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Really? A GMAT conspiracy theory? Good grief.
Haha. Thanks I needed a good laugh today.


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I am assuming that you would have taken the GMAT and not scored as per your expectations (that you might have set based on your scores on the mock CATs)
But what you need to understand is that there are a lot many factors that come into play on the real GMAT. You know that this is the real deal and this induces pressure, which in turn might have affected your performance.
What was your score?
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Today Iam confirmed that the GMAT exam is a totally randomised score giving software. That's all. Scores dip when you prepare more? Any ideas? Why is it that so many people are left surprised with their scores? Why is there so much difference between mock scores and actual scores? Why can't I review my exam after I get my score?

Well, these are all valid questions? I also know GMAC is powerful and we are puny. There are so many people who hardly prepare but get exceptional scores. They are astonished themselves when they see their scores. But they will remain quiet. Won't speak a word about it.

The software is designed to give limited high scores in target locations. The number of high scores is predetermined too. In case an undeserving candidate reaches the interview stage, they can always be filtered out. Hard to believe but that is a fact. Had it not been a fact, GMAC would've been a lot more transparent. Think about it and please don't rest your life with this exam. It's a random system and can't be trusted. Please end your obsession with GMAT before it ends you.

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All I can say is you can't be more mistaken and every observation that you have made about GMAT Software is COMPLETELY WRONG

1) The test is very systematic
2) It never gives random score (leaving some exceptions)
3) Score is representation of your performance in test and not the mean to gauge you preparation.
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