CleanLens
I would appreciate some feedback from experienced test-takers or instructors. Based on my current preparation, am I on the right track toward a 695? Are the Official Guides, Official Practice Questions, and six official mocks sufficient for achieving my target, or should I consider additional resources?
Hi,
CleanLens, welcome to GMAT Club.
Sounds like you are doing great. While I'm not a big fan of a "completely cold" mock, I feel like it's time for you to take an official mock now. You don't need to wait till you finish all the official materials. Only an official mock can tell you where you are after two months' of preparation. Using the accuracy data to try to extrapolate a score would be an estimate at best.
CleanLens
Additionally, are there any specific areas where you think I should focus my efforts during the remaining weeks before the exam?
The official mock will also tell you where your weak areas are in each of the sections. So after taking the mock and carefully analyze your errors, you will be able to more precisely pinpoint subject areas that may need a bit more work on. You can use GMAT Club question bank to filter for question type (topic), difficulty level, and source to do topical practice, and/or look for additional materials to fill your conceptual gaps.
CleanLens
I would also like to know how closely the actual GMAT exam resembles the official practice questions and mock tests in terms of difficulty, question style, and overall testing experience. Did you find the real exam to be similar to the official materials, or were there any noticeable differences that caught you by surprise?
The official mocks are the best indicator of your potential performance. They own the official questions and use the official scoring algorithm, which no 3rd party tests can 100% replicate. Some people have commented that the real exams "feel" a bit more difficult than the official mocks, but it's hard to say whether that's the real case or it's just the nerves get in the way. If you want to prepare for that scenario, you can use the questions tagged "GMAT Prep (Classic)" on GMAT Club to practice. These are the retired official mock questions from previous generation of GMAT, and are said to be on a little higher difficulty level than the OG questions.
All the best.