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I booked my GMAT for early March and I am looking for some 3 weeks study suggestions.
I have been reviewing on and off since last November and I am aiming for 760+ :
11/15/2014 Kplan Diag : Q:50 V: 31 - 700
11/18/2014 Kplan CAT 2 : Q:49 V: 35 - 680
12/10/2014 Kplan CAT 3 : Q:49 V: 32 - 670
12/13/2014 Kplan CAT 4: Q:49 V:33 - 670
1/1/2015 Kplan CAT 5: Q:49 V:41 - 700
GMAT Prep : Q:48 V:39 - 710 (a lot of questions in the verbal section that I already encounter in practices)
2/2/2015 Kplan RETAKE CAT 2 : Q:50 V: 38 - 710 (I don't remember most of the questions, but still I am afraid that retaking the test does not reflect my real score)
2/8/2015 Kplan RETAKE CAT 3 : Q:50 V: 44 - 740
2/16/2015 Kplan RETAKE CAT 4: Q:51 V:40 - 730
1. How accurate are Kplan scores? How similar are the questions comparing to actual GMAT?
I have heard different opinions: some are saying it's too high, too low.
2. Useless to take same tests again as they contain the same questions?
Any experience with retaking the tests? Is it useful to redo the problem?
3. Should I spend money getting MGMAT tests?
I have done 6 tests (not including retakes) and I am saving the last GMAT prep right before the exam. Is it worth it to get extra tests? It's not cheap but probably cheaper than retaking GMAT.
Thank you so much for your input!!
I have been reviewing on and off since last November and I am aiming for 760+ :
11/15/2014 Kplan Diag : Q:50 V: 31 - 700
11/18/2014 Kplan CAT 2 : Q:49 V: 35 - 680
12/10/2014 Kplan CAT 3 : Q:49 V: 32 - 670
12/13/2014 Kplan CAT 4: Q:49 V:33 - 670
1/1/2015 Kplan CAT 5: Q:49 V:41 - 700
GMAT Prep : Q:48 V:39 - 710 (a lot of questions in the verbal section that I already encounter in practices)
2/2/2015 Kplan RETAKE CAT 2 : Q:50 V: 38 - 710 (I don't remember most of the questions, but still I am afraid that retaking the test does not reflect my real score)
2/8/2015 Kplan RETAKE CAT 3 : Q:50 V: 44 - 740
2/16/2015 Kplan RETAKE CAT 4: Q:51 V:40 - 730
1. How accurate are Kplan scores? How similar are the questions comparing to actual GMAT?
I have heard different opinions: some are saying it's too high, too low.
2. Useless to take same tests again as they contain the same questions?
Any experience with retaking the tests? Is it useful to redo the problem?
3. Should I spend money getting MGMAT tests?
I have done 6 tests (not including retakes) and I am saving the last GMAT prep right before the exam. Is it worth it to get extra tests? It's not cheap but probably cheaper than retaking GMAT.
Thank you so much for your input!!
17 Feb 2015, 20:31
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Hi id1592,
You're scoring at a nice level right now, but your last few scores CANNOT be viewed as realistic, since those CATs were not taken in a realistic fashion.
To consistently score at the highest levels, you have to emphasize the REALITY of Test Day. The more that you deviate from the Official GMAT, the more likely your scores are to be inaccurate (and likely "inflated"). By retaking a CAT that you're already taken, you're likely to see some repeat questions. Seeing even one question that you've already answered will impact your score, pacing, energy, stress, psychology, etc.
To that end, you also have to emphasize the details of HOW you take your CATs - you must take the ENTIRE CAT (including the Essay and IR sections), in a test-like environment, away from your home, at the same time of day as your Official GMAT, etc. These details matter.
How you choose to spend these next 3 weeks is up to you, but if you're looking for accurate CAT scores, then you'll have to use "new" CATs.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
You're scoring at a nice level right now, but your last few scores CANNOT be viewed as realistic, since those CATs were not taken in a realistic fashion.
To consistently score at the highest levels, you have to emphasize the REALITY of Test Day. The more that you deviate from the Official GMAT, the more likely your scores are to be inaccurate (and likely "inflated"). By retaking a CAT that you're already taken, you're likely to see some repeat questions. Seeing even one question that you've already answered will impact your score, pacing, energy, stress, psychology, etc.
To that end, you also have to emphasize the details of HOW you take your CATs - you must take the ENTIRE CAT (including the Essay and IR sections), in a test-like environment, away from your home, at the same time of day as your Official GMAT, etc. These details matter.
How you choose to spend these next 3 weeks is up to you, but if you're looking for accurate CAT scores, then you'll have to use "new" CATs.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
17 Feb 2015, 20:51
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I would definitely get the Exam Pack 1 from GMAC. Its an additional 2 practice tests from GMAC for about $50. While you may encounter a few repeat questions if you are scoring mid 700s, I think it is well worth the investment.
You may also want to look into their Question Pack 1. Just additional questions from GMAC that you can filter by section and difficulty so you can focus on the 700+ level questions.
In terms of purchasing the MGMAT or any other exams, it comes down to how much time you have left. With 3 weeks left, you can easily fit in 3-4 more exams before game day. This may mean that GMATPrep will be enough (with your one free remaining and then the 2 additional), or you may want to invest in one of the test prep companies. MGMAT has great reviews on GMAT Club. People really seem to like their stuff.
I personally used Veritas Prep and liked their exams. Found some of the questions to be harder than GMATPrep, but that is not the worst thing in the world since you always want a challenge. Veritas had pretty good analytics at the end of their exams to help hone in on weaknesses which was nice.
Either way you won't go wrong as long as you make an effort to learn from your mistakes on each exam. Find the key takeaway in each questions and internalize the rationale as to why the correct answer is actually correct.
You may also want to look into their Question Pack 1. Just additional questions from GMAC that you can filter by section and difficulty so you can focus on the 700+ level questions.
In terms of purchasing the MGMAT or any other exams, it comes down to how much time you have left. With 3 weeks left, you can easily fit in 3-4 more exams before game day. This may mean that GMATPrep will be enough (with your one free remaining and then the 2 additional), or you may want to invest in one of the test prep companies. MGMAT has great reviews on GMAT Club. People really seem to like their stuff.
I personally used Veritas Prep and liked their exams. Found some of the questions to be harder than GMATPrep, but that is not the worst thing in the world since you always want a challenge. Veritas had pretty good analytics at the end of their exams to help hone in on weaknesses which was nice.
Either way you won't go wrong as long as you make an effort to learn from your mistakes on each exam. Find the key takeaway in each questions and internalize the rationale as to why the correct answer is actually correct.
