test score accuracy

Question

How accurate is the Manhattan prep test scores compared to the real GMAT?

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Might be some similar posts on gmatclub by the way.

Adambhau · Answer

Quant is definitely harder than real Gmat. Verbal is almost similar. I would say, you can take talerance of 30 points. (+30/-30)

MartyTargetTestPrep · Answer

30 points is about right for many people, though I can add that some people see a larger difference, scoring even 60 or more points lower on Manhattan CATs than they do on the real thing.

Adambhau · Answer

Yes, I agree with that. On the positive side, there are more chances to get higher score in the quant. In the end it all depends on the performance on the test day. Do not get tensed, be calm and give a shot.

TheGriffin · Answer

I got 600 on Manhattan mock 1 , and 650 on veritas and gmat prep 1 mock . This shall give u fair idea .

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi anirudhrao,

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. While the most realistic CATs available are the 6 from GMAC, 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 that matches the parameters that you will face when you take the Official GMAT). The MGMAT CATs are generally regarded as being a little tougher than the Official GMAT - but I've seen plenty of GMATers over the years who've had MGMAT CAT Scores that were almost identical to their Official Scores.

Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, 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 in total? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) On what dates (or approximate dates) did you take EACH of your CATs/mocks and how did you score on EACH (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?

Goals:
4) What is your overall goal score?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

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

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Hi anirudhrao,

The Quant section of MGMAT mocks might be on a tougher side. So, your quant score might be less than your actual score. Having said that, did you take any official mocks? If yes, what were your scores in them?

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