Test results very different between GMAT Prep and Kaplan

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I know that the Kaplan CATs are known to be more difficult than GMAT prep (and I assume the actual GMAT) but my scores are waaay off.

Kaplan CAT#1 550 (Q30/V33) Sep 26
GMAT Prep #1 690 (Q48/V37) Oct 10
Kaplan CAT#2 560 (Q37/V31) Oct 24
Kaplan CAT#3 580 (Q36/V34) Oct 30
GMAT Prep #1 720 (Q48/V41) Nov 14 (This was a repeat of GMAT prep#1, but I didn't see many questions that I remembered from the first time, and those times I did I made sure to run the clock for 2min before submitting the answer)

Doesn't it seem strange that I can't crack the 600 mark with the Kaplan tests yet I do really well on GMAT Prep? Should I worry about my really low Kaplan scores or be really happy with my GMAT prep scores? I know GMAT prep is supposedly more accurate but could it be that I've just gotten lucky with the questions and that's why my scores are so high?
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by papgust » Sun Nov 14, 2010 9:08 pm
You should be happy with the GMATPrep scores. As you already know, kaplan scores are a bit off. Re-take GMATPrep as many times as possible. You will see many new questions.
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