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1-to-1 Preparation

You have ambitious goals, you want a flexible and personalised pathway

  • Dedicated tutor
  • Personalised study plan
  • Flexible pace: start whenever you want
  • You choose the timing to prepare for the session you want: Early, Winter or Spring Session
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We see where you're starting from

You have solid foundations, you want a fixed schedule aligned to the Bocconi sessions and to learn alongside students who share your ambitions

  • Small groups
  • 11 weeks · 3 lessons a week
  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday — on site in Milan or online
  • From €33 an hour in blocks of hours
  • Full mock tests in the real format: 50 questions in 75 minutes
  • Topic-by-topic profile after every attempt, visible to the family too on Up to Connect
Next dates:5 Oct 2026
49.5 total hours
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Starts Monday 5 October

The challenge

The Bocconi test is not just a knowledge test, it's a challenge of method and speed

“The Bocconi test isn't just about knowing: it's about thinking efficiently under pressure. Strategy, time management and knowledge are the ingredients of your admission.”

Anna Elsa Paccagnella — Co-Founder, Up to Ten

Anna Elsa Paccagnella

Co-Founder, Head of Education and Business Development

50 questions, 75 minutes, a penalty for every mistake. The Bocconi test doesn't forgive improvisation — you have to know the format, the traps and the strategies to manage the time.

Four areas to prepare in an integrated way: knowing the maths isn't enough, you have to apply it in less than 90 seconds per question.

Our tutors know the recurring question types, the traps in the answer choices, the strategies that maximise the score — and the differences between the Early, Winter and Spring sessions.

Passing the test isn't enough: you need a score that secures the course you want, in the session you prefer.

The path

How to prepare for the Bocconi test

A structured but personalised path, with continuous feedback that lets you always know where you are and where you need to work more.

01

Foundation

We map your starting level on the 4 areas of the test — maths, critical thinking, numerical reasoning and verbal comprehension — and reframe the macro topics through the lens of the test. The tutor analyses your time management, error patterns and critical areas; from there the personalised plan starts, calibrated to the session and the target score. Between lessons the tutor assigns targeted work on our platform, so progress is continuous at home too.

02

Development

Area-by-area consolidation: fast problem solving, mathematical patterns, mental calculation techniques for advanced maths; numerical sequences, logical reasoning, hidden relationships; fast reading, critical thinking, elimination approach. Every error reviewed with the tutor. Specific focus on recognising the shortest path — because in the Bocconi test, time is the tightest constraint. Guided independent work between lessons is where speed is built.

03

Excellence

The final dress rehearsal: full simulations on our test platform, under conditions identical to the official test — Bocconi scoring system, real time pressure. Numerical analysis of consistency in results: not just the average score but the estimated probability of hitting your goal. The tutor calibrates the final strategy on this data, from time management per area to handling test anxiety.

Our approach

The Up to Ten method for the Bocconi test

Our preparation covers every aspect of the admission test. Knowing the topics isn't enough — you need to know how to tackle the format under pressure.

01

Advanced math

Maths is 50% of the test: every point is precious, and if your maths is weak it becomes very hard to reach a good overall score. Focus on fast problem solving and pattern recognition: it's not enough to know the maths, you have to apply it quickly by identifying the shortest path. With the 2025 change, the maths questions drop from 28 to 24 — the margin for error narrows further.

02

Formal and numerical logic

Rapid reasoning techniques to recognise logical structures, numerical sequences and hidden relationships in a few seconds. Particular attention to graph questions — the recurring difficulty for those taking the test: high school doesn't train them in a structured way and the time available is minimal. We train the elimination approach and the strategies that save time on the most complex questions.

03

Reading comprehension and critical thinking

Strategies specific to Bocconi questions: speed-reading, identifying key information, eliminating incorrect options. With the 2025 change, critical-thinking questions rise to 9 — two crucial areas where strategy makes the difference between a random guess and a secure point.

04

Simulations and exam strategy

Full simulations under real exam conditions on our Admission Platform: clock, penalties, pressure and anxiety management included. Post-simulation numerical analysis that measures not only the score, but result consistency and the probability of reaching your target score. The tutor analyses every simulation question by question — recurring errors, time per area, the correct approach. The data guides every decision right up to test day.

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Con mio figlio abbiamo scelto Up To Ten per preparare l’esame di ammissione in "International Economics and Finance" per la laurea triennale in Bocconi alla fine della quarta superiore e l’esame è stato superato con successo. In particolare, desidero ringraziare Andrea e Anna, che lo hanno seguito con grande competenza, pazienza e professionalità. Non solo hanno colmato in modo efficace le lacune che aveva, ma sono riusciti a individuare gli errori nel suo metodo di studio e a guidarlo verso un approccio più efficace e consapevole. Ciò che abbiamo apprezzato di più è che il lavoro fatto non si è limitato alla preparazione dell’esame, ma ha contribuito a un miglioramento reale e duraturo nel suo modo di studiare. Consiglio Up To Ten a chi cerca un supporto personalizzato, capace di valorizzare gli studenti e di accompagnarli verso i loro obiettivi con metodo e attenzione.

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Genny R.

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Esperienza eccellente! Mio figlio si è trovato benissimo: i tutor sono molto competenti, disponibili e sempre pronti ad aiutare, anche per lezioni last minute prima di verifiche o interrogazioni. Ho apprezzato anche la grande preparazione nei test Bocconi e la capacità di rendere ogni lezione chiara ed efficace. Un servizio serio, organizzato e di alto livello, con persone che lavorano con passione e professionalità!

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Annarita V.

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Mia figlia Giulia ha seguito il percorso di preparazione al test d'ingresso alla Bocconi con Up to Ten, e siamo rimasti davvero soddisfatti del risultato! L’insegnante dedicato si è dimostrato estremamente competente e attento, capace di fornire spiegazioni precise anche sugli argomenti più complessi. Il grande valore aggiunto è stato l'approccio personalizzato, che ha consentito a Giulia di lavorare sui suoi punti deboli in modo mirato, in un ambiente tranquillo e in presenza, cosa che ha fatto una grande differenza rispetto alle soluzioni puramente online o ai corsi collettivi. Grazie a loro, Giulia è riuscita a superare il test e ad essere ammessa alla Bocconi. Siamo davvero grati e li raccomandiamo a chiunque cerchi un supporto serio e professionale!

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Enrica

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Sono stati veramente bravissimi, in meno di 2 mesi hanno permesso a mia figlia di superare il test di ammissione ad Economia dell Università Cattolica partendo da delle conoscenze matematiche molto scarse. Tra le altre cose sono anche molto professionali ed hanno una bellissima app che permette di monitorare l andamento delle lezioni. Super consigliati

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giuliano g.

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molto preparati e disponibili, mi hanno aiutato per la preparazione del test tiec cattolica.

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Beatrice N.

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Mio figlio Marco ha preparato il test d'ingresso al Politecnico con Up to Ten e siamo super soddisfatti! Il tutor dedicato è stato eccezionale, sempre disponibile e chiaro nelle spiegazioni. La continuità didattica e l'approccio in presenza presso la loro sede e personalizzato hanno davvero fatto la differenza, soprattutto rispetto ad altre società che offrono solo corsi online o in gruppo. Grazie a loro, è entrato al politecnico. Consigliatissimi!

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Antonietta T.

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eccelente e seria società con ottimi insegnanti. esperienza super con insegnante di fisica (meccanica classica, elettromagnetismo e fisica quantistica) per preparazione esame di fisica high level diploma international baccalaureate (ib). tariffe corrette rispetto ai cv degli insegnanti

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Marcello R.

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Federico è sempre stato di grandissimo supporto, soprattutto in questo ultimo periodo, in cui mi ha dato una mano in chimica, per il test di medicina. In ogni occasione, mi è stato davvero di supporto, soprattutto nei momenti di massimo sconforto, mi ha sempre incitato a non mollare. Oltre alle grandi competenze in materia, mi ha fatto capire che la chimica, alla fine, non è così tanto noiosa! La stessa cosa vale per Arianna, molto competente in matematica e fisica, mi ha sempre trasmesso tanta calma e sicurezza, anche quando continuava a non capire e avevo più bisogno di supporto.

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elena b.

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Exam structure

Structure of the Test Bocconi

 
Maths
Reading comprehension
Numerical reasoning
Critical thinking
Questions241169
ArgomentiFast problem solving, Mathematical patterns, Mental calculation, Spotting the shortest routeFast reading, Identifying key information, Elimination approachNumerical sequences, Logical patterns, Hidden relationshipsAnalysis of arguments, Recognising logical errors, Evaluating premises

75 minutes total — time managed by the candidate · penalty for every wrong answer

Source: Bocconi — Admission notice

Università Bocconi
92%

Our students admitted to their chosen Bocconi bachelor's

Up to Ten internal data

50 / 75'

Questions in minutes — ~90 seconds per question

Bocconi admission notice

4 areas

Maths · Critical thinking · Numerical reasoning · Verbal comprehension

Bocconi admission notice

3 sessions

Early (Jul-Sep) · Winter (Oct-Jan) · Spring (Feb-Apr)

Bocconi calendar

Università Bocconi admission

The context competitive

The context: Bocconi is a fiercely competitive business school. The test counts for 55% and the school record for 45% of the final admission score. Preparing with a structured path and the right timing makes the difference.

The strategy

The three sessions and the Early Session lever

  • Early Session — July–September
  • Winter Session — October–January
  • Spring Session — February–April

You have up to 4 attempts during the year. Early and Winter Sessions offer more available places and let you face the final months of high school calmly, with admission already secured.

Are you also considering the Cattolica test?

Source: unibocconi.it/admissions — Admission Call

The platform

Bocconi Test simulations on a proprietary platform

Our simulation platform reproduces real test conditions with updated questions and detailed results analysis.

Up to Admission — post-simulation analysis
  • Simulations faithful to the Bocconi test: 50 questions in 75 minutes, penalties and area distribution as in the real test
  • Data-driven approach — less uncertainty, decisions guided by the numbers
  • Proctoring system: simulations take place in conditions comparable to the official test
  • Configurable compensatory tools: extra time and support for students with SpLD or special needs, aligned with the tutor's adapted teaching
FAQ

FAQ about Test Bocconi

You prepare for the test in three steps: a simulation in the real test format to see where you lose points across the four areas, then work area by area, above all on maths, and finally full simulations, marked with your tutor. Maths is worth 24 questions out of 50, so that’s where most of the time goes, and with 75 minutes for 50 questions what counts is reaching the answer by the shortest route. In the final simulations you learn when to answer and when to leave a question blank, because a wrong answer carries a penalty.
About three months before the test if your maths is solid, four or more if you have gaps to close. It depends on the session: for Winter, with the test in January, you start in October or in early November at the latest (the Masterclass starts on 5 October); for Early, with the test in September, you start in June, as soon as your penultimate year ends. If you’re running late, one-to-one lessons start whenever you want.
At least 17 out of 50: below that threshold your application isn’t assessed. Above it, places are assigned by ranking, session by session, and Bocconi doesn’t publish a score that guarantees admission. The scoring works like this: +1 for every correct answer, 0 if you leave it blank, a penalty for every wrong one; in the final assessment the test counts for 55% and your school record for 45%. Aim well above the threshold and sit Early or Winter, where 90-95% of the places are assigned.
The test runs in three sessions: Early between July and September, Winter between October and January, Spring between February and April. In 2026, Early required the test by 24 September and the application by the 29th. You sit it online from home, with remote proctoring, in your final school year or later: if you’ve just finished your penultimate year, you prepare over the summer and sit Early in September, at the start of your final year. The dates change every year: check them on the Bocconi site.
Up to 4 times per academic year, a rule in force from 2026/27. Every attempt is a full test, 50 questions in 75 minutes, online from home, and if it goes badly you can sit it again. Bear in mind, though, that Early and Winter assign 90-95% of the places: it pays to be ready for the first attempt rather than use it as a dress rehearsal. That’s what the 14 full simulations on our platform are for, marked with your tutor in the lesson.
More frequently asked questions (4)
Yes, Bocconi accepts the SAT in place of its own test, and you can submit both scores: the university takes the better one. It makes sense if you’re already preparing the SAT for universities abroad; if Bocconi is your only target, the Bocconi test is the more direct route: it lasts 75 minutes and you sit it from home. We prepare you for the SAT too.
One-to-one lessons cost from €55 an hour, the Masterclass in a small group from €33 an hour. With one-to-one you start whenever you want; the Masterclass is 49.5 hours over 11 weeks, and it starts on 5 October so you’re ready for the Winter Session. Either way the price includes our platform: 1,476 questions and 14 full simulations, which you mark with your tutor in the lesson.
You can sit the test again: you have up to 4 attempts per academic year. Below 17 out of 50 your application isn’t assessed; above it, you enter the ranking and your place depends on how many did better than you in that session. After Early comes Winter; after Winter there’s Spring, where only 5-10% of the places are assigned. Alternatively you can submit the SAT. Before trying again, you go back over the areas where you lost points.
If you want to keep more doors open, look at preparation for the Cattolica test too.

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