GMAT prep 3&4

Question

Hi,
I have completed all GMATprep questions at least once from GMAT club.
Is it recommended to buy GMAT prep 3&4 for practice ?
Are all questions will be familiar ?

DisciplinedPrep · Answer

Harsh2111s  - Typically, we advise test-takers to avoid questions with the GMAT Prep tag so that they don't encounter repeat questions on the official practice tests. Given you have solved 'all' such questions on GMAT Club, you are bound to encounter repeat questions on your practice tests (GMAT Prep 3 and 4), resulting in artificially inflating your scoring level.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi Harsh2111s,

Unfortunately, it appears that you have already completed the GMAT prep questions from exams 3 and 4, so I don’t think it would be worth buying tests 3 and 4. Are you getting close to test day?

Harsh2111s · Answer

I have exam on 26th September.
Can you suggest some test series for practice ?

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Harsh2111s,

While the most realistic CATs available are the 6 from GMAC, retaking a CAT that you've already taken is NOT a realistic way to assess your skills - since you will likely see some 'repeat' questions that you have already faced. Unfortunately, seeing even a couple of repeats can 'throw off' the Scoring Algorithm and impact your pacing, energy levels, fatigue, etc. (meaning that they would likely all appear to be better than they actually are). Thankfully, 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) - so you would be fine using any NEW CATs from any of those sources next.

Going forward, you should remember that each CAT 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 shouldn't take more than 1 CAT per week - and your last CAT should be taken about 1 week before Test Day. Going forward, you really shouldn't take more than 1 FULL CAT per week.

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

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Just 3 days out! Are you still looking for resources?

Harsh2111s · Answer

I took Manhattan tests.

Still open for suggestions from you.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

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