question about the 2 free CAT tests provided from GMAT

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i was wondering, if i have a friend sign up for it, and i take their practice CAT test, would it have he same questions as my 2 CAT tests?

im looking for free CAT tests to brush up on and see where i stand.

GMATPill · Answer

Most likely yes as you would be pulling from the same question bank. The order of questions may be different and there may be a few questions that may be different -- but you would experience a fairly significant overlap.

For an additional practice test, you can take the GMAT PILL Practice Test -- many students report scores within +- 30 pts of what they are scoring on the GMATPrep tests. You can take the test free here: www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-test/practice-test

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btan219 · Answer

awesome thanks. ill definitely check that out

dabral · Answer

btan219

The software is adaptive and will administer a test based on the level at which a particular student performs. It does not really matter if you take the test at your friend's computer or your own, your experience will be the same on both. However, the test experience of your friend will be different, unless you are at the same level. The questions will be of different difficulty level etc.

In summary, there is no advantage to taking the test on your friend's computer.

Apart from the two free CATs in GMATPrep, the second best source is the Exam Pack 1 extension, you do have to pay for it though.

Another free resource, which you should only use after taking the two free GMATPrep tests, is the pool of questions in the database. You can download them from this gmatclub post: all-gmatprep-questions-quant-verbal-187679.html

Cheers,
Dabral

btan219 · Answer

i meant in terms of, if i used up my two free CAT tests, if i take a friends practice CAT, will some questions repeat

dabral · Answer

if you retake the tests, and it doesn't matter if you do it on your own computer or on a GMATPrep installed on a friend's, you will see repeats but you will see a bunch of new questions. The score will be skewed, but it is also a good way to get some additional exposure to the stress of taking the CAT under time.

Dabral

Dabral

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi btan219,

It's been mentioned in the other posts, but it bears repeating - if you RE-take a practice CAT (regardless of whether you're on a different computer or not), you will see some repeat questions. Each CAT has a limited "pool" of questions, so taking it a second or third time won't get you an entirely new set of questions to work with (regardless of what you're getting correct and incorrect). By re-using a CAT, you ultimately end up with a score that is NOT realistic. Thus, you have to be real clear on the "reality" of the situation.

1) If you want a realistic assessment of your skills, then you need to take a NEW, FULL-LENGTH practice CAT, under test-like conditions. The more you deviate from 'reality', the more your score is likely to be 'off' (and in many cases, higher than it should be). As a result, you won't know your 'weak areas' and you won't know what to focus on as you continue to study.

2) If you just want to do more practice problems (or retry some prior questions), then retaking a CAT is fine, as long as you realize that the end score results are NOT accurate.

While there are plenty of study resources to choose from (some are more expensive than others), you shouldn't be focused on approaching this whole process in a 'cheap' way. The GMAT is a significant factor in Business School applications (for many Schools, it's the most important part of the application), so trying to save money on this part of the process might actually derail all of your plans. Studying for the GMAT is one part of a larger 'investment' in your future - if you invest properly, then you'll likely be rewarded.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

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