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You can expect a similar score ...
- if you have been taking these mock tests under exam-like conditions,
- if you weren't already familiar with the questions in these tests,
- if you aren't particularly prone to test anxiety,
- and perhaps a few more ifs!

A similar score does not mean the same score; by 'similar score' I mean a 730+ score. The GMAT isn't a perfect measuring device.

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Official practice exams are best estimate for your GMAT score provided you give these exams in test like conditions with no prior knowledge of questions asked.

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Hi. I've been preparing for the exam for months and plan on taking the exam very soon. In the past few weeks (since the end of my preparation) I've taken the official practice exams 1, 2, and 3 and I will take the 4th one very soon. My aim is to get 730 on the actual exam and below are the results of my first 3 mock exams; I was wondering if these scores are accurate and reliable, and whether I can expect to score similarly on the actual exam :

Official Practice Exam 1 : 750 Q51 - V40 - IR 8
Official Practice Exam 2 : 750 Q50 - V41 - IR 7
Official Practice Exam 3 : 750 Q51 - V39 - IR 8

Any insight or experience would be very much appreciated !
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Hi SeyedAliTayebi,

Those are some great practice test scores! As long as you don't let nerves/anxiety affect your performance, then yes, you can certainly score around 750 on test day.
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Probably fair to say they are the best out of all the mocks out there. No one will be surprised if you score a 730+ given that you've consistently gotten a 750 on three consecutive Official Mocks. All the best with your exam. If you can improve the Verbal you could get a very high score with a Q50/Q51.
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That's a great score, congratulations :)

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Gratz and all the best going forward.
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Wow!! Congratulations! It's an amazing score.
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Hi SeyedAliTayebi,

The most accurate CATs/mocks are the 6 from GMAC - but there are a variety of factors that can impact your score results on any individual Test. Based on these 3 results, you are likely a really strong overall critical-thinker (which is great!) but if you did anything during these CATs that doesn't properly match-up with how you will take the Official GMAT, then the results might be inflated. For example, if you saw any of the questions before you took these CATs or you changed the parameters of the Exam (such as pausing the Tests) - then the results might not be an accurate reflection of your actual 'ability level.'

Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

1) How long have you studied? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far? Have you used any other “brands” of CATs/mocks?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

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Hi SeyedAliTayebi,

That's outstanding news! A 750/Q50 is an outstanding Score - and with it, you can comfortably apply to any Business Schools that interest you! When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

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SeyedAliTayebi wrote:

I took my 4th Official Practice Exam 4 days ago and then took the GMAT Exam on 17th of August; here are my results:

Official Practice Exam 4 : 760 Q50 - V42 - IR 6
The GMAT Exam (Unofficial Score Report) : 750 Q50 - V40 - IR 7

As all of you said, it's safe to say that the Official Practice Exams Scores are pretty accurate, that is as long as those exams are taken under realistic conditions to simulate the real exam experience as much as possible.


Great job!!!
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