Sea Wolf — independent McKinsey Solve practice
Try a free 10-minute Sea Wolf practice site. Compare microbes, check traits and build a treatment, then explore timed McKinsey Solve-style practice.
What can I practise in the free Sea Wolf sample?
The free Sea Wolf sample gives you one site and a 10-minute clock. Inspect the site requirements, compare microbes and submit a three-microbe treatment. The full CaseStar practice run covers three sites in 30 minutes.
Is this an official McKinsey Solve assessment?
No. It is an independent practice simulator based on public information about McKinsey Solve and gamified problem-solving assessments.
What does exam mode change?
Exam mode hides live hints, live efficiency scoring, seed controls, and solution feedback until review so the session feels closer to a proctored assessment.
How does Sea Wolf practice work?
Read a site’s requirements, compare the available microbes and confirm a three-microbe treatment. Check the team’s numerical attributes and traits against the complete brief. The free sample covers one site; the full practice run covers three. Feedback follows CaseStar’s practice model, not an official McKinsey score.
Does my practice score predict the real assessment result?
No. Feedback uses CaseStar’s practice model. It helps you review your decisions and identify skills to practise; it is not McKinsey’s scoring formula or a prediction that you will pass.
Can I use CaseStar or AI during the real Solve assessment?
No. Practise beforehand, then close CaseStar and other preparation tools. McKinsey’s published integrity rules prohibit outside assistance, AI tools, pre-prepared notes and recording or screenshots during Solve, except for accommodations approved by McKinsey. Follow your invitation and the current official rules.
CaseStar is not affiliated with McKinsey. Official public sources describe Solve broadly; this is independent Solve-style practice with directional feedback, not a clone of McKinsey's platform.