2020

Hello,

I have some material that you can use to prepare, feel free to text me.

Best,
Luca

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Paulina on Mar 29, 2020

Dear Luca, I have an interview with BCG and one of 3 parts is the online case. Would you share with my the materials?

Benjamin on Jul 09, 2020

Hi Luca, would you please share the materials with me? Thank you very much!

Satrio on Jul 27, 2020

Hi Luca, might you pls share the materials with me? Thank you!

leo on Aug 13, 2020

Hi Luca, could you please share the material? Thank you!

raysir on Aug 13, 2020

Hi Luca, can you please share the material. thanks in advance

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Originally answered question:

Did anyone give BCG online case test recently?

Luca on Mar 12, 2020

Hello,

I have candidates that went through it in the last period. Feel free to text me if you want to be introduced to them.

Best,
Luca

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Originally answered question:

BCG Potential Test

Luca on Sep 07, 2020

Hello,

It depends on the office but the iold potential test is usually replaced by an online case.

Luca

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Answer 74

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case Experience Updates: Has anyone recently taken this assessment and any feedback?

Vai

CoachingPlus Expert

Content Creator

updated an answer on May 25, 2020

Consultant at BCG Nordics| PE and Due Diligence | BCG London, Boston & Dubai office experience

The experiences were discussed recently on these forums. You can check it here -

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/bcg-online-case-experience-6407

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/does-anyone-have-experience-on-bcgs-online-case-experience-not-potential-test-6347

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BCG Online Case Experience (NOT Potential Test)

Vai on Mar 22, 2020

Hey,

The recruiting in current times has moved to online channels. So go to this with the same level of preparedness as to a face to face interview. That being said, considering the constraints of online meetings over the face to face sessions, there are a couple of things you can do:

Take an active role in the interview and guide the interviewer through your thinking. The interviewer can't see the paper where you are drawing the framework, so you have to ensure that you effectively communicate your approach
It is possible that you run out of time and you are not possible to finish all the possibilities to explore from your framework. so share your approach with the interviewer at the start itself so that he/she knows how you are thinking about it
Avoid last-minute panic - be seated 5-10 mins in advance and ensure minimum distractions like turn off phone notifications, have pen-paper ready, check phone microphone, camera, have a copy of printed CV.

Best wishes!

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Answer 75

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case Experience (NOT Potential Test)

Vai on Mar 22, 2020

Hey,

The recruiting in current times has moved to online channels. So go to this with the same level of preparedness as to a face to face interview. That being said, considering the constraints of online meetings over the face to face sessions, there are a couple of things you can do:

Take an active role in the interview and guide the interviewer through your thinking. The interviewer can't see the paper where you are drawing the framework, so you have to ensure that you effectively communicate your approach
It is possible that you run out of time and you are not possible to finish all the possibilities to explore from your framework. so share your approach with the interviewer at the start itself so that he/she knows how you are thinking about it
Avoid last-minute panic - be seated 5-10 mins in advance and ensure minimum distractions like turn off phone notifications, have pen-paper ready, check phone microphone, camera, have a copy of printed CV.

Best wishes!

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Answer 76

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Test

Emily

Expert

Content Creator

replied on Sep 19, 2020

BCG Project Leader | 3+ years interview experience for BCG SEA recruiting | Kellogg MBA, NTU, Peking University

Hi,

It depends on whethre you are getting the new online test format or still the old one?

If it is the old format, GMAT practice would be quite similar.

However, if it is the new format (AI enabled interacive case with video summary recording), then you should practice differently. For the new format, 3 tips I would suggest:

Get farmiliar with consulting / business terms; the AI chatbot likely would be looking for some key words in your answer, in order to determine how it would judge your answer and how it proceeds to the next step
When you open the link within the case, better to open with multiple tabs. It would be easier to toggle between the tabs and compare, than clicking back and forth within one tab (you'd waste time on this and more likely missing info)
Practice doing summary via a video - make sure you look natural and confident. Look into the camera lens (not your screen) when speaking, record yourself and review for improvement areas.

Best,

Emily

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Ela on Sep 21, 2020

Hi Emily, I am not sure which version of the test I am taking. I will be provided the sample test from BCG next week, so I am assuming that based on the sample test, I will figure out whether it is the old or new version. Thank you for your tips!

Anonymous Z on Jan 08, 2021

Hi Ela, do you mind sharing your experience with the test?

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Originally answered question:

BCG new Online Case Assessment

Emily on Sep 30, 2020

Essentially the new assessment is similar to a case interview, just that you'd be interacting with an AI chatbot instead of a real person. 3 tips for you:

Get farmiliar with consulting / business terms; the AI chatbot likely would be looking for some key words in your answer, in order to determine how it would judge your answer and how it proceeds to the next step
When you open the link within the case, better to open with multiple tabs. It would be easier to toggle between the tabs and compare, than clicking back and forth within one tab (you'd waste time on this and more likely missing info)
Practice doing summary via a video - make sure you look natural and confident. Look into the camera lens (not your screen) when speaking, record yourself and review for improvement areas.

Good luck.

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Any advice on the new BCG online Test?

Emily on Sep 18, 2020

Hi there,

3 tips I would suggest:

Get farmiliar with consulting / business terms; the AI chatbot likely would be looking for some key words in your answer, in order to determine how it would judge your answer and how it proceeds to the next step
When you open the link within the case, better to open with multiple tabs. It would be easier to toggle between the tabs and compare, than clicking back and forth within one tab (you'd waste time on this and more likely missing info)
Practice doing summary via a video - make sure you look natural and confident. Look into the camera lens (not your screen) when speaking, record yourself and review for improvement areas.

Good luck!

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Prepering for BCG online test

Emily on Sep 30, 2020

Essentially it is similar to a case interview. Difference lies in you'd be interating with an AI chatbot instead of a real person. 3 tips for your consideration:

Get farmiliar with consulting / business terms; the AI chatbot likely would be looking for some key words in your answer, in order to determine how it would judge your answer and how it proceeds to the next step
When you open the link within the case, better to open with multiple tabs. It would be easier to toggle between the tabs and compare, than clicking back and forth within one tab (you'd waste time on this and more likely missing info)
Practice doing summary via a video - make sure you look natural and confident. Look into the camera lens (not your screen) when speaking, record yourself and review for improvement areas.

Best,

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Anonymous J on Oct 03, 2020

Thank you for your answer! what would be the best areas for practice for the new test and what are the most recommended resources? Which kind of keywords do you means to? is there any list of them?

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Originally answered question:

BCG new Online Case Assessment

Emily on Sep 30, 2020

Essentially the new assessment is similar to a case interview, just that you'd be interacting with an AI chatbot instead of a real person. 3 tips for you:

Get farmiliar with consulting / business terms; the AI chatbot likely would be looking for some key words in your answer, in order to determine how it would judge your answer and how it proceeds to the next step
When you open the link within the case, better to open with multiple tabs. It would be easier to toggle between the tabs and compare, than clicking back and forth within one tab (you'd waste time on this and more likely missing info)
Practice doing summary via a video - make sure you look natural and confident. Look into the camera lens (not your screen) when speaking, record yourself and review for improvement areas.

Good luck.

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Answer 78

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Any advice on the new BCG online Test?

Emily on Sep 18, 2020

Hi there,

3 tips I would suggest:

Get farmiliar with consulting / business terms; the AI chatbot likely would be looking for some key words in your answer, in order to determine how it would judge your answer and how it proceeds to the next step
When you open the link within the case, better to open with multiple tabs. It would be easier to toggle between the tabs and compare, than clicking back and forth within one tab (you'd waste time on this and more likely missing info)
Practice doing summary via a video - make sure you look natural and confident. Look into the camera lens (not your screen) when speaking, record yourself and review for improvement areas.

Good luck!

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Answer 79

Originally answered question:

Prepering for BCG online test

Emily on Sep 30, 2020

Essentially it is similar to a case interview. Difference lies in you'd be interating with an AI chatbot instead of a real person. 3 tips for your consideration:

Get farmiliar with consulting / business terms; the AI chatbot likely would be looking for some key words in your answer, in order to determine how it would judge your answer and how it proceeds to the next step
When you open the link within the case, better to open with multiple tabs. It would be easier to toggle between the tabs and compare, than clicking back and forth within one tab (you'd waste time on this and more likely missing info)
Practice doing summary via a video - make sure you look natural and confident. Look into the camera lens (not your screen) when speaking, record yourself and review for improvement areas.

Best,

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Anonymous J on Oct 03, 2020

Thank you for your answer! what would be the best areas for practice for the new test and what are the most recommended resources? Which kind of keywords do you means to? is there any list of them?

Answer 80

Anonymous T replied on Mar 24, 2020

Recently, a friend of mine attended a BCG online case and shared her experience with me so I will do it as well:

The online case took 45 min and contained about 20-25 questions (they were using their laptops). They used a "single choice" system ( you have options a),b),c) and one of them is correct, something like that). In the beginning they got 2 slides full of information and had to answer some questions. Then gradually more and more information has been revealed and more questions had to be answered. Some of the questions were about testing mental math and the usual things like "compute the profitability of x based on the given data". Some focused more on strategic ("qualitative") questions. She mentioned that you have to be fast to answer all questions.

For the start of your preparation you might wanna have a closer look at the BCG app (maybe it's exclusive for invited people, but that should'nt be a problem for you). It could be that the app is providing an example for an online case study.

Hopefully, that helps!

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Answer 81

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Does anyone have experience on BCG's Online Case Experience (not potential test)?

Daniel

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Hi! See a reply from Vlad in this thread https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/how-to-prepare-for-bcg-online-case-1098

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Daniel on Mar 24, 2020

Hi! See a reply from Vlad in this thread https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/how-to-prepare-for-bcg-online-case-1098

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Answer 83

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BCG Online Case Experience (NOT Potential Test)

Daniel on Mar 23, 2020

Hi!

The interview will be exactly the same, just per video

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Daniel

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Answer 84

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New interactive BCG online test

Antonello

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updated an answer on Sep 13, 2021

McKinsey | MBA professor for consulting interviews

Hi,
I have material and a dedicated session to prepare it, feel free to text me to discuss it.

Best,
Antonello

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Originally answered question:

BCG Potential Test

Antonello on Sep 09, 2020

Hi, what office are you talking about? Some of SE offices are switching to online interactive tests

Best,
Antonello

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Originally answered question:

Invited for BCG online case experience

Antonello on Aug 31, 2020

Hi, I have some material available to practice it. Feel free to text me

Best

Antonello

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Aaron on Sep 29, 2020

Hi Antonello, could you send the practice material? Thanks!

Max on Nov 12, 2020

Hi Antonello, I am interested in your practice material. Id appreciate it if you could send it to me! Best, Max

Lenka on Nov 18, 2020

Hi Antonello, I would be interested - thank you!

Lee on Dec 17, 2020

HI Antonello, I am interested Thank you!

Adrian Anthony on Feb 02, 2021

Hi Antonello, can you please share the practice material for the BCG online test with me as well? really appreciate your help. Thanks !!

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Originally answered question:

Online Case Study BCG 1st round 2021

Antonello on Jan 18, 2021

Hi,

As the other coaches already gave you interesting insights, I'll just attach some links to prepare for online cases.

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 the quantitative part of the 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

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Antonello

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Originally answered question:

New BCG Online Test

Antonello on Dec 30, 2020

HI, for other material to prepare the BCG test feel free to text me

Best

Antonello

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Originally answered question:

Did anyone give BCG online case test recently?

Antonello on Mar 25, 2020

I have some material collected about it, feel free to text me

Best,
Antonello

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Antonello on Mar 25, 2020

Hi, feel free to text me. I have collected some material

Best,
Antonello

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Anonymous D2 on Mar 29, 2020

Hi Antonello, I am intersted in the materials for BCG online case. I will have an interview with them soon.

raysir on Aug 13, 2020

Hi, can you please share the material. thanks

Feb on Aug 19, 2020

Hi Antonello, can you please share the material with me as well? Thank you

Kevin on Aug 20, 2020

Hi Antonello, could you share the material with me? Thank you.

Ian on Sep 11, 2020

Hi Antonello, could you please share the material? Thank you

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Originally answered question:

Does anyone have experience on BCG's Online Case Experience (not potential test)?

Antonello on Mar 23, 2020

Hi, I have some cases to practice this format, feel free to text me.

Best,
Antonello

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Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case Experience (NOT Potential Test)

Antonello on Mar 23, 2020

Hi,
I confirm it's due to the lockdown. The format will be similar to the classical face to face interview and will be structured in 3 parts:
- Personal Experience Interview: fit and CV questions to assess your personal impact, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial spirit
- Case Interview: typical business case to evaluate your structure in approaching problems, problem-solving skills, and business sense
- Your final questions to the interviewers

Hope it helps,
Antonello

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BCG Potential Test

Antonello on Sep 09, 2020

Hi, what office are you talking about? Some of SE offices are switching to online interactive tests

Best,
Antonello

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Answer 86

Originally answered question:

Invited for BCG online case experience

Antonello on Aug 31, 2020

Hi, I have some material available to practice it. Feel free to text me

Best

Antonello

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Aaron on Sep 29, 2020

Hi Antonello, could you send the practice material? Thanks!

Max on Nov 12, 2020

Hi Antonello, I am interested in your practice material. Id appreciate it if you could send it to me! Best, Max

Lenka on Nov 18, 2020

Hi Antonello, I would be interested - thank you!

Lee on Dec 17, 2020

HI Antonello, I am interested Thank you!

Adrian Anthony on Feb 02, 2021

Hi Antonello, can you please share the practice material for the BCG online test with me as well? really appreciate your help. Thanks !!

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Answer 87

Originally answered question:

Online Case Study BCG 1st round 2021

Antonello on Jan 18, 2021

Hi,

As the other coaches already gave you interesting insights, I'll just attach some links to prepare for online cases.

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 the quantitative part of the 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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Originally answered question:

New BCG Online Test

Antonello on Dec 30, 2020

HI, for other material to prepare the BCG test feel free to text me

Best

Antonello

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Answer 89

Originally answered question:

Did anyone give BCG online case test recently?

Antonello on Mar 25, 2020

I have some material collected about it, feel free to text me

Best,
Antonello

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Answer 90

Antonello on Mar 25, 2020

Hi, feel free to text me. I have collected some material

Best,
Antonello

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Anonymous D2 on Mar 29, 2020

Hi Antonello, I am intersted in the materials for BCG online case. I will have an interview with them soon.

raysir on Aug 13, 2020

Hi, can you please share the material. thanks

Feb on Aug 19, 2020

Hi Antonello, can you please share the material with me as well? Thank you

Kevin on Aug 20, 2020

Hi Antonello, could you share the material with me? Thank you.

Ian on Sep 11, 2020

Hi Antonello, could you please share the material? Thank you

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Originally answered question:

Does anyone have experience on BCG's Online Case Experience (not potential test)?

Antonello on Mar 23, 2020

Hi, I have some cases to practice this format, feel free to text me.

Best,
Antonello

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Answer 92

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case Experience (NOT Potential Test)

Antonello on Mar 23, 2020

Hi,
I confirm it's due to the lockdown. The format will be similar to the classical face to face interview and will be structured in 3 parts:
- Personal Experience Interview: fit and CV questions to assess your personal impact, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial spirit
- Case Interview: typical business case to evaluate your structure in approaching problems, problem-solving skills, and business sense
- Your final questions to the interviewers

Hope it helps,
Antonello

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Answer 93

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Best preparation for the BCG Online Case?

Anton

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Hi!

PM me and I will send you a few samples!

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Sabine on Feb 11, 2021

Hey Anton, would you mind sharing them with me? Thanks!

Answer 94

Originally answered question:

Any advice on the new BCG online Test?

Anonymous O replied on Dec 10, 2020

Hi A,

I presume that by now you have already done your online test. Any insights on what you retrospectively had done differently while preparing?

Many thanks!

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Answer 95

Originally answered question:

Best preparation for the BCG Online Case?

Anonymous U replied on Nov 20, 2020

A lot of people answering this do not seem to understand that in additon to the GMAT style calculations test, or Potetial test (PST -style ) that is taken in some countries, BCG has now introduced an interactive online case study. It'll be best to know what online case study you are referring to.

For the newest one: You do a case, but with a chatbot and it is timed. You have about 9 questions and 25 minutes.

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Anonymous O on Dec 10, 2020

Hi A, do you have any further insights on the newest one? Are you saying PST/GMAT are not really the most helpful while preparing for this? Many thanks!

Answer 96

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BCG new online case? Has anyone experience with the new 1st round BCG online case?

Anonymous V replied on Nov 14, 2020

Hi,

I don't know which office you are preparing for but for Germany and Austria, the online test isn't like the old "GMAT-like" tests. It is rather similar to those interactive cases BCG also gives you on their website: interactive case library :) Also, I was allowed to use a calculator.

I hope this was helpful and good luck with your test!

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Anonymous O on Dec 10, 2020

Hi A, thanks for your comment! Is there any focus you would retrospectively place while preparing for the test? Many thanks!

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BCG new online case? Has anyone experience with the new 1st round BCG online case?

Sodiq replied on Nov 05, 2020

Hey I'm having my bcg online interactive test in 2 days. Any hint??

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Gaurav on Nov 14, 2020

I have uploaded 3 fresh real-live MBB Cases from different offices into the Library: ?For Beginner level: Laundry Chain – Revenue Increase https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/interviewer-led-mckinsey-style/beginner/laundry-chain-revenue-increase-215 ?For Intermediate level: Grain Co-operative – Brand Launch https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/interviewer-led-mckinsey-style/intermediate/grain-co-operative-brand-launch-217 ?For Advanced level/the real one and used for final rounds: Non-Profit Museum Revenue Increase https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/interviewer-led-mckinsey-style/advanced/mbb-final-round-case-non-profit-museum-revenue-increase-219 Have you tried to solve them? What do you think - do you have any questions?

Anonymous Z on Jan 08, 2021

Hi Sodiq. How was the test?

Answer 98

Originally answered question:

Any advice on the new BCG online Test?

Ela replied on Sep 18, 2020

Hi Ian, would you please be able to send me the practice test as well?

Thank you,

Ela

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Answer 99

Originally answered question:

BCG Potential Test

Anonymous I replied on Sep 12, 2020

HI,

Yes Indeed. BCG changed the first round and now there is an online interactive test and then you will be required to do a 1-minute video summary at the end of the test

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Originally answered question:

BCG new online case? Has anyone experience with the new 1st round BCG online case?

Feb replied on Aug 20, 2020

Hi, I am also recently invited for the new BCG test. Have you taken it at this point? I would really appreciate your help if you can share any tips and insight. Please send me a message to my inbox.

Thank you,

Feb

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Mariana on Feb 07, 2021

Hey, could you message me and let me know how the test went for you? I tried to send you a message but I do not have premium membership. Thanks!

Answer 101

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case Experience (NOT Potential Test)

Anonymous Q replied on Aug 13, 2020

Hi, how was your online case experience? Hoping you got through it. I also got invited and am preparing for it. If you don't mind, kindly share your experience :)

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Anonymous C2 on Oct 23, 2020

Hey Anon C, I'm preparing for my online case experience now and am curious how it was for you. Was it at all similar to the old potential tests? What would you suggest I do to prepare? Hope you passed and thanks in advance for any tips:)

Answer 102

Originally answered question:

Best preparation for the BCG Online Case?

Anonymous replied on Jun 23, 2020

Hi

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Answer 103

Originally answered question:

BCG Online Case Experience (NOT Potential Test)

Anonymous R replied on Mar 24, 2020

Hi,

I am also currently in the recruiting process with BCG and have interview day 1 coming up which consists of two interviews and the online case experience you mentioned. The sample that they sent me to prepare has the same structure and marking scheme as the BCG potential test with similar questions, although perhaps slightly more focused on logic/business sense analysis in addition to the maths aspect. I was invited to do the interview including Online Case Experience before everything was shut down with Corona so I think they may have just changed the name of the test in some offices. I am preparing using BCG Potential test material, PST material and GMAT Quant workbook.

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