GMAT practice test/mock tests recommendations

Question

Hi everyone, 
I recently became a member of GMATClub a few weeks ago. I'm currently preparing for the GMAT and interested in purchasing affordable GMAT practice tests. Could anyone recommend the best mock tests to buy, considering there are numerous options available?

Thanks

pintukr · Answer

Mock Tests by Experts Global..15 Mock tests at $50 is recommended.

All the Best.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Fair to say the Official-Mocks are the best mocks out there in terms of representing what you'll see on an actual exam. There are 6 in total and 2 of them are free to use. Consider saving one or two in case you retake for any reason.

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MartyTargetTestPrep · Answer

You could use some third-party practice tests if you want to take practice tests in volume, but you should also use some official practice tests to ensure that you end up prepared for the actual GMAT and not just for a particular company's practice tests.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Kusum1994,

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, but the CATs from Kaplan and MGMAT 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).

Each CAT/mock is really a 'measuring device' - when used correctly, it will give you a realistic score and help define your strengths and weaknesses, but it will NOT help you to fix any of those weaknesses. To raise your scores, you have to learn the necessary Tactics and put in the proper practice and repetitions. The CAT will show you whether your studies are helping you to improve or not. In addition, the process of taking (and reviewing) a CAT requires a significant amount of energy and effort - and takes time to 'recover' from. This is one of the reasons why you typically should not take more than 1 CAT per week - and your last CAT should be taken about 1 week before Test Day. Going forward, you really should not take more than 1 FULL CAT per week.

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? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far? What “brands” of CATs/mocks have you used?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?

Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi Kusum1994,

Did you already take the official GMAC practice exams?

AjiteshArun · Answer

Hi Kusum1994,

Unfortunately, developing good practice tests is neither easy nor cheap, and therefore good tests are usually more expensive. If you're looking for the best paid practice tests, you should consider getting the  official practice tests .

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