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BCG Online Case

BCG BCG Case Interview BCG online case
Most recent answer on Mar 27, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 04, 2024) is from:
Nick
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Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Nick
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gave the best answer on Mar 04, 2024
Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Sorry to hear the experience didn't go as well as you would have hoped. Best to check with the recruiting team, but typically once you are in the BCG online case, you are already considered past the CV and cover letter ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 27, 2024 on Mar 27, 2024
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New BCG Online Case / Cognitive Test (Germany)

BCG BCG online case
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 13, 2024) is from:
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
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gave the best answer on Feb 13, 2024
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Hi there, Do you have any more information? It could be that you are referring to one of the two: The Pymetrics is a cognitive test that has been employed in various BCG offices for a while already. It is usually a firs ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Similarity between Reckrock abd BCG Casey?

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Most recent answer on Feb 12, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 11, 2024) is from:
Galeb
Big 4 Consultant with 3+ years of experience
Galeb gave the best answer on Feb 11, 2024
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Hi there, They are similar and not :) It depends. Both are more about being capable of quickly and accurately solving quantitative cases with numerical data. The good thing is that you can use calculators and cheat shee ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 12, 2024 on Feb 12, 2024
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Is BCG Online Case (Casey) representative of the case interview level of difficulty?

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Most recent answer on Jan 16, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 16, 2024) is from:
Brad
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Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Brad
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gave the best answer on Jan 16, 2024
Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Hi there,   In many respects the Casey test is similar to case interviews, in the sense of they type of question and math you need to do, the difficulty of the analysis and so forth.    However, obviously its online (vs ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 16, 2024 on Jan 16, 2024
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Application ban disappeared after 6 months

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Most recent answer on Dec 16, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 08, 2023) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Dec 08, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, That's great! Definitely check with your referrer. The nice thing is this gets them to talk to the recruiters about you and your name becomes more familiar. A few things: Double check the resume is optimal - I ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 16, 2023 on Dec 16, 2023
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I messed up math in BCG Casey - do I have a chance?

BCG BCG online case
Most recent answer on Nov 14, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 14, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Nov 14, 2023
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Hi there,1) Is there any chance for me to move to the live case round?Difficult to say for sure, but if you answered incorrectly 5 questions out of 8 I would say the chances are slim. 2) Please feel free to suggest some ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 14, 2023 on Nov 14, 2023
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Experienced professional applying to BCG - Casey test

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Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 20, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Oct 20, 2023
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You have a very cool profile which should make it easy to transition into consulting.  First of all, if you're not prepared, try to postpone it. You can always reach out even for these sorts of tests and tell that you'l ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 23, 2023 on Oct 23, 2023
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BCG test

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Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2023
Anonymous F gave the best answer on Mar 21, 2017
The reason why BCG potential test is so difficult is because of the time constraint. So what I did was work on any questions from the BCG potential test I could find and try to solve them super quickly. For example, t ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 11, 2023 on Oct 11, 2023
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Test preparation

BCG online case Imbellus MBB
Question edited on Oct 06, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 06, 2023) is from:
Raj
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Raj
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gave the best answer on Oct 06, 2023
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there are several free resources available that can help you practice and improve your skills. Here are a few options: PrepLounge's Case Library: PrepLounge offers a wide range of case interview resources, including pra ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 06, 2023 on Oct 06, 2023
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BCG Online Case

BCG BCG online case
Most recent answer on Sep 19, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 19, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Sep 19, 2023
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Hi there, Q: Any tips/useful links to pass/prepare for the BCG Online Case? I provided some information below on the assessment. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 19, 2023 on Sep 19, 2023
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Bain online test

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Most recent answer on Mar 04, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 04, 2023) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
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gave the best answer on Mar 04, 2023
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Hi Zacharie, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Generally speaking, the Bain Sova pre-interview assessment will be very similar to ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 04, 2023 on Mar 04, 2023
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BCG potential Test or BCG Online Case?

BCG online case BCG Potential Test
Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 16, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Feb 16, 2023
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Hi Aicha, Q: I was wondering if the BCC Potential Test or the BCG Online Case is more current. I thought that the Potential Test is the old version of the Online Case. BCG is currently using the BCG Online Case (Casey C ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 28, 2023 on Feb 28, 2023
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Best resources for BCG potential test and Casey?

BCG BCG online case
Most recent answer on Jan 07, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 06, 2023) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
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gave the best answer on Jan 06, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation by BCG! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: I'm sorry to hear that you hav ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 07, 2023 on Jan 07, 2023
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How to prepare for BCG online case?

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Most recent answer on Nov 26, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 09, 2018) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Sep 09, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, I have uploaded both test samples here (Online test is about airlines). I've also added BCG written case sample (Next round) and Bain written case: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjs ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 26, 2022 on Nov 26, 2022
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BCG Online CaseGermany

BCG BCG online case
Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 10, 2022) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Nov 10, 2022
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Hi there, Q: Do you have any advice how I can train and prepare myself for the online case? I reported some info below. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 10, 2022 on Nov 10, 2022
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BCG Online Case Experience

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Recent activity on Oct 23, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 22, 2022) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Oct 22, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, One of the questions from last year's test asks you to figure out the increased profit margin when merging 2 entities. Entity A has x profit margin and x % of market share. Entity B has y profit margin and y p ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 23, 2022 on Oct 23, 2022
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BCG Online Case Assessment

BCG BCG online case
Most recent answer on Oct 07, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 06, 2022) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Oct 06, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Q: Do you have some info about the test? On what I have to prepare? I reported some info below. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 07, 2022 on Oct 07, 2022
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BCG Online Test ExpensiveOil -- Tips for Solving Quickly

BCG BCG online case
Most recent answer on Oct 05, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 04, 2022) is from:
Viacheslav
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Ex-MBB (Bain & Company, 5+ years) | Entrepreneur, fintech startup co-founder
Viacheslav
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gave the best answer on Oct 04, 2022
Ex-MBB (Bain & Company, 5+ years) | Entrepreneur, fintech startup co-founder
Hi, there are several techniques you need to master: Practice mental math in the following areas:  Percentages Double digit multiplication Large numbers with a lot of zeroes If you do not have a business background, wor ... (read entire answer)
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BCG Casey Interview - Results & Video Assessment

BCG BCG online case
Most recent answer on Sep 26, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 25, 2022) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Sep 25, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, 1) I was wondering if all questions not answered count negative. For example, what if I answer 4 questions right, but cannot finish the rest? Unlike the old BCG Potential Test, there is no mention of negative ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 26, 2022 on Sep 26, 2022
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Does everyone get sent online assessments?

BCG BCG online case
Most recent answer on Sep 13, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 13, 2022) is from:
Sofia
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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Sofia
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gave the best answer on Sep 13, 2022
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Hello, As others here have pointed out, this is most likely an administrative error, if you are certain you didn't receive the test (e.g., in your spam folder). You need to find a way of contacting HR or recruiting. Are ... (read entire answer)
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