NEW HERE? LEARN MORE
closeclose
Last visit was: 23 Apr 2024, 11:25 It is currently 23 Apr 2024, 11:25
Decision Tracker
My Rewards
New posts
New comers' posts

Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel

Practice Test Score Fluctuations

SORT BY:
Date
Kudos
avatar
B
wolverine1993
Intern
Intern
Joined: 12 May 2018
Posts: 2
Own Kudos [?]: 2 [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Practice Test Score Fluctuations [#permalink] New post   24 Jun 2018, 18:18
Hi All,

My test is T-1 months away and I'm trying to formulate a plan of attack for the last month, but I've been having fluctuating test scores, shown below:

GMATPREP #1 - Q42 V44 (710)
CAT #1 - Q45 V45 (740)
CAT #2 - Q37 V40 (640)
GMATPREP #2 - Q47 V32 (640)

The most recent GMATPREP #2 score really threw me off. My verbal's almost never that low. Does anyone have advice when it comes to fluctuating scores like this? I'm obviously writing down and reviewing concepts that I got wrong, but it's frustrating to see this happen twice in a row but in opposite directions.

Thanks,

wolverinee1993
User avatar
L
EMPOWERgmatRichC
GMAT Club Legend
GMAT Club Legend
Joined: 19 Dec 2014
Status:GMAT Assassin/Co-Founder
Affiliations: EMPOWERgmat
Posts: 21846
Own Kudos [?]: 11663 [0]
Given Kudos: 450
Location: United States (CA)
GMAT 1: 800 Q51 V49
GRE 1: Q170 V170
Send PM
Re: Practice Test Score Fluctuations [#permalink] New post   24 Jun 2018, 20:11
Expert Reply
Hi wolverine1993,

There are a variety of factors that can influence your performance on a CAT. Before we discuss those details though, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

Studies:
1) How long have you studied?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) Have you taken any other CATs besides these 4? If you have, then how have you scored on each of those CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for each)?

Goals:
4) What is your goal score?
5) What is your exact Test Date?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
7) What Schools are you planning to apply to?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
User avatar
L
KarishmaB
Tutor
Joined: 16 Oct 2010
Posts: 14816
Own Kudos [?]: 64880 [1]
Given Kudos: 426
Location: Pune, India
Send PM
Re: Practice Test Score Fluctuations [#permalink] New post   24 Jun 2018, 21:35
1
Kudos
Expert Reply
wolverine1993 wrote:
Hi All,

My test is T-1 months away and I'm trying to formulate a plan of attack for the last month, but I've been having fluctuating test scores, shown below:

GMATPREP #1 - Q42 V44 (710)
CAT #1 - Q45 V45 (740)
CAT #2 - Q37 V40 (640)
GMATPREP #2 - Q47 V32 (640)

The most recent GMATPREP #2 score really threw me off. My verbal's almost never that low. Does anyone have advice when it comes to fluctuating scores like this? I'm obviously writing down and reviewing concepts that I got wrong, but it's frustrating to see this happen twice in a row but in opposite directions.

Thanks,

wolverinee1993


A low practice test score, though frustrating, is a great source of takeaways! It just means that during the test, you did hit quite a few gaps in your preparation, and identifying those is quite useful! Review the weaknesses you identify and take another practice test soon.
avatar
B
wolverine1993
Intern
Intern
Joined: 12 May 2018
Posts: 2
Own Kudos [?]: 2 [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Re: Practice Test Score Fluctuations [#permalink] New post   25 Jun 2018, 06:44
VeritasPrepKarishma wrote:

A low practice test score, though frustrating, is a great source of takeaways! It just means that during the test, you did hit quite a few gaps in your preparation, and identifying those is quite useful! Review the weaknesses you identify and take another practice test soon.


Thanks for the advice Karishma. I'm specifically wondering about the fluctuations between subjects as well. Not only has my score been decreasing, but it seems that my verbal has been on a consistent decline. I don't understand how / why my CAT #1 and CAT #2 could have a -12 point Verbal differential...
GMAT Club Bot
gmatclubot
Re: Practice Test Score Fluctuations [#permalink]
25 Jun 2018, 06:44

Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group | Emoji artwork provided by EmojiOne
Main navigation
GMAT Resources
Partners
MBA Resources
www.gmac.com|www.mba.com | | GMAT Club Rules | Terms and Conditions