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Hi there,
Honestly, all of these online tests are very similar
Format? Somewhat different. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? The same.
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.
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Hi there,
Q: How can I prepare for BCG Lagos online Test?
First of all, I would check which test you have to take. The most common nowadays are Pymetrics and the Casey Online Chatbot (also called BCG Online Case).
If you have to take the Chatbot, I provided some info below.
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The BCG Online Case (also called Casey Chatbot Interview) is an 8-10 questions test BCG now used 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 usually have to provide a recommendation in 1 minute
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You can find 10 key tips to prepare for the test here:
▶ 10 Must-Know Tips to Master the 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 specifically the chatbot and one-way video interview.
It includes the following and more:
- 4 Casey Software Simulations of the Chatbot. These are live chatbots simulating exactly the same chatbot environment of the test (meaning you will receive questions from an actual chatbot with a flow equivalent to the one of the test).
- 4 One-Way Video Interviews. These come with Artificial Intelligence reports, so that you can see how the software will perceive your performance in terms of voice, speech clarity, energy and more.
- 2 PDF Simulations of the Chabot. These are additional tests Casey-style, meaning you will have 6 different Casey Chatbots to train with overall.
- 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:
▶ BCG Online Case Software Simulation
For any questions on the test please feel free to PM me, I will reply within 12 hours.
Best,
Francesco
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Hi there,
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, given that BCG mostly uses the BCG Casey pre-interview assessment, the rest of my answer will focus on this. Still, I would highly advise you to reach out to the recruiter to inquire about the specific format of the "BCG online test" since this is a rather vague term.
- The BCG Casey is essentially a case study that you solve on your own. As such, I would highly advise you to focus your preparation on practicing case studies with peers and on your own, as this is the best way to prepare for it. In case you can get your hands on authentic BCG Casey sets, this could help you further, but I do not see any point in purchasing any guides.
If you would like a more detailed discussion on authentic BCG Casey sets, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
Best,
Hagen
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