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Hey guys,
I did my first GMAT CAT today (GMAT Prep Test 1 from the GMAT website) and I scored 680 (Q44/V40). I skipped the AWA section. Between questions 10-20 of the Quant section I felt that the questions were quite difficult and I thought yay I guess I'm scoring really well right now. But then the questions 20-37 seemed extremely easy and I was actually about to quit the GMAT CAT because I thought I was scoring in the 400 area. I also finished the Quant section 15 minutes early. During the Verbal section I couldn't really tell what my level was, I knew it was above 500 but some questions were quite difficult, others were really easy. In the report at the end of the CAT I saw that I got 9 out of the first 20 questions and 4 out of the last 17 wrong. (Quant section)
The 680 just seems to good to be true because I just started studying. The only book I've read so far is Kaplan Premier. I did well on the practice quizzes at the end of the verbal chapter (78% right on average), but I didn't do well on the math quizzes (about 65% right on average).
Could there be some "error" on the CAT that overestimated my score? If not, is this score an indicator that my level is in the 650 range? I need a minimum 650 for my uni applications, a 700 would be awesome.
It only took me about 4-5 days to work through Kaplan Premier, my plan was to study about 3 weeks between december and january and about 6 weeks from february to march. (Im still in uni and I have to study for my last exams in January) My GMAT is scheduled on the 21st of March. My (original) plan was to do the 8 MGMAT books and the OG as well as Kaplans online classes.
What would you guys recommend for my future prep?
Should I take a second CAT to make sure that the 680 actually reflects my current level?
Thanks for your help guys!
DDW
I did my first GMAT CAT today (GMAT Prep Test 1 from the GMAT website) and I scored 680 (Q44/V40). I skipped the AWA section. Between questions 10-20 of the Quant section I felt that the questions were quite difficult and I thought yay I guess I'm scoring really well right now. But then the questions 20-37 seemed extremely easy and I was actually about to quit the GMAT CAT because I thought I was scoring in the 400 area. I also finished the Quant section 15 minutes early. During the Verbal section I couldn't really tell what my level was, I knew it was above 500 but some questions were quite difficult, others were really easy. In the report at the end of the CAT I saw that I got 9 out of the first 20 questions and 4 out of the last 17 wrong. (Quant section)
The 680 just seems to good to be true because I just started studying. The only book I've read so far is Kaplan Premier. I did well on the practice quizzes at the end of the verbal chapter (78% right on average), but I didn't do well on the math quizzes (about 65% right on average).
Could there be some "error" on the CAT that overestimated my score? If not, is this score an indicator that my level is in the 650 range? I need a minimum 650 for my uni applications, a 700 would be awesome.
It only took me about 4-5 days to work through Kaplan Premier, my plan was to study about 3 weeks between december and january and about 6 weeks from february to march. (Im still in uni and I have to study for my last exams in January) My GMAT is scheduled on the 21st of March. My (original) plan was to do the 8 MGMAT books and the OG as well as Kaplans online classes.
What would you guys recommend for my future prep?
Should I take a second CAT to make sure that the 680 actually reflects my current level?
Thanks for your help guys!
DDW
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01 Dec 2011, 05:53
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Hi DDW,
I don't think there might be a problem with your score;) You should be happy, as 680 is a very good starting point. I would suggest you to stick to your initial preparation plan, as it sounds really good to get to know GMAT with the Kaplan Premier, and then move on with the 8 MGMAT Strategy Guides. Once you have completed them, you should do a second CAT (I suggest one from the MGMAT CAT's in order to keep the second GMATPrep CAT for the last days before the G-Day) and you will then see if you need the Kaplan course at all, or if you should just focus on some of the question type separatly (re-read some of the MGMAT Guides). But keep in mind - I am also a beginner and the above is only my view of the things.
I don't think there might be a problem with your score;) You should be happy, as 680 is a very good starting point. I would suggest you to stick to your initial preparation plan, as it sounds really good to get to know GMAT with the Kaplan Premier, and then move on with the 8 MGMAT Strategy Guides. Once you have completed them, you should do a second CAT (I suggest one from the MGMAT CAT's in order to keep the second GMATPrep CAT for the last days before the G-Day) and you will then see if you need the Kaplan course at all, or if you should just focus on some of the question type separatly (re-read some of the MGMAT Guides). But keep in mind - I am also a beginner and the above is only my view of the things.
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GMAT PrepTests are not perfect but they're as accurate as they come, so assuming that you mimic test conditions, you're definitely in a good position. I would save the PrepTest 2 for later, it should be the very last test you do before you take on the real GMAT. There are plenty of other computerized test out there. Try the MGMAT ones to convince yourself of your currently ability. If you're scoring consistently in the upper range, I would skip the Kaplan course and use the money to travel 
One change I would recommend you make while writing the test is to stop trying to figure out the questions' level of difficulty. It distracts you from actually solving the problems at hand and prevents you from going all out.
One change I would recommend you make while writing the test is to stop trying to figure out the questions' level of difficulty. It distracts you from actually solving the problems at hand and prevents you from going all out.
