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19 Dec 2007, 12:57
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Hi everyone,
I have 3 days to study before my first attempt at the GMAT and would really appreciate a read on my practice test scores and a suggestion on what to focus on. You can be sure I'll debrief here after I take my exam on Saturday.
Here are the CATs I've taken to date (earliest to latest) and my scores on them:
PR1 - 660 (42M, 40V)
PR2 - 690 (47M, 38V)
PR3 - 730 (48M, 43V)
GMATPrep 1 - 740 (47M, 46V)
GMATPrep 2 - 730 (47M, 44V)
PR4 - 690 (51M, 34V)
As you can see, my verbal score tanked in my last CAT, bringing my composite score down. I HAD been very confident about my verbal due to scoring 46 and 44 on the GMATPrep exams. Now, I am confused. Should I refocus on Verbal or continue working on Math (Princeton Review CATs seem to have easier math questions - hence the 51 on my last CAT)?
I am particularly interested in hearing your insight on how the real GMAT might differ from the GMATPreps I've already taken. Do you guys feel the 34V on the last PR CAT might not accurately reflect how I'll do on the actual exam? Or is it truly indicative of a weakness. (I got through the entire section, I just happened to miss like 10 questions instead of 3-4 as I usually do)
Also, I started on the Kaplan800 book this week. Are there any sections you would suggest avoiding in that book? I have heard that Kaplan verbal is a waste of time - does this also apply to the Kaplan800?
Thanks for your help, and good luck to everyone taking their test in the next few days!
James
I have 3 days to study before my first attempt at the GMAT and would really appreciate a read on my practice test scores and a suggestion on what to focus on. You can be sure I'll debrief here after I take my exam on Saturday.
Here are the CATs I've taken to date (earliest to latest) and my scores on them:
PR1 - 660 (42M, 40V)
PR2 - 690 (47M, 38V)
PR3 - 730 (48M, 43V)
GMATPrep 1 - 740 (47M, 46V)
GMATPrep 2 - 730 (47M, 44V)
PR4 - 690 (51M, 34V)
As you can see, my verbal score tanked in my last CAT, bringing my composite score down. I HAD been very confident about my verbal due to scoring 46 and 44 on the GMATPrep exams. Now, I am confused. Should I refocus on Verbal or continue working on Math (Princeton Review CATs seem to have easier math questions - hence the 51 on my last CAT)?
I am particularly interested in hearing your insight on how the real GMAT might differ from the GMATPreps I've already taken. Do you guys feel the 34V on the last PR CAT might not accurately reflect how I'll do on the actual exam? Or is it truly indicative of a weakness. (I got through the entire section, I just happened to miss like 10 questions instead of 3-4 as I usually do)
Also, I started on the Kaplan800 book this week. Are there any sections you would suggest avoiding in that book? I have heard that Kaplan verbal is a waste of time - does this also apply to the Kaplan800?
Thanks for your help, and good luck to everyone taking their test in the next few days!
James
19 Dec 2007, 13:25
Kudos
Bookmarks
there's good and bad here. first the bad news: with 3 days left, there is not much more you are going to learn.
the good news: you sound like you are pretty much ready. Your scores are very consistent, especially the gmatprep, which is good. I would bet money you are going to score 700+. The real GMAT will differ from GMATprep mainly in that you will have never seen any of these questions before.
Just brush up a little, if you use formulas make sure you have them down pat. When you take the exam, never lose your cool, finish one problem at a time and never look back. don't worry, you sound ready.
the good news: you sound like you are pretty much ready. Your scores are very consistent, especially the gmatprep, which is good. I would bet money you are going to score 700+. The real GMAT will differ from GMATprep mainly in that you will have never seen any of these questions before.
Just brush up a little, if you use formulas make sure you have them down pat. When you take the exam, never lose your cool, finish one problem at a time and never look back. don't worry, you sound ready.
19 Dec 2007, 13:37
Kudos
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did you feel the verbal on the real test was harder than on GMATPrep? If you say it's the same, I'm inclined to just focus on problem solving and data sufficiency on these last 3 days.
Thanks for the encouragement, too. I feel pretty good about my chances of scoring 700+, but the last PR test spooked me a bit... If i had scored 730 instead of 690, my study efforts would be soooo different than they are now.
Thanks Tarmac, and grats on your huge score!
Thanks for the encouragement, too. I feel pretty good about my chances of scoring 700+, but the last PR test spooked me a bit... If i had scored 730 instead of 690, my study efforts would be soooo different than they are now.
Thanks Tarmac, and grats on your huge score!
Tarmac
