Hi there,

Lucky for you the Strategy& Online Assessment, the McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so you really can leverage the practice tests for all of them in order to prepare:

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.

PRACTICE TESTS

The (old) McKinsey PST + RedRock, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so leverage resources across all of them. (I have a ton, feel free to message)

CHART/GRAPH INTERPRETATION

Best Rote Practice

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Best Practice Strategy

1) Read the Economist (especially the daily graph and Financial Time frequently

2) Ask case partners to focus particularly on your chart-reading skills (i.e. by providing you with cases with many charts) - Bain and Deloitte cases tend to be chart heavy

Graph Interpretation Tips

1) Read the title - and understand it

2) Read the legends - and understand them

3) Remind yourself of the objective / hypothesis in the case, to see where this might fit

4) Find the differences - where does the line graph plummet or spike? Which column is a lot smaller or bigger than the others? Where does change occur? The differences are what matter

5) Talk outloud while interpreting - first, it helps you think and process your thoughts, second, it lets the interviewer provide guidance and course correct if needed.

Hi there,

As Ian was anticipating, these tests are all quite similar, so you can find abundant material online that you can use to practice. They may include different type of questions:

• Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
• Numerical Reasoning
• Verbal Reasoning
• Logical Reasoning
• Personality Questionnaire

The objective is to evaluate your skills while putting you under pressure with time management. Hence, you should not underestimate it. You can find abundant material online that you can use to practice and become more comfortable with the type of questions. Here's some useful links with free tests:

• https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests/
• https://testttalent.com/free-shl-test/
• https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/careers%20redesign/interviewing/main/problem%20solving%20test%20pdfs/practice-test-a.ashx
• https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/careers%20redesign/interviewing/main/problem%20solving%20test%20pdfs/practice-test-b.ashx
• https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/careers%20redesign/interviewing/main/problem%20solving%20test%20pdfs/practice-test-c.ashx

Best of luck with your preparation,
Francesca

As a seasoned strategy consultant with experience in the Middle East, I can provide you with some advice on how to prepare for the Strategy& Middle East online assessment. Here are a few tips:

Familiarize yourself with the format: Understand the structure and components of the online assessment, such as the types of questions and time limits.

Review case studies: Strategy& often includes case studies in their assessments. Practice analyzing and solving case studies to improve your problem-solving skills.

Brush up on industry knowledge: Research and stay updated on the industries relevant to the Middle East region, such as oil and gas, finance, and telecommunications. This will help you better understand the context of the case studies.

Practice time management: The online assessment may have time constraints for each question or section. Practice managing your time effectively to ensure you can complete all tasks within the given time frame.

Seek feedback and practice: Engage in mock assessments or practice sessions with experienced consultants or coaches who can provide feedback on your performance and help you improve.

Hi there!

It's very similar to all the other ones from top firms - GMAT-type questions disguised into business contexts. 

I can share a few examples for practice. 

You can also find plenty online. 

Feel free to also ask the recruiter for examples - they can usually share some best practices.

Best,
Cristian

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Agree with Ian here, happy to provide you some old prep-tests. Warm regards, Frederic