GMATprep scores vs real GMAT scores

Hi mate,

it is really difficult to get an answer to this question...there are several factors that might have affected the results of the GMATPrep tests, and I have experienced the discrepancy of the scores on myself.
during the prep for my 2nd and 3rd attempt, i was constantly scoring between 640 and 670, yet i got the same result - 560.
same thing happened during prep for my 4th attempt. i was scoring between 640 and 700, and scored 650.
what is most important is to feel relaxed and ready during the test day. Stress and anxiety can have a negative impact on your final score, and nothing is more frustrating than getting an unexpected result...
good luck with your test.

Hi fast7,

Assuming your last two practice GMAT’s were official MBA.com exams, it’s a positive sign that you were able to score above your GMAT score goal of 640. With that said, because your exam is in 2 days, there is no sense in getting nervous about the correlation between your practice exam scores and your real GMAT score. At this stage, focus on the road ahead, which is test day! Thus, for the next few days, I suggest you not do any more major studying; you want to be fresh for your exam. On the day before your GMAT, use the time to relax. Do something fun, but not overly strenuous. Get some light exercise. See a movie. Go out for dinner. Do anything that makes you feel good – but don’t spend the day immersed in GMAT books or taking a practice test. You’ll need a fresh brain tomorrow. If every bone in your body is telling you to study hard the day before your exam, think of my advice this way: the GMAT is the mental equivalent of a marathon. Would a marathon runner ever run 25 miles the day before the actual race?

I also wrote a great article that has some strategies you should follow the week leading up to your GMAT.

After your test, reach back out and let us know how things ended up.

Good luck!

Hi fast7,

We can't comment for other tests but do note that no test prep company's algorithm will exactly match the real thing. The best we can do is get close.

You can always take a free GMAT PILL practice test here complete with detailed performance and timing analytics: https://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-t ... ctice-test

In terms of our scoring, many of our students report scores that are +/- 30 points from their actual GMAT test and so are a relatively good indicator of their performance. That said, no practice test can perfectly replicate the actual score algorithm, but this is quite close.

well, got a 620 sadly (Q43,V32), verbal was more complicated than usual to me

Hi fast7,

I'm sorry to hear that Test Day didn't go as well as hoped. GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, your Official Score shows that you essentially performed right in the 'middle' of your score range.

Earlier this month, you stated that your goal score was 700+, but now you've stated that it's 640+. The exact goal score that you're after is important, as it will help to define what you should do next. If your goal is 640+, then you could conceivably retest in 16 days and hit that mark without too much difficulty (you're essentially at that score 'level' right now; you just need to tweak how you go about dealing with the Exam). However, if you really want a 700+, then you're likely going to need another 1-2 months of consistent, guided study to hone your skills and consistently score at that level.

Since you don't appear to have any looming application deadlines, are there any external deadlines that you're facing (that involve other aspects of your life)?

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