Which test at BCG Paris?

Question

Hi!

I recently applied for the Associate position at BCG's Paris office and wanted to know what aptitude test I will have to take if I am invited to the next stage of the recruitment process.

A colleague of mine applied to this same office just over a year ago and was invited to their premises in beginning 2024 to complete a test of 80 questions in 30 minutes, i.e. the Cognitive Test. I would like to know if any recent candidates have also taken this same Cognitive Test for the Paris office and if so which topics were covered, or if BCG's Paris office has in the meantime updated / changed its Associate recruitment test.

Looking on the web, it seems various BCG offices worldwide have recently given so many different tests: Potential Test, CCA, Casey / HireQuotient, Pymetrics, One Way Video Interview...

Any insights regarding this?

Thank you very much in advance!

Answer 1

Hi,

I know 2 people who applied for BCG paris in 2025 and both had to complete the cognitive test.

Hope this helps.

Mattijs

Answer 2

Hey there 😊,

After researching, the BCG Paris Associate recruitment test seems to vary based on recent candidate experiences. Here’s what you can expect:

1️⃣ Potential Aptitude Tests at BCG Paris

Cognitive Test: Some candidates have reported taking a 80-question test in 30 minutes, which evaluates numerical reasoning, logical thinking, and verbal comprehension.
Pymetrics: A game-based behavioral assessment used in some BCG offices to measure cognitive and emotional traits.
Casey / HireQuotient: Some BCG offices have recently introduced these assessments, which focus on business case reasoning and problem-solving.

2️⃣ What to Expect for Paris?

Since your colleague took the Cognitive Test recently, it’s likely still in use at BCG Paris.
However, BCG updates their assessment formats regularly, so there’s a chance they might introduce a new test.
The best way to confirm is to reach out to BCG Paris HR or check your official application portal for any instructions.

3️⃣ How to Prepare?

✅ Sharpen your mental math, logical reasoning, and reading comprehension—these are commonly tested in BCG’s Cognitive and Potential Test.
✅ Practice game-based assessments (Pymetrics) just in case—they’re designed to measure your decision-making patterns rather than consulting skills.
✅ Stay updated by speaking to recent applicants or checking online forums where candidates share their experiences.

If you need any help preparing, let me know! Wishing you the best of luck with your BCG Paris application 🚀

Best, Alessa 😇

Answer 3

Different offices have different practices. If Paris was using that test recently, most likely that is the test you will get.

Answer 4

Hi there,

Can confirm that Paris office is using the Cognitive Test already since last year. I consistently have candidates from France who purchased my practice test since September 2024.

All the best,

Florian

Answer 5

Hi there,

should be the Cognitive Test with 80 questions in 30 minutes.

Best,
Sebastian