Questions about test and practice tests

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cannovmj

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hey so i take my tests in less than two days and i just had a couple of questions. So first, since the tests are all done on computers now, I heard that you get an unofficial score at the end. Is this score a percentile score or a raw score? and also is it the composite score? subtest score? or both?

also ive been studying for about 2 months now and most recently i took two practice tests, getting about 75th percentile to 85th percentile. So i was wondering if this is what i should expect to do on the real test as well? the tests i took were the kaplan final exam, and two Harcourt/Pearson tests.
 
You get the percentile score and the scaled score (as normally you would get in the mail). The only thing missing is the essay sections. It includes a composite and all of the sections as well.

As for percentile, you'll probably get the same. Maybe 10 percent variability. The only section where I got a lot higher was verbal.
 
If I finish the verbal section like 10 minutes early, am I allowed to use the restroom/go to my locker? Or are you only able to leave your testing area during the break after the chemistry section?
 
If I finish the verbal section like 10 minutes early, am I allowed to use the restroom/go to my locker? Or are you only able to leave your testing area during the break after the chemistry section?

Yes, you can take break anytime during your test. However, your timer will continue to countdown and the test will move on to the next section automatically after your 10 minutes is up even if you are not back in your seat.
 
You get the percentile score and the scaled score (as normally you would get in the mail). The only thing missing is the essay sections. It includes a composite and all of the sections as well.

As for percentile, you'll probably get the same. Maybe 10 percent variability. The only section where I got a lot higher was verbal.

What?!! When did you take the test? And was it CBT as well ??? Did any of your score get lowered?

OMG i dont want mine to 🙁 !! Esp. RC, haha its pretty lower than necessary at this point ! LOL