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WRITTEN TEST
  • BCG Potential Test: Similar to GMAT and GRE
  • Most common question:
  • Calculate X, Y, and Z given the following data
  • Which of the following conclusions are accurate given the following data
GROUP DISCUSSION: NO
SKILLS REQUIRED
  • Business acumen
  • Analytical and Problem Solving
INTERVIEW GUIDELINES
Round 1: HR Screening Round
  • Background questions: for example tell me about yourself or describe your work history.
  • Motivational questions: for example why are you interested in consulting? and why BCG?
  • Specific skill-based questions: for example tell me about a time when you had to solve a problem in a team
Round 2: Behavioral Round
  • Tell me about yourself
  • Walk me through your resume
  • Why Consulting?
  • Why BCG?
  • What are your motivations and what drives you?
  • Which problems you had to solve and how you solved them?
  • What is your academic background
  • How do you deal with people?
  • What impact have you had in the past?
Round 3: Case Study
  • Case Study: Generally Market Sizing and Growth Opportunities Case Studies
  • Focus on:
  • structuring of complex business problems into tinier, simpler sets by way of creating an issue tree,
  • exhaustive scoping of business case by interaction and structured questioning, and
  • synthesis of core problems to recommend practical, effective business solutions/ recommendations.
MPLOYEE.ME TIPS
  • Preparation Guide: Resources like CIC (Case Interview Cracked), HBS, Essade, ISB, CIP (Case In Point) and YouTube videos of Victor Cheng
  • BCG case study evaluation criteria:
  • Problem structuring: organize the problem into an issue tree
  • Hypothesis: direct the conversation by choosing a logical path to follow
  • Analysis: review a graph and synthesize information relevant to the client
  • Quantitative analysis: solve a simple mathematical calculation without a calculator and synthesize the results for the client
  • Synthesis: the partner or client CEO is in the elevator with you. What do you recommend they do?

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