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LEK London online assessment

LEK Consulting Online Assessment
Most recent answer on Mar 27, 2024
The best answer (on Sep 28, 2023) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 28, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Honestly, all of these online tests are very similar Format? Somewhat different. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Essentially the same. The best way is to really find online tests / questions ... (read entire answer)
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703
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35
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on Mar 27, 2024 on Mar 27, 2024
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Initial assessment preparation for Bain & Co

Bain & Company Good resources Online Assessment
Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 04, 2024) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 04, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Lucky for you 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 ... (read entire answer)
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129
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53
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on Mar 05, 2024 on Mar 05, 2024
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HireViu Bain and Co.

Bain & Company BCG Online Assessment
Most recent answer on Jan 08, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 08, 2024) is from:
Florian
Expert
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 08, 2024
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, I have written a longer article on this, which I am not allowed to link here. Hence, I copy and paste some information from that article. ---- Bain has a pool of questions. 3 will be randomly selected for you ... (read entire answer)
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49
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on Jan 08, 2024 on Jan 08, 2024
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Strategy& Middle East online assessment

Online Assessment strategy&
Most recent answer on Oct 16, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 15, 2023) is from:
Hani
Expert
Senior Consultant and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA
Hani
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 15, 2023
Senior Consultant and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA
Hello there,The Strategy& Middle East online assessment is a cognitive abilities test that is designed to assess your logical reasoning, problem-solving, and mathematical abilities. The test is typically consists of ... (read entire answer)
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957
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35
Total Upvotes
on Oct 16, 2023 on Oct 16, 2023
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BCG London Office Associate Consultant Pre-Screening Tests

BCG McKinsey and Bain Online Assessment recruiting
Most recent answer on Oct 13, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 12, 2023) is from:
Francesca
Expert
Former Bain | Landed Bain & BCG offers | Bocconi & CEMS Alumna | Free introductory meeting & prep material
Francesca
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 12, 2023
Former Bain | Landed Bain & BCG offers | Bocconi & CEMS Alumna | Free introductory meeting & prep material
Hi there! First of all, you could ask them to clarify what kind of test they are going to give you, in order to plan your preparation. As Cristian was saying, this may change from office to office so it is better to ask ... (read entire answer)
3
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451
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17
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on Oct 13, 2023 on Oct 13, 2023
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BCG Pymetrics Games: How to Prepare?

1st round Bain Bain & Company BCG bcgtest Boston Consulting Group consulting needed Online Assessment partner pymetrics test The Boston Consulting Group
Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 02, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 02, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I'll let others comment regarding the test format itself, however here are my thoughts on preparing for it, as well as a couple of other helpful Q&As. ============================================= In ... (read entire answer)
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68.5 k
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69
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on Oct 11, 2023 on Oct 11, 2023
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bain and company test

Actively preparing for interviews with Bain and BCG associate consultant Bain & Company case interview practice with consultants Online Assessment
Most recent answer on Oct 09, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 06, 2023) is from:
Francesca
Expert
Former Bain | Landed Bain & BCG offers | Bocconi & CEMS Alumna | Free introductory meeting & prep material
Francesca
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 06, 2023
Former Bain | Landed Bain & BCG offers | Bocconi & CEMS Alumna | Free introductory meeting & prep material
Hi there! Ex-Bain here, ready to help! The different sections of the Bain test are the following: Situational Judgement Test (SJT) Numerical Reasoning Verbal Reasoning Logical Reasoning Personality Questionnaire Video i ... (read entire answer)
5
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499
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32
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on Oct 09, 2023 on Oct 09, 2023
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SOVA assessment at Bain

Bain & Company Online Assessment
Most recent answer on Jul 31, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 11, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Apr 11, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi Sophia, 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: Generally speaking, the Ba ... (read entire answer)
3
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696
Views
45
Total Upvotes
on Jul 31, 2023 on Jul 31, 2023
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SHL Assessment

Online Assessment SHL test
Most recent answer on Jul 21, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 16, 2023) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jul 16, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I'm sorry to hear about this :/ To be honest, you did the right steps. Now, it's possible you did the right steps in the wrong way. What I mean is, when you did the practice tests, did you sit down and mock th ... (read entire answer)
3
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570
Views
43
Total Upvotes
on Jul 21, 2023 on Jul 21, 2023
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TestGorilla online assessment

Bain & Company Online Assessment
Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2023
The best answer (on May 12, 2023) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on May 12, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, All of these online tests are very similar Format? Somewhat. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Mostly the same. The best way is to really find online tests / questions and practice. Regardless ... (read entire answer)
3
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5.2 k
Views
16
Total Upvotes
on Jun 30, 2023 on Jun 30, 2023
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Mckinsey Solve - Result

Mck Online Assessment PSG
Most recent answer on Jun 08, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 08, 2023) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 08, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Naeem, Q: One and a half years ago I completed PSG but didn't get the result of the game rather a general rejection against the position. Is that the norm? Sometimes they provide the score / confirmation you did not ... (read entire answer)
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550
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41
Total Upvotes
on Jun 08, 2023 on Jun 08, 2023
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Gorilla Assessment for Bain

Bain Bain & Company digital assessment Online Assessment
Most recent answer on May 12, 2023
The best answer (on May 12, 2023) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on May 12, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Hi there, I love MConsultingPrep's resource here. 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 onli ... (read entire answer)
2
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1.9 k
Views
16
Total Upvotes
on May 12, 2023 on May 12, 2023
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McKinsey Imbellus Test invite (confused)

Bain & Company BCG BCG Bain McKinsey Imbellus McKinsey McKinsey & Company Online Assessment
Most recent answer on May 06, 2023
The best answer (on May 06, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on May 06, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  I doubt it had anything to do with your grades. If you didn't put them on your CV, then it's likely they didn't even see them. I'd rather say that it has to do with how tough firms are with their screening in ... (read entire answer)
4
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1.0 k
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44
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on May 06, 2023 on May 06, 2023
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Bain online assessment 9 multiple choices only

Bain & Company Online Assessment
Most recent answer on Apr 01, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 31, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 31, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, 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, while I canno ... (read entire answer)
3
Answers
719
Views
30
Total Upvotes
on Apr 01, 2023 on Apr 01, 2023
Last Activity

Bain and Co Online assessment

Online Assessment
Most recent answer on Mar 10, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 10, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
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 Shekhar, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Generally speaking, the Bain Sova pre-interview assessment will be very similar to t ... (read entire answer)
3
Answers
437
Views
22
Total Upvotes
on Mar 10, 2023 on Mar 10, 2023
Last Activity

Bain online test

Bain Bain & Company BCG online case Online Assessment
Most recent answer on Mar 04, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 04, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 04, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi Zacharie, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Generally speaking, the Bain Sova pre-interview assessment will be very similar to ... (read entire answer)
3
Answers
893
Views
26
Total Upvotes
on Mar 04, 2023 on Mar 04, 2023
Last Activity

Bain Online Assessment

Online Assessment
Most recent answer on Feb 08, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 08, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 08, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there, Congrats on getting invited to the test! Let me take your questions one by one: Do you have some suggestions for passing it?  There are multiple examples online of the test as well as guidance on how to pass i ... (read entire answer)
4
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1.1 k
Views
40
Total Upvotes
on Feb 08, 2023 on Feb 08, 2023
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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
The best answer (on Sep 26, 2022) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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)
4
Answers
2.0 k
Views
22
Total Upvotes
on Jan 09, 2023 on Jan 09, 2023
Last Activity

McKinsey Solve - How do you know if your species survived?

McKinsey Online Assessment recruitment test
Most recent answer on Dec 10, 2022
The best answer (on Dec 09, 2022) is from:
Florian
Expert
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 09, 2022
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, Yes, congrats :-) Now, time to prepare for the interviews. Have a look at the articles I wrote about the McKinsey Case and PEI: https://preplounge.com/mckinsey-interview https://www.preplounge.com/mckinsey-pe ... (read entire answer)
7
Answers
1.7 k
Views
15
Total Upvotes
on Dec 10, 2022 on Dec 10, 2022
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Bain & Company SEA 1st round – haven't heard back in a month

1st round Bain & Company MBB Online Assessment
Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 20, 2022) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 20, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Sorry to hear you haven't yet received an answer. I know this period can be very stressful.  If you haven't received an answer in 4 weeks it doesn't necessarily mean you were rejected, but it's not a great si ... (read entire answer)
12
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1.4 k
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68
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on Oct 31, 2022 on Oct 31, 2022
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