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11 Mar 2020, 15:56
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Hi, this is my first time asking, and I've been following the forum for a long time, and a paid customer. I've been studying the GMAT since November last year, and have taken quite a few of the GMAC prep exams. Before I purchased the GMAT club questions, I took my first official test and got 560 Q34, V33 (took it on 01/22/2020), and then after I started doing the GMAT club math questions, realizing that I need to up my math a lot, my score went to 570 Q36 V31, (exam 3 on GMAC), then I took Exam 4 a week later and got 580 Q42 V28 (was solely focusing on math). Then March 8th, I did the 2nd exam again, and got 700 Q47 V38. So I wanted to try it again today, to see if I can score in that range again, and purchased exams 5 and 6. After doing exam 5, my score was 490 Q35 V23. Question is, should I be worried? Am I missing something? Any help would help!!! 
11 Mar 2020, 19:12
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Hi loiszhang,
While the most realistic CATs available are the 6 from GMAC, 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). As such, we cannot assume that that 700 score is realistic. Based on your other CAT Scores, it's likely that your current 'ability level' is in the mid-500s to high-500s. It's worth noting that 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) - so you can use any NEW CATs from any of those sources next.
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:
Studies:
1) How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
Goals:
3) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
While the most realistic CATs available are the 6 from GMAC, 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). As such, we cannot assume that that 700 score is realistic. Based on your other CAT Scores, it's likely that your current 'ability level' is in the mid-500s to high-500s. It's worth noting that 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) - so you can use any NEW CATs from any of those sources next.
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:
Studies:
1) How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
Goals:
3) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
4) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
11 Mar 2020, 19:33
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I’m currently studying 5 hours a day, and have done the official guide, the Princeton review, the Manhattan, and gmat club. Manhattan I read all the math books, and have taken two tests, second one is 540. Gmat club is all doing math problems. Goal is to take exam by end of the month, but I haven’t signed up yet, I want to sit comfortably in 700area before I sign up. Was hoping to hit there by end of the month, so I can apply for Stanford and LBS in April, but I can wait for the next year if needed for the emba at Wharton.
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