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I have been using the GMAT Club tests and questions for a month – on and off. The User interface is GMAT like. The questions are not the run-of-the mill type. I have learnt a lot by just attempting around 120 questions, and am looking forward to remaining the rest of the questions.
The questions have stats that tell us how many people have attempted the question, the time taken and links to the GMAT club discussions, which show us different ways in which others have done the question.
A small draw back is that we have to select a certain number of questions – max being 50. By default 5 is selected. Many a time, I have put in a number greater than 5 – but somehow it just resets ot 5 – costing me 1 valuable test.
The GMAT club tests contain set of hardest Quant questions available. The unique thing I liked about quant question of GMAT club are the simple solutions provided by experts. The question may seem like a difficult one at first glance but once you go through the official explanation the question will not only appear to be a simple one but also the question will provide you with conceptual knowledge which can be implemented on similar kind of questions on actual GMAT test. The one thing every GMAT aspirants look for, while solving any question, is the learning opportunity. This part is very well taken care by the GMAT club test creators. Kudos to GMAT club team !!
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I have been a member of GMAT club forum for 2 years but have not been so active here. But I have always taken the GMAT club tests during my preparation of GMAT. The tests are of very high difficulty and are really must for serious aspirants who are aiming for High 600 and 700+ scores. The Solutions of the questions are crisp and are enough to understand the concept tested in the Question. The number of tests provided is enough to master all concepts of GMAT if used strategically. I would really recommend these Tests as essential for GMAT preparation. Kudos to GMAT Club.
When it came to the Quant section, I tried to be consistent and attempted a quiz or two everyday for a month, and saw an improvement in my Quant ability.
The Verbal questions you see here may not be exactly along the lines of what you see on the actual GMAT but solving them gives you a feel as to the question types and the kind of thinking you require to get your target score.
Overall, I believe one should be honest and stick to the timer, both when taking GMAT Club quizzes and practice tests in order to savor the efficiency gains.
I completed all the 25 Quant tests and they really helped me in managing my timing along with exposing me to an array of difficult questions. I was able to find gaps in my preparation. It has some amazing analytics which clearly indicate weak areas in the prep. It is a must do for anyone looking for a high quant score.
A really good deal as it provides so many questions and CATs!
Thank you bb for providing this along with the premium bundle! I highly suggest everyone to use the premium bundle as it is worth every penny! ( You get 30% off on official mocks too!)
Joined: Jul 06, 2019
Posts: 135
Kudos: 61
Verified GMAT Classic score:
700 Q48 V38 (Online)
Introduction:
GMAT Club Tests are by far the the most powerful resource available in the market today.
The GMAT Club community has created such a valuable resource - it's a shame if one can't leverage it to get the best possible score.
Each question goes through an intensive peer-review process. The moderators are very responsive - quality issues get fixed very fast. This ensures a level of quality that most other test-prep companies are unable to match.
Trust me on this. I had once sent an email, pointing out a typo to a big-name test-prep company. A couple of days later, I received a boiler-plate response directing me to their (paid) one-on-one tutoring service. :)
Huge shout out to bb, Bunuel, chetan2u, GMATNijna, sayantanc2k & souvik101990.
You guys are awesome! :)
Sectional Test vs Full Mock?
When I was just starting my preparation, I used to think that since these tests aren't as good as full mocks. Unlike full mocks, GMAT Club tests are sectional since verbal & quant tests need to be written separately.
Well, I was wrong! I realize now that sectional tests are much better for practice. You can customize your practice towards the areas that you need to focus on.
In my case, my quant ability was weak. I started from a Q39. With regular practice was able to push it up to Q49 (latest official mock).
How I used GMAT Club Tests?
As a working professional, I used to study for 2 hrs every day.
I used to take a quant test early in the morning.
Then, over the next two days, I used to review my responses.
On the fourth day, I used to write another test. Rinse, repeat.
My Approach to reviews:
On average, I spent twice as much time on reviewing tests as I did writing them.
Here's how I review tests:
1) Solve all questions.
2) Check whether I can solve the question within 2 minutes.
a) If I can't, check for alternative ways of approaching the problem on the forum.
b) Finally, add the question to my error log (Anki).
Pros
1) Questions are of high-quality.
2) The product is very affordable (Value for Money).
3) Less time needed - ~1 hr vs 3 hrs for full mock.
4) Quant Tests are a bit more difficult than the the real GMAT - that's a good problem to have.
Cons
1) At the advanced level (~V40), you may need to supplement the Verbal Tests with other material such as LSAT.
TL;DR:
Overall: Best practice tests available in the market today.
For Quant: You can't go wrong with these tests.
For Verbal: For advanced level (~V40), may need to supplement with LSAT materials.
Joined: Sep 29, 2018
Posts: 73
Kudos: 61
Verified GMAT Classic score:
710 Q49 V38 (Online)
Gmat Club offers a total of 25 Quant CATs and 08 Verbal CATs. These are, I believe toughest mocks available with regards to Quant from a credible source. Highly recommended for aspirants aiming for Q49 and above.
I used a total 8 quant mocks and benefitted a lot with scores ranging from Q43 to Q49. On the actual test, I scored Q49. I had done some silly mistakes on the test day. GC tests had prepared me for Q50.
Verbal CATs are not recommended. I took only one verbal CAT and left midway. The reason is verbal Question are tough to create as compared to Quant. Sub-standard question leads to sub-standard practice. Also, as experts suggested including GMATNinja, I stuck to OG and official mocks for verbal practice.
Last but not the least, I got the GC test for free for a period of two weeks in lieu of 60 points I received on the forum and utilised them towards the end of my preparation.
I definitely recommend giving this a try.
Pros:
The quality of questions is high.
More advanced 700+ PS questions
Advanced DS questions.
Verbal is above average.
The mix of genres in RC is excellent.
GMAT like UI.
Analysis of the test is excellent.
Cons :
The Scoring & Algorithm is not perfect.
Balancing of difficulties in Verbal and Quant is necessary.
No full-length test facility.
Some CR questions are not up to the standards.
Overall, It is good for beginners to improve their sectional scores.
Don't just go by their scoring, I guess that algorithm might not be efficient, Just evaluate your responses and compare across the previous test.
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
Posts: 164
Kudos: 235
Verified GMAT Classic score:
760 Q50 V44 (Online)
Took the tests for my preparation. Ended up scoring a a Q50 that was in line with my scores on these tests. Best parts are the succulent explanations and the sounds analysis post the tests. Ability to take the tests multiple times was a plus too. GMAT like screens only added to the exam like experience. I would urge you to check them out. They win my highest recommendation among the non-official prep sources!
(You may take these tests in order to supplement your OG questions. GMATClub Quant Tests are slightly on the higher side of the difficulty spectrum. Hence, they help you punch above your weight.)
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i recently bought the club test and found to be useful. you need yo reset the question pool if you have solved all the question bank .
The algorithm is not up to the mark and as they say you cant replicate GMAT scenario. but it is still a good option to make sure we dont get bogged down by the time in the actual GMAT exam. so it is a good bet for those who would like to explore
Hope it helps and i would like people to go through thr question bank with respect to difficulty levels
thanks and
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sandeep kumar