HBX CORe Diagnostic Tests

Question

Has anybody completed the diagnostic tests for HBX CORe? Are they timed? Are they challenging? I'd like to do a quick prep on those topics, and only enroll in the courses (which may be a very good idea) voluntarily. Any suggestions?

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thecheftony · Answer

I have taken the analytics one so far. It was relatively straightforward - I think I got a 12 or so. I do lots of data analysis (stats, programming, etc) at work so I was pretty familiar with most topics. It was not timed and you get your results right away.

quinnie515 · Answer

Hey  ccmmhh ,

I've taken the three diagnostic tests. They aren't timed, and they each contain 15 multiple choice questions. I'd go ahead and open up the tests with the custom links you were given (in your HBS e-mail I think), and check them out - there's no "start/stop" on the test so you can look at them all you want and get a feel for whether or not you know the material.

McCainfries · Answer

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DrAB · Answer

I have taken the final HBX CORe exam, and I found it to be difficult than diagnostic tests. Diagnostic tests questions are pulled from assignments and questions appear in the final rest are "new". I found the time management was a key issue!

Hope this helps!

Hope this helps!

2017appmachine · Answer

Bumping this - what happens if you don't pass the diagnostics? Do you have to pay to take CORe if you're an incoming MBA student?

bb · Answer

HBX CORe Diagnostic Tests

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