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by mostovari » Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:33 am
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Hi everyone - I am taking the actual GMAT on December 6th; just few days from now!!! I have taken 5 different practice tests over the past few days and here are my scores:
GMAT prep 1 - 580
GMAt prep 2 - 560
Kaplan 1st test - 540
Manhattan free test - 540
Q varies from (39-44) and V. (22-28)
I feel I am stock in the mid 500!!! The avarage score for the program that I am applying to is 670 and here are my questions for you guys:
1. Is my actual score going to be in the same range?
2. Is mid 500 good enough if the avarage score for the school is 670?
3. Do I have any chance to raise my score in the next few days?!

Thanks for this great website and all the helpfull GMAT fans.
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Re: Practice score vs. actual score

by Prasanna » Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:29 am
mostovari wrote:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hi everyone - I am taking the actual GMAT on December 6th; just few days from now!!! I have taken 5 different practice tests over the past few days and here are my scores:
GMAT prep 1 - 580
GMAt prep 2 - 560
Kaplan 1st test - 540
Manhattan free test - 540
Q varies from (39-44) and V. (22-28)
I feel I am stock in the mid 500!!! The avarage score for the program that I am applying to is 670 and here are my questions for you guys:
1. Is my actual score going to be in the same range?

Yes I would think so.

2. Is mid 500 good enough if the avarage score for the school is 670?

It depends on the school. Find out the range of the score from them; that should help you decide. Some schools may even let you know whether they would consider you with this score range.

3. Do I have any chance to raise my score in the next few days?!

Generally difficult. However if you have made a intense prep till now and know where you make mistakes, you could marginally improve by working on those areas.

Thanks for this great website and all the helpfull GMAT fans.
Wish you good luck
Prasanna

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by VP_Jim » Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:53 am
Usually, people tend to do roughly the same on the actual GMAT as they do on the GMAT Prep practice exams, so yes, you're probably looking at a score in the high 500s. As for whether that will be good enough, that really depends on the other parts of your application. If you have a 4.0 GPA, amazing work experience, and fantastic letters of recommendation, then it may well be good enough. However, with an average of 670, it's unlikely that very many people with scores in the 500s will be accepted.

Good luck!
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by mostovari » Tue Dec 02, 2008 5:23 pm
Thank you guys. I am going to take the test on Saturday anyways. I will let yoi know if I beat the GMAT or not. thanks gain.
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same here

by mmgmat2008 » Tue Dec 02, 2008 5:51 pm
I am actually taking the test on the 11th which is not far from your test day. I am in the same boat. However, you should still keep being positive. After all, it is just a test. Wish you the best!!!
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