Is Kaplan online GMAT practice test accurate

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Please help me. I need some serious opinions.

I took the Kaplan online practice test twice(2 days ago and today). BTW, I got different questions both times I took the test.

In the first attempt, I got 610, and in the 2nd attempt, I got 630. Can someone tell me what my scores will translate to in a real GMAT test?

I need about 670 to 690 to be in the safe range for the school I am applying. I am a little worried now for I am taking the real test next Saturday.

Thanks so much for your inputs.
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by logitech » Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:08 am
go to mba.com and download the Gmat Prep software.
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by gotdaniel » Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:53 am
logitech wrote:go to mba.com and download the Gmat Prep software.
I did. I wanted to save those for later though.

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by Hovey25 » Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:07 am
You can search for this as there are likely many topics on Kaplan test scores. To my knowledge they are typically lower than the GMAT Prep tests and the GMAT.

There is not going to be a 100% traslation of your score on the Kaplan to your score on the actual GMAT. Even the GMAT Prep may vary from your actual score due to the standard error. I've read that the GMAT Prep has a 30 pt error so if you score 650 on that it could range anywhere from 620-680 depending on when you take it.

As logitech said download the GMATPrep, this is your best tool to assess how your score might shake out...

FYI - I've read you can take the two GPrep exams and then uninstall the software and reinstall to take again....