Strategy Simplified S20E12: MBB Digital Assessments Broken Down
Sep 26, 2025
Explore the evolving landscape of consulting recruitment with a focus on digital assessments. Discover how firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG are using these tests to gauge critical skills such as problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and adaptability. Learn about specific challenges with tests like McKinsey Solve and Bain's Gorilla, along with tips for effective preparation. Stay informed on test logistics and integrity rules, making sure you're ready to tackle the modern consulting recruiting process with confidence.
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Assessments Are The New Gatekeeper
- Firms moved assessments from post-screening to an early gate that every applicant now faces.
- Assessments function as comparative X-factors that qualify non-target candidates for interviews.
Assessments Reduce School Bias
- Firms use assessments to reduce bias and scale recruiting beyond target schools.
- Standardized tests let firms find top talent regardless of resume pedigree.
What Tests Really Measure
- Digital tests measure problem solving, quantitative reasoning, pressure decision-making, and learning agility.
- Firms value rapid, structured choices over perfectly unique single answers.