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Updated on: 20 Sep 2016, 05:31
Originally posted by sidoknowia on 14 Sep 2016, 06:31.
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Hello,
I took the GmatClub 2nd test today. I scored 710(Q47 , V40).
I wanted to know, how reliable are these tests at predicting score, and how should I prepare further.
I plan to take test between 10 and 15th Oct (depends on date and slot availability)
My scores on previous tests were :
14 sep GmatClub 2nd test - 710 (Q47 V40 , No AWA and IR sections)
11 sep Veritas Prep 2nd test - 620 (Q44 , V31, IR6)
7 sep GmatClub 1st test - 500 (Q31 , Q28, , No AWA and IR sections)
28 Aug Veritas Prep 1st test - 590 (Q45 , V28, IR3)
21 Aug 800Score 640 (Q48, V28, IR3)
14 Aug 800Score 640 (Q42, V35, IR4)
July Economist 560 (Q46 , V24)
June 20 Gmatprep 490 (Q36, V22, IR4 ) - 1st day of preparation.
Since my scores are flying all over the place, its bit difficult for me to get reliable idea about my progress.
Thanks
Siddharth
Edit : I took full length Gmatprep test
Score : 660 (Q45 , V35)
I wish to increase my score by 50 points. How to plan my further preparation?
I took the GmatClub 2nd test today. I scored 710(Q47 , V40).
I wanted to know, how reliable are these tests at predicting score, and how should I prepare further.
I plan to take test between 10 and 15th Oct (depends on date and slot availability)
My scores on previous tests were :
14 sep GmatClub 2nd test - 710 (Q47 V40 , No AWA and IR sections)
11 sep Veritas Prep 2nd test - 620 (Q44 , V31, IR6)
7 sep GmatClub 1st test - 500 (Q31 , Q28, , No AWA and IR sections)
28 Aug Veritas Prep 1st test - 590 (Q45 , V28, IR3)
21 Aug 800Score 640 (Q48, V28, IR3)
14 Aug 800Score 640 (Q42, V35, IR4)
July Economist 560 (Q46 , V24)
June 20 Gmatprep 490 (Q36, V22, IR4 ) - 1st day of preparation.
Since my scores are flying all over the place, its bit difficult for me to get reliable idea about my progress.
Thanks
Siddharth
Edit : I took full length Gmatprep test
Score : 660 (Q45 , V35)
I wish to increase my score by 50 points. How to plan my further preparation?
14 Sep 2016, 10:16
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Wow. What a variation. Did you get any repeated questions in the 2nd gmat club test ? I think you can take another test from the gmat prep software.
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14 Sep 2016, 11:36
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Hi Siddharth,
It's important to remember that a CAT result is only as realistic as YOU make the CAT-taking 'experience.' Thus, YOU have to take the CAT in a realistic and test-like fashion, including taking the ENTIRE CAT (with the Essay and IR sections), at the same time of day as your Official GMAT, away from your home, in a test-like environment and NOT do anything unrealistic (pausing the CAT, listening to music, skipping sections, etc.).
This 710 is an 'outlier' relative to your other scores (and you took it without the Essay and IR sections), so we should be skeptical of how accurate it is. While it might be tempting to take lots of CATs, doing so is NOT what will make you a better Test Taker. A CAT is just a 'measuring device'; actual improvement comes from study, doing practice problems and quizzes, review, etc. The CAT is a way to measure your progress.
I suggest that you continue to study for another week, then take on the of Official GMAC CATs (with the Essay and IR sections). That score result should be a far better indicator of your actual ability level than this recent Test.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
It's important to remember that a CAT result is only as realistic as YOU make the CAT-taking 'experience.' Thus, YOU have to take the CAT in a realistic and test-like fashion, including taking the ENTIRE CAT (with the Essay and IR sections), at the same time of day as your Official GMAT, away from your home, in a test-like environment and NOT do anything unrealistic (pausing the CAT, listening to music, skipping sections, etc.).
This 710 is an 'outlier' relative to your other scores (and you took it without the Essay and IR sections), so we should be skeptical of how accurate it is. While it might be tempting to take lots of CATs, doing so is NOT what will make you a better Test Taker. A CAT is just a 'measuring device'; actual improvement comes from study, doing practice problems and quizzes, review, etc. The CAT is a way to measure your progress.
I suggest that you continue to study for another week, then take on the of Official GMAC CATs (with the Essay and IR sections). That score result should be a far better indicator of your actual ability level than this recent Test.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
( I'll write same boat as you elsewhere but since I m studying SCs 
). Anyway, I feel that the GMATprep tests are not very reflective of actual GMATs. Your actual GMAT will have tougher verbal questions and easier quant questions (according to others). So keep studying and don't be complacent 
