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09 Jun 2019, 19:06
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Hi All - this is my first post. Have a feeling that this has likely been discussed ad-nauseum previously, but hoping you'll have mercy on me as a GMAT Club rookie. If this is in the wrong section of the site, please let me know and I will redirect the post there. Anyway, the reason I am posting is looking for some positive encouragement/persective on where I currently stand. I am approaching the home stretch here. I am taking the exam 6/26/19. My goal score is 730+.
I have used Manhattan Prep materials exclusively and here are the results of my CATs thus far:
1) MGMAT CAT 1 (3/25/19): 610 (38 Q, 35 V)
2) MGMAT CAT 2 (5/1/19): 640 (42 Q, 35 V)
3) MGMAT CAT 3 (5/7/19): 640 (42 Q 35 V)
4) MGMAT CAT 4 (5/30/19): 660 (43 Q 37 V)
5) MGMAT CAT 5 (6/9/19): 700 (40 Q 45 V)
Thinking that things finally clicked for me on the verbal side, but quant is vacillating. Few questions related to my CATs and next steps:
1) How much more challenging are MGMAT CATs really?
2) Realistic expectation for the real thing?
3) Are "GMATPrep" the official guide practice exams? Or are those different entirely. Reason I am asking is I want a more accurate idea of what my score is.
Thanks in advance for the help. I am so paranoid and standardized testing has always made me anxious. As a result I am very much in my head about this exam. Confidence/self-belief is the only thing standing in between me and my goal score at this point.
I have used Manhattan Prep materials exclusively and here are the results of my CATs thus far:
1) MGMAT CAT 1 (3/25/19): 610 (38 Q, 35 V)
2) MGMAT CAT 2 (5/1/19): 640 (42 Q, 35 V)
3) MGMAT CAT 3 (5/7/19): 640 (42 Q 35 V)
4) MGMAT CAT 4 (5/30/19): 660 (43 Q 37 V)
5) MGMAT CAT 5 (6/9/19): 700 (40 Q 45 V)
Thinking that things finally clicked for me on the verbal side, but quant is vacillating. Few questions related to my CATs and next steps:
1) How much more challenging are MGMAT CATs really?
2) Realistic expectation for the real thing?
3) Are "GMATPrep" the official guide practice exams? Or are those different entirely. Reason I am asking is I want a more accurate idea of what my score is.
Thanks in advance for the help. I am so paranoid and standardized testing has always made me anxious. As a result I am very much in my head about this exam. Confidence/self-belief is the only thing standing in between me and my goal score at this point.
09 Jun 2019, 20:57
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Hi CanesCanes,
The scoring algorithm on the Official GMAT is far more complicated than most people realize. Since that algorithm is proprietary, no GMAT company has an exact match for it, thus CAT scores can vary a bit based on the 'biases' involved in their respective designs. The most realistic CATs available are the 6 from GMAC (the "GMATPrep CATs" you mentioned - the 2 free CATs, and each of the 2 that come with Exam Pack 1 and Exam Pack 2), but the CATs from Kaplan, MGMAT and Veritas are all 'close enough' to the real thing that they will provide you with a relatively realistic score assessment (assuming that you correctly take the CAT in a realistic fashion). The MGMAT CATs are generally regarded as being a little tougher than the real thing, but you should certainly plan to take one of the Official CATs next - and make sure to take it in a realistic fashion (take the FULL CAT - with the Essay and IR sections, take it away from your home, at the same time of day as when you'll take the Official GMAT, etc.). Once you have that score, you should report back here. Once we have that result, we can discuss how best to proceed.
Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
Goals:
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
The scoring algorithm on the Official GMAT is far more complicated than most people realize. Since that algorithm is proprietary, no GMAT company has an exact match for it, thus CAT scores can vary a bit based on the 'biases' involved in their respective designs. The most realistic CATs available are the 6 from GMAC (the "GMATPrep CATs" you mentioned - the 2 free CATs, and each of the 2 that come with Exam Pack 1 and Exam Pack 2), but the CATs from Kaplan, MGMAT and Veritas are all 'close enough' to the real thing that they will provide you with a relatively realistic score assessment (assuming that you correctly take the CAT in a realistic fashion). The MGMAT CATs are generally regarded as being a little tougher than the real thing, but you should certainly plan to take one of the Official CATs next - and make sure to take it in a realistic fashion (take the FULL CAT - with the Essay and IR sections, take it away from your home, at the same time of day as when you'll take the Official GMAT, etc.). Once you have that score, you should report back here. Once we have that result, we can discuss how best to proceed.
Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:
Studies:
1) How long have you studied?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
Goals:
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
4) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
09 Jun 2019, 21:25
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There have been hundreds of discussions in this forum on this very topic. Short answer: MGMAT exams are very different from real exams, so different that these are like apples and oranges. GMAT Official Prep Exams by the GMAC are very accurate in predicting your actual performance and are the only ones you should use to gauge your current level. MGMAT exams are good for practice, but not useful as a gauge.
