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Assessment candidate numerical online test numerical reasoning test numerical test performance Technical Experience Interview
Most recent answer on Aug 08, 2023
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Francesco
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Hi there, 1) Are assessments before conducting interviews created to be finished all on time? I had a numerical assessment which I had to answer 30 questions in 30 minutes which was impossible for me to complete. Was I ... (read entire answer)
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Do any coaches prepare for numerical tests?

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Most recent answer on Jul 11, 2021
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Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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Hi there, I do support candidates in this! For this type of prep I would actually probably advice getting a range of coaches and having a session or two with each - this will let you pick all of their brains on differ ... (read entire answer)
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Simon Kucher Online Test

numerical online test numerical test Online test Simon & Kucher Simon-Kucher Simon-Kucher & Partners
Recent activity on May 29, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 17, 2017
HI Anonymous, Did mine 2 weeks ago. 18 questions in 25 minutes - you will have a graph or table with data and 2/3 questions per graph. Most questions are about growth rate, percentages, and logic. PM if you want ... (read entire answer)
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Bain & Company South Africa Numerical/Quantitative assessment?

Assessment Bain Bain & Company Bain&Co numerical test quantitative South Africa
Recent activity on Apr 16, 2018
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Apr 16, 2018
Hi, I went through this a few weeks ago. What HR told you was exactly right. Practice all the concepts listed in the mail, including the table as well as use the excel sheet to learn acceptale estimation ranges. You ... (read entire answer)
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L.E.K. numerical cut-off

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Recent activity on Jan 29, 2018
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, You'll never know the exact number since there is a range of factors that influence the cut-off: Country (office) Role (Associate, consultant) Economic cycle / hiring needs Best,
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