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Practice numeracy tests from Kenexa available here. http://www.psl.com/practice/. Would be a good idea to do those and see what you get. I can't imagine the cut-off point being 19/20. Above poster said they only answered 15/20 and got a first round interview. I know Morgan Stanley's cut-off last year for IBD was 14/20. Not sure if it increases for markets.

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Xenion7

Original post by Kiltennel

Practice numeracy tests from Kenexa available here. http://www.psl.com/practice/. Would be a good idea to do those and see what you get. I can't imagine the cut-off point being 19/20. Above poster said they only answered 15/20 and got a first round interview. I know Morgan Stanley's cut-off last year for IBD was 14/20. Not sure if it increases for markets.

I am 100% sure my score was 18/20.

The feeling when you know for sure the answer is not the same as if you try to guess the answer.

For example at Credit Suisse I passed the test and it was very very similar, I even got a bit more difficult questions at CS's test.

In any case, I can't do much now...

Reply 62

w000007

Original post by Xenion7

I am 100% sure my score was 18/20.

The feeling when you know for sure the answer is not the same as if you try to guess the answer.

For example at Credit Suisse I passed the test and it was very very similar, I even got a bit more difficult questions at CS's test.

In any case, I can't do much now...

For spring/summer week/internship, I used to get rejections in less than 24h from DB even though I'm pretty sure I scored 18+/20.

I have applied for graduate job now and have been in the system for 3 days :biggrin:

. Hopefully will get an interview...

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someone4

anyone applying for Risk? :K:

(edited 8 years ago)

Reply 64

Nehemiah'sFaith

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So I have just applied to DB for the compliance division and answered all questions but one. I'm so scared it is unreal! Really want this job.
It was kind of hard though. Fingers crossed.
Anyone know the pass mark?

Reply 65

Kiltennel

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Original post by Xenion7

I am 100% sure my score was 18/20.

The feeling when you know for sure the answer is not the same as if you try to guess the answer.

For example at Credit Suisse I passed the test and it was very very similar, I even got a bit more difficult questions at CS's test.

In any case, I can't do much now...

I don't mean this in a snarky way but instead of assuming how you did, why not just do the sample test provided by Kenexa to get an honest insight into how you you do on the numericals.

Reply 66

Aenigma

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Original post by F4N

Does GS recruit on a rolling basis?

Yes
But Uou get fast tracked if you have been referred

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Reply 67

panda1112

Original post by Nehemiah'sFaith

So I have just applied to DB for the compliance division and answered all questions but one. I'm so scared it is unreal! Really want this job.
It was kind of hard though. Fingers crossed.
Anyone know the pass mark?

Hi,

Firstly, I hope you pass the test !

Could you give me an insight into the type of questions the DB numerical asked for, i.e. were there more on percentages, ratios?

I ask because I find the DB numerical is normally much harder than most other banks and that their pass mark is usually higher as well. Therefore, any insights would be great.

Thanks in advance.

Reply 68

london__

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Anyone done the Citi Numerical Test? Can't remember the provider but it was neither Kenexa nor SHL and was a lot harder than i expected...

Reply 69

IBIB

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Original post by Kiltennel

Practice numeracy tests from Kenexa available here. http://www.psl.com/practice/. Would be a good idea to do those and see what you get. I can't imagine the cut-off point being 19/20. Above poster said they only answered 15/20 and got a first round interview. I know Morgan Stanley's cut-off last year for IBD was 14/20. Not sure if it increases for markets.

to be safe make sure you score 20/20, 100%

Reply 70

Kiltennel

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Original post by london__

Anyone done the Citi Numerical Test? Can't remember the provider but it was neither Kenexa nor SHL and was a lot harder than i expected...

TalentIQ. I've heard it's adaptive, not sure if that's correct. If it's adaptive it will always be hard no matter how good you are as it's designed to be challenging for all candidates. You're then assessed by what difficulty level in question you reach. If it's not adaptive, then yes it's just a very tough test provider.