BCG Online Assessment vs McKinsey Online Assessment
Both firms use an online screen before interviews. BCG's varies by office — typically Casey, sometimes Pymetrics or the Cognitive Test. McKinsey's is uniformly Solve.
| BCG Online Assessment | McKinsey Online Assessment | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | One of: Casey, Pymetrics, Cognitive Test | Solve — two ecology-themed simulations |
| Duration | 25–30 minutes | 60–75 minutes |
| Business knowledge | Required (for Casey) | Not required |
| Skills tested | Business judgement OR aptitude OR behavioural | Pattern recognition and decision-making |
| Preparation | Targeted — depends which screen you face | Solve mocks plus cognitive game practice |
| Reuse across firms | No — scores are firm-specific | No |
Takeaway
BCG's screen is fragmented; McKinsey's is uniform. The prep approach is opposite — for BCG, find out which screen you'll take; for McKinsey, drill Solve directly.
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BCG Online Assessment: One of: Casey, Pymetrics, Cognitive Test. McKinsey Online Assessment: Solve — two ecology-themed simulations.
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