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McKinsey PST Instructions
- This practice case has 9 questions. In the real PST, you will have three cases, each has about 8-9 questions to make 26 in total.
- No calculation and any electronic devices are allowed.
- You have 20 minutes to complete this case. In the real PST, you will have 60 minutes to answer 26 questions.
McKinsey PST Overview
In this McKinsey PST (Problem Solving Test), you are being asked to answer 9 questions about a business case. You have 20 minutes to complete the test.
PSTs are meant to test how you approach problem solving and how well you can size up a situation.
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