How accurate is the Kaplan free practice test score?

Question

I gave the practice test today and scored 710 Quant 49 verbal 39

whereas i gave a gmat prep 2 days ago and scored 730 quant 49 verbal 41

So how accurate is the kaplan score? what is the difficulty level?

MBAPrepCoach · Answer

Kaplan is known to be more difficult. My actual score was higher.

Farrell Dyan Hehn, MBA
Admissions Consultant & Verbal Strategist MBAPrepCoach.com

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Adyy96,

When used correctly, the Kaplan CATs will provide a reasonably accurate score assessment. The 2 CAT scores that you listed are remarkably similar, so those results imply that you responded to both Exams in a consistent way. GMAC has publicly stated that the Official Score that you earn on Test Day is within +/- 30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in how your CATs function, your score results show that you essentially performed the same each time (+- a few points). Your profile includes a score of 780 - is that from an Official GMAT? And if it is, then why are you still studying?

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

Adyy96 · Answer

Thanks Farrell for the info

i was bit anxious because i read alot of reviews of people saying that the score is highly inflated in Kaplan. And i have my Gmat on 26 Sent from my iPhone using GMAT Club Forum mobile app

Adyy96 · Answer

Thank you for the information

i was just a bit anxious because i wanted a score increase. 780 is actually my aim....Putting it in my profile is just a way to motivate my self

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JenniferAtKaplan · Answer

Hi Adyy96,

Thank you for your interest in the Kaplan practice CAT! Kaplan CATs have been designed to be as close to the GMAT as we can make them, in format and in score. You have two strong practice scores at this point, and review of those two tests will help you identify what to study as you continue to prepare for your official GMAT. The Kaplan CAT includes full explanations for all of the questions and a breakdown of performance by topic, so I encourage you to make the most of those tools in evaluating your performance and planning your studies.

Best,
Jennifer Kindy

GMATPILLBILL · Answer

Hey Adyy96,

We can't comment for other tests but do note that no test prep company's algorithm will exactly match the real thing. The best we can do is get close.

You can always take a free GMAT PILL practice test here complete with detailed performance and timing analytics: https://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-t ... ctice-test

In terms of our scoring, many of our students report scores that are +/- 30 points from their actual GMAT test and so are a relatively good indicator of their performance. That said, no practice test can perfectly replicate the actual score algorithm, but this is quite close.

JeffTargetTestPrep · Answer

When trying to predict how your will score on the real GMAT, it’s a good idea to analyze your scores from official practice exams; those exams are creating by GMAC (the creators of the GMAT) and thus provide the most accurate exam experience and use the most accurate scoring algorithm. So if you would like a larger sample size of scoring data, you may consider taking the second exam from the free exam pack.

If, after you complete that exam, you want to take more exams you can purchase and take exam pack 1 and exam pack 2.

If, after you complete that exam, you want to take more exams you can purchase and take  exam pack 1  and  exam pack 2 .

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