I took a Knewton GMAT diagnostic test in the first week of August with a score of 480 (Q:25, V:31) after signing up for the course. A week or so later, I tried a Princeton test in which I scored 490.
Both scores were nowhere near the above-700 goal I have in mind.
While the scores weren't encouraging, I wasn't upset about them either. These were, after all, my first tests in ten years. So I studied the first chapter of Manhattan GMAT's number properties book (work doesn't leave me with much time to study) and attended Knewton's verbal classes.
So imagine my surprise when I took another Knewton test yesterday and scored 600 (Q:35, V:39). While I was happy about the improvement, I began to have doubts about it. I hadn't studied geometry, or algebra, or square roots, or anything other than basic math. As for SC and RC, while I felt an improvement, I didn't think it was *that* much of an improvement.
My official test date is November 16, and I'm a little worried about the scoring rise.
How accurate are these tests? Have others witnessed sudden score movements, either improvements or dips?
Most importantly, I'd like some clarity on how to look at this score. Should I take it seriously? Is this one test a good barometer of where I stand right now? Or do I need to do a couple more tests to judge my place?
Both scores were nowhere near the above-700 goal I have in mind.
While the scores weren't encouraging, I wasn't upset about them either. These were, after all, my first tests in ten years. So I studied the first chapter of Manhattan GMAT's number properties book (work doesn't leave me with much time to study) and attended Knewton's verbal classes.
So imagine my surprise when I took another Knewton test yesterday and scored 600 (Q:35, V:39). While I was happy about the improvement, I began to have doubts about it. I hadn't studied geometry, or algebra, or square roots, or anything other than basic math. As for SC and RC, while I felt an improvement, I didn't think it was *that* much of an improvement.
My official test date is November 16, and I'm a little worried about the scoring rise.
How accurate are these tests? Have others witnessed sudden score movements, either improvements or dips?
Most importantly, I'd like some clarity on how to look at this score. Should I take it seriously? Is this one test a good barometer of where I stand right now? Or do I need to do a couple more tests to judge my place?
