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Minimum score for Kearney SHL tests

A.T. Kearney AT Kearney ATKearney Kearney shl SHL test

Most recent answer on Jul 28, 2022

gave the best answer on Jul 27, 2022

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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MBB - I have not heard back after SHL test ?

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Marco-Alexander

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Former BCG | Case author for efellows book | Experience in 6 consultancies (Stern Stewart, Capgemini, KPMG, VW Con., Hor

on Sep 05, 2021 on Sep 05, 2021
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SHL Aptitude Tests

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Mar 19, 2020

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Hi Sultan, unless explicitly mentioned in the instructions, you are not going to penalized for wrong answers, thus you can answer all the questions. Below you can find a free simulation in the “Take a test” session, ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey SHL Test Score

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Most recent answer on Jan 20, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 23, 2018

I did! Now onto the interview prep. Thanks!

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SHL resources, which the best?

shl shl numerical reasoning

Most recent answer on Oct 29, 2019

Antonello

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Antonello

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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi Federico, There are many websites which offer mock SHL tests, here you can find 5 free practice tests: https://www.gradtests.com.au/test/starttest/TestType/2/TestId/45/practice/1 https://www.jobtestprep.co.uk ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey SHL

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Most recent answer on Aug 17, 2019

Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 17, 2019

Hi Saif, Depending on how you scored in the practice tests you can decide what are the next steps. If you scored well, I wouldn't worry too much about it. While it is an important part of the screening process, if you ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Business Analyst Internship Milan

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Most recent answer on Aug 02, 2019

Francesco

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Hi Mirko, the selection process for Master students in Milan is indeed based on SHL + interviews, the latter covering both behavioral and case interviews. The SHL has replaced the PST in Italy some years ago, thus you ... (read entire answer)

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I just did the practice SHL verbal reasoning test - help please!!

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Recent activity on Mar 10, 2019

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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MCK online test

McKinsey Online Tests PST shl

Recent activity on Jan 25, 2019

Anonymous A asked on Jan 11, 2019

Hi, I recently heard that McK got rid of PST in Italy and UK and now its new standard is closer to IB SHL. Do you know where to practice (free/not free resources) and how long it takes to be quite sure to pass? Are Grad ... (read entire question)

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What is the current BA recruitment process for McKinsey Milan/London ?

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Recent activity on Dec 09, 2018

Anonymous gave the best answer on Dec 09, 2018

Hey there, the current process in London this year was as follows: Step 1: Submit online application Step 2: Go into McKinsey office for two tests: the PST and a new "computer based assessment". I have spoken to can ... (read entire answer)

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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?

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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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How to prepare for McKinsey SHL Test?

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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?

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Recent activity on Nov 30, 2017

Francesco

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Francesco

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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

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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