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These are all GMATPrep exams so it's not as if it's an MGMAT scoring algorithm error...

On my first GMATPrep I missed 9 questions and got a V40.
Then my second, I missed 8 questions and got a V41.
Now on my most recent, I missed 7 questions and got a V38!

I know that there is not always a direct correlation between the number of questions missed and the raw verbal score, but it's still a baffling discrepancy. With 1 less incorrect answer my verbal score dropped 3 raw points?

Because the test is adaptive the number of questions missed is largely irrelevant to your score. The score is calculated based on the difficulty level of the questions you are getting right or wrong. As you look into your drop in score try to see if there are consistent areas of weakness and focus there. For example, if you feel uncomfortable on CR, spend more time on that area to improve your score.

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