Question 1

What is the BCG Online Assessment?

Accepted Answer

It's a digital pre-interview screen made of one or more modules depending on your office: the Casey chatbot case, Pymetrics behavioural games, the SHL-based Cognitive Test, or the newer Consulting Career Assessment (CCA). A single module typically runs 25–40 minutes; some candidates take more than one.

Question 2

What is the BCG Casey chatbot?

Accepted Answer

Casey is BCG's AI-driven case simulator. It walks you through a roughly 25–35 minute linear case with 8–10 structured questions, exhibits, and a final 60-second recorded video recommendation.

Question 3

Is Casey timed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The test is strictly linear — you cannot return to a previous answer once submitted. Some candidates report per-question timers; others an overall timer with periodic reminders. Confirm the mechanics on the platform's system-check screen before your live attempt.

Question 4

How is Casey scored?

Accepted Answer

BCG doesn't disclose Casey's scoring mechanics. Candidate reports indicate automated evaluation of written and numeric answers plus a human review layer for shortlisted candidates. You never see a score breakdown — only a pass/fail decision within a few days.

Question 5

What is Pymetrics?

Accepted Answer

Pymetrics is a suite of 12 short behavioural and cognitive games that measure attention, risk tolerance, decision-making and learning. There are no "correct" answers — scoring compares your trait profile against benchmarks of successful BCG hires.

Question 6

How is Pymetrics scored?

Accepted Answer

Each game produces raw metrics (e.g. reaction time, risk-taking) that aggregate into a 91-trait profile. BCG matches your profile against successful-hire benchmarks; there's no single number. Gameplay data is reportedly valid for around 330 days — if you reapply inside that window your existing data is re-scored, not replayed.

Question 7

Can you fail Pymetrics?

Accepted Answer

Not in the traditional sense. You can be screened out if your trait profile is a poor fit for the role, but there's no pass/fail threshold on any single game.

Question 8

What's on the BCG Cognitive Test?

Accepted Answer

A timed multiple-choice aptitude test covering numerical reasoning (tables, percentages, ratios) and logical reasoning — there is no verbal section. Around 80 questions in 30 minutes, live-proctored over Zoom (camera on, room scan, one sheet of scratch paper). Introduced in early 2024.

Question 9

What is the CCA?

Accepted Answer

The Consulting Career Assessment (CCA), introduced in August 2024, pairs a work-style/personality section with a short timed numerical-and-logic block and a second brief personality set. Roughly 30–40 minutes end-to-end, calculator allowed, no case segment, and no video. Most prominently used for US applicants.

Question 10

What is the Potential Test?

Accepted Answer

BCG's legacy reasoning test. Casey began replacing it from around 2020, most offices had switched by 2023, and it was fully retired globally by early 2026. Kept here as a reference — if your invitation names anything else, prep that instead.

Question 11

How long should I prepare for the BCG Online Assessment?

Accepted Answer

Two to four weeks of focused practice is enough for most candidates: a handful of full Casey simulations, a Pymetrics dry-run, and — if your office uses it — a Cognitive Test drill pack. CaseyPrep ships all three.

Question 12

Is CaseyPrep affiliated with BCG?

Accepted Answer

No. CaseyPrep is an independent preparation platform and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Question 13

Does CaseyPrep have a free tier?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Core simulations and a starter library of guides are free. Lifetime access unlocks the full case library, deeper analytics and the full Pymetrics game suite.

Question 14

Can I retake the BCG assessments?

Accepted Answer

Policies vary by office and year. Most candidates get one attempt per application, with a cooldown before reapplying — commonly around 12 months, sometimes longer. Confirm with your recruiter. Practise realistic simulations beforehand rather than treating the live attempt as a rehearsal.

BCG Online Assessment FAQ: honest answers to every candidate question.