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Infinite7 · 2009 September 25th, 08:27 PM

Hey everybody! I want to know whether the GMATPrep is a real simulation of the actual GMAT test? (I know the breaks are not timed, btw) And does it give you an accurate score of your performance?

Thank you!

rahultso · 2009 September 26th, 08:18 AM

Hi,

In my experience, it is pretty accurate. First time I did the Prep test, I got 700. The next day I got 700 on the second one and a day later, I took the actual GMAT and got 700!

But if you are re-sitting, then the value gets diminished because the question bank for the GMAT prep is limited, and you will see questions that you already know the answers to.

gamingurux · 2009 September 26th, 05:44 PM

I tried downloading GMATprep and for some reason I can't open it. I have McAfee and my virus configurations are up to date. Has anyone ever experienced this problem?

Infinite7 · 2009 September 26th, 08:36 PM

@rahultso, so if there's no point in taking the GMATPrep for a second time I should take the princeton tests. How accurate are those btw, in your experience?

rahultso · 2009 September 28th, 08:47 AM

I wouldn't say there is no point, because I only really trust the GMAT prep to give me an accurate base of questions. I have not tried any other sources, because I find that they don't quite match the format/style of the official exam.

I would just say that you should probably subtract about 20/30 points from the score you get, if you are repeating the GMAT prep anytime soon after your previous attempt.

I just took the GMAT actual again yesterday, and got 720. In the two previous prep tests, i had gotten 710 and 730, so again, the accuracy is good. However, the key thing to mention here is that it had been about 5 weeks since I'd previously used GMAT prep, so my memory of and familiarity with the questions was gone, which is good.

Hope this helps a little!

Infinite7 · 2009 September 28th, 09:41 AM

It helps a lot Thank you! And Congratulations!

rahultso · 2009 September 28th, 11:43 AM

No worries, and all the best with your test!

Meggieski · 2009 October 1st, 01:32 AM

I would say that Princeton tests are slightly easier than the real test. From my experience. I scored 20 points lower on the real GMAT than my highest PR score.

However.. the more practice the better.

Infinite7 · 2009 October 1st, 06:49 AM

Thank you for your input Meggieski!

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2009 September 26th, 08:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
rahultso Emotionally drained... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 16	Hi, In my experience, it is pretty accurate. First time I did the Prep test, I got 700. The next day I got 700 on the second one and a day later, I took the actual GMAT and got 700! But if you are re-sitting, then the value gets diminished because the question bank for the GMAT prep is limited, and you will see questions that you already know the answers to.

2009 September 26th, 05:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
gamingurux I JUST got here. Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 7	I tried downloading GMATprep and for some reason I can't open it. I have McAfee and my virus configurations are up to date. Has anyone ever experienced this problem?

2009 September 26th, 08:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Infinite7 I can DO this! Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 330	@rahultso, so if there's no point in taking the GMATPrep for a second time I should take the princeton tests. How accurate are those btw, in your experience?

2009 September 28th, 08:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
rahultso Emotionally drained... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 16	I wouldn't say there is no point, because I only really trust the GMAT prep to give me an accurate base of questions. I have not tried any other sources, because I find that they don't quite match the format/style of the official exam. I would just say that you should probably subtract about 20/30 points from the score you get, if you are repeating the GMAT prep anytime soon after your previous attempt. I just took the GMAT actual again yesterday, and got 720. In the two previous prep tests, i had gotten 710 and 730, so again, the accuracy is good. However, the key thing to mention here is that it had been about 5 weeks since I'd previously used GMAT prep, so my memory of and familiarity with the questions was gone, which is good. Hope this helps a little!

2009 September 28th, 09:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
Infinite7 I can DO this! Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 330	It helps a lot Thank you! And Congratulations!

2009 September 28th, 11:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
rahultso Emotionally drained... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 16	No worries, and all the best with your test!

2009 October 1st, 01:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
Meggieski Desperately wanting 700+ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 173	I would say that Princeton tests are slightly easier than the real test. From my experience. I scored 20 points lower on the real GMAT than my highest PR score. However.. the more practice the better.

2009 October 1st, 06:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Infinite7 I can DO this! Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 330	Thank you for your input Meggieski!

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