36 on Kaplan FL 6. How accurate are Kaplan tests

[JoeKing]

Hey y'all I scored a 36 10/15/11 on Kaplan FL 6. I was wondering how representative their tests are. I have taken several gold standard tests and score between 30-33 on those but nothing like a 36. Also I missed a few VR questions so idk how that can still be a 15... Are their tests standardized somehow? What have been your experiences

 

[Sarvish]

IIRC, Kaplan's scales were way too lenient but their questions were harder to make up for it. Missing a few questions and getting 15 would never happen on an AAMC. I think I generally had inflated science scores from Kaplan and lower verbal scores but I'm sure it varies depending on where your strengths are. I'm a physics major so harder physics questions and an easier scale balanced out my careless mistakes to give me very high PS scores.

Essentially, I would use them just to learn instead of as a diagnostic.

 

[JoeKing]

Fair enough, I am just a few months out so I don't want to use up my aamc tests

 

[rodmichael82]

Kaplan scores are too high compared to AAMCs. I was scoring in the high 30s with Kaplan, scored low 30s with AAMC and low 30s on real deal.

 

[JoeKing]

That's disappointing to hear! Well I guess I know not to take it too seriously and to continue improving

 

[ifonlyifonly]

I disagree with everyone else. I would score in the 39-41 range on Kaplan Full lengths and 34-37 range on AAMCs and got a 39 on the real deal. I was also really concerned that the kaplan scales were too lenient, but it worked out in the end.

 

[JoeKing]

That's good to hear. I am glad that it was somewhat reflective of your score

 

[Microglia]

I actually scored lower on Kaplan FL's than AAMC. Was in the 34-36 range with Kaplan, and the 36-39 range on AAMC. AAMC was definitely much more reflective of my real score.

 

[icantthinkof1]

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[JoeKing]

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