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McKinsey Solve practice · Basic

Start McKinsey Solve practice with Redrock Study and Sea Wolf

Core Redrock-style data-analysis scenarios and the Sea Wolf systems task, with a research journal and built-in calculator.

Test: McKinsey Solve
data analysis: Redrock
systems thinking: Sea Wolf
access: 1 year

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About the McKinsey Solve

What makes this test hard, and what you practice

Solve is a set of game-like tasks, not a question paper. Each task has its own interface.
On DrillCaseDrillCase has scenarios for Redrock Study, Sea Wolf, Sustainable Futures Lab and Ecosystem Creation.
Redrock asks you to collect data, calculate and write a short report under time pressure.
On DrillCaseRedrock-style scenarios include exhibits, a research journal and a built-in calculator.
Learning a task's controls on test day costs time you need for the analysis.
On DrillCaseRun the tasks back to back from one launcher, as many times as you like.

Want the full format first? Read the McKinsey Solve guide.

DrillCase Solve-style practice launcher listing Data Analysis, Systems Thinking and Decision Modeling tasks with a scenario picker for each — Pick one scenario per task, then run them back to back. Real DrillCase screen.

How it works

Pick, Play, Review, repeat

Step 1

Pick

Choose one scenario per task from the launcher.

Step 2

Play

Work through each task against its timer, using the journal and calculator.

Step 3

Review

See your results, then retry a scenario or switch to another.

What you get

Inside Solve Basic

Counts are taken from the live product database and checked on 2026-09-23.

01Redrock-style scenariosCollect data from exhibits, calculate, then write the report.
02Sea Wolf (Ocean Cleanup)The systems-thinking task in its own interface.
03Research journal and calculatorDrag figures into the journal and calculate without leaving the task.

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Try the free demo scenario (1 redrock-style scenario, no payment). You also get the 63-case library and 582 drill questions free, with or without a purchase.

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Final sale, so try it first

Access starts the moment you pay, so this product is non-refundable. That is why there is a free, interactive demo instead of a video. Only Data Analysis VIP and the All-Access Pass carry the 7-day money-back guarantee.

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Is DrillCase affiliated with McKinsey & Company?

No. DrillCase is independent practice modeled on public descriptions of the McKinsey Solve format. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to McKinsey & Company.

What exactly do I get with Solve Basic?

Redrock-style scenarios: Collect data from exhibits, calculate, then write the report. Sea Wolf (Ocean Cleanup): The systems-thinking task in its own interface. Research journal and calculator: Drag figures into the journal and calculate without leaving the task.

Is it a one-time payment or a subscription?

1-year access · one-time payment. You pay $99 once in USD. There is no subscription and nothing renews.

Can I try it before I pay?

Yes. Try the free demo scenario (1 redrock-style scenario, no payment). The 63-case library and 582 drill questions are also free for everyone.

Can I get a refund?

No. Solve Basic starts as soon as you pay, so it is non-refundable. Try the free demo first. Only Data Analysis VIP ($159) and the All-Access Pass ($250) carry the 7-day money-back guarantee.

Which tier do I need?

Basic ($99) covers Redrock Study and Sea Wolf with 1-year access and is non-refundable. VIP ($159) covers all 23 scenarios across the four task types, with lifetime access and a 7-day money-back guarantee.

What device should I practice on?

A laptop or desktop in a current version of Chrome, Edge or Safari, the same setup you would use for the real online test. Pages open on mobile, but timed practice is built for a larger screen.

How quickly do I get access?

Right after payment. You receive a confirmation email and the product appears in your DrillCase dashboard. If anything goes wrong, email support@drillcase.com.