I just took my first practice test (Kaplan Online Test) and scored a 550. I answered 56% of the overall test questions correct (73% right on Verbal; 38% right on Quant). I've read on other posts that Kaplan's scoring is skewed and one should assume their score on the actual GMAT would be 70-100 points higher. How much truth is there to that? Based on these % and the Kaplan score, what can I assume my score range is right now? I'm guessing 620-650 which is awesome because that is my target range. This is my first test, I plan to take 3 more before the real thing.
Here's how I felt about the test. Any feedback is appreciated.
1. I completed both sections way too fast (had over 20 minutes left on each)
2. I struggled in the Quant. section. I think DS is my biggest problem area, but I also felt like the word problems and problem solving questions were more difficult than in my book.
3. Verbal is good. I felt good about the overall section. The test ended with an extremely difficult Reading Comp. passage, which I think I did poorly on. CR and SC are both good.
What should I do to improve my results? Thank you in advance for any advice/comments.
Here's how I felt about the test. Any feedback is appreciated.
1. I completed both sections way too fast (had over 20 minutes left on each)
2. I struggled in the Quant. section. I think DS is my biggest problem area, but I also felt like the word problems and problem solving questions were more difficult than in my book.
3. Verbal is good. I felt good about the overall section. The test ended with an extremely difficult Reading Comp. passage, which I think I did poorly on. CR and SC are both good.
What should I do to improve my results? Thank you in advance for any advice/comments.
) but the tests that you get along with the Kaplan books is indeed very hard. If the Kaplan online tests is similar to those you get along with the books (I would suggest you to talk to Stuart regarding this) then yes you should generally add around 70-80 point to your score. 
