BCG cognitive test practice by StrategyCase.com
Practice BCG’s Cognitive Test at Real Speed
StrategyCase’s BCG Cognitive Test Practice is five full-length practice tests of 80 questions each, timed at 30 minutes like the real test, plus a tips lesson on the question types and shortcuts. Every question comes with a worked solution.
Not sure this is your test? See what BCG says.
From verified buyers
What Buyers Report
BCG Germany
“Realistic questions that accurately reflected the BCG Germany test and helped me manage my timing and expectations.”
Under time pressure
“Great for practicing those type of questions under time pressure.”
Auf Deutsch
“Sehr hilfreich für den Test.”Straight from BCG
What BCG Says About the Test
Part of the first round, together with a case interview. Both are virtual
The first step for full-time and internship candidates, before any case interview
30 minutes, multiple choice, testing numerical, verbal, and logical skills
No calculator, tools, or other resources
80 questions in 30 minutes: about 22 seconds a question.
Candidates report it in other European and Asia-Pacific offices. The UK uses a short numerical assessment. Check your invitation
Source: BCG careers pages for Germany and Austria, Switzerland, and the Nordics, checked November 2026.
What’s inside
Five Full Tests and the Shortcuts
Practice test 1
80 numerical, logical and figure questions on a 30-minute timer
Practice test 2
A second full run, to check your pacing improved
Practice test 3
New: 12 verbal reasoning questions mixed in with the numerical and logical ones
Practice test 4
The same mix with new questions, to see whether your speed holds
Practice test 5
A final full run before the real 30 minutes
Tips lesson
The question types, shortcuts to solve faster, and how to pace yourself
The question types come from what candidates report. Tests 3 to 5, added in November 2026, also cover verbal reasoning, the third skill area BCG added, and every question in all five tests now has a worked solution.
An honest note
Can You Finish 80 Questions in 30 Minutes?
That’s about 22 seconds a question, with no calculator. The practice tests are built to feel that tight. One buyer called them “impossible to finish in time”, which is the point: you learn to keep moving instead of getting stuck. If the clock runs out, you can still work through every question afterward, without the timer.
Every question comes with a worked solution: the fastest route to the answer and, where there is one, the trap built into the wrong options.
Honest fit check
Is This Right for You?
Built for
- Candidates applying to BCG who receive the Cognitive Test
- Anyone who hasn’t taken a timed aptitude test in years
- Candidates whose mental math slows down without a calculator
- Anyone who wants a full dry run before the real 30 minutes
Not the right fit if
- You’re applying in the US or Australia/New Zealand and expect the online case. Use the BCG Online Case Guide.
- You’re applying in the US and expect the CCA. Start with the free CCA guide.
Reviews
4.9 Out of 5
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The offer
Everything for $19
One payment. Instant access.
- 5 full practice tests, 80 questions each (400 in total), with a 30-minute timer
- 36 verbal reasoning questions in tests 3 to 5, the skill area BCG added next to numerical and logical
- Worked solutions for all 400 questions, shown when you finish
- Tips lesson on question types, shortcuts, and pacing
- 1 year of access, with updates as the test changes
- Questions? Email info@strategycase.com.
If it is not right for you: email info@strategycase.com within 24 hours of purchase for a full refund, no questions asked.
Who built it
Dr. Florian Smeritschnig
I spent 5 years at McKinsey. Since I left in 2020, I have delivered 2,300+ mock interviews and coaching sessions, and my clients have secured 700+ consulting offers, 340 of them at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.
The question types come from what candidates report after taking BCG’s cognitive test.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly do I get for $19?
Five full practice tests of 80 questions each with a 30-minute timer, a worked solution for every question when you finish, and a tips lesson on question types, shortcuts, and pacing. You get 1 year of access.
Which BCG offices use the cognitive test?
BCG’s careers pages describe it for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (all roles) and for the Nordic internship. Our candidates report it in other European and Asia-Pacific offices too. The UK uses a short numerical assessment, and the US uses the CCA and the online case.
How many questions, and how long?
BCG says 30 minutes, multiple choice. Its Nordic internship page describes 80 questions in 30 minutes, about 22 seconds each, and candidates elsewhere report the same count. Each of the five practice tests uses 80 questions in 30 minutes.
Can I use a calculator?
No. BCG’s pages say no aids, tools, or resources, and the Nordic page rules out a calculator explicitly. Practice your mental math accordingly.
Can I finish all 80 questions in time?
It’s built to be tight. One buyer called the practice “impossible to finish in time.” You learn to keep moving instead of getting stuck, and if the timer runs out you can still work through every question afterward.
Do the tests include explanations?
Yes. Every question in all five tests has a worked solution, shown after you finish: the fastest route to the answer and, where there is one, the trap built into the wrong options. The tips lesson covers how to approach each question type.
Does it cover verbal questions?
Yes. BCG’s German and Swiss pages list numerical, verbal, and logical skills. Tests 3 to 5 each include 12 verbal reasoning questions: a short statement, then the conclusion that must, could, or cannot be true. Tests 1 and 2 focus on the numerical and logical questions candidates report most.
Is it the same as the CCA or the online case?
No. The CCA (US) combines a behavioral profile with numerical reasoning, and the online case (US, Australia, New Zealand) is a chatbot case. See the free CCA guide or the BCG Online Case Guide.
What if it’s not right for me?
Email info@strategycase.com within 24 hours of purchase for a full refund, no questions asked.
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Perfect Preparation with some questions being exactly the ones from the test
Sehr hilfreich für den Test.
good prep! hopefully representative of the actual one
Very realistic and similar if not identical to the questions you face during the real test. Great for practicing those type of questions under time pressure. The only downside is that the correct answers are provided with no explanation
Realistic questions that accurately reflected the BCG Germany test and helped me manage my timing and expectations.