Can I reach 600 based on these test results?

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UPDATE: GMAT is booked.

Dear fellow GMAT-clubbers,

My GMAT target score is 600. Will I be able to reach this score based on the following recent test results?

Friday, 4 July (Morning): VeritasPrep - 620 (Q39 - V37)
Sunday, 6 July (Morning): GMATPrep - 450 (Q22 - V30)
Sunday, 6 July (Evening): ManhattanGMAT - 580 (Q36 - V33) (Incorrect Q: 19 - Incorrect V: 18)
Monday, 7 July (Afternoon): ManhattanGMAT - 590 (Q37 - V34) (Incorrect Q: 19 - Incorrect V: 19)
Tuesday, 8 July (Afternoon) ManhattanGMAT - 580 (Q38 - V31*) (Incorrect Q: 20 - Incorrect V: 20)
Thursday, 10 July (Morning): GMATPrep - 600 (Q42 - V31) (Incorrect Q: 15 - Incorrect V: 15)
Friday, 11 July (Morning): GMATPrep - 640 (Q43- V34) (Incorrect Q: 18 - Incorrect V: 12)
Sunday, 13 July (Morning): ManhattanGMAT - 590 (Q40 - V32) (Incorrect Q: 17 - Incorrect V: 19)

Monday, 14 July (Morning): Official GMAT test - 550 (Q38 - V28)

*The low verbal score is due to lack of time, I had to rush through the last 5 questions and got them all wrong.

I'm taking the official GMAT next week Monday (keeping in mind that I have an exam coming Saturday, which I have to study for)

Your experiences, opinions and tips are much appreciated.
Thank you.

crackgmatg · Answer

Hi Saabs,

Considering that you are scoring 580-590 in Manhattan, you should definately be able to get 600+ on gmat.

Just one thing that is wierd is your score on gmatprep. Why did you score less on that? If it was circumstantial, then its ok.
Else I would recommend you to give another gmatprep on friday and re-evaluate.

Overall your chances of meeting your target score are good.

Good luck !!
dont forget to it KUDOS

Saabs · Answer

Thank you crackgmatg for your input. I called some friends, co-students and my dad to receive their advice, and I have booked my official GMAT test on Monday, 14 July at 9:00 AM.

I really don't know why I scored so low on the GMATPrep. Okay, the lay-out of the test is totally different and of course the questions differed, but the level of these tests should be equal, right? I will definitely do another GMATPrep to make sure this was a one-time-only low score.

GMATPill · Answer

In general, we recommend not expecting a higher score on the real thing than what you are getting in practice.

If you want to break 600, you should be able to break 600 in practice consistently when there is no test pressure. On the actual thing, other factors may take a role. Sure, you can potentially score higher than usual -- but you should not expect that.

Come into the test with confidence -- and that confidence comes from knowing that in practice, you were able to reach your goal multiple times.

So if anything, review your mistakes religiously. And if you have time for an extra practice test, try this one: https://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-t ... ctice-test

Otherwise, it doesn't hurt to postpone the test date a little bit just to give yourself a bit more confidence for the real thing.

Saabs · Answer

Thank you for the advice and link, GMATPill. I will definitely do a practice test on your website.
I have seen the GMAT score calculator here on the forum, but this was excluding the VeritasPrep test. Does anybody know how much this represents the real test? I have noticed in the review section of the test that there is no range of score (500-600, 600-700, etc) for the questions stated.

Saabs · Answer

Today was the official test day. I scored 550 (Q38 - V28).

wunsun · Answer

Hello,

That is unfortunate. Any breakdown on what happened?

Hopefully it can be taken as a lesson learned to improve the score in the future?

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