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The BCG numerical test

BCG is reported to use BCG Online Case (the Casey chatbot) for numerical screening.

BCG's first screen is its own chatbot-led online case rather than a publisher test: Casey walks you through a business case and asks quantitative and qualitative questions, finishing with a short video answer. The quantitative questions are case-style arithmetic — sizing, percentages, share and growth from exhibits — under one overall clock.

What you’ll face

AssessmentA ~35-minute chatbot-led case ("Casey"): 8–10 questions on one business case, ending with a one-minute video recommendation
Numerical contentQuantitative case questions — market sizing arithmetic, percentages, reading exhibits — mixed with judgement questions
TimingOne overall window; quick confident arithmetic matters, calculator typically usable
Typical rolesFirst-round screening at most offices, before live case interviews

The preparation that transfers

Nobody can honestly clone BCG’s own assessment — be wary of anyone claiming to. What transfers is the core it measures: fast, accurate data interpretation under time pressure. Diagnose your gaps, train them, then prove it in a timed mock.

Your invitation email is the ground truth

Employers change assessment providers, sometimes mid-cycle and by region. This page reflects publicly reported candidate experiences as of June 2026. Before practising, check the link in your invitation — it names the platform.

Common questions

Which test does BCG use for numerical reasoning?

BCG is reported to use BCG Online Case (the Casey chatbot). Most offices' first round; formats can vary by region.

Is there maths in the BCG assessment?

Yes — BCG Online Case (the Casey chatbot) includes genuinely numerical work: reading data exhibits, percentages, ratios and quick case arithmetic. The wrapper is bespoke, but the numeracy underneath is standard and trainable.

How should I prepare for BCG Online Case (the Casey chatbot)?

Train fast, accurate data interpretation under time pressure — that's the transferable core. The bespoke interface is learnable from the employer's own practice material; the numeracy is what needs real training.

Is this information current?

Last checked June 2026, based on publicly reported candidate experiences. Employers change assessment providers — your invitation email is always the ground truth, and the format hints on this page help you recognise what you've been sent.

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