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The GMAT CAT
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How does a computer adaptive test work?
The computer adaptive test (CAT) is more than just a computerized version of a paper-and-pencil test. The GMAT CAT is called "adaptive" because the computer assigns questions based on your responses to previous questions. So, if you get the first question right, the second question should be a little harder and if you get the first question wrong, the second question should be a little easier, and so on. Harder questions generate higher scores and easier questions lower scores. The earlier questions of a GMAT CAT section are crucial in determining your baseline score, so invest the necessary time to try and answer these questions correctly. You must, however, pace yourself so that you have time to mark an answer for every question in the section.
THE KAPLAN METHOD FOR ATTACKING THE GMAT CAT
In the first half of the Quantitative and Verbal Sections:
- Double-check your work to catch any sloppy mistakes
- If you get the first few right, expect a very tough question early on
- Don't worry if you can't answer an early question (even the first one)
- Don't over invest. Some questions yield to brute force, some don't
In the second half of the Quantitative and Verbal Sections:
- You should feel challenged
- Strategic guessing is ultra-important - Be willing to cut your losses
- Take quick stabs whenever a question looks too time-consuming
- Manage your time so you don't have to guess randomly on the last 10-15 questions
- Missing any one question won't hurt your score (much), but missing a string of questions will
- Assume the last questions are scored
- You will be penalized heavily for not finishing the section
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