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BCG Pymetrics - what next?

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Florian

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gave the best answer on Feb 09, 2024

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Hi there, 1. The Pymetrics test is usually used in combination with the resume screening to give better insight into your personality profile. In itself, it is not used to eliminate candidates. If you are rejected it is ... (read entire answer)

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BCG Fit interview: how long the answers have to be on average? Shall shall I prepare for it?

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Benjamin

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Benjamin

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gave the best answer on Oct 12, 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, Sharing my perspective having been an interviewer for BCG for 5 years. Generally, try to keep your story to about ~3mins Follow a clear structure (many out there, pick one that you feel comfortable with) Be prepared ... (read entire answer)

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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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BCG Pymetrics Games: How to Prepare?

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Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2023

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Hi there, I'll let others comment regarding the test format itself, however here are my thoughts on preparing for it, as well as a couple of other helpful Q&As. ============================================= In ... (read entire answer)

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How to prepare for BCG online case?

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Vlad

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gave the best answer on Sep 09, 2018

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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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BCG Online Case Experience

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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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Antonello

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Antonello

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gave the best answer on Oct 28, 2019

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Dear İrem, the next step can be either a first round in London or a telephone interview before - if succeed - inviting you in London for a second round. However, the interview structure will be the same: PEI (15-20') ... (read entire answer)

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BCG Potential Test Free Sources

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Hi there, This is the key information you should know on the test. BCG Potential Test The BCG Online Case - also called Potential Test in some offices - is a multiple choice computer test with 23 questions to be answere ... (read entire answer)

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BCG potential test

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 09, 2018

Hi Anon! Egor shared a fantastic answer with a few useful links, including BCG test resources in the below question: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/i-want-to-get-into-mckinsey-bcg-and-bain-company-26 ... (read entire answer)

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Prep materials for BCG Potential Test

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Guennael

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gave the best answer on Oct 13, 2018

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

PrepLounge has solid materials to prepare for the McK PST, these tests are similar enough that prepping for one will also get you ready for the other.

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What is the most recommended source to prepare for BCG test?

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 21, 2019

First, do the sample ones on the website. Once you complete them, let me know. I can share additional sources for free.

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BCG Online interactive test in 2 days!

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Hello! First of all, and perhaps most important, you only get one bullet for this, so you should better get it right! It´s okay to ask HR to re-schedule if you don´t feel 100% ready, and most of the times they do -I a ... (read entire answer)

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jan 27, 2021

Hi Valeria! The correct answer is (b) ~6%. Relative Market Share (RMS) is defined as a company's market share, devided by the market share of it's largest competitor, e.g for Player A, it is it's own market sha ... (read entire answer)

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Hello, Please did anyone take the BCG Online test in Lagos, Nigeria office recently? How was it?

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Antonello

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Hi, Have you asked which of their tests they are going to give you? Usually, they give their candidates either a maths and logic test or a guided business case. For the first type, I recommend preparing with SHL-lik ... (read entire answer)

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What are your do’s and don’t’s for applications?

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Allen

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Hi there, I think the most important thing to consider (aside from basics like "try to avoid dumb mistakes") is that your application needs to make a compelling argument that you are a great fit for the job. It needs ... (read entire answer)

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Knowledge Analyst at BCG Dubai

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Antonello

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Antonello

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gave the best answer on Aug 31, 2020

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Hi, I confirm the process will be similar, even if more focused on the area you are applying for Best, Antonello

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Hello, does anyone know how to prepare for the computer test at the BCG Paris office? How can you get quicker?

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Jenny

Jenny gave the best answer on Aug 11, 2019

Hi Felix, I did the test a couple of weeks ago in Germany. The case example is comparable to the one you will receive on the actual interview day. While I prepared I checked which questions were the hardest / easiest ... (read entire answer)

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Does anyone have some sample tests for BCG (not the BCG Potential Test but the Gmat one)

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Antonello

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Antonello

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gave the best answer on Aug 31, 2020

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

Hi, I have some material available to practice it. Feel free to text me Best Antonello

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BCG Online Test

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 20, 2019

Hi there, Having worked for Dubai Office for 2 different projects and also worked with many candidates got an offer from Dubai Office, the first time I am hearing that the final round is consisting online test. Calcu ... (read entire answer)

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BCG "Quantitative Math Test" / GMAT like

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Vlad

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Vlad

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gave the best answer on Oct 23, 2017

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, There are 2 types of BCG tests: GMAT-like test with questions similar to GMAT Online Test that is based on a case and has the questions closer to PST I have uploaded both test samples here (Online test is ... (read entire answer)

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