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25 Oct 2016, 18:53
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Need Help! My first OG sample test was 640. After two weeks getting to question types using OG, I scored 720. I studied another week using OG and took the Manhatten prep free test, only got 640! Why did my score drop 80 points?! I started worrying and panic. Test is in less than 25 days very nervous!!!
25 Oct 2016, 19:33
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Hi hourunqing,
Gaining or losing 80 points in such a short period of time is typically not a realistic result, so we have to take a more detailed look at how you took these CATs. The more realistic and 'test-like' you make those experiences, the more likely the score results are to be accurate. If you deviate from the standard Test Day 'event' (skipping sections, pausing the CAT, taking the CAT at home, taking it at a different time of day from your Official Test time, etc.), your scores can deviate too.
When you took your CATs:
1) What "brand" of CAT were each of these CATs?
2) What were the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores?
3) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
4) Did you take them at home?
5) Did you take them at the same time of day as your Official GMAT?
6) Did you ever do ANYTHING during your CATs that you couldn't do on Test Day (pause the CAT, skip sections, take longer breaks, etc.)?
7) Did you ever take a CAT more than once? Had you seen any of the questions BEFORE?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Gaining or losing 80 points in such a short period of time is typically not a realistic result, so we have to take a more detailed look at how you took these CATs. The more realistic and 'test-like' you make those experiences, the more likely the score results are to be accurate. If you deviate from the standard Test Day 'event' (skipping sections, pausing the CAT, taking the CAT at home, taking it at a different time of day from your Official Test time, etc.), your scores can deviate too.
When you took your CATs:
1) What "brand" of CAT were each of these CATs?
2) What were the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores?
3) Did you take the ENTIRE CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
4) Did you take them at home?
5) Did you take them at the same time of day as your Official GMAT?
6) Did you ever do ANYTHING during your CATs that you couldn't do on Test Day (pause the CAT, skip sections, take longer breaks, etc.)?
7) Did you ever take a CAT more than once? Had you seen any of the questions BEFORE?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
27 Oct 2016, 17:18
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Hi hourunqing,
Don’t panic over your 80-point score drop, since your first exam was an official practice exam (from GMAC, the makers of the GMAT), and your second was from MGMAT.
Remember, when you took the official GMAC practice exam you saw questions from past GMATs as well as a particular scoring algorithm. When you took your next exam, you probably encountered a slightly different scoring algorithm and did not see any questions from past GMATs. Since it’s difficult to compare the scores from those two exams, you might consider taking another MBA.com exam. Once you complete that next exam, we will have a better estimate of your current GMAT score.
To better assist, I’d like to learn some more about your GMAT experience and MBA goals:
1) What is your study routine? For how many hours a day can you prep for your upcoming GMAT? Do you plan to use resources other than the OG for your prep?
2) Have you taken only one MBA prep exam and one Manhattan prep exam? What were the score breakdowns from those exams? When you took the practice tests, did you take them under realistic conditions (e.g. in a quiet environment, no extended breaks)?
3) To which schools do you plan to apply?
4) What deadlines are you targeting?
Once I have this information, I will be happy to provide some more advice.
Don’t panic over your 80-point score drop, since your first exam was an official practice exam (from GMAC, the makers of the GMAT), and your second was from MGMAT.
Remember, when you took the official GMAC practice exam you saw questions from past GMATs as well as a particular scoring algorithm. When you took your next exam, you probably encountered a slightly different scoring algorithm and did not see any questions from past GMATs. Since it’s difficult to compare the scores from those two exams, you might consider taking another MBA.com exam. Once you complete that next exam, we will have a better estimate of your current GMAT score.
To better assist, I’d like to learn some more about your GMAT experience and MBA goals:
1) What is your study routine? For how many hours a day can you prep for your upcoming GMAT? Do you plan to use resources other than the OG for your prep?
2) Have you taken only one MBA prep exam and one Manhattan prep exam? What were the score breakdowns from those exams? When you took the practice tests, did you take them under realistic conditions (e.g. in a quiet environment, no extended breaks)?
3) To which schools do you plan to apply?
4) What deadlines are you targeting?
Once I have this information, I will be happy to provide some more advice.
