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How do mock scores differ from actual GRE scores.
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03 Oct 2021, 10:51
03 Oct 2021, 10:51
Hi, I had a pack of 5 Kaplan Tests. I had given 4 of them, and scored 324 in the first and 326 (164q 162v) in the last three. Scored a 326 on both my ETS mocks too. Yet, on the exam day, I was able to score only a 320 (162q 158v). I did not get flustered and gave it just the way I gave my mocks.
I decided to retake the GRE and after prepping gave the final Kaplan Mock and scored a 334 (167q 167v), a score that I'm satisfied with. Is there a trend that students tend to score lower on the main exam day? Do mocks scores generally translate into lower exam scores? I'm really confused and want to get that 334 in my exam too, can't risk taking the exam thrice! Any other free tests that you'd recommend?
PS I do have a few Princeton Tests as well, but have heard they are not up to the mark, and had given the Manhatton free test much before my prep.
Moreover, from what I've inferred from my friends' and my experience, is that the experimental section is always verbal. Is this a fact or just a coincidence?
I decided to retake the GRE and after prepping gave the final Kaplan Mock and scored a 334 (167q 167v), a score that I'm satisfied with. Is there a trend that students tend to score lower on the main exam day? Do mocks scores generally translate into lower exam scores? I'm really confused and want to get that 334 in my exam too, can't risk taking the exam thrice! Any other free tests that you'd recommend?
PS I do have a few Princeton Tests as well, but have heard they are not up to the mark, and had given the Manhatton free test much before my prep.
Moreover, from what I've inferred from my friends' and my experience, is that the experimental section is always verbal. Is this a fact or just a coincidence?
Re: How do mock scores differ from actual GRE scores.
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03 Oct 2021, 11:59
03 Oct 2021, 11:59
Expert Reply
Reason #1: you’ve been taking inaccurate, non-official tests
Reason #2: you’re repeating the GRE Official practice tests
Reason #3: you’re repeating the GRE Official questions
Reason #5: you’re fundamentally inconsistent
Reason #6: you’re fatigued on test day
Reason #7: you’re nervous
Provide your official report and will see what is going on
Regards
Reason #2: you’re repeating the GRE Official practice tests
Reason #3: you’re repeating the GRE Official questions
Reason #5: you’re fundamentally inconsistent
Reason #6: you’re fatigued on test day
Reason #7: you’re nervous
Provide your official report and will see what is going on
Regards
How do mock scores differ from actual GRE scores.
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03 Oct 2021, 21:53
03 Oct 2021, 21:53
I've attached my latest Kaplan report and the GRE diagnostic service report.
1: I've taken only the Kaplan tests, and the ETS Mocks. Scored the same in both, from what I'd inferred Kaplan's not the best, but fairly accurate nevertheless.
2: Didn't repeat any test.
3: I might have faced a few questions on the mock tests that I've encountered before, not sure. Surely didn't remember them while giving them.
5: I hope not, been practising regularly.
6: I remember giving the test the way I gave my mocks, but it is a possibility.
7: Now that I think of it, I was a bit over confident to be honest.
1: I've taken only the Kaplan tests, and the ETS Mocks. Scored the same in both, from what I'd inferred Kaplan's not the best, but fairly accurate nevertheless.
2: Didn't repeat any test.
3: I might have faced a few questions on the mock tests that I've encountered before, not sure. Surely didn't remember them while giving them.
5: I hope not, been practising regularly.
6: I remember giving the test the way I gave my mocks, but it is a possibility.
7: Now that I think of it, I was a bit over confident to be honest.
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ETS GRE Diagnostic Service_ Quantitative Reasoning.pdf [235.57 KiB]
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ETS GRE Diagnostic Service_ Verbal Reasoning.pdf [208.61 KiB]
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Kaplan Report.pdf [1001.92 KiB]
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