PP1 Score - Math Section- hmmm ?

Question

Took my first full length test (minus essays for now) today. Started with PP1 (haven't touched OG yet) expecting a easy math. As noted by some ppl here, math in OG is supposed to be a piece of cake. However, I didn't find it a total piece of cake. I consider myself good at maths and was expecting to finish the section easily and before time, that didn't happen, had only 2 mins left before I finished it and didn't get a score I was hoping for. All through the test I was thinking, this is supposed to be easy then why doesn't it feel like a piece of cake, offcourse I had my share of usual silly mistakes (2-3 ques).

Here is my ques to experienced ppl. I was thinking is it true one is supposed to finish PP1 and PP2 maths with quite a bit early, so that that time can be compensated for in the real GMAT maths, which is supposed to be much tougher ? If so, then how early ? Wud love to hear some experiences of ppl comparing PP tests with real one.

Also what abt verbal ? Is one supposed to also finish the PP verbal early in order to compensate for real GMAT difficulty level in verbal.
Thx all.

jpv · Answer

well, I am not experienced, so wont be of any help. :oops:

Just curious, How much did you score in PP?

banerjeea_98 · Answer

u can still share what u felt abt Quant in PP1, if u have taken it :-D

. In PP1, my score was 720 (Q-48....V-40).

Marina · Answer

And that was not the score you expected? :roll:

banerjeea_98 · Answer

my worry is if u get 48 in Maths with almost no time left in PP, which I have heard many ppl claiming it to be very easy compared to the Math in real deal, what shud one expect in Maths for the real thing ?

HongHu · Answer

Don't worry for your math baner. The reason most people finish the section early is because they've seen and done a lot of the questions that appear in the tests. In my opinion if you finish math with 2 minutes left and score 48 you have nothing to worry. You were simply giving each question the time and attention it deserves. Well, except perhaps you should pay a little bit more attention about those couple silly mistakes. I have always had my share of silly mistakes too, but I think I was less careless when I took the real test. 8-)

Now, if there were a couple questions I really struggled with, then I'd worry for those questions too and I'd start to study some more for the areas of those questions.

But overall, I wouldn't sweat about it.

Now, if there were a couple questions I really struggled with, then I'd worry for those questions too and I'd start to study some more for the areas of those questions. But overall, I wouldn't sweat about it.

Hjort · Answer

Banerjeea,

HongHu as usual has provided wise counsel. I would not be concerned with a PP1 score of 720 if the questions have not been compromised by studying the same questions in the OG.

banerjeea_98 · Answer

Thx a lot Hong and Hjort for your inputs, I feel better now :-D

jpv · Answer

U have a quite decent Verbal Score.. :good

Have you gone through OG?? I gave PP2 around 3 weeks back. Managed 700 (Q50, V35). I managed to finish Quant when it was 1 minute left. However, I was taking all questions seriously and was more concentrating on calculations/silly mistakes. In verbal, I screwed the timing. I ended up guessing on 1 whole RC and couple of CR question to finish the section in time. I asked ur score to find out where do I stand. I dont know how I can improve my timing.

Nowadays I am working on my timings for all SC/CR/RC questions. :idea:

banerjeea_98 · Answer

No I haven't touched OG yet, will be starting that next week after taking PP2 coming wknd. I want to make sure I use PPs for my benefit instead of taking it after OG. If u haven't done OG yet and have got 35 in V then I think u r in a good position becose I am hoping for further help on verbal from OG as well. What was ur PP1 score ? U have a gr8 Quant score, keep it up. In PP2 I wud stop thinking that this Quant is supposed to be easy and will take the test accordingly, no silly mistakes :evil:

Thx

jpv · Answer

I have not taken PP1 yet.. I goota bad/good/nasty(whatever) habit to start whatever from last... :wink:

Will take PP1 just before starting OG. Cool.. best of luck for PP2... when have you planned to appear for GMAT CAT?

banerjeea_98 · Answer

That's a good question jpv, I am asking that myself when shud I take the real thing, when does one feel ready for this ? :roll:

Probably in April.

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