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Simon-Kucher online test - Middle East

Middle East Online Tests Simon-Kucher
Most recent answer on Mar 04, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 11, 2023) is from:
Hagen
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Hagen
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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 there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from Simon-Kucher! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Even though I am qu ... (read entire answer)
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BCG Test instead of Casey Case - Tipps for Preparation

BCG BCG Potential Test Online Tests
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 19, 2024) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Feb 19, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Always exciting to see these new changes to the recruitment process, though it's probably frustrating to be one of those on which the testing is being done.  There are two principles to keep in mind 1. More deliberate p ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Looking for Case Buddy in Casablanca

Case Interview Online Tests
Most recent answer on Jan 16, 2024
Anonymous A gave the best answer on Jan 16, 2024
To test the mechanics: does Q&A contribution count on posts from 2016?
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Bain and Co. Written Interview

Bain & Company GPA Online Tests
Most recent answer on Jan 08, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 06, 2024) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Jan 06, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi James, First, good luck! I recommend the following: Remember that most casing tips apply here (i.e. be very clear+focused on the objective, ruthlessly cut out information that doesn't help you meet this objective/que ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 08, 2024 on Jan 08, 2024
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Failed SHL psychometric test - what does it mean?

Online Tests
Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 29, 2023) is from:
Sofia
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Sofia
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gave the best answer on Aug 29, 2023
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Hello, Personally, I’m not a huge fan of those tests – the majority of them are not backed by science. In any case, my best guess would be that yes, you selected the answers that don’t pair with what the company conside ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 01, 2023 on Dec 01, 2023
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OC&C Questions for 2024 Associate Consultant

Applied case question OC&C Online Tests UK
Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 11, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Oct 11, 2023
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Hi there! I've recently helped a few candidates with these sorts of written answers. It seems like more and more firms are trialling this format as part of their screening process.  Basically, try to keep your opinions ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 11, 2023 on Oct 11, 2023
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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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Has anyone tried the new McKinsey Imbellus Problem Solving Game? Any tips / lessons learnt?

digital assessment Imbellus Interview McKinsey McKinsey McKinsey Imbellus McKinsey problem solving game Online Tests PST test
Most recent answer on Oct 10, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 07, 2020) is from:
Ben
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Ben
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gave the best answer on Jun 07, 2020
Ex-McKinsey EM | Experienced interview coach (1,000+ sessions) | Discount on 1st session | LBS MBA
Hi Lidia, Imbellus’ psychologists designed the game to evaluate candidates across five cognitive abilities: Critical thinking: forming a judgment based on a set of data Decision making: selecting the best course ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 10, 2023 on Oct 10, 2023
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McKinsey Solve Test Simulation Practice

digital assessment Imbellus Interview McKinsey McKinsey 2nd Round McKinsey Imbellus McKinsey Imbellus test McKinsey problem solving game MConsultingPrep Online Tests PSG
Most recent answer on May 22, 2023
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Sep 08, 2022
I purchased the PSG Simulation from MConsultingPrep last month. As far as I know, it's the only interactive practice platform. My 2 cents:  - Checkout process was smooth. The option to pay by PayPal is nice. I feel prot ... (read entire answer)
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on May 22, 2023 on May 22, 2023
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Do all Bain applicants receive SOVA?

Bain Online Tests SOVA
Most recent answer on Sep 15, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 14, 2022) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Sep 14, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Not all applicants need to complete it. There are some exceptions - like for instance if you apply for some experienced hire roles or for specific practices. However, most need to complete it.  Needless to sa ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 15, 2022 on Sep 15, 2022
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Which written tests to expect?

Online Tests
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
The best answer (on Aug 30, 2022) is from:
Cristian
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Content Creator
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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Content Creator
gave the best answer on Aug 30, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Virtually all companies have a test between the CV screening and the actual interviews and they use it as a means to manage the volume of applications.  The good news is that these written tests all work on a ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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SHL inductive test

Online Tests SHL test
Most recent answer on Aug 03, 2022
The best answer (on Dec 23, 2021) is from:
Pedro
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Pedro
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gave the best answer on Dec 23, 2021
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Honestly, there's no clear answer, but the best option seems to be B. Here are the patterns: The split line as a pattern of horizontal-vertical, so it should be vertical. The number of dots goes odd-even, so it should b ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 03, 2022 on Aug 03, 2022
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Test question type

AlixPartners Computer-based test GMAT Online Tests
Most recent answer on Dec 24, 2021
The best answer (on Dec 15, 2021) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Dec 15, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Could you kindly provide a clearer image? Very hard to read it. That said, I would worry less about what type of “GMAT” question it is and more on the logic to solve it. Practice as many questions as you can a ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 24, 2021 on Dec 24, 2021
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SHL test answer - inductive reasoning

Online Assessment Online Tests SHL test
Most recent answer on Dec 23, 2021
The best answer (on Dec 23, 2021) is from:
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 Dec 23, 2021
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it: First of all, I would advise you to have a second look at the SHL test ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 23, 2021 on Dec 23, 2021
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Inductive reasoning test - SHL

GMAT Online Assessment Online Tests SHL test
Most recent answer on Dec 23, 2021
The best answer (on Dec 22, 2021) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 22, 2021
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it: First of all, I would advise you to have a second look at the SHL test ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 23, 2021 on Dec 23, 2021
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SHL online test

Online Assessment Online Tests SHL test
Most recent answer on Dec 22, 2021
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Dec 21, 2021
The answer should be fourth from the left (white square, black circle, black triangle, white hexagon). One thing that’s easy to see is that the 3rd and 6th rows duplicate each other, so you know you want a black triangl ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 22, 2021 on Dec 22, 2021
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Online test type of questions

numerical reasoning test OC&C Online test Online Tests
Most recent answer on Nov 07, 2021
The best answer (on Nov 04, 2021) is from:
Pedro
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Pedro
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 04, 2021
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Manhattan GMAT Critical Reasoning Guide is the best resource out there for these type of questions. Their guides are very helpful and have well designed questions/examples. They helped me get a 770 GMAT score.P.S. I hop ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 07, 2021 on Nov 07, 2021
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Online Test Preparation

McKinsey problem solving game Online Tests pymetrics test
Most recent answer on Oct 28, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 26, 2021) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Oct 26, 2021
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Hi Antarjot, The most common tests in MBB are: McKinsey: Solve Game (Imbellus) BCG: Online Case (Chatbot) Bain: Sova, HireVue, TestGorilla, pymetrics (according to the country) In terms of preparation, I would recommend ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 28, 2021 on Oct 28, 2021
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Bain's test rejection: when to apply

Bain Bain & Company Online Tests rejection
Most recent answer on Oct 27, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 24, 2021) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Oct 24, 2021
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Hi there, Sorry to hear that and hope you will be able to pass anyway. In case you are rejected, you have two options if you want to apply again to Bain: Wait until the end of the ban (usually 12 to 24 months) Find some ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 27, 2021 on Oct 27, 2021
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BCG type of case: London office

BCG bcg london BCG Online Test BCG Potential Test Online Tests
Most recent answer on Oct 22, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 21, 2021) is from:
Pedro
Expert
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Pedro
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 21, 2021
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
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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