720 on MGMAT , is this accurate ?

Question

I want to know how accurate the MGMAT tests are ? Are they more or less what you can expect to score on the actual GMAT ?

I took a MGMAT CAT Test today and scored a 720 ( Q47 , V41) . Can I expect to score atleast so much on the actual GMAT ?

BN1989 · Answer

I'd suggest to take several MGMAT tests to get an accurate indicator, I think the SD on one test is fairly high. There are similar threads on this topic on gmatclub.

BM · Answer

Manhattan tests are decent, so a solid score is a good sign. However, the most accurate indicator of your performance on and most reliable simulation of the actual test is the GMATPrep software.

And as BN1989 pointed out, one Manhattan score is probably not sufficient to have a clear idea of where exactly you stand.

And make sure to take any CAT under realistic test conditions: take the test using desk and chair, complete the AWA, respect the time limits for each section, and don't take extra long breaks.

FuzzyBuzzard · Answer

A single test can't be very predictable, in my opinion. In addition, it is commonly said that their quant section is a bit tougher than the real test. Use the  SCORE CALCULATOR to see, based on statistics, what your real score might be.

Keynesmba · Answer

To add to the insights above, yes take multiple real conditions tests at same time of official exam. Pay attention to bad habits that can show up. For instance, tending to go lose pacing, getting anxious night before..all those signs are likely to reappear on test day and cause deviations from true potential. If you tackle them, you will be fine assuming all the rest is in good shape.

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GreginChicago · Answer

MGMAT CAT Test algorithm is different from the official GMAT (GMAC doesn't release theirs). I recall reading on this forum or MGMAT's that the MGMAT standard deviation is actually a bit larger (it is +/-29 for the offivcial GMAT) Reference: https://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/str ... t4201.html https://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/hav ... -t104.html

georgepaul0071987 · Answer

Thanks guys !

One more question - I scored a 47 in Quant despite getting 15 questions wrong , is this possible ? ( Granted I got a lot of the earlier questions right ) .

GreginChicago · Answer

Hi,
Not saying that is possible or not - and maybe someone more experienced with the test could elaborate -
but this is a CAT and 'where' you got questions wrong matters as well.
A string of 15 wrong answers is probably worse than if they are evenly spread out.

Now, there are only 37 Quant questions so 22 correct/37questions yielding a 47 'seems' unlikely.

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