Hi there,

Casey chatbot test is the predominant online format being used now BCG-wide, with some country-specific exceptions .

Regards, Andi

Hi Aicha,

I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it:

• First of all, I feel that it might be irritating that BCG uses two different pre-interview assessments, sometimes even within the same country or office.
• Based on the experience of coachees of mine, it seems like the BCG potential test is slightly more current. However, when it comes to probability (which is what you should aim for), the BCG Casey is way more likely to be used.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for any of those pre-interview assessments, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

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Hey Aicha,

BCG's Casey Chatbot is what I've seen being used frequently across many geographies.

Focussing on time management, charts/graph/data interpretation and basic business acumen that you develop in case prep are the key skills being tested in this assessment.

All the best!

Rushabh

Hi there,

I get your confusion. In the past, different BCG offices called their recruitment test either online case or potential test.

Currently, BCG is employing two tests across the globe:

• Casey Chatbot Case (most common), now also referred to as Online Case
• A quantitative test similar to the GMAT (less common but sometimes used as an initial gatekeeper to the Casey)

Cheers,

Florian

Hi Aicha,

BCG Chatbot is the one that is most current.

Remember, all of these online tests 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.

Hi there, 

Are you referring to some of the products that the coaches are selling? 

I would suggest you guide yourself by the reviews to find the best ones. Additionally, there are a bunch of free materials also online that you can use to guide your preparation. 

Best,

Cristian