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21 Nov 2015, 15:10
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I know a lot of people have posted about the difference between their GMAT prep and MGMAT CAT scores, but mine differ significantly.
I took the GMAT 3 months ago after not having done a lot of studying. I had scored 680 in the first GMAT prep and my goal was 680, so i went into the exam pretty confident. I was surprised when i reached the end and saw that I got a 610 (Q46 V28). The quant score was consistent with the score in the GMAT prep, but the verbal was obviously way off. I finished verbal with almost 15 minutes to go which is probably why I got such a low sore.
I decided to take the GMAT again and am due to take it in about a week. I have been taking MGMAT CATs (about 2 a week) in exam conditions and have been scoring 650, 640, 650, 680 (q46), 650. All these scores are roughly Q40 and V38-40. I am quite satisfied with the verbal score and have been working hard on this, but my quant score has been disappointing. I have struggled with timing on the quant sections and found it very difficult to breach the Q40 barrier ( on the last exam i guessed the last 5 questions on the quant section due to time constraints.)
Today I decided to take the second GMAT prep practice exam and scored a 760 Q49 V44. Again, this was taken in test conditions, although I skipped the essay (but I doubt this explains the large discrepancy). This time I was very comfortable time and seemed more like the actual GMAT i took a few months ago.
I'm not sure which scores to go by now and what to focus on in terms of studying (i.e. timing/quant/verbal).
Has anyone else experienced these larges differences in scores or have any tips regarding what I should do with these results?
I took the GMAT 3 months ago after not having done a lot of studying. I had scored 680 in the first GMAT prep and my goal was 680, so i went into the exam pretty confident. I was surprised when i reached the end and saw that I got a 610 (Q46 V28). The quant score was consistent with the score in the GMAT prep, but the verbal was obviously way off. I finished verbal with almost 15 minutes to go which is probably why I got such a low sore.
I decided to take the GMAT again and am due to take it in about a week. I have been taking MGMAT CATs (about 2 a week) in exam conditions and have been scoring 650, 640, 650, 680 (q46), 650. All these scores are roughly Q40 and V38-40. I am quite satisfied with the verbal score and have been working hard on this, but my quant score has been disappointing. I have struggled with timing on the quant sections and found it very difficult to breach the Q40 barrier ( on the last exam i guessed the last 5 questions on the quant section due to time constraints.)
Today I decided to take the second GMAT prep practice exam and scored a 760 Q49 V44. Again, this was taken in test conditions, although I skipped the essay (but I doubt this explains the large discrepancy). This time I was very comfortable time and seemed more like the actual GMAT i took a few months ago.
I'm not sure which scores to go by now and what to focus on in terms of studying (i.e. timing/quant/verbal).
Has anyone else experienced these larges differences in scores or have any tips regarding what I should do with these results?
21 Nov 2015, 20:59
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msmee55
A 760 on the GMAT shows that you are on the right track. However, not taking the AWA does not test you body and mind for the full 4 hours.
I would recommend you to go by the GMAT Prep scores, but with an additional recommendation to take another mock CAT.
You can buy additional mock CATs from mba.com and take the test along with AWA and IR this time.
22 Nov 2015, 00:32
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Hi msmee55,
GMAC has publicly stated that the score that you earn on your Official GMAT is within +-30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in your practice CAT scores, you're scoring right around 640-650. The recent 760 score is an outlier, and you don't seem to have much of an explanation for it. The little details can make a big difference in how you perform on your CATs, so here are some things to consider:
1) Did you take the FULL CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Did you take them at the same time of day?
3) Have you taken any of these CATs before?
4) Have you seen/answered any of the questions before (in this Forum, for example?)?
5) Have you done ANYTHING that would be considered unrealistic while taking this CAT (pausing the CAT, skipping sections, taking longer breaks, etc.)?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
GMAC has publicly stated that the score that you earn on your Official GMAT is within +-30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in your practice CAT scores, you're scoring right around 640-650. The recent 760 score is an outlier, and you don't seem to have much of an explanation for it. The little details can make a big difference in how you perform on your CATs, so here are some things to consider:
1) Did you take the FULL CAT each time (including the Essay and IR sections)?
2) Did you take them at the same time of day?
3) Have you taken any of these CATs before?
4) Have you seen/answered any of the questions before (in this Forum, for example?)?
5) Have you done ANYTHING that would be considered unrealistic while taking this CAT (pausing the CAT, skipping sections, taking longer breaks, etc.)?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
