Penalty for not completing Maths session

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shebinjs: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 10; Joined: Mon Sep 13, 2010 3:12 am

by shebinjs » Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:28 pm

Hi Gurus,

I am planning to attend the GMAT by first week July 2011. Have some questions:

- While attending the second practice test from GMAT Prep software, I wasn't able to complete the Maths section (I completed 36/37 questions). My total score was computed as 640. How will GMAT calculate the penalty for not completing a section? What would have been my score had I completed the Maths session?

- I only have the OG v12 with me. So going to register for Beat the GMAT Practice Questions pack. Can someone who has used this tell me how good this is?

- What is the best source for complete online CAT practice tests? I didn't see complete practice test on Beat the GMAT Practice Questions pack.

Thanks,
Shebin

Source: Beat The GMAT — GMAT Strategy | Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:28 pm

vineeshp: Legendary Member; Posts: 965; Joined: Thu Jan 28, 2010 12:52 amFollowed by: 34 members; Thanked: 156 times; GMAT Score:720

by vineeshp » Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:55 am

Hi,

There is a penalty for not completing the test. Not sure how much it is, but everyone stresses on completing the section as the penalty could make or break a score.

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Vineesh,
Just telling you what I know and think. I am not the expert.

tpr-becky: GMAT Instructor; Posts: 509; Joined: Wed Apr 21, 2010 1:08 pmFollowed by: 85 members; Location: Irvine, CA; Thanked: 199 times; GMAT Score:750

by tpr-becky » Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:50 am

The penalty will be dependent on your entire test - there is a dip in scores for people who did not finish the test but the GMAT is not a point based test so you can't get an exact answer other than the fact that your score would have been higher had you finished the section well.

Best of Luck

Becky
Master GMAT Instructor
The Princeton Review
Irvine, CA

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