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BCG test

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Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2023

Anonymous F gave the best answer on Mar 21, 2017

The reason why BCG potential test is so difficult is because of the time constraint. So what I did was work on any questions from the BCG potential test I could find and try to solve them super quickly. For example, t ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 11, 2023 on Oct 11, 2023
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Casey -- can you have other tabs open

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Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022

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gave the best answer on Oct 23, 2022

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Hi there, Q: I will be doing the chatbot casey test soon and wondering if we're allowed to have other windows or tabs open? Yes, you can keep other tabs/windows open. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 23, 2022 on Oct 23, 2022
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BCG Online Case Experience

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Recent activity on Oct 23, 2022

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gave the best answer on Oct 22, 2022

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Hi there, One of the questions from last year's test asks you to figure out the increased profit margin when merging 2 entities. Entity A has x profit margin and x % of market share. Entity B has y profit margin and y p ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 23, 2022 on Oct 23, 2022
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Rejection from BCG GAMMA

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Most recent answer on May 31, 2022

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gave the best answer on May 31, 2022

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Hi there, Sorry to hear about the rejection. The ban is normally at least 12 months. On the other hand, you should be able to apply for non-Gamma positions for which the process is different (I would look for a referral ... (read entire answer)

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on May 31, 2022 on May 31, 2022
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BCG Online Test

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Most recent answer on Feb 16, 2022

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gave the best answer on Feb 15, 2022

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Hi there, In most offices BCG is using the BCG Online Case (Chatbot version + Video interview). This test is replacing the BCG Potential Test, meaning that if you have to do the BCG Online Case you will not have to do t ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 16, 2022 on Feb 16, 2022
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BCG type of case: London office

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Most recent answer on Oct 22, 2021

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gave the best answer on Oct 21, 2021

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The online test should be the online case (the chatbot one).

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on Oct 22, 2021 on Oct 22, 2021
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BCG online test help!

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Question edited on Aug 29, 2021

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gave the best answer on Aug 29, 2021

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Hi there, As a quick intro, the BCG Online Case - also called Potential Test in some offices - is a multiple choice computer test with 23 questions to be answered in 45 minutes. It has one single case only. You receive ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 29, 2021 on Aug 29, 2021
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BCG Online-Case German Office

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Question edited on Aug 07, 2021

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gave the best answer on Jul 06, 2021

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Hey there, I would advise against preparing for the specific two case variations that are floating around for 2 reasons: 1. You put too much emphasis on the what instead of the how. Learn how to answer these types o ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 07, 2021 on Aug 07, 2021
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BCG and Bain online test UK

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Most recent answer on Nov 20, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2019

Hi, there is a post on the Bain online verbal and numerical test specifcally from the UK office - think that might help: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/bain-verbal-and-numerical-test-uk-office-2118 ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 20, 2020 on Nov 20, 2020
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How long does it take to get results after online tests in Bain and in BCG? (United Kingdom)

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Most recent answer on Oct 04, 2020

Anonymous A asked on Sep 30, 2020

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on Oct 04, 2020 on Oct 04, 2020
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BCG First-Round during Covid - sharing advise

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Most recent answer on Aug 06, 2020

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gave the best answer on Aug 06, 2020

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Hey Phillip, I'll send you a PM, but just remember that the same key principles apply here as to casing and real-world consulting 1) Understand the context/prompt - Make sure you understand the scenario. How does th ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 06, 2020 on Aug 06, 2020
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BCG Potential Test Comprehensive (Wanted)

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Recent activity on Apr 22, 2019

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 22, 2019

Happy to provide you some extra sources for free, Feel free to pm me.

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on Apr 22, 2019 on Apr 22, 2019
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