Hello,
The Paris office at BCG has a 45 min online test done in their first round interview, I was wondering how to prepare for it, since i struggled with the sample test provided on their website. Here is the link to the test: http://media-publications.bcg.com/france/Preparation-Etude-De-Cas-En-Ligne-2019.pdf.
I know this question is very specific, but I would greatly appreciate any help. Thank you!
Hi Felix,
I did the test a couple of weeks ago in Germany. The case example is comparable to the one you will receive on the actual interview day. While I prepared I checked which questions were the hardest / easiest for me. Based on this knowledge I answered the questions on the online test and did not answer the difficult ones since you will get a reduction of -1 for each wrong answer.
I guess you should make your own 'personal' strategy. I did not answer all question in the online test and still got to the final round.
All the best
Hi,
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:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjszX2Oa?dl=0
(message me for a password)
As for particular recommendations for online test:
Best!
Hi Vlad, thank you very much for your tips, they are very practical and helpful. Would you mind to share the password with me? I am relatively new to Preplounge and i could not send you a private message. Best, — Felix on Aug 13, 2019
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