Need advice.. I am confused

Expert replies

Brenpat: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 29; Joined: Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:37 am; Thanked: 1 times

by Brenpat » Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:11 am

Hello,

I did my GMAT few weeks ago and got a low score. Since then, I have been using Manhattan Books and I have done Five CAT's. The First CAT was 490, 2nd, 580, 3rd 630, Fourth 690 and the last one is 730. I dont know what is going on.

First of all, I dont need 700+. However, it was nice to see that score,

I found that I did very well on the Verbal Section ( my actual verbal on the GMAT was very low).

My Quant is also good.

Can anyone provide an explanation?

Many thanks

By the way, I am writing in two weeks.

Like this post

Source: Beat The GMAT — I just Beat The GMAT! | Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:11 am

mj78ind: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 265; Joined: Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:45 pmFollowed by: 2 members; Thanked: 26 times; GMAT Score:760

by mj78ind » Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:25 am

Interesting! One explanation could be you are improving

Seriously that is how it goes. As for not wanting a 700+ well it can never hurt!

Cheers and best of luck

Like this post

Brenpat: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 29; Joined: Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:37 am; Thanked: 1 times

by Brenpat » Tue Sep 21, 2010 2:27 pm

Thanks for your response. However, what worries me that I was scoring 550-600 with KAPLAN last time before my first attempt and I did not score that number so if I am scoring in 700+, there is no guarantee that I will do the same on the actual exam.

Moreover, it seems that OG 12 is not the best indicator of what the actual question will be.

I am just doing my best....
BrenPat

Like this post

mj78ind: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 265; Joined: Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:45 pmFollowed by: 2 members; Thanked: 26 times; GMAT Score:760

by mj78ind » Tue Sep 21, 2010 4:06 pm

Brenpat wrote:Thanks for your response. However, what worries me that I was scoring 550-600 with KAPLAN last time before my first attempt and I did not score that number so if I am scoring in 700+, there is no guarantee that I will do the same on the actual exam.

Moreover, it seems that OG 12 is not the best indicator of what the actual question will be.

I am just doing my best....
BrenPat

@BrenPat
If I had to choose a score as an indicator of my real score the list would go like this:

GMAT Prep > Grockit > MGMAT > >>>>>>>>>>>>> ...........Kaplan (nah ........I would not keep it in the list)

SO be happy if the MGMAT score is good. OG and GMAT Prep are the bibles my friend! They are past retired questions they are accurate and good, atleast I felt so. If I had to choose on having a prep material question and OG questions, hands down OG would win any day anytime.........

Cheers and best

Like this post

fitzgerald23: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 219; Joined: Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:51 pmFollowed by: 5 members; Thanked: 62 times; GMAT Score:750

by fitzgerald23 » Tue Sep 21, 2010 4:28 pm

I found Manhattan tests to be a very good indicator of my score. I also think that the OG is very important to use depending on your scoring goals. JMO, but if you cant answer almost everything correct in the OG odds are you wont be over 700 on test day. Knowing how to do those questions is key in improving your scores.

If I were you I would take the GMAT Prep exams. Do it under real conditions if you believe there was very negative correlations with your previous practice exams with Kaplan and actual test results. I never did this but my plan all along was to go to the Library around the time of my scheduled exam and take the prep exam there including doing the AWA portion. Take that and see how you do. Its probably the best estimate you can have of your final score.

Like this post

mj78ind: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 265; Joined: Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:45 pmFollowed by: 2 members; Thanked: 26 times; GMAT Score:760

by mj78ind » Tue Sep 21, 2010 4:34 pm

fitzgerald23 wrote:I found Manhattan tests to be a very good indicator of my score. I also think that the OG is very important to use depending on your scoring goals. JMO, but if you cant answer almost everything correct in the OG odds are you wont be over 700 on test day. Knowing how to do those questions is key in improving your scores.

If I were you I would take the GMAT Prep exams. Do it under real conditions if you believe there was very negative correlations with your previous practice exams with Kaplan and actual test results. I never did this but my plan all along was to go to the Library around the time of my scheduled exam and take the prep exam there including doing the AWA portion. Take that and see how you do. Its probably the best estimate you can have of your final score.

@fitzgerald23

Totally second this opinion..........great advise!!

Like this post

Post new topic Post Reply

• Page 1 of 1

GMAT Course Reviews

559 reviews

1168 reviews

431 reviews

359 reviews

147 reviews

5/5

5 Star (560 Reviews)

"Target Test Prep is the closest to the official version of the GMAT exam, about 99% accuracy in terms of the quality and quantity of information. The course has excellently created singular sets of focused lessons and tests for every possible topic that one could come across in the official GMAT exam."

"The TTP course maximizes the efficiency of the time you spend studying. It will take time and effort but I could almost guarantee that if you complete the course exactly as it is laid out you will get an amazing score. They also have a very responsive team willing to help with any questions you might have."

"TTP has two things that I think no other test prep company offers: A teaching approach that reinforces understanding and an attitude that will give you the mental preparedness needed to succeed on the test. TTP gives you a deep understanding of the concept you need to know while teaching you how to think."

Write a Review