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 | 80-question multiple choice aptitude test, live-proctored |
| Duration | ~25–35 minutes incl. 60s video | 30 minutes |
| Skills tested | Business judgement and structured thinking | Numerical + logical reasoning (no verbal) |
| Where it's used | Most global offices | Germany + a growing set of EU/APAC offices |
| Calculator | No | No |
| Best preparation | Case math, structuring, video answers | Timed numerical and logical 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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BCG Casey: Chatbot case with math, exhibits, video. BCG Cognitive Test: 80-question multiple choice aptitude test, live-proctored.
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