Author: Taylor Warfield, Former Bain Manager and interviewer

Last Updated: June 14, 2026

 

 

BCG case interviews are candidate-led business discussions where you and the interviewer work through a real consulting problem in about 30 minutes, and you must pass 4 to 6 of them to land an offer. This guide covers the full BCG interview process, the 6-step method for solving any case, the Casey chatbot and Consulting Career Assessment, the written case, behavioral questions, and 12 insider tips.

 

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Key Takeaways

 

To pass a BCG case interview, you need to lead a 30-minute business case yourself, build a custom framework, test a clear hypothesis, and deliver a confident recommendation.

 

• BCG case interviews are candidate-led and last about 30 minutes within a 45-minute interview slot

 

• Most candidates now face two online assessments before any live interview: the Consulting Career Assessment and the Casey chatbot

 

• BCG values creativity, so never use a memorized framework from a prep book

 

• Expect 4 to 6 case interviews across two rounds, each paired with 10 to 15 minutes of fit questions

 

• Successful candidates typically spend 50 to 80 hours preparing over 4 to 6 weeks

 

What Changed in 2026?

 

BCG now screens most candidates with two online assessments before any live interview: the Consulting Career Assessment and the Casey chatbot. Some offices, including London and parts of Southeast Asia, deliver the online case through the HireQuotient platform instead. We also refreshed all Glassdoor data for 2026 and added a breakdown of BCG's official interview do's and don'ts.

 

What Is a BCG Case Interview?

 

A BCG case interview is a 30-minute, candidate-led business problem-solving exercise where you and the interviewer collaborate to develop a recommendation for a hypothetical client. You drive the analysis by framing an approach, asking for data, and testing a hypothesis. BCG evaluates your thinking process and reasoning quality, not whether you reach one specific answer.

 

BCG cases are often based on real consulting projects the firm has worked on. While the interviewer provides the case background and some data, it is up to you to structure the problem and move the conversation forward. Most of the time, the interviewer plays a passive role unless you engage them directly with questions.

 

According to 2026 Glassdoor data from over 3,400 interview reports, BCG interviews have a difficulty rating of 3.6 out of 5, and the average hiring process takes about 32 days from application to offer. Based on publicly available data, roughly 30% to 40% of first-round interviewees move to the final round, and only about 15% to 30% of finalists receive an offer.

 

How Is a BCG Case Interview Different from McKinsey and Bain?

 

BCG, McKinsey, and Bain all use case interviews, but the format and style differ significantly. In my experience coaching thousands of candidates, the biggest mistake people make is preparing for one firm's style and then applying the same approach at all three.

 

Feature	BCG	McKinsey	Bain
Style	Candidate-led	Interviewer-led	Candidate-led
Case length	25 to 30 minutes	25 to 30 minutes	25 to 30 minutes
Direction	You drive with little guidance	Specific questions asked one at a time	You drive with moderate guidance
Problem types	Often creative, bespoke topics	More standard, structured prompts	Mix of standard and creative
Framework expectation	Custom frameworks required	Issue trees preferred	Custom frameworks preferred
Creativity emphasis	High	Moderate	Moderate to high
Online screening	Consulting Career Assessment and Casey chatbot	McKinsey Solve	SOVA or Pymetrics test

 

The biggest practical difference is that BCG gives you less direction but more control. In a McKinsey case interview, you are handed specific questions to answer one at a time. At BCG, you will be thinking on your feet and driving the entire conversation.

 

Keep in mind that individual interviewers vary. Some BCG candidates report exhibit-heavy cases where the interviewer guides more actively, especially in final rounds. Prepare to lead the case yourself and you will handle either style comfortably.

 

What Skills Does BCG Evaluate in Case Interviews?

 

BCG evaluates five core skills during case interviews. Based on BCG's own career site and feedback from former interviewers, these are:

 

• Problem structuring: breaking a complex problem into clear, logical components using a MECE structure

 

• Analytical and quantitative skills: performing quick mental math, interpreting charts and graphs, and drawing accurate conclusions from data

 

• Business judgment: making recommendations that are practical, nuanced, and grounded in the client's actual situation

 

• Creativity: generating original, non-obvious insights and solutions instead of relying on textbook frameworks

 

• Communication: explaining your thinking clearly and engaging the interviewer in a productive conversation

 

Having coached hundreds of candidates 1-on-1, I have found that creativity and business judgment are where most people fall short. Strong candidates do not just apply a framework. They think about what would actually make sense for the client.

 

What Do BCG's Official Do's and Don'ts Tell You?

 

BCG publishes six official do's on its case interview preparation page, and they are a direct window into the scoring criteria. Here is what each one means in practice, based on my experience sitting on the interviewer's side of the table.

 

BCG says	How to show it in your interview
Listen actively	Take notes on every number and constraint in the prompt. Interviewers deliberately bury one critical detail in the background
Think structurally	Break every answer into 2 to 4 labeled buckets before going deep on any of them
Communicate clearly	Signpost your thinking: "There are three drivers here. First..." makes you easy to follow and easy to score
Classify assumptions	Say "I am assuming X, and I would validate that with data" every time you estimate. Unstated assumptions read as sloppy thinking
Show your thinking	Narrate your math and your logic out loud. A silent candidate gives the interviewer nothing to evaluate
Be yourself	Interviewers vote on whether they want you on their team at 2am before a client deadline. Rehearsed personas are easy to spot

 

BCG's published don'ts are equally telling: do not panic under pressure, rush answers, overcomplicate solutions, ignore feedback, stay silent, or interrupt. The two I see candidates violate most often are ignoring feedback and staying silent. When an interviewer pushes back, they are usually handing you a hint, not attacking you.

 

What Does the BCG Interview Process Look Like?

 

The BCG hiring process typically has four to five stages, depending on the office. The full process usually takes 4 to 8 weeks from application to offer, with Glassdoor reporting an average of about 32 days. Here is the general sequence:

 

• Application screening: BCG reviews your resume and cover letter. About 10% to 15% of applicants pass this stage and move forward

 

• Consulting Career Assessment: a 30-minute online test with a behavioral section and a timed math and logic section

 

• Casey chatbot assessment: a 25 to 30 minute online case that most offices use as the final screen before live interviews

 

• First round: typically two 45-minute BCG first round interviews, each with 10 to 15 minutes of fit questions and a 25 to 30 minute case

 

• Final round: two to three 45-minute BCG final round interviews with senior managers and partners, sometimes including a written case

 

What Is the BCG Consulting Career Assessment?

 

The BCG Consulting Career Assessment is a 30-minute online screening test that many offices now send before the Casey chatbot. It has two parts: a behavioral section and a 12-minute math and logic section. The math section contains about 8 questions, which works out to roughly 90 seconds per question, and a calculator is allowed.

 

The behavioral section uses trait-ranking and perception-based questions, asking how colleagues or managers would describe your working style. Based on recent candidate reports, BCG compares your answers against benchmarks of successful consultants, so answer honestly and consistently. Contradicting yourself across similar questions is the most common way candidates hurt their scores.

 

The math and logic section emphasizes pattern recognition, quantitative reasoning, and data interpretation rather than advanced calculation. The most useful preparation is timed practice: GMAT quantitative problems and free numerical reasoning tests build exactly the speed this section demands.

 

What Is the BCG Casey Chatbot Interview?

 

The BCG Casey chatbot interview is a digital case assessment where you interact with a chatbot named Casey instead of a human interviewer. As of 2026, Casey has fully replaced the older BCG Potential Test and is the primary case screening tool at most BCG offices worldwide.

 

The Casey assessment typically lasts 25 to 30 minutes and includes 6 to 10 questions in various formats: multiple choice, short text answers, data interpretation, and a 1-minute video recording where you present your final recommendation. You cannot pause the assessment once you start it, and you cannot go back to previous questions. Candidates in London and parts of Southeast Asia report receiving the same chatbot-style case through the HireQuotient platform instead.

 

Many candidates underestimate Casey because it feels like an automated quiz. That is a mistake: the chatbot is a scored assessment that determines whether you ever speak to a human interviewer. To prepare, practice interpreting data exhibits under time pressure, sharpen your mental math speed, and rehearse recording 1-minute recommendation videos on camera.

 

What Happens in BCG First Round Interviews?

 

BCG first round interviews typically consist of two 45-minute interviews. Each interview includes about 10 to 15 minutes of behavioral or fit questions followed by a 25 to 30 minute case interview. Your interviewers are usually consultants or project leaders.

 

Based on publicly available data, roughly 30% to 40% of candidates pass BCG first round interviews and advance to the final round. After your first round, BCG often provides feedback on your strengths and areas for improvement, which is genuinely useful for final round preparation. Write that feedback down and build your remaining practice around it.

 

What Happens in BCG Final Round Interviews?

 

BCG final round interviews are two to three 45-minute interviews with senior managers and partners. The format is the same mix of fit questions and case interviews, but the expectations are significantly higher. Partners will challenge your thinking more aggressively and pay closer attention to your business judgment and communication.

 

Only about 15% to 30% of final round candidates receive an offer. Some offices also include a written case during the final round. In my experience at Bain, the jump from first round to final round is where most candidates get eliminated because they do not adjust their preparation for partner-level scrutiny.

 

How Do You Solve a BCG Case Interview in 6 Steps?

 

There are six steps to solving any BCG case interview. This method works for every type of case, whether it is a profitability problem, a market entry question, or a bespoke creative challenge. If you want to learn these steps with full practice cases, my case interview course walks you through each one with video examples.

 

Step 1: Understand the Case

 

The case begins with the interviewer reading you the case background. While they speak, take detailed notes on the company, the industry context, and the objective. Focus on understanding exactly what problem you need to solve.

 

One effective note-taking strategy is to turn your paper horizontally and draw a vertical line to divide it into two sections. Use the right third for notes on the case background. Use the left two-thirds for your framework and analysis later.

 

Step 2: Verify the Objective

 

Not addressing the right business question is the fastest way to fail a BCG case interview. After the interviewer finishes the case background, ask clarifying questions to fill in any gaps in your understanding. Then, confirm the objective in your own words.

 

For example: "To make sure I understand correctly, our client is a large consumer goods company looking to grow profits by $500 million over the next three years, and our task is to determine the best strategy to achieve that. Is that right?"

 

Step 3: Create a Framework

 

Develop a custom framework to break the business problem into smaller, more manageable components. BCG interviewers value creativity, so never use a memorized framework from a prep book. They are trained to spot cookie-cutter structures within the first two minutes.

 

A strong approach is to ask yourself: what 3 to 4 things must be true for me to recommend this course of action? Those become the buckets of your framework. Tailored case interview frameworks built this way always outperform memorized ones at BCG.

 

After building your framework, walk the interviewer through it. They may ask questions or provide feedback. This is a good sign: it means they are engaged.

 

Step 4: Develop a Hypothesis

 

After creating a framework, develop a hypothesis. A hypothesis is your educated guess on the answer based on the information you have so far. BCG consultants use a hypothesis-driven approach in their actual client work, so interviewers expect to see the same from you.

 

Your hypothesis does not need to be correct. You will test and refine it throughout the case. The purpose of having a hypothesis is to guide your analysis so you spend your limited time on the questions that matter most.

 

Step 5: Test Your Hypothesis

 

The majority of the case will be spent testing your hypothesis through a mix of quantitative and qualitative questions. Since BCG cases are candidate-led, it is up to you to decide what data to ask for and what questions to explore.

 

As you uncover new information, your hypothesis may change. Sometimes it will be completely wrong and you will need a new one. Other times, you will just need to narrow or refine it.

 

After each piece of analysis, explicitly connect your findings back to your hypothesis. This shows the structured, hypothesis-driven thinking BCG hires for.

 

Step 6: Deliver a Recommendation

 

In the last step, present your recommendation and the top 2 to 3 reasons that support it. Do not recap everything you did in the case. Focus on summarizing only the most important facts.

 

Include potential next steps you would take if you had more time, such as areas of your framework you did not explore or questions you still have. The interviewer may then tell you what actually happened on the real project. Do not worry if your recommendation differs, because BCG evaluates your process, not your answer.

 

What Are the Best BCG Case Interview Examples?

 

Practicing with real BCG cases is one of the most effective ways to prepare. As of 2026, BCG offers three interactive practice quizzes on its careers site that you can work through for free:

 

• Climate Case Challenge: a CEO wants to reduce environmental impact. You build the business case for setting a climate target and determine what initiatives to pursue

 

• Digital Bank Strategy: a digital bank has dropped in customer satisfaction rankings and the CEO wants to bring it back to the top three

 

• ERP Cloud Migration: a consumer goods company evaluating options for upgrading their enterprise resource planning system

 

BCG used to host two interactive cases that were excellent for practicing candidate-led case interviews. Although BCG has since removed them, we have full-length video walkthroughs of both:

 

Airline practice case: a profitability case focused on helping a low-cost carrier improve profitability. This is a long, interactive case that is highly recommended.

 

 

Drug company practice case: a pricing case focused on helping a pharmaceutical company determine the optimal price for a new drug.

 

 

Once you finish BCG's own materials, MBA consulting casebooks give you access to over 700 additional free practice cases for live practice with a partner.

 

What Are the Top BCG Case Interview Tips?

 

These twelve tips come from my experience as a Bain interviewer and from coaching hundreds of candidates 1-on-1 through BCG interviews specifically. Each one addresses a common mistake I see candidates make.

 

Tip #1: Ask clarifying questions before jumping in

 

Do not rush into analysis without fully understanding the problem. Your interviewer may have critical details they will only share if you ask. You will not be penalized for taking a moment to ask smart questions.

 

Tip #2: Confirm the objective before building your framework

 

Solving the wrong problem is the quickest way to fail. Restate the objective in your own words and get the interviewer's confirmation before you begin structuring.

 

Tip #3: Build a custom framework for every case

 

BCG interviewers can tell when you are using a memorized framework. Build your framework from first principles by asking, "What must be true for this recommendation to work?"

 

Tip #4: Focus on high-impact issues first

 

You will never have enough time to explore every branch of your framework. Prioritize the issues that will have the greatest impact on your final recommendation. This is exactly how real BCG consultants work on actual projects.

 

Tip #5: Think before speaking

 

Taking 5 to 10 seconds to organize your thoughts before answering makes your response significantly more coherent. Interviewers prefer a brief pause followed by a structured answer over a rushed, rambling one.

 

Tip #6: State your hypothesis early and update it often

 

BCG consultants use a hypothesis-driven approach. After your framework, state a clear hypothesis and explain how each piece of analysis either supports or challenges it.

 

Tip #7: Do not defend a weak recommendation

 

If your interviewer points out flaws in your logic, adapt. Being flexible and open-minded is a positive signal. Stubbornly defending a bad idea is not.

 

Tip #8: Show strong business judgment

 

Consider what is actually realistic for the client. If the company is cash-strapped, do not recommend a $5 billion acquisition. Nuanced, practical recommendations demonstrate real business acumen.

 

Tip #9: Keep your math clean and fast

 

BCG does not allow calculators during live case interviews. Practice mental math daily. You do not need advanced math, but you need to handle percentages, multiplication, and division quickly and accurately.

 

Tip #10: Be transparent about your thought process

 

The interviewer cannot read your mind. Narrate your approach: "I want to look at this because..." This transparency makes it easier for the interviewer to follow along and provide hints if you get stuck.

 

Tip #11: Connect every insight back to "so what"

 

After every calculation or data point, immediately explain what it means for the case. Do not let insights float without interpretation. Say "so what this means is..." and tie it back to your hypothesis.

 

Tip #12: Treat the case as a conversation, not a performance

 

Engage your interviewer. Ask for their input. The best BCG case interviews feel like a collaborative discussion between two consultants, not a one-sided presentation.

 

What Is the BCG Written Case Interview?

 

The BCG written case interview is a completely different format from the traditional case interview. Instead of an interactive discussion, you work independently with a packet of data and then present your findings. The same skills tested in any consulting written case interview apply here: prioritization, synthesis, and slide writing.

 

Not every BCG office uses written cases, but they appear most often in final rounds at select offices. BCG always tells you in advance if your interview will include a written case. Here is how it is structured:

 

• BCG provides approximately 40 PowerPoint slides containing data, graphs, charts, and press articles

 

• BCG provides 3 to 4 key questions you need to answer

 

• You have 2 hours to review the material and prepare 3 to 5 presentation slides

 

• You then have about 40 minutes: 20 minutes to present and 20 minutes for discussion and follow-up questions

 

• You are allowed to use a calculator. You are not allowed to write on the slides BCG provides because they reuse them with other candidates

 

How Do You Ace the BCG Written Case in 8 Steps?

 

1. Understand the business problem: before opening the 40 slides, read the partner's email carefully and identify the overall question you need to answer
   
   
2. Read the key questions: BCG provides 3 to 4 questions, and knowing these upfront helps you prioritize what data matters
   
   
3. Skim all the materials: flip through every slide quickly to build a mental map of what data you have, without reading in detail yet
   
   
4. Analyze and answer each question: start with the easiest question, work through the relevant data, and write a few sentences summarizing your key findings
   
   
5. Decide on a recommendation: review all your findings together and choose the recommendation they collectively support, backed by evidence
   
   
6. Outline your slides: plan the overall structure first. Slide 1 is your recommendation with 3 supporting reasons, the middle slides present each reason with data, and the final slide proposes next steps
   
   
7. Fill in your slides: write action-oriented slide titles that tell the story. If someone reads only your titles, they should understand your entire recommendation
   
   
8. Prepare for questions: if you have time left, brainstorm what the interviewer might challenge, including your assumptions and how you reached each conclusion

 

What BCG Behavioral and Fit Interview Questions Should You Expect?

 

Every BCG interview includes 10 to 15 minutes of behavioral and fit questions before or after the case. These questions carry real weight in the hiring decision. According to BCG's own career site, interviewers evaluate candidates against both the firm's values and the core competencies they consider most important for the job.

 

Here are the 10 most common BCG behavioral and fit interview questions with guidance on how to answer each one. If you want to be prepared for 98% of fit interview questions in just a few hours, my fit interview course covers every question type with sample answers.

 

1. Why BCG?

 

Strong answers to why BCG give three specific reasons: the people you have met, BCG's thought leadership and innovation, professional development opportunities, or expertise in a particular industry. Be specific and genuine.

 

2. Why consulting?

 

Give three clear reasons. Common strong answers include rapid career progression, the opportunity to make a large impact, and the chance to develop transferable business skills across industries and functions.

 

3. Walk me through your resume.

 

Summarize your work experience starting with the most recent. Focus on highlighting your most impressive and unique accomplishments. At the end, connect your experiences to why consulting and BCG are the right next step.

 

4. What accomplishment are you most proud of?

 

Choose an impressive, unique accomplishment. Structure your answer using the STAR method: Situation, Task, Actions, and Results. Explain why it is meaningful to you personally.

 

5. Tell me about something not on your resume.

 

Highlight a non-professional accomplishment that is impressive and interesting. This could be a volunteer project, a side business, or a long-term hobby with measurable results. Avoid experiences without clear impact.

 

6. Tell me about a time you led a team.

 

Pick a time when you directly managed people. Focus on what you did to motivate the team, handle disagreements, and deliver results.

 

7. Describe a time you faced conflict or disagreement.

 

Emphasize the steps you took to resolve the conflict constructively. Were you patient, persuasive, or decisive? Interviewers want to know you handle disagreements professionally.

 

8. Give an example of when you persuaded someone.

 

Focus on the specific steps you took to change someone's mind and the impact it had on the organization. This shows communication skills and influence.

 

9. Tell me about a time you failed.

 

Choose a moderate failure, not something catastrophic. Focus on what you learned and how you improved as a result. Interviewers want to see self-awareness and a growth mindset.

 

10. Do you have any questions for me?

 

Always prepare questions in advance. Ask follow-up questions about the case you just solved to show genuine consulting interest. Ask what the interviewer enjoys most about working at BCG.

 

These 10 questions cover most of what BCG asks, and the same preparation carries over to consulting behavioral interview questions at every other firm.

 

How Should You Prepare for BCG Case Interviews?

 

Successful BCG candidates typically spend 50 to 80 hours preparing over 4 to 6 weeks. That might sound like a lot, but remember that the BCG acceptance rate is roughly 1% of total applicants. Thorough preparation is what separates candidates who land offers from those who do not.

 

What Is the Best BCG Case Interview Prep Timeline?

 

Weeks 1 to 2: Build your foundation.

 

• Learn the 6-step case-solving method described above

 

• Practice building custom frameworks from scratch for 10 to 15 different case prompts

 

• Run timed math drills daily: percentages, division, multiplication, and estimation

 

• Prepare 5 to 8 versatile behavioral stories using the STAR method

 

Weeks 3 to 4: Practice cases intensively.

 

• Practice 2 to 3 full cases per day with a partner or coach

 

• Focus on candidate-led cases where you drive the direction

 

• After each case, get specific feedback and identify patterns in your mistakes

 

• Practice interpreting data exhibits and charts under time pressure for the Casey chatbot

 

Weeks 5 to 6: Polish and simulate.

 

• Do full mock interviews under realistic conditions: 45-minute sessions with fit questions and a case

 

• Take timed practice tests for the Consulting Career Assessment and record 1-minute recommendation videos for Casey

 

• If your office uses the written case, practice building slide decks from raw data packets

 

Based on data from our students, candidates who follow a structured preparation plan are about 8 times more likely to pass their case interviews than those who prepare informally.

 

What Are the Most Common BCG Case Interview Mistakes?

 

After working with thousands of candidates through books, courses, and coaching, I see the same mistakes repeatedly. Avoiding these will immediately put you ahead of most applicants:

 

• Using a memorized framework: BCG interviewers are trained to spot cookie-cutter frameworks. Build a custom structure for every case

 

• Jumping into analysis without understanding the problem: take 30 seconds to confirm the objective. It is never a waste of time

 

• Treating the online assessments as a formality: the Consulting Career Assessment and Casey chatbot are scored screens. Candidates who approach them casually get eliminated before ever speaking to a human

 

• Ignoring the "so what": every calculation and insight needs to be connected back to the business problem. Raw numbers without interpretation are not helpful

 

• Underpreparing for behavioral questions: about 30% of your interview time is fit. Many candidates spend all their time on cases and then stumble through basic behavioral questions

 

• Not practicing with a partner: reading case books does not simulate the pressure of performing in front of another person. If you want expert feedback, my case interview coaching pairs you with a former interviewer for mock cases

 

What Are the Best BCG Case Interview Resources?

 

What Are the Best BCG Case Interview Books?

 

Case interview prep books are the most affordable option, typically costing $20 to $30. They are great for building foundational knowledge at your own pace. Our review of the most popular case interview prep books recommends three:

 

• Hacking the Case Interview: perfect for beginners short on time. Some readers finish this book in a day and can already tackle tough cases

 

• The Ultimate Case Interview Workbook: packed with practice problems and drills for quantitative skills, frameworks, and case math

 

• Case Interview Secrets: provides excellent explanations of essential concepts with entertaining real-world stories

 

What Are the Best BCG Case Interview Courses?

 

Case interview courses are more expensive than books, typically $200 to $400, but offer faster and more effective learning. You will learn more quickly from watching someone teach the material and walk through practice cases than from reading on your own.

 

If you are looking for one resource to learn BCG case interview strategies as efficiently as possible, enroll in my case interview course. Through 70+ video lessons and 20 full-length practice cases based on real MBB interviews, you will learn the exact strategies that have helped over 3,000 students land offers. We have had students pass their BCG first round with just a week of preparation.

 

Is BCG Case Interview Coaching Worth It?

 

Case interview coaching typically costs $100 to $300 per hour for a mock session with a former consultant or interviewer. It is expensive, but high-quality coaching provides feedback that ordinary practice partners cannot.

 

Coaching is best for candidates who have already learned the fundamentals and reached a plateau. If you are still learning what frameworks are, start with a book or course first. You do not need coaching to get a BCG offer, and the vast majority of successful candidates prepare without it.

 

The BCG case interview rewards candidates who lead with structure, test a clear hypothesis, and communicate like a consultant under pressure. Start preparing 4 to 6 weeks before your interview, and begin practicing live cases with a partner as early as possible.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

How long does a BCG case interview last?

 

A typical BCG case interview lasts about 30 minutes within a 45-minute interview slot. The remaining 10 to 15 minutes are used for behavioral and fit questions. The Casey chatbot assessment is a separate 25 to 30 minute timed test.

 

Is the BCG case interview candidate-led or interviewer-led?

 

BCG case interviews are candidate-led. You are expected to frame the approach, ask for data, and drive the analysis forward, while the interviewer provides information when you request it. Some interviewers guide more actively with data exhibits, so prepare to lead and you will handle either style.

 

How many case interviews does BCG conduct?

 

Most candidates face 4 to 6 case interviews total across two rounds. The first round typically includes 2 interviews, and the final round includes 2 to 3 interviews. Some candidates also complete the Consulting Career Assessment, the Casey chatbot, and a written case.

 

What is the BCG Consulting Career Assessment?

 

The BCG Consulting Career Assessment is a 30-minute online screening test with a behavioral section and a 12-minute math and logic section. The math section contains about 8 questions, which works out to roughly 90 seconds per question, and a calculator is allowed. Many offices use it before the Casey chatbot.

 

Can you use a calculator in a BCG case interview?

 

No, calculators are not allowed during BCG's live case interviews. You need to perform all math mentally or on paper. However, you are allowed to use a calculator during the BCG written case interview and the Consulting Career Assessment.

 

What is the BCG Casey chatbot interview?

 

The Casey chatbot is BCG's online case assessment where you interact with a chatbot named Casey to solve a business case. It lasts 25 to 30 minutes and includes 6 to 10 questions covering structuring, brainstorming, and data interpretation, plus a 1-minute video recommendation. Most BCG offices now use it before live interviews.

 

How should I prepare for a BCG case interview in 2 weeks?

 

If you only have 2 weeks, focus on the highest-impact activities. Spend the first week learning how to build custom frameworks and practicing mental math. Spend the second week doing 2 to 3 full practice cases per day with a partner and prepare 5 behavioral stories using the STAR method.

 

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