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Bain SOVA test deadline

Bain & Company deadline SOVA
Most recent answer on Apr 13, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 12, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 12, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Theoretically, no. Practically, yes.  Reach out and explain that you have some other urgent deadlines (e.g., professionally) or you're unavailable for personal reasons and that you would require an extension. I've seen ... (read entire answer)
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36
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on Apr 13, 2024 on Apr 13, 2024
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Bain SOVA Assessment Performance

Bain & Company MBB recruiting SOVA
Most recent answer on Apr 02, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 02, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 02, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Sorry to hear that the test didn't go according to expectations.  Most offices will judge the results of the test together with your CV, CL, and referral (if applicable).  But at this point there's nothing that you can ... (read entire answer)
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29
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on Apr 02, 2024 on Apr 02, 2024
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Bain SOVA Assesment

Bain & Company consulting MBB MBB recruiting process recruiting SOVA
Most recent answer on Mar 29, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 28, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Mar 28, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Congrats! Most offices send the test to all those who have an ‘eligible’ application - meaning, they scan your documents to see that you have the right profile, but they don't assess them in depth.  Then, once you do th ... (read entire answer)
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34
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on Mar 29, 2024 on Mar 29, 2024
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Sova Bain: what is more valuable - timing or accuracy?

Bain SOVA
Most recent answer on Jan 08, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 07, 2024) is from:
David
Expert
Case Coach | Bain & Company | PwC M&A Deals Advisory | INSEAD MBA | SG & SEA
David
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 07, 2024
Case Coach | Bain & Company | PwC M&A Deals Advisory | INSEAD MBA | SG & SEA
Hi there, I would not think like this. I would see what is the allocated time per question. I will make sure to solve the questions I am certain within the allocated time. I will quickly make an educated guess for the q ... (read entire answer)
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41
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on Jan 08, 2024 on Jan 08, 2024
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Bain SOVA Test

Bain & Company SOVA
Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 01, 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 Dec 01, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
1- this a good sign about my resume screening? So if I passed the test, I will be invited to the interview? it might be but it also might not be - depends on the channel/region 2- I need really help to practice a simula ... (read entire answer)
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27
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on Dec 01, 2023 on Dec 01, 2023
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Result of BAIN SOVA ASSESSMENT

Bain & Company SOVA
Most recent answer on Nov 24, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 24, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 24, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! That's by no means strange.  It can even take a couple of weeks.  I would recommend that you keep yourself busy by applying to other firms as well. It's critical that you diversify, especially judging by how the mar ... (read entire answer)
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385
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44
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on Nov 24, 2023 on Nov 24, 2023
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Bain Sova Assessment #Bain

Bain Bain & Company SOVA
Most recent answer on Nov 14, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 14, 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 Nov 14, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Luckily, 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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572
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19
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on Nov 14, 2023 on Nov 14, 2023
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Bain SOVA test

Bain & Company SOVA
Most recent answer on Oct 25, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 25, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Oct 25, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
To my knoweldge it's the same regardless of role.  They just have different expectations from different roles (benchmarked against your peers).  Also, they will be judging the results together with your CV, cover letter ... (read entire answer)
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312
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7
Total Upvotes
on Oct 25, 2023 on Oct 25, 2023
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Bain & Co. London online assessment components - does it include video interview?

Bain & Company SOVA
Most recent answer on Jul 31, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 13, 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 Apr 13, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Please please be careful! Regardless as to what we say it could have changed. That's because they might have changed it or because they might give different versions in different situations. Be prepared to record yourse ... (read entire answer)
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574
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68
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on Jul 31, 2023 on Jul 31, 2023
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Bain SOVA Test

Bain & Company SOVA
Most recent answer on Jul 21, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 13, 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 13, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Yes, there are a ton! My advice: Start with free (a ton out there) Look through preplougne Q&As (search on Bain/SOVA/assessment) Then go paid (I like MCP's)
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434
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37
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on Jul 21, 2023 on Jul 21, 2023
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Medical doctor preparing for the SOVA assessment at Bain?

Bain management consultants SOVA
Most recent answer on Jul 21, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 15, 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 15, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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: The best way is to really find onl ... (read entire answer)
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277
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48
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on Jul 21, 2023 on Jul 21, 2023
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Bain and Co. SOVA Assessment

Bain Bain & Company bain assessment SOVA
Most recent answer on Apr 22, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 21, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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 gave the best answer on Apr 21, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, 1) I did the Bain Sova Assessment on the 27th of March and have not received any update or intimation from them till now. Have I been rejected because of a low score? Are they just slow to respond? A total of ... (read entire answer)
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670
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73
Total Upvotes
on Apr 22, 2023 on Apr 22, 2023
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Bain Sova Test Time

Bain SOVA
Most recent answer on Nov 07, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 07, 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 Nov 07, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, If it makes you feel better, you can share it with the interviewer. They likely won't actually do anything as a result, but as long as you send over a polite message, it shouldn't hurt.
2
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728
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5
Total Upvotes
on Nov 07, 2022 on Nov 07, 2022
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Bain Office Preferences

Bain & Company office preferences SOVA
Most recent answer on Nov 02, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 31, 2022) is from:
Emily
Expert
Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad
Emily
Expert
 gave the best answer on Oct 31, 2022
Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad
It really depends on the offices that you're applying to. Essentially you'll get hired into an office, and then need to ask to transfer. Offices which have lower application rates are generally easier to transfer into - ... (read entire answer)
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1.3 k
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60
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on Nov 02, 2022 on Nov 02, 2022
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Bain SOVA test vs Pymetrics

Bain & Company pymetrics test SOVA
Most recent answer on Oct 01, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 25, 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 25, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, There are 2 main “things” that get tested. One is a sort of personality/IQ test, and can't really be prepared for. The other is a sort of a merge between a case and the GMAT/GRE…and should 100% be prepared for ... (read entire answer)
3
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954
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19
Total Upvotes
on Oct 01, 2022 on Oct 01, 2022
Last Activity

Sova test from Bain &Co

Bain & Company SOVA
Most recent answer on Sep 19, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 19, 2022) is from:
Sofia
Expert
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Sofia
Expert
 gave the best answer on Sep 19, 2022
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
You will get different sections depending on the position/office you are applying to, so overall this doesn't sound abnormal to me. However, feel free to check with HR if you are concerned.
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663
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9
Total Upvotes
on Sep 19, 2022 on Sep 19, 2022
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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
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 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)
3
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2.2 k
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17
Total Upvotes
on Sep 15, 2022 on Sep 15, 2022
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Bain SOVA Test

Bain & Company SOVA
Most recent answer on Jun 10, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 10, 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 Jun 10, 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)
3
Answers
1.9 k
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36
Total Upvotes
on Jun 10, 2022 on Jun 10, 2022
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Bain online test

Bain & Company BainDubai SOVA
Most recent answer on Apr 11, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 11, 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 Apr 11, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Honestly it's impossible to keep track! There's variation across offices, across roles, across the channels used for that role, and across time (things change). The best way to find out is to ask the Dubai off ... (read entire answer)
2
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603
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9
Total Upvotes
on Apr 11, 2022 on Apr 11, 2022
Last Activity

Bain Test details and next steps

Bain ability test Bain Math Test BAIN test SOVA
Most recent answer on Mar 04, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 29, 2020) 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 Oct 29, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Santiago, Thanks for the thorough run-down! It's hard to say exactly how important the time measurement matters. However, the most important is that you answered the questions correction. You should receive an ... (read entire answer)
4
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2.0 k
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4
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on Mar 04, 2022 on Mar 04, 2022
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