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Back to EpisodesS22E29: How to Pass McKinsey Solve, Bain Gorilla, & BCG CCA in 2026
Season 22
Episode 29
Published 4 weeks ago
Description
Digital assessments are now the first filter at the top consulting firms – McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and more – and they're nothing you've seen before.
Coach Kabreya (ex-PwC, ex-Bridgespan, ex-McKinsey) breaks down exactly what each firm's test measures, where candidates go wrong, and how to prepare effectively.
- What McKinsey Solve, Bain Gorilla, and BCG CCA are actually testing
- Why time management is the silent killer
- How BCG's CCA filters for cultural fit and values alignment – not just analytical ability
- The 4 mistakes that tank otherwise strong candidates
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