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IshpalSingh
Joined: 10 Dec 2015
Last visit: 04 Sep 2019
Posts: 42
Given Kudos: 6
Location: India
Concentration: Strategy, Finance
Schools: Rotman '21
GMAT 1: 680 Q48 V36
GPA: 3.3
24 Jul 2018, 04:06
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Hey,
Before I ask my query, I apologize for asking this question even though there are many posts about it on GC.
It's just that most of those are either pretty old or not clear enough
I have getting pretty mixed scores when I look at my manhattan cat vs gmat prep and this is keeping me in a constant loop of "I am ready"... and "Nvmd .. I am not"
FYI, i did not see any question banks either in GC or any where else which had gmatprep questions. So all the gmatprep questions were new to me
CATs
1. MGMAT = 4-July = Q46V37 = 680
2. MGMAT = 7-July = Q41V36 = 640
3. MGMAT = 14-July = Q43V35 = 640
4. GmatPrep = 15-July = Q49V38 = 710
5. MGMAT =18-July = Q44V37 = 670
6. GmatPrep = 21-July = Q50V42 = 760
7. GmatPrep = 22-July = Q49V47 = 770
7. MGMAT =24-July = Q46V35 = 670
Now here I do hear that Quant is tough for MGMAT, so i can possibly expect a Q49 in actual
But I am really confused about verbal. Many people claim MGMAT verbal is close to actual but they also say gmatprep is close to actual
I can't really gauge my level atm.
I still have 3 gmatprep mocks and 1 manhattan mock left
Can someone guide me here please
Before I ask my query, I apologize for asking this question even though there are many posts about it on GC.
It's just that most of those are either pretty old or not clear enough
I have getting pretty mixed scores when I look at my manhattan cat vs gmat prep and this is keeping me in a constant loop of "I am ready"... and "Nvmd .. I am not"
FYI, i did not see any question banks either in GC or any where else which had gmatprep questions. So all the gmatprep questions were new to me
CATs
1. MGMAT = 4-July = Q46V37 = 680
2. MGMAT = 7-July = Q41V36 = 640
3. MGMAT = 14-July = Q43V35 = 640
4. GmatPrep = 15-July = Q49V38 = 710
5. MGMAT =18-July = Q44V37 = 670
6. GmatPrep = 21-July = Q50V42 = 760
7. GmatPrep = 22-July = Q49V47 = 770
7. MGMAT =24-July = Q46V35 = 670
Now here I do hear that Quant is tough for MGMAT, so i can possibly expect a Q49 in actual
But I am really confused about verbal. Many people claim MGMAT verbal is close to actual but they also say gmatprep is close to actual
I can't really gauge my level atm.
I still have 3 gmatprep mocks and 1 manhattan mock left
Can someone guide me here please
24 Jul 2018, 14:36
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Hi IshpalSingh,
While there are certain aspects to Test Day that you can really only learn by taking realistic, FULL-LENGTH CATs, once you've learned those things, it's important to remember that taking lots of CATs will NOT make you a better Test Taker. A CAT is really a 'measuring device' - when used correctly, it will give you a realistic score and help define your strengths and weaknesses, but it will NOT help you to fix any of those weaknesses. In addition, the process of taking (and reviewing) a CAT requires a significant amount of energy and effort - and takes time to 'recover' from. To raise your scores, you have to learn the necessary Tactics and put in the proper practice and repetitions. The CAT will show you whether your studies are helping you to improve or not. As such, you really shouldn't take more than 1 FULL CAT per week. From your post, it appears that you've taken 8 CATs in 3 weeks - and that is far too many.
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, 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?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
Goals:
3) What is your goal score?
4) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
6) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
While there are certain aspects to Test Day that you can really only learn by taking realistic, FULL-LENGTH CATs, once you've learned those things, it's important to remember that taking lots of CATs will NOT make you a better Test Taker. A CAT is really a 'measuring device' - when used correctly, it will give you a realistic score and help define your strengths and weaknesses, but it will NOT help you to fix any of those weaknesses. In addition, the process of taking (and reviewing) a CAT requires a significant amount of energy and effort - and takes time to 'recover' from. To raise your scores, you have to learn the necessary Tactics and put in the proper practice and repetitions. The CAT will show you whether your studies are helping you to improve or not. As such, you really shouldn't take more than 1 FULL CAT per week. From your post, it appears that you've taken 8 CATs in 3 weeks - and that is far too many.
Before I can offer you the specific advice that you’re looking for, 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?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
Goals:
3) What is your goal score?
4) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
5) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
6) What Schools are you planning to apply to?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
26 Jul 2018, 16:18
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Hi IshpalSingh,
I’m glad you reached out, and I’m happy to help. One thing to keep in mind is that when you take practice tests from companies other than GMAC, you may find some variation in algorithms used and thus variations in your score. However, it’s also possible that you are seeing variations in your practice test scores because weaknesses are being exposed on certain practice tests.
It would be helpful to learn more about your situation with the GMAT. Once you provide some further details about your study routine, I’d be happy to provide personalized advice.
Also, you may find my article about how to score a 700+ on the GMAT helpful.
I’m glad you reached out, and I’m happy to help. One thing to keep in mind is that when you take practice tests from companies other than GMAC, you may find some variation in algorithms used and thus variations in your score. However, it’s also possible that you are seeing variations in your practice test scores because weaknesses are being exposed on certain practice tests.
It would be helpful to learn more about your situation with the GMAT. Once you provide some further details about your study routine, I’d be happy to provide personalized advice.
Also, you may find my article about how to score a 700+ on the GMAT helpful.
