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For all your GMAT Test Needs - overview of GMAT Tests, GMAT CAT Tests, Free Tests, and of course member reviews! (remember that a good GMAT score is not based on how many tests you have taken, but how well you have mastered the fundamentals. Get a good GMAT Book before rushing into tests - don't run before you walk) Please feel free to comment or reply to this thread and share your opinion about the tests you have taken. The Latest Version of this discussion is here: https://gmatclub.com/forum/all-gmat-pra ... 28289.html Want to know how various tests correlate to the final GMAT Score? Try our GMAT Score Calculator - it is free 1. GMAT Prep - Official Software https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=19321 CAT: Yes Free Tests: Yes - 2 (can be taken multiple times) Price: Free; extra question pack available for $ Bottom Line: Practice tests distributed by the GMAC, the administrator of the GMAT. GMAT Prep is the only test that contains real GMAT Questions and is undoubtedly the best predictor of the final GMAT Score, which makes this product extremely valuable at the end of preparation and many believe should not be "wasted" on pre-prep analysis. GMAT Club Member Comments: "This is by far the most accurate and realistic." Download Link: www.mba.com Additional Info: Read how to maximize, reinstall, and go behind the scenes P.S. Make sure you explore both the GMATPrep and PowerPrep , the older brother of GMATPrep 2. GMAT Club's Tests https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=19323 CAT: Yes; up to 20 adaptive tests (14 quant and 6 verbal); over 1,200 questions included for quizzes. Free Tests: Yes - 2 to any gmat club member or all for any member with 25 Kudos points Price: all tests are free for members with 25 Kudos; otherwise pricing starts at $79 for 3 months access Bottom Line: Our in-house tests developed to challenge anyone and bring out the best in the 700+ seekers. Hardest questions on the market; created by bb and Bunuel. GMAT Club Member Comments: “Excellent tool for improving your Quant to the top level. As the name implies these tests were designed to challenge you. With some effort from your side they help you learn how to solve tough Quant questions. The Challenges cover all necessary areas of Quant section such as Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, Probability, Combinations/Permutation etc." Link: https://gmatclub.com/tests-beta/ Additional Info: Tests are fully open and available during the US public holidays. For schedule, please see here: Free Tests on Holidays 3. Kaplan GMAT Tests https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=19438 CAT: Yes Free Tests: Yes - 1 Free Kaplan Test Price: $30 for 6 full-length practice tests on CD/Online if you purchase a Kaplan Premier book Bottom Line: Good Value as Kaplan guides are solid. In addition, we recommend Kaplan Math Workbook and Kaplan Verbal Workbook for more in-depth review. Up to 9 tests are available with purchase of preparation packages. GMAT Club Member Comments: "Good tricks and though questions in both Math and Verbal. Kaplan CATs will force you to think in the right direction. In general, results from Kaplan are lower then results from actual GMAT (due to marketing reasons, most likely) therefore do not be discouraged by low scores." Link: Free Practice Test 4. Economist GMAT Tutor https://gmatclub.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/economist-gmat-tutor.gif CAT: Yes Free Tests: Yes - online free test . To take the test, sign up for a free 7-day trial that comes with a test and a number of lessons Price: You cannot purchase tests separately but the free trial offers access to quite a few questions Link: https://econgm.at/gmatclub 5. Veritas Prep Tests https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=19436 CAT: Yes Free Tests: Yes - online free test Price: 1 free test or buy 7 tests for $49. Please note that Veritas Prep GMAT course students already get these same tests with the purchase of a course. Veritas Prep also has a free GMAT Question Bank , which includes hundreds of realistic, completely free GMAT questions, a personal account to track your progress and review your past results, and detailed solutions for each question and a breakdown of how other students have answered each question. Forum users comments: https://gmatclub.com/forum/has-anyone-t ... 92320.html Link: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#/gmat-practice-test/ 6. Manhattan Prep GMAT Tests https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=19435 CAT: Yes Free Tests: Yes - 1 Free Test Price: $49 if bought separately or Free if you purchase MGMAT Guides - each strategy guide comes with access to 6 tests - see full listing of MGMAT Guides Bottom Line: Second to GMAT Prep only (and maybe our tests ) - fairly accurate scoring. Great value. GMAT Club Member Comments: “In general, the results on real GMAT are in +/- 40 point range compared to MGMAT. Very good tool for personal evaluation, which helps to find week spots in your knowledge. Highly recommended if you want to check on your preparation progress." Free Tests Link: https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/free ... tice-test/ 6 Full Tests $49: https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/stor ... resources/ 7. Princeton Review Tests https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=19439 CAT: Yes Free Tests: Yes - 1 Free Test Price: Access to 4 online tests comes with Cracking the GMAT 2-5 tests, included in online courses, Price depends on a package $132+ Bottom Line: Overall is a good practice if starting from scratch and targeting 600 to 700 range. GMAT Club Member Comments: “PR is very good as a refresher. The Princeton CATs are designed for those starting on basics concepts. As a result the Quant section seems to be primitive compared with Manhattan GMAT or Kaplan.” Link: Free CAT Test Other GMAT Tests & Products Math Revolution CAT: No Free Tests: Yes (1 Diagnostic test, 1 Mock Test) Price: Free Tests only GMAT Club Member Comments: "Hi Everyone, Thanks again for all the kind words and advice! Took some time to reflect about everything and decided that a quick run through of base concepts is needed (in certain areas). I took the Math Revolution Diagnostic Test (73 questions) and I would like to share my results with you in an effort to get some advice as to how to improve." Link: https://gmat.mathrevolution.com/ 800score CAT: Yes Free Tests: Yes - 1 Downloadable Quant Test Price: 5 downloadable tests for $24.95 Forum users comments: Quant section is challenging, while Verbal is of no challenge whatsoever. So don't get disappointed with low Quant score and do not rely on high results from Verbal as an indicator of mastering this section. Some more polishing still could be done since spelling errors and missing information happens in the test questions. Nevertheless can be a useful preparation tool in addition to other CATs. Link: https://www.800score.com Powerprep CAT: No Free Tests: Yes Price: Free tests only - Download Bottom Line: Powerprep are practice tests distributed by the GMAC, before 2006, and were replaced by GMAT Prep. GMAT Club Member Comments: "Its worth doing if you're looking for extra test simulations, however, don't be lulled into a false sense of security if you score high. There are many repeats from OG, you will score very high...". "Powerprep wasn't truly adaptive, so it's not overly useful anymore. It won't mimic your real GMAT experience. " Platinum GMAT CAT: No Price: free - no sign up required https://www.platinumgmat.com/gmat-practice-test/ GMAT Focus CAT: Yes Free Tests: No Price: 1 for $25; 3 for $65 Bottom Line: Definitely a good practice for Quant if you have some extra money to spend. Unfortunately some questions overlap with the OG 12. For more info go here GMAT Club Member Comments: "GMAT Focus is expensive but worth every cent." "If you don't mind the price of them, I think the GMAT Focus tests are pretty good. The big advantage is that they probably have a more-updated scoring algorithm, so you get an idea of where you're actually scoring for Quant. And it seemed to me that the types of questions were more recent (harder than OG, if you're scoring at a high Quant level).But if I had only $80 to spend, I'd probably buy the GMAT Club tests - you'll get 25 very good tests (with ~37 questions each) instead of 3 tests (with 24 questions each)." ( Source ) Link: https://www.gmatfocus.com gmat score calculator button.gif 2012_gmatprep_114x146.png gmatclub-cats.png mgmat-cats.gif mgmat-cats.gif veritas-prep-test.gif princeton-cat.gif kaplan-cat.gif

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Question for everyone:

are all diagnostics from the commercially-oriented providers meant to be harsh on scoring in order to goad you into purchasing their prep services?

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I never really noticed that. Sometimes they are really off and we even have a gmat score Estimator/calculator. Gmat prep is best in establishing your level.

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I'll definitely be using a lot more. I just got the jitters because I tested consistently on GMATPrep (statistically encouraging) and then TANKED on test day.

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Hi Guys,
can anyone comment on number 17 in the above list Platinum GMAT. I just took their test with any prior studying and scored a 650-660. The test does not seem to be adaptive, yet includes many questions they rank as 650-800level questions. What are your thoughts on how well this test mimics the 'real' one?

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Really a very good list. i was looking for such type of a list for so long. thanks you. :-D

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One real valuable thread!
Although I'm sure most blokes wait to gain the mojo by aiming on 2-3 in the long list

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Can anybody any fair idea how GMAT real test score?

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glad to have seen someone else get a lower score with Knewton. Their test seemed alternatively way too easy and not adaptive.

Their trial class format however is awesome in my opinion--particularly compared to the other I just did which was Princeton Review (such a bad interface with no control, I just quit halfway through). Suspect I'll pay for Knewton though I had planned to just self-study.

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glad to have seen someone else get a lower score with Knewton. Their test seemed alternatively way too easy and not adaptive.

Their trial class format however is awesome in my opinion--particularly compared to the other I just did which was Princeton Review (such a bad interface with no control, I just quit halfway through). Suspect I'll pay for Knewton though I had planned to just self-study.

Keep an eye out for discounts on Knewton - they just had one that ended on 12/31 ($100 off). This is the end of GMAT season, so I suspect they'll have another one in a few weeks.

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thanks. not sure it's worth the wait. on another note, just finished 4tests.com's practice gmat. what a waste. clearly not adaptive, far too easy. got 51 out of 52 correct, and I ain't that good yet.

oh wait--in an hour gmatclub's tests are free. I'll wait at least till sunday to buy knewton

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Hi!
I've done the first Gmat prep test and i've scored 740. Then i've tried 2 manhattan gmat tests and scored 680 and 690. Is it possible that manhattan gmat tests are thougher or simply i was lucky on gmat prep test?
Anyway tomorrow i'm gonna take the second gmat prep and on friday i've the real gmat. Hope to score high but i'm a bit worried after manhattan gmat tests!!

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I'm going to slander a little: if these companies make their "free test" easier, then you do extremely well and are less likely to buy their classes. I think they all make the decision to make their 1st test a little harder. Particularly where they have a money back guarantee--it works well for them to have your 1st base test be really tough. This is not backed up--just my personal theory.

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I will rather say..write all these tests and take them as practice test. Do not worry about the scores. Just analyze the questions after the test

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As an international student (native spanish speaker), in my experience, I think that the good crescent path and wise use of the tests might be (after the first "know your level one"):

1st) 800score
2nd) PowerPrep
3rd) GMATPrep
4th) Kaplan
then) Manhattan (online)

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Manhattan (online) -- what you mean by manhattan online. I found only 25X3 verbal question bank and online tests. Is there any big unlimited online verbal question book? I think I should practice a lot to improve(because I am bit weak in verbal and I can get 49 in math even when I am drunk).

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Amazing place. I just started looking to taking GMAT, and found this place to be as informative/useful as anyone of them out there. Thanks so much.

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Found this link, might be helpful to practice.

Free Online GMAT Practice Tests

https://www.testpreppractice.net/GMAT/Fr ... Tests.aspx

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