On my my most recent CAT (#5), I scored 51/45/780. However, I have serious doubts about that score...

In both quant and verbal, I only had about two 700-800 level questions in the entire second half of each section. Bizarro! My bemusement led me to look back at my previous CATS and I saw a similar, although less pronounced, pattern in CAT #4 - 51/42/760. In CATS #1-3 almost all the problems I had were at 700-800 where, naturally, I got fewer correct and scored an average of 45/41/700.

Is there a chance that I could have depleted the question bank? If that's the case, then my recent scores are artificially high, giving me justifiable reason for concern. So, should I be worried? It's definitely a bit whack.

Hi,

While our curriculum team is working on adding more 700-800 level questions to our question bank, we currently have a limited amount of these advanced questions. If you perform very well on your CAT exams, then you will end up answering all the 700-800 level questions and the system will give you lower-level questions.

If you haven't already, check out the Prep Tests on mba.com. These Prep Tests are official past GMAT exams and will give you the most accurate assessment of your score. Also, whenever you would like, we can reset your CAT exams so that you will see more 700-800 level questions on the next CAT you take. While some of them may be repeat questions, you will get a better sense for your score.

If you would like to reset your CAT exams or you have any other questions, please let me know. You can also send us an email to studentservices@manhattangmat.com or give us a call at 212-721-7400 or 800-576-4628.

Best,
Matt Mapplebeck
Student Services Associate
Manhattan GMAT