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04 Feb 2016, 10:14
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Hi,
just started to study for the GMAT, so nooby question. If I wanted to calculate my total score by only knowing how many questions I got wrong in each section, would I be able to know? I read that the calculations are done based on some complex algorithm.
If I missed 2-3 each on RC, CR, and SC for Verbal , and 6-7 total for Quant , what would be total score be?
I used the diagnostic test of the OG to do this.
Thanks! maybe there's a link to the answer but I haven't been able to find it.
just started to study for the GMAT, so nooby question. If I wanted to calculate my total score by only knowing how many questions I got wrong in each section, would I be able to know? I read that the calculations are done based on some complex algorithm.
If I missed 2-3 each on RC, CR, and SC for Verbal , and 6-7 total for Quant , what would be total score be?
I used the diagnostic test of the OG to do this.
Thanks! maybe there's a link to the answer but I haven't been able to find it.
04 Feb 2016, 10:25
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On the GMAT, your scores are not based on how many questions you answer correctly; they're based on the level of difficulty of the questions you answer correctly.
To illustrate this, I'll share an experiment I performed.
When I was writing the article Taking the GMATPrep Practice Tests Multiple Times (https://www.gmatprepnow.com/articles/taking-gmatprep-practice-tests-multiple-times), I took GMATPrep Practice Test #1 four times, and each time I answered every second question correctly (I did this for the quant section only)
Given that I correctly answered exactly half of the questions each time, you'd expect my quant scores to be roughly the same for all 4 tests.
My 4 scaled scores were: 19, 23, 26 and 42
This represents a percentile range from approximately 8th percentile to the 63rd percentile.
So, don't worry about how many questions you answered correctly. It has nothing to do with your score.
Aside: If you're interested, we have a free video explaining the GMAT scoring algorithm: https://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/general-gmat-strategies?id=1251
Cheers,
Brent
To illustrate this, I'll share an experiment I performed.
When I was writing the article Taking the GMATPrep Practice Tests Multiple Times (https://www.gmatprepnow.com/articles/taking-gmatprep-practice-tests-multiple-times), I took GMATPrep Practice Test #1 four times, and each time I answered every second question correctly (I did this for the quant section only)
Given that I correctly answered exactly half of the questions each time, you'd expect my quant scores to be roughly the same for all 4 tests.
My 4 scaled scores were: 19, 23, 26 and 42
This represents a percentile range from approximately 8th percentile to the 63rd percentile.
So, don't worry about how many questions you answered correctly. It has nothing to do with your score.
Aside: If you're interested, we have a free video explaining the GMAT scoring algorithm: https://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/general-gmat-strategies?id=1251
Cheers,
Brent
04 Feb 2016, 11:01
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I suggest that you can a full-length official test (https://www.mba.com/global/store/downloa ... tware.aspx) to see where you presently stand.
I always encourage students to take a practice test VERY early in their studies (within the first week of preparing). I do this for several reasons:
- Students should know, as soon as possible, exactly what they will be preparing for over the coming weeks and months.
- The results of this test help students gauge the amount of work required to reach their target score.
- These practice tests help build confidence, since scores inevitably improve as the student prepares.
If anyone is interested, I wrote an article on taking a practice test early in one's studies: https://www.gmatprepnow.com/articles/take-practice-test-already
Cheers,
Brent
I always encourage students to take a practice test VERY early in their studies (within the first week of preparing). I do this for several reasons:
- Students should know, as soon as possible, exactly what they will be preparing for over the coming weeks and months.
- The results of this test help students gauge the amount of work required to reach their target score.
- These practice tests help build confidence, since scores inevitably improve as the student prepares.
If anyone is interested, I wrote an article on taking a practice test early in one's studies: https://www.gmatprepnow.com/articles/take-practice-test-already
Cheers,
Brent
