Best way to track my quant progress?

I just wanted to do the quant part. Wont the rest of the test be a waste then?

Thanks for the information. Still, will math revolution fulfill my purpose? Because I dont want to waste a complete practice test just to do quant so want to leave them for later. Whats your opinion on that?

You can take GMATCLUB Quant CATS separately and will not waste a complete CAT. It has one of the best post test analysis as well so you can easily track your progress and identify and strengthen your weakest topics.

With regard to Math revolution, you can certainly practice some questions to track your progress. For that matter also try out a free CAT from TTP. In my experience it gives a very accurate picture of your weakest areas so I believe that may help as well.

Hope this helps. All the best!

Hi mur282,

The scoring algorithm on the Official GMAT is far more complicated than most people realize. Since that algorithm is proprietary, no GMAT company has an exact match for it, thus CAT scores can vary a bit based on the 'biases' involved in their respective designs. The most realistic CATs available are the 6 from GMAC (the 2 free CATs, and each of the 2 that come with Exam Pack 1 and Exam Pack 2), but retaking a CAT that you've already taken is NOT a realistic way to assess your skills - since you will likely see some 'repeat' questions that you have already faced. Unfortunately, seeing even a couple of repeats can 'throw off' the Scoring Algorithm and impact your pacing, energy levels, fatigue, etc. (meaning that they would likely all appear to be better than they actually are). Thankfully, the CATs from Kaplan, MGMAT and Veritas are all 'close enough' to the real thing that they will provide you with a relatively realistic score assessment (assuming that you correctly take the CAT in a realistic fashion), so you should use a CAT from any of those sources next.

In addition, considering your Score Goal and PhD application plans, you should NOT be wasting time (or CATs) by just taking one section of the Exam. The only practical way to properly assess your Test-taking skills is to take a FULL CAT in a realistic fashion (take the FULL CAT - with the Essay and IR sections, take it away from your home, at the same time of day as when you'll take the Official GMAT, etc.). We need to see how your overall abilities have progressed (relative to your prior CAT Score from a couple of weeks ago).

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

Hi mur282,

To get a true picture of your current abilities, I think that you should take a full-length MBA.com practice exam. I realize that you care more about tracking quant; however, on the real exam, you won't be able to take just quant, so you need to take this practice test under realistic testing conditions. Once you take the practice exam, feel free to report back here with your score breakdown, and I can provide some further advice.