Strategy& online assessment

Question

Hi All,

I got an invite for the Strategy& online assessment. Anyone aware what would it entail? I could not find a lot of information online.

Thank you!

Answer 1

Hi there,

Honestly, all of these online tests are very similar

Format? Somewhat different. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Hardly different.

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.

Answer 2

Greetings,

I hope you're having a splendid day so far!

I possess ample knowledge regarding the Strategy& assessment conducted in the Middle East.

The latter consists of multiple mini-games designed to assess your logical reasoning, problem-solving, and mathematical abilities.

To be more specific, one of the mathematical mini-games presents a designated number (e.g., 48) alongside bubbles containing various equations (such as 59-11, 35+14, 20+21, etc.). Your objective is to select the bubbles whose equations yield the same result as the given golden number.

Another game (which tests your problem solving skills) involves a pathway with obstacles, wherein your task is to extract a wooden log from the pathway utilizing the fewest possible moves.

Towards the conclusion, there is a segment dedicated to personal questions that inquire about your background and personality.

All in all, the assessment is quite captivating and enjoyable.

Prepare well and best of luck!

Answer 3

Hi there

while overall, these assessments and qualities tested are typically quite similar, format slighly varies by region - could you share which office / region this is from?

Regards, Andi

Answer 4

Surprised to hear you couldn't find any information online. There should even be free examples of former tests that you could work on.

Regardless, you can basically expect a mix of mathematical and logical reasoning exercises. The format can vary from region to region.

Happy to share a few examples from my own library if useful.

Best,

Cristian

Answer 5

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