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Hi,
How accurate is the old GMAT software, Powerprep?? Considering the CAT format, I did manage to answer less than 10 questions incorrect in the verbal section and still my scores were too low, by too low I mean really really low. But, when I took the GMATPrep, and I did answer more no. of questions incorrectly than in the Powerprep, I managed a score better than the one from Powerprep. Is Powerprep really authentic?

Hussain15 · Answer

I will recommend gmat prep, as it is closest to the real test, for your scoring analysis. Power prep can be used for practice ony & not for analyzing raw scores, as it has the older algorithm.

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bb · Answer

I would not focus on the number of questions answered correctly (though I understand why you want to), those are not really representative. Use GMAT prep score as the better one.

jananijayakumar · Answer

Thanks guys! I was really low after seeing my scores. I have just a fortnight more for my exam and this score really pissed me off! I'm a little relieved now! :-)

5va · Answer

hi just now i have taken powerPrep Test 1 and scored low 610

My recent GMAT Prep Score is 660 and MGMAT is 640. I have to give GMAT in Nov. 2010. Pls suggest me something i feeling too low as i have heard that powerprep is easier compared to other test.I took it too lightly

I have got 15 wrongs in Verbal (SC-11 incorrect RC 2 incorrect CR 2 incorrect). Q- 48( 7 incorrect) V-25

kissthegmat · Answer

Yes, I also believe in old powerprep and gmatprep there is difference b/w scoring method. Also, marking depends on difficulty level and as said by BB you shouldn't be bothered by no. of questions you got wrong but use powerprep for extra evaluation.

5va · Answer

Hi!! Just now given GMAT Prep(Older Version) test number 1 and scored 730

Although there were exactly 10 Qs in verbal that i had already seen either in OG12 or somewhere else. can Anyone clarify which one to believe 1) GMAT Prep -730 or 2) Power Prep 610 ?

kissthegmat · Answer

I believe 610-730 is a big range so it's better take another GMATprep CAT, Veritas or MGMAT CAT to access your performance.

5va · Answer

i have given MGMAT test on 1st Sept / 3rd Sept and i scored 640 (Q-51 V 29)/ 630 (Q50 V 28)respectively. I am working on Verbal Section where i used to fumble. 1) For CR i have almost done with MGMAT(i realized that i was making mistake in assumption questions...MGMAT has been of great help..also i reduced my time devoted per question) 2) For RC i am re-reading MGMAT.I am trying to do 3-4 passages daily,it's bit difficult to stick to this rule.Pls suggest if i am going in the right direction. 3) SC is the weakest area for me (yesterday's GMAT prep i scored 730 SC-8 incorrect) I have studied MGMAT, then also my scores are not moving.One mistake i was doing that i was not practicing question this i will start from today

. Any suggestions to improve SC Pls. I have read many posts on this forum stating - studying SC brings substantial improvement.I am following the right book(MGMAT) then also things are not working for me. For Quants - My weak areas are - 1) number system - jumbled with DS and not PS.

2) Speed issue- for the last 5-7 questions i have to rush like anything.In MGMAT i had cheated by pressing pause button.

Any suggestions for DS source of questions? My exam Date is 8th Nov 2010.

kissthegmat · Answer

For DS, you should know very well AD/BCE, BD/ACE or 12TEN rules. (all are same though, used different notations by different companies!) If Statement 1 is correct you should know your answer is going to be A or D. If Statement 2 is correct you should know your answer is going to be B or D. You shouldn't confuse statement 1 with statement 2 (I do

) solve statements separately, don't use information of 1 statement in statement 2 (except when you have rejected statement 1 and 2 separately!) You can give a try to Veritas DS guide, if you have enough time.

gurpreetsingh · Answer

Those who have given powerprep, I have one question : Do the powerprep changes your screen resolution ?

It changes my screen resolution and it becomes really difficult to concentrate.

Also, there is a practice set other than the two tests, do they overlap?

5va · Answer

@ kissthegmat - thanks for your suggestion. I dont have Veritas guide though i have solved kaplan 800,which doesn't have as many questions.I'll search for veritas guide. @ gurpreet- ya screen resolution changes and powerprep doesn't have huge question bank,you can see a lot of questions from OG.The only thing that made me worried was SCORE

i made almost same number of questions wrong as i made in GMAT prep then also there was a huge diff in score. in Powerprep Q-48(7 incorrect) V-25(10 incorrect).Overall 610.Whereas in GMAT Prep i was 720 and 730. Pls can some one comment over my verbal strategy? Suggestions needed

rbansal6 · Answer

Yeah..Same for me. I got 2 wrong in Quant and 8 wrong in verbal..still got to 660(50, 30)!.. I hope to get better in real exam.

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