Hmmmmm Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Yes. Here are some tables which show the asymmetrical raw score-to-percentile rankings for verbal and quantitative: The GMAT Scoring Scale The GMAT is taken by a lot of people outside America. They may not be great at the verbal section but, damn, can they do math! I'm outside America, myself. I've never as much as set foot on North American soil. I was scoring higher on the Quant during the practice tests though, which was why I was a bit surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okGMAT Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 GMATPrep1: 560 (38Q, 29V) 2/15/2008 (rushed verbal for tutoring lesson; 30 mins remaining) OnlnKapCat: 580 (36Q, 36V) 2/16/2008 GMATPrep1: 620 (36Q, 38V) 2/19/2008 (retake; concentrated on verbal) GMATPrep2: 620 (40Q, 35v) 2/29/2008 Day before exam GMAT Score: 580 (31Q, 40V) Math was way harder than the GMATPrep. I'm a little disappointed. Oh well. My exam is 3/01/08 at 8am. I'm hoping 600+, I'll update tomorrow after the test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshstillman Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 710 Power Prep 650, 600 Manhattan GMAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutzel1 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Everyone here is talking about their practise exam scores, can someone tell me how I can get access to those tests? Of course I know the 2 you can get at mba.com, but I cant find the rest. Can anyone help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmmmmm Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Everyone here is talking about their practise exam scores, can someone tell me how I can get access to those tests? Of course I know the 2 you can get at mba.com, but I cant find the rest. Can anyone help? I only got those two off the internet. I did a further 3 from Kaplan, which were off the CD-ROM that came with the text book (there are 4 in total, but I didn't trouble myself with doing the last one). Kaplan's tests were a bit tougher and I think the scoring algorithm isn't particularly sound, the GMATPrep ones are considerably more reflective of the questions you get. There's another software called PowerPrep, which is free, I think; I didn't really bother with it, because I didn't have the time to do any more tests. You might want to try a google search for PowerPrep - I think it's a GMAC software as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyhowsitgoin Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I am posting here because I felt better when I read some of the other threads, especially about differences in Kaplan's scores and the score people got on the real deal. I think Kaplan has questions that are a bit harder and they give you a lower score overall, or they grade tougher than GMAC does, not sure. But anyway, I tried the tests I got with my Kaplan book, and also the official practice tests from GMAC. Kaplan 1 Q38 V30 550 Kaplan 2 Q41 V30 560 Kaplan 3 Q48 V35 640 Kaplan Paper Test Q49 V46 690 Kaplan Online Q43 V40 660 GMAC Test Q49 V36 700 Kaplan 4 Q32 V35 560 GMAT Q48 V37 690 I couldn't get the timing right, so I had to guess my last 5-6 math questions... Good luck to everyone else taking the test.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnriley Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 From what I see here the Kaplan practice tests are far more demanding. That's a relief. I am fast tracking my GMAT because I just learned about a good MBA school with a VERY fast approaching application deadline. It's been literally 6 days since I decided to apply, and I have to write my GMAT tomorrow. Eeek. After perusing the book for 5 days I did a practice test yesterday and scored 530. Tonight I did another and scored 550. I am in a tired state though, as I work full time, and I'm only doing this in the evenings. I definitely feel rushed! I'll do one more practice test tomorrow, get a good sleep, and then do the real thing the day after (a saturday - I'll be rested). I'd be pretty unsatisfied with anything less than about 620, but I'd like to get over 650. I think that's substantial enough given 1 week of prep. Would you guys recommend another Kaplan test or something different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumppee17 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Manhattan GMAT is the best tool out there to conquer the GMAT. Over a year period, I've had a 200+ increase in my score. I would highly recommend going some of their materials (Depending on your weaknesses) and taking some of their exams. hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcaswell_uf Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I'm going to do a full debrief sometime late next week, but here are my practice test scores at least. I found this thread extremely helpful in building my confidence in the face of some mediocre 3rd party test scores so I figured that I would contribute. Now that I am done, I do firmly believe that most 3rd party tests are designed to produce lower scores than the actual tests. Hence, the 'guarantees' from test prep companies that they can improve your score. Use these tests as practice for pacing yourself but don't give too much credit to their score reports. Listed in the order that they were attempted: GMATPrep 1: 730 (Q48 V42) Kaplan "Diagnostic": 680 PR Free Online: 640 (Q39 V40) Manhattan Free Online: 720 GMATPrep 2: 740 (Q47 V44) Actual GMAT: 760 (Q48 V46) Interestingly, I spent most of my time trying to improve my Q, but ultimately it was an exceptionally strong V that carried the score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutzel1 Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Just one question: How is it possible that so many people here score 720+? From what I know, only schools like harvard require such a high score, so is everyone here harvard-material? Im trying to improve my score from like 550 now to about 650, but it feels like the average test taker here scores a lot more ... Hows that possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnriley Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 People with lower scores probably don't look for forums to post them on. Well, I had one week to study and now the test is done. After a rushed week, with Kaplan scores of 530 & 550, I wrote the real test on saturday and scored 630. I'm fairly pleased with that considering the minimal prep time! Good luck everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anit Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 what is the difference in power prep and Gmat prep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana28 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 hi plz help me in how to preper for g-mat on just 1month sitting at home.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssang Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 hello, i'm in the midst of preparing my gmat and i don't think its going too well.. :( The last time i scored a 550 on PR and 540 on Kaplan Q35 V 26. Kaplan's test supposed to be harder isn't it? Both my scores are quite close and I don't really know which one to "believe" in. Any idea? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadugar Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 hello, i'm in the midst of preparing my gmat and i don't think its going too well.. :( The last time i scored a 550 on PR and 540 on Kaplan Q35 V 26. Kaplan's test supposed to be harder isn't it? Both my scores are quite close and I don't really know which one to "believe" in. Any idea? Thanks Don't assume any score other than GMAT Prep to represent your expected score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddundude Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 hi i am going to appear for my GMAT on the 10 april. i had given the Gmat Prep test about a month ago, now that i have completed all questions from the OG 11 and Verbal and Quant review, will giving the GMAT PREP again give a true picture of my tentative scores .my last scores on MGMAT were- 710 Q 46 V 41 680 Q 44 V 38 i am aiming for a score over 700 . please guide me about how close are these score to the real exam. and should i go for Gmat Prep again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakmefree Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Screwed up, PR 600 - 650 GPrep1 590 GPrep2 610 Power Prep1 650 Power Prep2 670 Actual Any guesses ??? 460(q39 v20) below the mean huhhhhhh Need help to recover from trauma... Looking for support from all veterans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tytyros Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 anyone experienced with catprep ? GMAT Tests - Graduate Management Admission Test - Sample Exams - Practice Simulation Software and if experienced, how close thier score resembles to the real test score ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonu007 Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 will anyone one please tell me ,from i can get crackgmat tests. plz.. :hmm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artistocrat Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 What a significant jump from your first batch of scores to your second batch of scores. To what do you attribute the gain? Did you employ any special strategies? Recent: Actaul: N/A Test 37: 740 Test 48: 710 Test: 42: 730 Test 52: 710 Test: 25: 740 800score Test #3: 720 Past scores: Actual: 640 800score: 590 Princeton: 690, 670,710, 710 Kaplan: 550, 560, 620, 540 ETS Test #55: 660 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psriniva Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I took GMAT about 5 years ago - Computer Adaptive test in Detroit. Obtained 640. Now, I am planning on taking GMAT again. Took 2 Diagnostic tests recently from Official GMAT people (mba.com). In the 2 tests I got 720 and 710. I do not thing my skill set has changed any. How come I am getting up to 80 points more. Are diagnostic tests easier than the actual tests? I did take 1 hour break between the Verbal section and the Quantitative section. In the real test only 5 minutes break is allowed. I am wondering, if the grading scales have changed? Does 720 now mean the same as the 720 from 5 years ago? Just wondering Your response is highly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amkay Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 dear friends, After 20 years of work experience in the army, i am aiming to switch careers. looking to crack the gmat. any initial advice? thanks manish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artistocrat Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Real GMAT 760 Q49 V46 Prep scores (in chronological order): Kaplan Diag. 630 Q39 V39 PowerPrep CAT1 750 Q47 V47 (before touching OG) Kaplan CAT1 640 Q38 V38 Kaplan CAT2 650 Q37 V40 Kaplan CAT3 640 Q36 V40 PowerPrep CAT2 770 Q50 V47 (after OG) I am wondering if you could impart one tip that you distilled throughout your study process that might account for your improvement over the course of your study. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendip09 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Actual GMAT: 680 (Q: 47, V: 36), 640 (Q: 49, V: 29) -PowerPrep: 640, 700 -Manhatten: 670, 700, 710 Can anyone tell me how accurate the Manhatten exams are in comparison to the actual GMAT? I seem to get more number of questions wrong on the Manhatten, but still manage to receive higher scores..how is this possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannu08 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Congrats serendip :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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