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27 Oct 2015, 08:28
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Im 18 days out from my test. My target score is between 610 and 640. The highest i have scored on a practice test so far is 570, but the last 2 tests i took for some reason my score dropped down to 530 and 540. Im not sure what happened, but i think its because I started those tests at 6am and I wasn't quite a wake yet.
Should I look at rescheduling? Im planning on taking another practice test on saturday this week (4 days from now) should i wait till i see what that score is?
Im kinda panicking here i really need to score above 600 on my test. Please advise.
Should I look at rescheduling? Im planning on taking another practice test on saturday this week (4 days from now) should i wait till i see what that score is?
Im kinda panicking here i really need to score above 600 on my test. Please advise.
27 Oct 2015, 20:00
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Hi bbednar,
You're closer to your score goal than you probably realize, but if you think that there's something 'wrong' with how you're studying, then you're probably correct. I agree that taking a CAT this weekend would be a good idea - you should make sure to make it 'match up' with Test Day in as many ways as you can (take the FULL CAT - including the Essay and IR sections, take it away from your home, at the same time of day as your Official GMAT, etc.).
GMAC has publicly stated that a Test Taker's Official Score is within +-30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, the three scores (570, 540 and 530) you mentioned all revolve around 550 or so. That is likely your current ability level. Raising that to a 610+ in 18 days IS doable, but you'll need to make some adjustments to how you 'see' (and respond to) the Test.
1) On your last CAT, how many questions did you get wrong because of a silly/little mistake?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
You're closer to your score goal than you probably realize, but if you think that there's something 'wrong' with how you're studying, then you're probably correct. I agree that taking a CAT this weekend would be a good idea - you should make sure to make it 'match up' with Test Day in as many ways as you can (take the FULL CAT - including the Essay and IR sections, take it away from your home, at the same time of day as your Official GMAT, etc.).
GMAC has publicly stated that a Test Taker's Official Score is within +-30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, the three scores (570, 540 and 530) you mentioned all revolve around 550 or so. That is likely your current ability level. Raising that to a 610+ in 18 days IS doable, but you'll need to make some adjustments to how you 'see' (and respond to) the Test.
1) On your last CAT, how many questions did you get wrong because of a silly/little mistake?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
27 Oct 2015, 20:53
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Hi bbednar,
Yes, waking up at 6am can be a factor in the score drop if you are not a morning person.
Taking a test on Sunday is a great idea, but you should make sure to replicate test centre like conditions and take the full CAT including IR and AWA.
Keep me updated about your score this Sunday.
All the best!
