How are the Princeton Review Tests

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I'd like to know how are the Princeton Review mock tests- in terms of quality, scoring, and accuracy as compared to actual GMAT

Batman117 · Answer

I have taken Princeton mock and found not up to the mark.
Quant is very easy and scoring algorithm is also not up to the mark.
Quality and level of questions of Princeton is not good as compare to kaplan(i have also taken Kaplan mock)
I have read lot about Expert global's mocks. They are good and adaptive with video explanation.
I would recommend you to go with expert global or Manhattan gmat.

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi ag153,

Out of curiosity, have you exhausted the official GMAC practice exams?

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi ag153,

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 (the 2 free CATs, and each of the 2 that come with Exam Pack 1 and Exam Pack 2), but 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).

Based on your recent posts, I assume that you have not taken any practice CATs/mocks yet. Once you have taken your first practice test, you should report back here and we can discuss the results and how you might best proceed with your studies.

In addition, I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
2) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
3) What Schools are you planning to apply to?

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

mira93 · Answer

by far, the best estimation of your score is gmac official moscks, in which 2 come free of charge, and additionally you can purchase 4 more. the next best mock test in terms of quality is MGMAT test. You can also try gmatclub quant tests, they are gem. Happy studying

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