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Bain Sova assessment

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Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2023

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Hi there, wouldn't worry too much about how it can be interpreted but rather focus on what you can control - in this case, prepare as well as you can to maximize your score. However they count it, you will need to do w ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 19, 2023 on Aug 19, 2023
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Bain Online assessment

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Most recent answer on May 06, 2023

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gave the best answer on May 04, 2023

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Hello, This will vary based on region/practice/role, but generally speaking, not all applicants are invited to complete the assessment. So you have indeed passed a step (the initial resume screen) - congratulations! Th ... (read entire answer)

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on May 06, 2023 on May 06, 2023
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Bain and Co. SOVA Assessment

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Most recent answer on Apr 22, 2023

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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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on Apr 22, 2023 on Apr 22, 2023
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Anyone done the Bain Amsterdam Online assessment(Test Gorilla version)

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Most recent answer on Nov 09, 2022

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

gave the best answer on Mar 07, 2021

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello Mia, Unfortunately, I don´t have 1st hand experience with this Gorilla test you are mentioning. However, the good news here is that most of the online tests are very similar, and test the same skillset. It´s ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 09, 2022 on Nov 09, 2022
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Bain online assessment prep

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Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022

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gave the best answer on Oct 23, 2022

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Eishan has the right thought process, but made a mistake there. Number of Prime numbers and Zero: 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 = 6 numbers. So you have 6 * 5 * 4 options (within prime + zero)=120. And 10 * 9 * 8 = 720 options in t ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 23, 2022 on Oct 23, 2022
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Bain online assessment Practice

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Recent activity on Sep 30, 2022

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

gave the best answer on Sep 30, 2022

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! Most of the online tests are very similar, and test the same skillset. It´s a good thing, since you can prep for them with a very unified approach. Although this may not seem so at first sight since the formats m ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 30, 2022 on Sep 30, 2022
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Bain Online Assesment

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Most recent answer on Sep 12, 2022

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#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)

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on Sep 12, 2022 on Sep 12, 2022
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Bain London AC - SOVA Online Test

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Most recent answer on Sep 15, 2021

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gave the best answer on Sep 04, 2020

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, This resource is quite good I find: https://www.jobtestprep.com/bain-co-test-prep

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on Sep 15, 2021 on Sep 15, 2021
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Bain London office: Online assessment before first round

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Most recent answer on Feb 16, 2021

Anonymous A asked on Aug 02, 2019

Hi there, has anyone recently taken the online assessment for Bain that is sent over once your CV is screened? I've found info but from 2018 so not sure if anything has changed or not. Many thanks.

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on Feb 16, 2021 on Feb 16, 2021
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