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25 Apr 2020, 14:39
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Following are my mock scores for the Kaplan Mock
Mock-1: 680 (Q49,V34)
Mock-2: 590 (Q46, V25)
Mock-3: 670 (Q46, V36)
I'm getting "High" difficulty questions in the quants across the 3 tests. However,
a. for Verbal Mock 1 I had a good mix of Low, Medium, and High Difficulty questions.
b. for Verbal Mock 2 the questions were mostly of "Medium" difficulty level.
b. for Verbal Mock 3 the questions were mostly of "High" difficulty level.
I'm hoping to attempt my GMAT Examination on 8th June. Considering that I've around 42 days starting today, it would be helpful if someone can address the following questions of mine :
a. While I think that Kaplan Verbal is slightly more difficult when compared to actual GMAT, it would be helpful if you can tell me whether Kaplan mocks representative of actual GMAT tests. If yes, what is the deviation in the scores that one might expect?
b. If not, what additional mocks can I refer to? (I have exhausted all the official GMAT mocks-both free and purchased ones)
c. Considering that my target score is 700+, do you believe that I should devote more time to prepare instead of attempting the examination on 8th June?
Mock-1: 680 (Q49,V34)
Mock-2: 590 (Q46, V25)
Mock-3: 670 (Q46, V36)
I'm getting "High" difficulty questions in the quants across the 3 tests. However,
a. for Verbal Mock 1 I had a good mix of Low, Medium, and High Difficulty questions.
b. for Verbal Mock 2 the questions were mostly of "Medium" difficulty level.
b. for Verbal Mock 3 the questions were mostly of "High" difficulty level.
I'm hoping to attempt my GMAT Examination on 8th June. Considering that I've around 42 days starting today, it would be helpful if someone can address the following questions of mine :
a. While I think that Kaplan Verbal is slightly more difficult when compared to actual GMAT, it would be helpful if you can tell me whether Kaplan mocks representative of actual GMAT tests. If yes, what is the deviation in the scores that one might expect?
b. If not, what additional mocks can I refer to? (I have exhausted all the official GMAT mocks-both free and purchased ones)
c. Considering that my target score is 700+, do you believe that I should devote more time to prepare instead of attempting the examination on 8th June?
26 Apr 2020, 21:10
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Hi gmat1102,
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. The most realistic CATs available are the 6 from GMAC, but 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).
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? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) You've listed just 3 of your CAT Scores. On what 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
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. The most realistic CATs available are the 6 from GMAC, but 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).
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? How many hours do you typically study each week?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) You've listed just 3 of your CAT Scores. On what 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
27 Apr 2020, 01:18
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Hi EMPOWERgmatRichC
Thank you for clarifying my queries.
I've been preparing for GMAT for the last 8-10 months now. I appeared for GMAT on 16th Nov and ended up scoring 600 (V26 and Q47) and my target GMAT Score is 710-720.
I took my first CAT on 08th March, followed by 05th April and 25th April. The score split for each of the mocks was:
Mock 1 - 680 (Q49, V34)
Mock 2 - 590 (Q46, V25)
Mock 3 - 670 (Q46, V36)
In the last 3-4 months, I've referred Kaplan for SC and RC, and Veritas for CR. For my previous attempt, I referred to PowerScore CR Bible and Manhattan SC.
For practice, I've been referring to OG2019, Verbal Review, and Quant Review and recently I've started answering questions on the GMATClub.
I'm planning to apply for 2021 intake and I'm planning to apply to ISB, Cambridge, Rotman, UCLA, and USC Marshall.
It would be helpful if you can provide some guidance on whether should I be appearing for GMAT on 8th June considering my progress.
