The Kaplan program has 9 CATs. Two other CATs, called GMATPrep, are available for free at MBA.com. There are pros and cons to the two sets of tests. The GMATPrep tests are more accurate, but they don’t have explanations and there are only two of them. The Kaplan tests are reverse-engineered and hence a bit less accurate (that’s true of all practice tests that are not GMATPrep), but there are plenty of them and they have complete explanations.
Remember that the benchmark for GMAT success is 100 hours (more at www.kaplangmat.com/orientation). So if you’re planning to attend Fixed and Flex sessions and do not much else, you are planning to succeed with way less preparation. That outcome is possible, but far from guaranteed.
That’s where the GMATPrep tests come in. You can use a test now, or soon, to get a fairly accurate sense of how you’re going to score on Test Day. And you’ll have one left for a later similar test. In between, there are hours of delicious practice with the Kaplan CATs, quiz bank and other resources.Many GMAT test takers are unpleasantly surprised on GMAT Test Day– that’s why about a fifth of test takers are repeats. Strategies like this one will help informed test takers stay more competitive.
