750 with Q49 and V41 on GMAT Prep 6???

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Hi, I just took the 6th GMAT Official Prep Test and scored 750 with Q49 and V41 and I am wondering how/if that's even possible.

I know there are slight adjustments to how the scoring is done but this seems pretty big as standard scoring grids would warrant a 730 with Q49 and V41, any ideas?

In Quant I got question 2, 12, 14, 16, 30 wrong (5 overall)
In Verbal I got question 5, 25, 30, 31 wrong (4 overall)

This is quite puzzling as I took the real online GMAT 2 weeks ago and got a 720 with Q49 and V40 - not sure how to interpret that new score.

Any insights?

Thanks!

ProKiller · Answer

As per number of incorrect questions, Q49 and V41 are fine.

But overall score definitely on the higher side. Strange!

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bb · Answer

There is no way to tell the score really from the mistakes and questions you missed, it is not possible to really tell.

As to Q49, V41 and 750. The algorithms that calculate your raw (sectional) scores and the total (750) are two separate independent calculations so it is possible to arrive at slightly different score combinations.

PS. Test 6 tends to be the one with the easiest questions of all 6 tests so there 2 side effects - one is people get penalized quite a bit for missing a few questions and two, the scores tend to be a bit inflated but only a bit, which perhaps fits with your story line…. But fluctuations are normal with GMAT scores based on the topics tested and the sequence of questions and your personal performance on that day. There are a lot of variables that can drive up to 40 points in difference. Usually the scores are very similar however and the differences less severe.

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gmattothemoon2021 · Answer

Thanks a lot for the reply. In terms of takeaway, do you have any advice in terms of how to interpret this? I'm not sure if that means I'm really at Q49 and V41 and can expect an overall score in line with such sectional scores on the real thing, or if on the contrary I'm really at 750 and I can expect my sectional scores in the GMAT to reflect that to some extent.

The answer to which has several implications in terms of whether I need more prep/what I need to work before my next test.

I hope the question is clear

Thank you!

EuropaGust · Answer

So  bb , if I have to purchase only one between the exam pack 3&4 and exam pack 5&6, which one should I go for?

bb · Answer

I don’t think it’s that big of a choice or a deal but I will get 3&4. Mostly because test number six is a little controversial though I’m not really sure if that is accurate but still

PS. Most people and getting both

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EuropaGust · Answer

Sure. For now 3&4 it is. If the need arises, I'll take the 5&6 later too.

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