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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
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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)
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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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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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Minimum score for Kearney SHL tests

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Most recent answer on Jul 28, 2022
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Ian
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Ian
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 gave the best answer on Jul 27, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, 1-if wrong answers give penalties ? They do not 2-what % of right answers is needed to pass ? It doesn't work this way. You're put into a percentile and then your application is generally judged/reviewed holis ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 28, 2022 on Jul 28, 2022
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SHL test answer - inductive reasoning

Online Assessment Online Tests SHL test
Most recent answer on Dec 23, 2021
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Hagen
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Hagen
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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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Inductive reasoning test - SHL

GMAT Online Assessment Online Tests SHL test
Most recent answer on Dec 23, 2021
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Hagen
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 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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Where do I find valuable resources to practice the SHL numerical reasoning test? (e.g. books, websites,)

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Most recent answer on Oct 03, 2020
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Clara
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Clara
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 gave the best answer on Oct 03, 2020
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Hello! Although I am not familiar with this test in particular, based on my experience in this tipe of entry-to-consulting tests, I would strongly recomment you practice it with the Integrated Reasoning part of the GM ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 03, 2020 on Oct 03, 2020
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Does Mckinsey Digital Australia starting to use gaming/ digital assessment instead of PST

Australia BCG McKinsey and Bain digital assessment Digital McKinsey McKinsey PST SHL test
Most recent answer on May 11, 2020
Anonymous B gave the best answer on May 11, 2020
I interviewed with McKinsey Digital Australia December 2019. I confirm that they are using gaming assessment.
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Any advice to prepare for SHL numerical test?

McKinsey Online Assessment SHL test
Recent activity on Jun 02, 2019
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2019
Hi, there are numerous websites you can google for, you might like this one: https://list25.com/25-simple-mental-math-tricks-that-will-blow-your-mind/ My favorite trick of all times is squaring numbers ending in 5, ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 02, 2019 on Jun 02, 2019
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I just did the practice SHL verbal reasoning test - help please!!

McKinsey shl SHL test verbal reasoning tests
Recent activity on Mar 10, 2019
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Sarah
Sarah gave the best answer on Sep 05, 2018
I don't remember this being the case. I remember texts not being reused - but I also did not encounter this phenomenon in the practice test.
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on Mar 10, 2019 on Mar 10, 2019
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Will Bain use the new SHL inductive reasoning format for its online tests?

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Recent activity on Sep 28, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 28, 2018
It's possible, but I'm not sure. What I'd suggest is as soon as you apply and receive the invitation, open the test and understand what type of questions there are (usually they will have a "practice" section). Once you ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 28, 2018 on Sep 28, 2018
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For the McKinsey SHL - Can we do the verbal test one day, and the numerical the next? Or does it have to be completed together in one sitting?

McKinsey shl SHL test
Recent activity on Sep 08, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 08, 2018
Hi there, I believe they have to be completed together. When you start the test, you can have a short break between the two, but you won't be able to exit altogether.
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on Sep 08, 2018 on Sep 08, 2018
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Mckinsey SHL test

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Recent activity on Sep 05, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 04, 2018
Hi Soyeon, Don't worry! This does not mean you were rejected. Companies usually send out the SHL test 1-2 days after the candidate applies, and forms part of the pre-screen. This means that nobody at your firm has r ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 05, 2018 on Sep 05, 2018
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How to prepare for McKinsey SHL Test?

McKinsey Online Tests shl shl numerical reasoning SHL test
Recent activity on May 01, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 01, 2018
Hi Anonymous, As covered by other answers, McKinsey has started using SHL for some offices (I know for sure Italy and London), as a pre-screen test before inviting candidates to the PST. Agree that practice is key. Be ... (read entire answer)
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on May 01, 2018 on May 01, 2018
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How important is SHL test for McKinsey?

McKinsey shl SHL test
Recent activity on Nov 30, 2017
The best answer (on Nov 30, 2017) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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 gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2017
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Hi Anonymous, in all the tests for consulting you have to pass a bar to move to the next round; most of the time you have to be in the top 25% percentile. What that implies in terms of score varies according the diffi ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 30, 2017 on Nov 30, 2017
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SHL Numerical test OLD

Bain numericaltest shl SHL test
Recent activity on Nov 30, 2017
The best answer (on Nov 30, 2017) is from:
Mia
currently only practicing McKinsey cases
Mia gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2017
currently only practicing McKinsey cases
Hi, I found some practices in CEB website, please use the following website address to see if they are what you need: https://www.cebglobal.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests Hope this is useful for you.
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