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01 Dec 2009, 05:14
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My test is scheduled this 15Dec09.
Since 2 weeks ago I have been practicing with MGMAT's free practice test, GMAT Prep Version 1 and 2 (obtained from Gmatclub), PowerPrep (earlier version of GMAT Prep, obtained from Gmatclub as well), and a few other free practice tests.
I have been consistently scoring between 680 and 730. On average I encounter approx. 10-20% repeat questions.
I'm starting to fear that these repeat questions are giving me a false sense of confidence.
Did you guys had the same feeling towards the end of your preparation? How close was your prep scores vs your actual scores?
Since 2 weeks ago I have been practicing with MGMAT's free practice test, GMAT Prep Version 1 and 2 (obtained from Gmatclub), PowerPrep (earlier version of GMAT Prep, obtained from Gmatclub as well), and a few other free practice tests.
I have been consistently scoring between 680 and 730. On average I encounter approx. 10-20% repeat questions.
I'm starting to fear that these repeat questions are giving me a false sense of confidence.
Did you guys had the same feeling towards the end of your preparation? How close was your prep scores vs your actual scores?
01 Dec 2009, 05:36
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How many times have you already attempted GMAT Prep tests. I think after 3-4 attempts you would start getting a good proportion of repeated questions. In case you feel you remember some of the answers in each attempt, then yes I would say your score would be slightly on the higher side.
Here are my scores, in case that helps you:
# GMATPrep - 1st Attempt
Test 1 : 680 (50Q, 32V)
Test 2 : 600 (47Q, 27V)
# GMATPrep - 2nd Attempt(1-2 questions repeated)
Test 1 : 700 (50Q, 34V)
Test 2 : 670 (48Q, 34V)
# GMATPrep - 3rd Attempt(10% questions repeated)
Test 1 : 710 (50Q, 38V)
Test 2 : 720 (50Q, 37V)
This is just 2 days before the actual test.
Actual test: 730 (50Q, 38V)
Here are my scores, in case that helps you:
# GMATPrep - 1st Attempt
Test 1 : 680 (50Q, 32V)
Test 2 : 600 (47Q, 27V)
# GMATPrep - 2nd Attempt(1-2 questions repeated)
Test 1 : 700 (50Q, 34V)
Test 2 : 670 (48Q, 34V)
# GMATPrep - 3rd Attempt(10% questions repeated)
Test 1 : 710 (50Q, 38V)
Test 2 : 720 (50Q, 37V)
This is just 2 days before the actual test.
Actual test: 730 (50Q, 38V)
01 Dec 2009, 07:36
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Repetition of practise questions is definitely going to create a false sense of confidence and pride. Remember, the Quant on the real deal is no where close to what you might have practised all along. There is no clear procedure to minimize as many surprises on the real deal. Verbal can quickly adapt and bombard you with questions exactly with those you wouldn't be comfortable with, like the method of reasoning, parallel reasoning, flaw in the reasoning and evaluate the argument type of questions on CR or really long and complicated sentence constructs in SC or RC. Even the best performance you can put on the real deal will get you in the range of +/- 40 from your best practise scores.
All you can do is to focus on your weaknesses. Both quant and verbal are equally important. Try to keep quant at above 48 and reach verbal above 40 and you'll achieve your dream score quite easily.
All you can do is to focus on your weaknesses. Both quant and verbal are equally important. Try to keep quant at above 48 and reach verbal above 40 and you'll achieve your dream score quite easily.
