Suggestions for additional test series apart form official mocks

Question

Hello everyone,
I’ve recently started preparing for the GMAT and noticed that while the questions are manageable, speed is the real challenge. For me, it will only improve by giving mocks. I’ve already purchased the official GMAT pack with 6 mocks, but I’m considering adding another test series.

Could anyone recommend a good test series that offers high-quality questions, a test environment similar to the official GMAT, and accurate score predictions?

Thanks for your inputs

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Just a quick FYI that you can get more than one use out of each mock. If you want to get timed practice, you could also consider creating timed practice sets using the online platform the Official-Guide comes with. To help with speed, when reviewing questions during your prep, try to see whether they may have been a shorter way to get to the correct answer choice; this could include questions you already got correct.

yc168 · Answer

Hi RBgmatPre,

Agreed with the above that the official mocks could be sufficient if you take each test two times and plan your use prudently. Also in terms of scoring accuracy, nothing beats the official practice tests as GMAC owns the proprietary scoring algorithm.

If you still like to have additional test series, or maybe use them as sources of sectional tests, GMAT Club Tests will fit your criteria of high question quality and realistic test interface. Experts Global tests are also said to have good quality, although they are not adaptive. Note that if you purchase the Pro or Elite packages of GMAT Club Tests, 15 Experts Global tests are included.

Mrc00ool · Answer

I am using mocks from e-GMAT and Expert Global. Expert global ones are okish but e-GMAT onces are nice.

SarfrazAP · Answer

Stick to the official mocks. Nothing else comes close.

For practicing timed sections, use GMATClub questions. Or DM me and I'll send you some good section tests.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi RBgmatPre,

Since speed seems to be an issue for you, I wonder if taking practice tests is really the answer. Usually when students struggle with speed, they have an issue with either recognition or execution.

So, a good move forward is to engage in topical practice, which will help you locate and fix content gaps that may be slowing you down. As you fill those gaps you’ll develop the ability to a) quickly recognize and then b) execute a plan of attack when solving problems.

For example, take the quant topic of units digit patterns. While such a topic may seem challenging at first, imagine how “automatic” answering units digit pattern questions will be if you learn about the concepts related to those questions, and then practice numerous units digit patterns questions. You’ll easily recognize when you have a units digit pattern question and quickly execute when solving the problem.

What is the units digit of 3^22

(A) 9
(B) 7
(C) 3
(D) 1
(E) 0

Solution:

Recognition: If you have spent time mastering units digits patterns, you’ll get a big smile on your face when you see this problem!

Execution: Because you have a units digits pattern question, you execute by recalling and using the pattern for positive integer powers of 3.

Now, let’s discuss how to solve the above problem.

Recall that the pattern for the units digits of powers of 3 is 3-9-7-1. In this pattern, every power to which 3 is raised that is a multiple of 4 has a units digit of 1.

We need to determine the units digit of 3^22.

First, we note that the units digit of 3^20 must be 1, since the exponent 20 is a multiple of 4. Next, the units digit of 3^21 must be the next number in the pattern, which is 3. And finally, the units digit of 32^2 is the next number in the pattern, which is 9.

Answer: A

For some more advice, feel free to check out this article:

How to Get Faster at GMAT Quant Questions

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