Consulting Assessment Test Prep: Solve, Redrock, Sova, Casey, and Pymetrics
Use this hub when the next step is not a live case yet. Assessment tests reward fast reading, structured reasoning, math accuracy, and calm execution.
Assessment prep: candidates need to understand test formats and choose drills that map to digital assessments.
Prep order
Learn the format before drilling generic cases
Consulting assessments are not all the same. Some test digital case reasoning, some test numerical judgment, some test behavioral patterns, and some combine several formats.
- Start with the target firm's assessment guide.
- Map the test to the skill it actually rewards.
- Use drills for the underlying skill, not just the brand name.
Skill map
Most assessment tests still come back to a few core skills
The names change, but the prep often comes back to reading carefully, structuring the problem, doing clean math, interpreting exhibits, and making a decision.
- Use math drills for numerical screens.
- Use structure drills for digital case reasoning.
- Use synthesis practice for recommendation-style answers.
Recommended reading order
1Getting StartedConsulting Assessment Tests: Every Test by Firm, Format, and How to Prepare (2026)
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2Firm SpecificMcKinsey Solve: Sea Wolf Game and Redrock Study Guide (2026)
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3Firm SpecificMcKinsey Redrock Study: Format, Strategy & Examples (2026)
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4Firm SpecificMcKinsey Sea Wolf Game: Rules, Scoring, and Strategy
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6Firm SpecificBCG Pymetrics Test Guide: Games, Scoring, and Prep (2026)
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Quick answers
Which consulting assessment should I prepare for first?
Prepare for the assessment your target firm actually uses, then drill the underlying skills: reading, math, structure, exhibits, and synthesis.
Are assessment tests the same as case interviews?
No. They overlap in problem-solving skills, but the format, timing, and interaction are different.