Replicate the ▪ The online test allows applicants to explore how does the
The test
decision making analysis and decision making process works at McKinsey:
process at –
▪ The online test is an McKinsey
Situation and context analysis
interactive gamified – Data collection
assessment that aims to help – Data analysis
an island respond to different
natural disasters / situations – Recommendations
▪ During the test applicants get – Decision making
to explore a world and make
decisions to complete It is not a Math test ▪ Data analysis is very important at McKinsey
scenario-based tasks set in ▪ However, only some questions involve calculations, there are
an abstract environment many others where logic and inferences must be used / made,
▪ The assessment is used to and conclusions drawn
evaluate:
– Structure of thought No prior ▪ The test was designed so that no prior knowledge in
knowledge in business is necessary
– Ability to evaluate a business is
situation, collect data and needed
reach different conclusions
– Ability to respond quickly to The use of a ▪ There is no need for a calculator
different situations calculator is not
allowed
As soon as applicants have enough information to make a prediction, the simulation can be finished
▪ The simulation has different questions based on texts, graphs and even tables
with information
Understand the
A
information
▪ Assimilating, understanding and processing this information is key to solve the
game questions
▪ Applicants will not always have enough time to answer all the questions, it is
important to have a clear structure of how to approach the problem in the most
Solve the efficient way
B
problem
▪ Applicants should use shortcuts whenever possible
Keep an eye on the timer- This will help applicants track their
progress through the tasks to ensure they do not run out of time
at the end