How long is BCG Casey vs BCG Cognitive Test?

BCG Casey runs ~25 minutes + 60s video. BCG Cognitive Test runs 30 minutes.

How should I prepare differently for BCG Casey vs BCG Cognitive Test?

BCG Casey: Case math, structuring, video answers. BCG Cognitive Test: Timed numerical and verbal drills.

Comparison

BCG Casey vs Cognitive Test — when each is used

BCG's screening stack varies by office. Casey is the more recent chatbot case; the Cognitive Test is the classic 30-minute aptitude exam. Some pipelines use one, some use both.

	BCG Casey	BCG Cognitive Test
Format	Chatbot case with math, exhibits, video	30-min multiple choice aptitude test
Duration	~25 minutes + 60s video	30 minutes
Skills tested	Business judgement and structured thinking	Numerical, verbal, logical reasoning
Where it's used	Most offices globally	Still common in DACH and parts of EMEA
Calculator	No	No
Best preparation	Case math, structuring, video answers	Timed numerical and verbal drills

Takeaway

Check your office's pipeline before you prep. If you face both, your math practice transfers across — but Casey's structuring and video answer dimensions need separate work.

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Frequently asked

BCG Casey: Chatbot case with math, exhibits, video. BCG Cognitive Test: 30-min multiple choice aptitude test.

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