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BAIN online test

Hello community, 

Does BAIN have a screening test? If yes what type of test? 

Cheers, 

K.

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Florian
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on May 10, 2024
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Hi there,

For most offices, Bain is using the SOVA Test.

  • 5 segments (verbal, logical, numeric reasoning, situational judgment and personality traits)
  • No specific time limit, only a recommendation to finish within 75 minutes

There are great guides and practice tests available via Google.

Cheers,

Florian

Pedro
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on May 10, 2024
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% discount 1st session

Yes, SOVA test.

It's similar to most other MBB tests, GMAT type of questions although mostly presented as business problems.

on May 14, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Yes. 

It's called SOVA. You can find lots of info on it here on PrepLounge and also via Google. 

It's similar in what it tests to all the other screening tests consulting firms are running.

My recommendation though would be to reach out to the recruiter from your target office and ask them to walk you through the recruitment process. This way you'll understand whether it differs in any specific way for the role that you are applying for. 

All the best,
Cristian

Agrim
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on May 10, 2024
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Yes - SOVA.

Pretty standard test.

Hagen
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on May 13, 2024
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 8+ years consulting, 8+ years coaching and 7+ years interviewing experience

Hi K.,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

  • Yes, Bain, like so many consulting firms these days, has introduced a pre-interview assessment, the Bain Sova, which consists of actually four sections (numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, logical reasoning, and a personality test).

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for the Bain Sova pre-interview assessment, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

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