How accurate are the scores of manhattan tests.
I took six tests which I got with my SC book.
I am not really happy with my performance on these tests
DO these tests reflect par GMAT scores??
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Re: How accurate are manhattan scores
Accurate enough that, if you are not happy, you probably don't want to take the real test yet.
But not as accurate as most people assume - standardized tests have pretty wide standard deviations. The real test has a standard deviation of just under 30 points. Our tests have a standard deviation of about 50 points. This means that, if someone were to take that same test again a day later with no additional practice / improvement / anything, that person would be most likely to get a score within 30 points (real thing) or 50 points (our tests) of their last score - in other direction.
How much time did you take between tests to improve? A lot of people will take tests too closely together - and then it's not at all surprising that you don't like your scores, because you're not giving yourself enough time between tests to improve. In general, I recommend spending a *minimum* of 2-3 weeks studying between tests (and that assumes studying most days, many hours a week).
If you think that might apply to you, read this:
https://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/inde ... many-cats/
If you'd like to discuss your strengths and weaknesses and how to get better, first read these two articles:
https://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/inde ... lly-tests/
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... -the-gmat/
Then, use the below to analyze your most recent MGMAT CAT (this should take you a minimum of 1 hour):
http://tinyurl.com/analyzeyourcats
Figure out your strengths and weaknesses as well as what you think you should do based on that analysis. Then come back here and tell us; we'll tell you whether we agree and advise you further. (Note: do share an analysis with us, not just the raw data. Part of getting better is developing your ability to analyze your results - figure out what they mean and what you think you should do about them!)
But not as accurate as most people assume - standardized tests have pretty wide standard deviations. The real test has a standard deviation of just under 30 points. Our tests have a standard deviation of about 50 points. This means that, if someone were to take that same test again a day later with no additional practice / improvement / anything, that person would be most likely to get a score within 30 points (real thing) or 50 points (our tests) of their last score - in other direction.
How much time did you take between tests to improve? A lot of people will take tests too closely together - and then it's not at all surprising that you don't like your scores, because you're not giving yourself enough time between tests to improve. In general, I recommend spending a *minimum* of 2-3 weeks studying between tests (and that assumes studying most days, many hours a week).
If you think that might apply to you, read this:
https://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/inde ... many-cats/
If you'd like to discuss your strengths and weaknesses and how to get better, first read these two articles:
https://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/inde ... lly-tests/
http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... -the-gmat/
Then, use the below to analyze your most recent MGMAT CAT (this should take you a minimum of 1 hour):
http://tinyurl.com/analyzeyourcats
Figure out your strengths and weaknesses as well as what you think you should do based on that analysis. Then come back here and tell us; we'll tell you whether we agree and advise you further. (Note: do share an analysis with us, not just the raw data. Part of getting better is developing your ability to analyze your results - figure out what they mean and what you think you should do about them!)
Stacey Koprince
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Director, Content & Curriculum
ManhattanPrep
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Director, Content & Curriculum
ManhattanPrep
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