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    Accenture Strategy Online test Bain BCG cost-benefit analysis FIT frameworks mckinsey Imbellus McKinsey PST
    Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2021
    The best answer (on Jun 24, 2021) is from:
    Clara
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    McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
    Hello! I need to admit that your post made me laugh :)  Although I agree with avoiding caselingo, none of the ones that you mention isolated would be a red flag to me! Just try to be balanced, and that´s it! Hope ... (read entire answer)
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    BCG's GMAT-like test

    BCG PST
    Most recent answer on Jun 02, 2021
    Anonymous A asked on May 30, 2021
    Hi Guys, This morning I took the BCG's Gmat-like test online. I don't know how to describe it, but in simple words it was a bit disastrous. I quickly became nervous and my brain just stopped working, I started panicki ... (read entire question)
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    Did the introduction of online tests for MBB made the CV screening process less strict?

    Bain BCG CV screening Imbellus MBB McKinsey McKinsey Imbellus PST Screening SOVA
    Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2021
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    Francesco
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    Francesco
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    Hi there, Interesting question. I don’t think anyone has a number-based answer on this. However, I would expect online tests and additional future automation in the recruiting funnel may remove some constraints in t ... (read entire answer)
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    Written tests italian strategy consulting

    italy PST Written test
    Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2021
    The best answer (on Dec 18, 2018) is from:
    Annalisa
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    Experienced Strategy and M&A professional with top tier consulting and corporate strategy experience
    Annalisa
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    Experienced Strategy and M&A professional with top tier consulting and corporate strategy experience
    Hi Anonymous, I am Italian and have worked at Bain Italy for ~2.5 years. In terms of written entry tests in strategy consulting companies in Italy see below some more info, based on my knowledge: - With written test ... (read entire answer)
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    on Mar 01, 2021 on Mar 01, 2021
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    When did you hear back from McKinsey digital assessment test?

    BCG digital assessment McKinsey PST
    Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2021
    The best answer (on Apr 15, 2020) is from:
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    Andy gave the best answer on Apr 15, 2020
    Hi, I did the Imbellus test recently, it took me 13 days to hear back from HR. As expected, the hiring situaton is quite messy due to COVID-19.
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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
    Question edited on Feb 04, 2021
    The best answer (on Jun 07, 2020) is from:
    Ben
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    Ben
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    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 Feb 04, 2021 on Feb 04, 2021
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    PST math practice drill

    McKinsey-PST PST
    Most recent answer on Dec 14, 2020
    The best answer (on Dec 04, 2020) is from:
    Ian
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    Ian
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    Hi there, 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: https://www.myconsultingof ... (read entire answer)
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    on Dec 14, 2020 on Dec 14, 2020
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    What is the overall duration of the recruitment process in Mckinsey?

    Duration interview process McKinsey PST PST recruiting selection process
    Most recent answer on Nov 27, 2020
    The best answer (on Jun 03, 2017) is from:
    Tyrion Lannister
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    High-borns only! Targaryens preferred. Absolutely NO Lannisters! :-)
    Tyrion Lannister
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    High-borns only! Targaryens preferred. Absolutely NO Lannisters! :-)
    Dear Natalia, The process's timeline will generally fall into two broad buckets depending on the nature of your application: a) those aplying under a structured programme like APD tracks, and campus recruiting; and ... (read entire answer)
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    on Nov 27, 2020 on Nov 27, 2020
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    Word math problem interpretation help needed

    PST
    Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020
    The best answer (on Oct 30, 2020) is from:
    Ian
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    Ian
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     gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2020
    BCG | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep
    Hi Albert, You would literally just need to multiply/divide the numeric household income amount by the exchange rate to get the USD value.
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    on Oct 31, 2020 on Oct 31, 2020
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    BCG Potential Test

    BCG BCG Math BCG Potential Test case math GMAT MBB PST
    Most recent answer on Oct 15, 2020
    Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 14, 2020
    To calculate gross margin subtract Cost from total revenue and divide that number by total revenue. In other words, divide the profit by the total revenue. So in the case of the NBA it would be 5/65, and for EBL 4/42 ... (read entire answer)
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    on Oct 15, 2020 on Oct 15, 2020
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    What is the best way to prepare for McKinsey's PST?

    McKinsey McKinsey PST PST
    Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2020
    The best answer (on Jul 24, 2019) is from:
    Francesco
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    Francesco
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    Hi Abdulrahman, as general practice for the PST, I would recommend the following approach: Try to find at least 5-6 practice cases online. There are several available for free, if needed you can purchase additiona ... (read entire answer)
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    on Sep 30, 2020 on Sep 30, 2020
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    Are all the McKinsey applicants taking PST?

    McKinsey McKinsey PST PST
    Most recent answer on Sep 20, 2020
    The best answer (on Aug 26, 2018) is from:
    Francesco
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     gave the best answer on Aug 26, 2018
    #1 Expert for Coaching Sessions (3.700+) | 1.300+ Reviews with 100% Recommendation Rate | Ex BCG | 8+ Years of Coaching
    Hi Anonymous, McKinsey is currently using two types of tests, the first is the PST while the second is SHL-based. The choice between the two depends on the country you are applying for and HR will likely clarify you t ... (read entire answer)
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    on Sep 20, 2020 on Sep 20, 2020
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    Hi, I heard that the PST was removed from the process (at least in France) ? Do you know if that's true ?

    McKinsey McKinsey PST PST
    Most recent answer on Sep 20, 2020
    Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 03, 2018
    McKinsey has indeed removed PST as a requirement from several offices. If you wanted to confirm for France, the way to be sure would be to contact the recruiting department at McKinsey Paris and ask - either email or ... (read entire answer)
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    on Sep 20, 2020 on Sep 20, 2020
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    Speed reading techniques for McKinsey PST

    McKinsey McKinsey PST PST
    Most recent answer on Sep 19, 2020
    Anonymous B gave the best answer on Jun 14, 2018
    Hey there! I used a similar approach to you for the PST in regards to speed reading...It helped a lot and i passed! Here are my thoughts... I used https://www.7speedreading.com/ - In 7 days you can go from abou ... (read entire answer)
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    on Sep 19, 2020 on Sep 19, 2020
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    Changing Interview locations - McKinsey

    McKinsey PST
    Most recent answer on Sep 15, 2020
    Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 15, 2020
    Hi A, Bringing it up would really make sense when you pass the test and get the real offer. But as already mentioned, you better have a good reason for changing your mind and, as a consequence, potential location. B ... (read entire answer)
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    on Sep 15, 2020 on Sep 15, 2020
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    Hello. Could you recommend me the most effective ways to prepare for PST? I have PST soon and need to be prepared.

    Online Tests preparation PST
    Most recent answer on Sep 12, 2020
    The best answer (on Oct 25, 2018) is from:
    Guennael
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    Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
    Guennael
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     gave the best answer on Oct 25, 2018
    Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
    The PST questions are not difficult, but finishing on time is. Luckily, there is plenty of material on the web to prep for free (including on the McK website). PrepLounge also has some excellent material, which will tak ... (read entire answer)
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    on Sep 12, 2020 on Sep 12, 2020
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    Why PST is so hard?

    and Bain BCG McKinsey McKinsey PST PST
    Most recent answer on Sep 12, 2020
    The best answer (on Jun 25, 2019) is from:
    Jamie
    Former Tier 2, now MBB in Dubai. Here to chill :)
    Jamie gave the best answer on Jun 25, 2019
    Former Tier 2, now MBB in Dubai. Here to chill :)
    Hi Alex, In the PST you face 3 business cases across 26 questions in 60 minutes (usually when English is not your native language they allow for 15 extra minutes). If you think about the structure of question for ea ... (read entire answer)
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    on Sep 12, 2020 on Sep 12, 2020
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    McKinsey PST and GMAT

    GMAT McKinsey McKinsey PST PST
    Most recent answer on Sep 04, 2020
    The best answer (on May 14, 2019) is from:
    Vlad
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    McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
    Vlad
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     gave the best answer on May 14, 2019
    McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
    Hi, IR is the best proxy for GMAT so definitely do that. With the score lower than 10 you probably need 1-3 months to prepare. Best
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    on Sep 04, 2020 on Sep 04, 2020
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    PST test with Digital McKinsey

    analyst Digital McKinsey McKinsey PST PST
    Most recent answer on Sep 04, 2020
    The best answer (on May 31, 2018) is from:
    Francesco
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    Francesco
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     gave the best answer on May 31, 2018
    #1 Expert for Coaching Sessions (3.700+) | 1.300+ Reviews with 100% Recommendation Rate | Ex BCG | 8+ Years of Coaching
    Hi Anonymous, most likely yes but I would check with HR as that may depend by the country; the PST is not universally given, in some McKinsey offices it has been replace by SHL style test (for example in Italy). Bes ... (read entire answer)
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    on Sep 04, 2020 on Sep 04, 2020
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    Best material for PST and GMAT integrated reasoning section. Focus Graphs.

    GMAT MathSkills IB Graph PST
    Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2020
    Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 26, 2019
    Hi there, I can share some useful materials with you for free. Please feel free to reach me. Best Serhat
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    on Aug 31, 2020 on Aug 31, 2020
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