BCG CCA vs Casey — two different tests, not one screen
The CCA (Consulting Career Assessment, introduced August 2024) is a personality-plus-aptitude screen with no case and no video. Casey is a chatbot case ending in a video pitch. In the US, candidates commonly receive the CCA first and the Casey online case separately.
| BCG CCA | BCG Casey | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Work-style + timed numerical/logic + short personality — no case, no video | Chatbot case with math, exhibits, and a 60s recorded video pitch |
| Duration | ~30–40 minutes | ~25–35 minutes incl. video |
| Calculator | Allowed (per reported CCA guidance) | Not allowed |
| Where used | Most prominent for US applicants | Most global offices |
| Skills tested | Work-style consistency + pattern-recognition/logic under time | Case structuring, math, chart reading, executive communication |
| Best preparation | Fast pattern-recognition, scheduling logic, honest/consistent personality answers | Casey simulators, case math, video answer drills |
Takeaway
The CCA is not a longer Casey. Treat them as separate tests: for the CCA, drill fast logic and answer personality prompts honestly and consistently; for Casey, drill case math, structuring, and the 60-second video pitch.
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BCG CCA: Work-style + timed numerical/logic + short personality — no case, no video. BCG Casey: Chatbot case with math, exhibits, and a 60s recorded video pitch.
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