Hello everyone!
May I ask you if in Italy there is still the online test in the selection process and how is it structured? Which is the best way to prepare?
Thanks :)
Hello everyone!
May I ask you if in Italy there is still the online test in the selection process and how is it structured? Which is the best way to prepare?
Thanks :)
Hi there,
The BCG Online Case - also called Potential Test in some offices - is a multiple choice computer test with 23 questions to be answered in 45 minutes.
It has one single case only. You receive +3 for each right answer, 0 for no answer and -1 for a wrong answer.
Calculators are generally not allowed, but there are exceptions in some countries - you can clarify that with HR if needed.
BCG in Italy doesn’t always require to do the Online Test. Sometimes you will have to do a test similar to SHL. I would recommend to clarify with HR what is the case for you.
If you have to prepare for the Potential Test, I would recommend the following:
As additional notes:
If you want to practice on a real example of a BCG Potential Test, you can find the one I made below:
https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/bcg-potential-testonline-case-1-13
With this test you will be able to:
Below you can find a screenshot of the test:
That being said, BCG has been rolling out a new BCG Online Case (also called the Chatbot Interview) since 2019. It is a 8-10 questions test structured in 2 parts:
The main differences compared to the previous version (BCG Potential Test) are the following:
The main challenges based on the candidates I helped are the following:
If you want to prepare in the best possible way, I created a guide exactly for that.
This guide will:
And much more ;)
You can download the guide instantly here:
https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/bcg-online-case-secrets-69
As an extra bonus, I am currently offering the BCG Potential Test #1 (worth $39) and Graph Analysis Cheat Sheet (worth $29) for free with the guide. That may change in the future so hurry up if you are interested ;)
If you need additional support or have any questions on the guide please feel free to PM me, I will reply within 12 hours.
Best,
Francesco
Hello!
The BCG Potential test is a multiple choice computer test with ~20 questions to be answered in ~45 minutes. It's not a standard business case, but there are several GMAT-like questions that asks you to read charts and to do qualitative reasoning.
For practice, I would use GMAT. There are free exams in the internet that you can use for practice (the one of LBS MBA page, Verits prep, as well as some free trials for courses such as the one of The Economist (https://gmat.economist.com/)
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
Hi! See a reply from Vlad in this thread https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/how-to-prepare-for-bcg-online-case-1098
Hi,
Best
Hello,
I confirm that there is still the "online test" at Milan office of BCG. You will be asked to go to the office and you will use one of their laptop to do it. It's a test with several questions on the same business case, where the most difficult thing is to manage your time.
There are some sources online that you can use to prepare and be used to time-pressure situations (e.g. SHL test) and fast calculation and exhibit reading (e.g. GMAT integrated reasoning).
If you want more specific material, feel free to write me. I have a sample test that could be useful.
Ciao,
Luca
Hi, I have some materials to practice it, feel free to text me. However, before starting the preparation, try to understand with the recruiters how the process will be structured. Do not be afraid to bother HR by call/email them, they are there to help
Best,
Antonello
Hello A!
BCG test includes 23 questions and you will be given about 45 minutes to complete it. This means you will have two minutes to solve each question on average.
The BCG online case is very similar to a regular case the only difference being that your direction in the business case is guided by the questions being asked. So it will be similar to an "interviewer-led" case format. There are a lot of resources online for case solving and all you need to do is Google. If you want to sharpen your case skills in general I would recommend Victor Cheng's Case Interview Secrets by Victor Cheng and his book.
However, since the BCG Online Case is also a single-choice test, you can also use this format to your advantage. You’ll receive+3 points for correct answers and -1 for wrong answers. Currently, the inofficial cut-off score is below 70-75%.
Message me if you have any other specific questions and all the best!
Best,
André