Weird variation between preptests and RealGmat

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dear all
i am posting link to 2 debriefs
which are extremes of good luck and badluck

Defitinion of Goodluck
https://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/my- ... 13766.html
Definition of Badluck
https://www.manhattangmat.com/forums/hug ... 12739.html

my debrief got-destroyed-610-from-119906.html

my question is that does this test have a serious LUCK factor
from the above posts and in fact my debrief also it is evident that there is a LUCK factor in this test

and if yes then please share how can we defeat it
it is notable that most of the variation comes in verbal part only

please share this is very important for all test takers

you can post you experience as well

bb · Answer

Are you looking for something like this? gmat-s-luck-factor-95184.html There is about a 40 point variance in the GMAT scores (so depending on your luck, it can be quite a difference - 660 vs 700).

Warlock007 · Answer

Dear BB Thanks for the kudos and reply but with all respects once GMAC says 40% then we can conclude that atleast 40% variation is possible but on the other hands it is notable that 1 this variation is huge for VERBAL section 2 the variation for the above two guys is much more than 40 3 I am very sure that the LUCK factor is much more than just 40

bb · Answer

Sorry, not 40% but 40 points.
40 points is the standard error of the test. there are other factors such as stress/fatigue/expectations/etc and it is not uncommon to score higher by just taking it easy for a month.

We have seen similar reports/stories such as here: my-journey-from-710-to-770-lessons-learnt-91386.html

there are a number of others.

invincibleforce · Answer

I'm seriously scared after reading this.I mean, a person puts in immense amount of hardwork and after that also there's no guarantee that he'll get the result he desires. This is unfair. :-D

Warlock007 · Answer

And i am more worried by the last SMILEY in your post........

please give your feedback how can i fight with this luck factor

invincibleforce · Answer

Hehe.I just put the smiley there so as to remove the tone of scariness in my post

I don't think that I'd be able to give any feedback because I haven't taken the GMAT and don't know what luck has in store for me :D

Warlock007 · Answer

Dear BB Thanks for the kudos and reply but with all respects once GMAC says 40 points then we can conclude that at least 40 points variation is possible but on the other hands it is notable that 1 this variation is huge for VERBAL section 2 the variation for the above two guys is much more than 40 3 I am very sure that the LUCK factor is much more than just 40...

yogesh1984 · Answer

I beg to defer on the bolded part- it should be at most 40 points. also variation should decrease as you move up the score ladder, as in suppose you are at 600 level then point variation could be more than if had been @ 700. Not that it's relevant here but I would mentions any way- I never got more than 640 in alll Gmat Prep tests (evben got a 580 2 days before the exam) but in real exam I scored 680 (way different no :?:

). So in nutshell I feel how you take the whole exam mentally also factors in very well in your final score!

). So in nutshell I feel how you take the whole exam mentally also factors in very well in your final score!

Warlock007 · Answer

Dear yogesh you were lucky that even after getting 640 you had the courage to write the exam and you really got a 680 which is 640+40=680 we are more interested in knowing what exactly you feel that might be the reason of this hike 1 did your intelligence increased abruptly? 2 did you find anyone section particularly easy than all prep materials 3 m sure much of the variation in scaled score must have been in verbal if yen then please en light us..

yogesh1984 · Answer

If I were in your shoes I would just discount any "luck" factor from my mind for the time being and work on problem bit by bit- There is no fight as such, have confidence in yourself (it's a basic and a very essential requirement).

Warlock007 · Answer

Dear yogesh
when i looked at the screen that last time i saw 600 and this time i am seeing a 610
my face was blank as if somebody has just slapped me tight

I wish nobody get to face this situation in GMAT
but anyway you were lucky and brave that you went for the test even at a score of 640 you can celebrete
btw when did u took the test

openbox1 · Answer

Agree with Yogesh. Don't think it would be a productive use of your time to stress to much about the luck factor. Remember, it can work both ways and its not something you can really do much about.

Just focus on getting your fundamentals strong, soothing your nerves, and improving your test taking skills. Eventually you'll get there.

Warlock007 · Answer

Yeah dear
we are just trying to prepare ourselves for the worst with the luck factor
hard work is not at all replaceable
thats why m asking to people who got score different than their mean score of all mock tests

yogesh1984 · Answer

duplicate!

yogesh1984 · Answer

Warlock007 · Answer

Great insight Yogesh please don't take LUCK factor otherwise bro... 8-)

m just asking to help guys like me..

nothing personal i hope you understand

yogesh1984 · Answer

Not at all, it's a good sharing plateform, so every one benefits with such discussions!

Warlock007 · Answer

Bro my conclusion is
that you should be ready to end verbal with 3-4 mistakes overall

so that even is all 10 experimental questions eat away only correct responses (which is so rare)
then also you will end up with a good score
whats your opinion

yogesh1984 · Answer

I would not mind with 0 mistake :wink:

, but idea is too have as few mistakes as possible and holding the nerve till whole exam is over!

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