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Test this Thursday - Practice test on Saturday?

by samb » Fri May 23, 2008 1:25 pm
My first test day is this Thursday, the 29th. I've taken 4 practice tests so far. 1 GMATPrep test (took 4 months ago before any studying) and 3 Manhattan GMAT tests. My Manhattan scores haven't been as high as I would have liked which has hurt my confidence a bit. I took my 3rd practice test last weekend and scored a 660 (even though I'm targeting a 700). I've worked all week on my biggest weakness, Number Properties (specifically DS). I feel my new approach to them should really help. Should I take a final practice test (GMAT Prep) on Saturday to see if I can get a higher score to help my confidence and increase my comfort level with the test? Or am I better off just studying for a while?

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by beatthegmat » Fri May 23, 2008 3:03 pm
I think you're ready for your final GMATPrep test. Saturday would be a good time, allowing you to see your results and then start to wind down your studies as you get closer to test day.

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by VP_Jim » Fri May 23, 2008 7:43 pm
I agree with Eric; taking the practice test on Saturday would give you a good idea about your improvement since the last test. However, keep in mind that scores on practice tests are not always indicative of scores on actual tests (a number of other factors can come into play, such as performance under pressure), so *if* your score on the practice test isn't what you hoped, don't freak out! Just keep up studying, and I always recommend my students to relax the day of and the day before the real test.

Good luck!
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by samb » Sat May 24, 2008 9:29 am
Well, I took the GMAT Prep this morning.

My score...730!! 48Q and 42V

My previous scores on Manahattan CATs were 650-640-660. Quant on GMAT Prep definitely felt easier. Verbal was different (CR structure mainly), but I guess not as difficult either. Hopefully today's score will be an accurate reflection of the test on Thursday! We'll see! :)
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by VP_Jim » Sat May 24, 2008 1:43 pm
Great job! Now don't forget to take it easy on Wednesday and Thursday. :)

Good luck on the real thing!
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by samb » Thu May 29, 2008 3:08 pm
Looks like the GMAT Prep is pretty accurate. :) Took the test today and scored a 720! (Q47 V41)

https://www.beatthegmat.com/beat-the-gma ... html#46778

Definitely good advice to relax the day before!
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