Hi there,
I've been invited to the OC&C only test which includes 2 sections: numerical, logical reasoning etc. and a written test.
Can anyone please provide advice on what these involve and how to prep?
Hi there!
It might have changed, but my most up-to-date knowledge is that it is a 45 minute quant test to ascertain your math and critical thinking skills. It's a screening test which determines whether you will move forward with the interview process.
The best way to practice 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 across these quant screening tests:
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,
First of all, congratulations on the invitation from OC&C!
I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:
You can find more on this topic here: Speed reading techniques.
If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
Best,
Hagen
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Hi there!
Yes - happy to share a few examples. Feel free to reach out.
Basically, all these tests are very similar. They all test the basic skills that you would need to display in the interview anyway. They want to understand whether you have these skills at the minimum level necessary to make it worth interviewing you.
Best,
Cristian
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There is a striking similarity between all of these exams. They all evaluate the same fundamental abilities that you'd be expected to demonstrate during the interview otherwise. They want to know if your proficiency with these areas is sufficient to warrant an interview. geometry dash
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