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RWE Consulting Online Assessment

Assessment RWE Consulting

Most recent answer on Mar 22, 2024

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Mar 21, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Haven't taken it myself, but 90% of these tests follow a similar pattern. Happy to share some practice tests if helpful.

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I did McKinsey's Imbellus digital assessment recently. Ask me anything :)

Assessment Imbellus McKinsey test

Most recent answer on Mar 19, 2024

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on Mar 19, 2024 on Mar 19, 2024
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McK Solve server unreachable

Assessment Imbellus McKinsey

Most recent answer on Mar 18, 2024

Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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gave the best answer on Mar 14, 2024

Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, sorry to hear about this. I think you have done what you could and tech support has to help you further here. I would just maybe also send a message to the recruiter to keep them in the loop about your issues ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 18, 2024 on Mar 18, 2024
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Bain's Online Assessment

Assessment Bain

Most recent answer on Sep 26, 2023

gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2023

Yes, but we're not allowed to share external links here. As part of coaching I provide a ton of practice materials + tests. Lucky for you the McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 26, 2023 on Sep 26, 2023
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BCG Online Case Experience Assessment

Assessment BCG BCG Technology advantage BCG Case Interview BCG Potential Test MBB offer

Most recent answer on Sep 10, 2023

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Sep 09, 2023

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Hi Ali, Q: Does anyone have valuable resources to help me prepare? I provided some information below on the assessment. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ... (read entire answer)

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Assessments and Passing Score

Assessment candidate numerical online test numerical reasoning test numerical test performance Technical Experience Interview

Most recent answer on Aug 08, 2023

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Aug 06, 2023

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Hi there, 1) Are assessments before conducting interviews created to be finished all on time? I had a numerical assessment which I had to answer 30 questions in 30 minutes which was impossible for me to complete. Was I ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 08, 2023 on Aug 08, 2023
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Investment Banking Assessment

Assessment Technical Experience Interview

Most recent answer on Aug 03, 2023

Sofia

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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching

Sofia

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gave the best answer on Aug 03, 2023

Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching

Hello, This sounds like a standard screen you would get after completing the assessment, in which case it doesn't imply anything. Keeping my fingers crossed for you - best of luck!

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on Aug 03, 2023 on Aug 03, 2023
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Bain Sova Assessment Timing

Assessment Bain

Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2023

gave the best answer on May 13, 2023

Hi there, Firstly, I'm wondering if it's possible to complete the different sections of the test at separate times. Would there be any negative impact on my final score due to the time counted between each section? I *t ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 30, 2023 on Jun 30, 2023
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BCG Pymetric Test

Assessment BCG recruitment test

Most recent answer on Mar 11, 2023

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Mar 11, 2023

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Hi there, 1) Last year I took the Pymetric test to get into the BCG Fellowship Programme and I was wondering if I have to take the Online Casey Chatbot during fulltime recruitment. Most candidates have to take the Case ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 11, 2023 on Mar 11, 2023
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Bain Online Assessment ME Offices

Assessment Bain & Company recruitment test

Most recent answer on Mar 10, 2023

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Mar 10, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi Shivam, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from Bain! 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, to my knowle ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 10, 2023 on Mar 10, 2023
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Virtual Assessment Day Deloitte

Assessment assessmentday Deloitte Monitor strategyconsulting virtual

Most recent answer on Feb 14, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Feb 13, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, Congrats on being invited to this! You can expect the typical assessment centre experience, only adjusted to an online environment. Usually, you can come across the following elements (some may differ based ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 14, 2023 on Feb 14, 2023
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OW assessment

Assessment Middle East Oliver Wyman

Most recent answer on Jan 10, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Jan 10, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, Yes, this is the typical test that most firms send out as a second stage in the recruitment process after the CV/application screening and before the first interview round. The test differs in format and con ... (read entire answer)

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Oliver Wyman Assessment

Assessment Middle East Oliver Wyman Oliver Wyman numerical reasoning test Online Assessment seniorconsultant

Most recent answer on Jan 09, 2023

gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2022

Hi there, Honestly, all of these online tests are very similar Format? Somewhat. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Not at all. The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regar ... (read entire answer)

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Oliver Wyman Assessment Test Cut Offs

Assessment Oliver Wyman Oliver Wyman numerical reasoning test

Most recent answer on Oct 05, 2022

gave the best answer on Oct 04, 2022

Hi there, Agreed with Mario here. Please remember that you're being assessed not just on the test itself, but also your overall profile, your resume itself, and the strength of your networking+referral! While some peopl ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 05, 2022 on Oct 05, 2022
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Skipping digital assessment at Bain after McK is done

Assessment Bain McKinsey

Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022

gave the best answer on Aug 29, 2022

No, please don't. You mention why you think you should skip the digital assessment. However, you didn't mention why you NEED to skip the digital assessment.Here's the thing: they are different companies using different ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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Internal Assessment by Mckinsey for candidates

Assessment BCG McKinsey and Bain McKinsey & Company

Most recent answer on Aug 17, 2022

gave the best answer on Aug 17, 2022

Hi there, You've given us very little context. Regardless, we don't know any more than you do. Finally, knowing won't affect the outcome. Try to focus on things that you can control!

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on Aug 17, 2022 on Aug 17, 2022
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McKinsey QuantHub Assessment (Data Science Analyst Role)

Assessment Data Science McKinsey

Most recent answer on Jan 29, 2022

Clara

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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Clara

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gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2021

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! Unfortunately no, although I have looked for examples in several occasions and haven´t found them. It´s still really niche :( Good luck! Cheers, Clara

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Grading system at McKinsey

Assessment McKinsey

Most recent answer on Jan 16, 2022

Florian

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Florian

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gave the best answer on Jan 15, 2022

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hey there, You need to consistently pass the bar in all interviews as well as demonstrate spikes in certain areas. For the Imbellus, it depends on the office. Some use it as a screening device before the interviews, ot ... (read entire answer)

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Is MConsultingPrep’s PSG Simulation legit ?!

Assessment Digital McKinsey I'm preparing to McK coming next week McKinsey McKinsey problem solving game

Most recent answer on Dec 03, 2021

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Dec 03, 2021

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, I will leave to others to comment on the product you mentioned, as I launched a related one so I may be biased ;) On the other hand, if you want to prepare in the best possible way, you can find at the link be ... (read entire answer)

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Conversation about your candidature-Zoom meetings- mckinsey

Assessment McKinsey Phone interview

Most recent answer on Oct 16, 2021

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Expert

gave the best answer on Oct 10, 2021

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, It sounds like they are trying to figure out what sort of role you're most suitable for. I would assume the discussion is not a formal interview (as in it won't directly impact your chances of being accepted) ... (read entire answer)

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