Hi there,

In most offices BCG is using the BCG Online Case (Chatbot version + Video interview). This test is replacing the BCG Potential Test, meaning that if you have to do the BCG Online Case you will not have to do the Potential Test. 

I helped candidates recently who did the BCG Online Case in the following countries:

• Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, UAE, United States

If they have not clarified it in your case, you can reach out to HR and ask if it is going to be the chatbot version.

║ “That’s great, but how can I prepare if I have to do the Online Case?”

Glad you asked ;) Let me give you some tips:

The BCG Online Case (also called Chatbot Interview) is a 8-10 questions test BCG started to use in the last years 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 in 1 minute

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The main differences compared to the previous version (BCG Potential Test, which sometimes was also called BCG Online Case – creating huge confusion) are the following:

1. 8-10 questions instead of 23
2. 25-30 min instead of 45
3. Calculators allowed
4. Presence of open questions
5. Video sum up at the end

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

1. Time. The 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
2. 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
3. Math. Candidates often find the math quite challenging given the time constraint

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You can find 10 key tips to prepare for the test here:

▶  https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/bcg-online-case

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If you want to prepare for the Online Case in the best possible way, I created a software simulation replicating the chatbot and one-way video interview.

It includes the following and more:

• 2 Software Simulations of the Chatbot. These are live chatbots simulating exactly the same chatbot environment of the test (meaning you will receive questions by an actual chatbot with a flow equivalent to the one of the test).
• 2 PDF Simulations of the Chabot. These are additional tests Casey-style, meaning you will have 4 different Casey Chatbots to train.
• 2 One-Way Video Interviews. These come with Artificial Intelligence reports, so that you can see how the Video Software will perceive your performance in terms of voice, speech clarity, energy and more.
• Free access to 6 PSTs and Potential Tests for further practice.
• Deep explanation of all the 5 types of questions asked in the BCG Online Case thanks to the complimentary 144-page guide.

You can get access to the software simulation and guide instantly here:

▶ https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-and-guides-2/bcg-online-case-combo-software-simulation-79

For any questions please feel free to PM me.

Best,

Francesco