e-GMAT GMAT Course Reviews

Strengths:

1. Course structure is excellent
2. I highly recommend their mentorship program
3. I really like the AI functionality in the Quant section
4. Verbal Prep is on point, especially for SC and CR
5. Difficulty of their mock tests is similar to the actual exam’s difficulty

Would make the product better:

1. Maybe need some work on the RC section prep
2. Should think about offering the basic mentorship program at a much cheaper cost so that all students can benefit

I’m really grateful to e-GMAT for helping me through this journey. I’m a working professional in the finance industry with limited availability of free time, especially on weekdays. I was looking for a solution that helps me stick to my preparation timeline and provides me with a structured course to follow without me having to spend time figuring out what I need to study next. e-GMAT met my objectives perfectly. I had a mentor assigned by e-GMAT, Akash Aggarwal, who constantly pushed me to commit a certain number of hours per week for the GMAT prep. Also, the course structure of e-GMAT is so easy to follow. You just need to trust the process.

To be honest, my GMAT prep journey was anything but smooth. In all, my prep time was about 9 months. It included 3 months of no prep due to work commitments. Frankly, it was frustrating at times given the impact of these uncontrollable events on my prep timeline. However, the regular check-ins with Akash and his guidance really helped me push through this journey. I did give an attempt after my 8 months of prep. However, due to the final day exam anxiety, I panicked in the verbal section and, as a result, I had to cancel my score. I was really disappointed and was probably thinking about not giving another attempt. However, Akash made me realize that I was test ready and that I had to just work on my mindset for the final day. Thus, I prepped for one more month and gave another attempt, in which I was much more under control and ended up doing well.

For me, e-GMAT played the following three important roles in my journey:
1. Provided a highly structured course
2. Assigned me Akash as my mentor (I highly recommend him in case you end up opting for the e-GMAT’s mentorship program!!!)
3. Offered an excellent preparation module for the verbal section (was really important to me given I’m a non-native English speaker)

If you’re thinking about giving GMAT and are in the similar boat I was (working professional, limited time availability, non-native speaker), I highly recommend subscribing to e-GMAT.

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Strengths:

- Course Content
- Course structure (3 stage learning)
- Mentorship
- Mocks Quality
- PACE Learning in Quant
- Skill Analysis

Would make the product better:

Error logs can be made a part of the course structure itself, where we are able to log reasons where the question went wrong.

The course content by egmat is extremely comprehensive and covers all aspects needed score 700+. I found the user interface better than any other prep company which was a big plus point.

I also liked the way the course is structured i.e. Learning, Cementing and Test Readiness, which ensures all weak areas are covered with multiple attempts.

The quality of questions is top notch and almost GMAT Like in Verbal. In Quant, they equip you with all the concepts really well, I was able to improve on almost all of my weak areas just with the course content.

The mentorship provided by my mentor Ms. Abha Mohan was very valuable. She guided me with corrective actions whenever I was in doubt or going the wrong way.

The mocks that come with the course are GMAT Like and the score prediction is spot on. The Skill data analysis and details of attempt post every mock is an added bonus which can really help to identify grey areas.

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I recently embarked on the challenging journey of preparing for the GMAT, and I couldn't be happier with my decision to enroll in the e-GMAT's Online 360 course. This comprehensive program was nothing short of a game-changer for me, helping me boost my GMAT score by a whopping 100 points, ultimately achieving a score of 730.

Here are some key aspects of the e-GMAT course that I found particularly impressive:

e-GMAT follows a three-step process, which comprises Concept Files, Cementing, and Test Readiness. The first step comprises learning concepts in the form of very well-defined and interesting video lectures, notes, and quizzes. The course also has functionality, which by using various quizzes helped me to understand my current strengths and weaknesses in a topic, and accordingly, it suggests the topics I could skip and topics I should cover in order to bridge the gaps in the least amount of time. In this stage, I was able to understand each concept thoroughly and build a solid foundation required for acing GMAT.

In the Cementing phase, the course allowed me to apply those learned concepts in more GMAT like questions in a timely manner, building my problem-solving skills, enhancing my speed, and improving accuracy in both Quant and Verbal sections.

In the test readiness stage, I used the course's data analytics tool to understand the areas where I was weak and more focus was required, and I used custom Scholaranium quizzes to improve my ability in those areas. The mocks included in this course are computer adaptive tests and follow algorithms very similar to the those of official GMAT exam. Egmat Mocks are very accurate predictors of actual GMAT score and provide in-depth data analysis which is very similar to ESR.

While learning a new skill we are bound to make errors but the key to ace GMAT is to learn from our errors and do not repeat them. For this process, EGMAT suggests the use of error logs and provides very good templates to maintain error logs. Maintaining and revising error logs made me understand the mistakes in my approach and the wrong patterns that I was unconsciously repeating.

Moreover, The last mile program offered by EGMAT is a cherry on top of this excellent course. Through the LMP program, I received guidance and support from Dhruv, my dedicated mentor. I am incredibly grateful for the unwavering support and guidance that Dhruv provided throughout my preparation journey. He motivated and inspired me, even during the most challenging moments of my GMAT preparation. He instilled in me a sense of confidence and determination, reminding me that I had the potential to excel in the GMAT.

In conclusion, e-GMAT has proven to be a game-changer in my GMAT preparation journey. With its exceptional instructors, comprehensive curriculum, personalized support, and results-driven approach, I was able to achieve my target score. If you're serious about excelling in the GMAT, I wholeheartedly recommend e-GMAT as your go-to partner. It's an investment in your future that pays off in dividends. Thank you, e-GMATfor helping me reach my GMAT goals!

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Strengths:

> Well-structured study plan
> Good question base and explanations
> Verification that you have truly understood the concepts & can put them to use.

I started e-GMAT after a recommendation of a friend. The flow of the e-GMAT course was truly user-friendly. It began with a mock to get my current status, then as per my estimated required score, it helped me plan a schedule which could work together with my day job.
The ordering of the course and the emphasis on fundamentals helped me a lot as I often ignored minor mistakes as flukes or speeding errors. Using "strategic pausing" and "pre-thinking" drastically changed the way how I was attempting questions in Verbal and also allowed me to score well.
Another aspect that I liked about e-GMAT is the Cementing Quizzes. Even when we complete the study material, it is difficult to be confident about it & we often doubt if we can perform well in the actual situation. Cementing quizzes and Yes/No loops were very helpful for that since I had to take a break from studying in between and I wasn't sure about the material that I covered previously. After the quizzes, I could identify my weak points and focus on improving them, which saved me a lot of time.
For anyone who wants a self-paced yet organised way of preparing for GMAT, I would highly recommend e-GMAT.

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Strengths:

Flexible for someone with not a lot of time.
Many practice questions with excellent explanations.
Amazing learning modules of the concepts.

Would make the product better:

More clarity on how to make the most of the custom quizzes and all of the practice questions.

Hello all! Last week I took the GMAT for the second time and managed to score 760 (V44, Q49), up from 710 in my previous attempt. For my preparation, I mainly relied on E-GMAT. I would like to share what this preparation looked like.
I started my GMAT journey back in March 2023. I approached my preparation with no rush as I was not clear, and still am not clear, when I would be applying to an MBA program. I recently graduated from college and simply wanted to “get the GMAT out of the way” and make use of the 5-year window it has. Another relevant piece of information of my preparation is that I was working full-time throughout my preparation, so time was an issue.
When I started choosing a GMAT preparation course, I had a preconceived notion that the most important thing for preparation was practice. I also needed a course that I could take at my own rhythm due to my lack of time. Because E-GMAT had the most practice questions among the courses I was considering and because of its flexibility, I enrolled to E-GMAT.
Coming into the preparation, my weakest part was verbal, specifically sentence correction. When I started the course, I realized that practice alone was not enough and that there were several conceptual gaps I had to attack first. E-GMAT’s structured course was perfect to attack these gaps. All of the modules were very helpful.
Even though making sure all the conceptual knowledge is clear was essential, the practice that came afterward was as well. I took my first attempt of the GMAT when I had not gone through enough practice, and hence, did not get my target score. After that, my focus was primarily in practicing. For this, the E-GMAT platform is perfect. Being able to create custom quizzes tailored to once needs was super helpful. Although the amount of option for these quizzes might be a bit overwhelming at first.
Lastly, a key part of the preparation was the actions taken after taking any practice quiz, which are extensively recommended by E-GMAT. This key part was making sure I truly understood the answer of every single practice question I took, even if I got them right.
In short, the E-GMAT course manages to tackle all of the key needs of a successful GMAT preparation.

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I have divided my review into the following segments:

1. Course Structure
The structure of the content has been designed very well. Across both Quant and Verbal, there were ability quizzes along with cementing quizzes that helped identify the preparation level and provided detailed information about the key areas of mistakes and timing issues. The question pool is great with options to select the type of questions (Correct, Incorrect etc). Moreover, the mode of quizzes and video solutions helped enhanced the overall learning experience.
2. Content – Verbal
Sentence Correction – The meaning-based approach was quite helpful. I was able to apply the relevant concepts and use the three-step process across most of the questions that enhanced my SC score in the exams.
CR – The Pre-thinking approach is quite effective. After struggling with CR in the initial stages, I began to apply pre-thinking approach more consciously that improved my accuracy. The approach helped me eliminate the irrelevant answer choices and evaluate the correct choices in a better way.
RC – The passages in the quizzes and mocks were of a good level and provided effective practice for the real exam.

3. Content – Quant
For Quants, the quizzes were most helpful. The type of questions are relatively difficult compared to the real exam but it helped me prepare well for the exam and improved my timing. Taking a good amount of quizzes across all the topics helped me identify the key strength and weakness.

4. Mocks
The Sigma X mocks are a good indicator of the actual performance of the exam. The mocks provide ESR analysis along with detailed solutions and timing distribution that helped me understand my improvement areas. I was able to focus on specific topics of CR and SC through the mock analysis provided.

5. Last Mile Push (LMP) Program
After I had completed my preparation and began with the final lap of my preparation, I had reached out to E-GMAT team for certain improvement strategies. Rashmi from E-GMAT team contacted me and we started with the LMP program. Since I was struggling with time in mocks and faced difficulty in certain areas of Verbal, she helped me identify where I was going wrong and provided detailed study plan to be followed. She was very proactive in taking a regular progress check and gave effective suggestions such as practicing LSAT passages for RC and following strict timing rules for every block of questions in the verbal section. Additionally, the importance of letting go of questions that I was unsure of and keeping a positive mindset helped me on the D-day. The program was one of the best part of my preparation phase as it gave me a structured schedule and distributed my study plan uniformly through all sections.
In my opinion, LMP is a great program to enroll for improving test-taking strategies and streamlining the preparation plan.

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Strengths:

- Mentorship/ strategy experts personalized content
- Adaptive AI with in-depth analytics
- Wealth of concept and process skills on Quant

Would make the product better:

Length of course is a significant factor to consider, even when accounting for PACE (adaptive instruction).

Be prepared to spend a significant amount of concept + process lessons if you have not the foundational skills.

In my case, I was working full time (10h+) and had to spend a good chunk of hours (10+) during weekends to finish everything and at least 5 hours in total during week days.

e-GMAT's LMP, guided by the exceptional mentor Rida, combined with the Online 360 course, proved to be a game-changer in my GMAT journey.

After an initial stint with Target Test Prep (TTP) and scoring 690, I was looking for that extra push to break through my score plateau. e-GMAT delivered exactly that and more, resulting in an 40-point increase in my score.

What sets e-GMAT apart is its remarkable AI-driven analytics and personalized study plans, ensuring you focus on areas that need improvement. In my case, quant was a significant challenge, and e-GMAT's tailored approach and in-depth content provided a laser-focused strategy to bolster my quant skills, allowing me to polish all the concepts I thought I had but as it turned out I didn't!

Having a strategy expert was key. Rida's expertise and guidance were instrumental in demystifying the study process. The structured course (considering both CONCEPT and PROCESS skills), with its interactive modules, practice quizzes, and detailed analytics, enabled me to track my progress and see real improvement.

While I overinvested a lot on my GMAT prep overall before e-GMAT (too much, really), the program ultimately gave me the edge to obtain my "minimum, great" score.

Please now that on my mocks (both e-GMAT's and OG's) I was scoring 760-790, so the course will give everything you need to succeed. I underdelivered come test day due to nerves + time management, but that's alright!

If you're serious about your GMAT prep, this course is for you. It is the best value for money option.

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Strengths:

The course has equipped me with a systematic approach to problem-solving. It emphasized the importance of time management through a structured regimen of quizzes and, during the test readiness phase, bolstered my endurance. Furthermore, the one-on-one mentorship program proved invaluable in identifying and addressing my weaknesses, ultimately enhancing my preparedness for the exam.

This course has endowed me with a structured problem-solving methodology, underscored by a keen emphasis on effective time management. Through a carefully designed series of quizzes, it cultivated a sense of readiness. Additionally, during the test preparation phase, it significantly increased my stamina, enabling me to tackle complex questions with confidence and composure. Furthermore, the personalized one-on-one mentorship program, expertly guided by Rida Shafeek, played a pivotal role in not only identifying but also diligently rectifying my weaknesses. As a result, it profoundly improved my overall preparedness for the real GMAT exam, providing me with a robust foundation for success on the challenging yet important assessment.

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Strengths:

The Egmat online course (quant+verbal) is possibly the most comprehensive course based on my research. It is a highly structured course and is ideal for someone looking to ace the test with minimum effort in trying to figure out how to do it. Verbal videos and explanations are top-notch, and verbal scholaranium is amazing for doing self-paced learning.

Would make the product better:

Maybe introduce P.A.C.E. like structure for verbal as well! There were quite a few modules that I found to be a bit repetitive. Also, there should be an option to speed up the videos as it takes up a lot of time and is extremely slow.

I absolutely loved the second leg of my GMAT Journey, which I prepared for using e-GMAT. I was able to develop a solid verbal ability, even though it didn't reflect that much in my test scores; however, it's a skill I can apply in my everyday life. I believe that if you have an e-GMAT subscription, you don't need any other material to prepare, as it truly is a complete product.

Course Material:
Coming from an Indian engineering background, I knew I wouldn't face a problem with Quant, and I was short on time. So, I decided to focus all my energy on Verbal to maximize my score in the shortest time possible. The Verbal course material was divided into the three main sections - RC, CR, and SC - and each section had multiple videos and practice files. I found the course material to be exceptional because the videos covered all the concepts in thorough detail and avoided giving generic shortcuts that fail during difficult questions. Learning these concepts helped me face any question. The small practice modules in between the videos were indeed useful and helped reinforce the concepts. Lastly, the practice files allowed me to test the concepts learned in each module.
I do not have much feedback on quant as I didn't prepare quant from e gmat, but I have heard great feedback on quant as well!

Scholaranium:
In my opinion, Scholaranium is the best e-learning product I've come across. Firstly, it offers a large question bank with more questions being added after finishing a mock test. Secondly, the option of creating custom quizzes and completing them in a time-bound manner is really helpful, and I would recommend everyone to attempt all questions in Scholaranium in a time-bound manner to simulate the real GMAT experience. The quality of solutions provided for each question is top-notch and clears even the silliest doubts you can have. Moreover, you can view the time spent on each question and modify your strategy accordingly. I spent a large proportion of my time here strengthening my concepts.
I recommend everyone to not think that GMAT quant is easier that e GMAT quant, as I am pretty sure that is not true having gone through the actual test multiple times.

Mentorship:
Dhruv from e-GMAT helped me assess my e-GMAT mocks and gave me a clear picture of where I was lacking, pointing out things that I was unintentionally overlooking. I highly recommend everyone with an e-GMAT subscription to reach out to their support and avail of mentorship. It made a significant difference in my preparation.

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Strengths:

Product UI
Course Content
Scholaranium
Strategy and Mentorship

Would make the product better:

Quant Lessons
Option to schedule 1 or 2 ,1-1 with Instructor/experts

I decided to go with e-gmat course based on the GMAT forum reviews and my experience using the free trial . I’ve studied using the e-gmat online course for almost 16 months and hence this review will be as detailed as possible outlining the advantages , mistakes to avoid, and how to effectively use this course.

I started with a free consultation call with e-gmat to understand how to use this course and to get a study plan. I like how the mentor was detailed in his approach and was focused on explaining , not selling. I took a free trial and was impressed with the platform UI and resources available.

Platform review : The UI is extremely easy to use with a good structure to it . The split of Verbal and Quant, further sub section splits, study planner, scholaranium with both e-gmat and OG question bank in one place, bookmark and notes section, accuracy metrics etc - each of these things were really helpful for me in planning my time, revising concepts and improving on weak topics .
I’ve used Study planner every day to input the hours I was putting in and the planner accordingly adjusts the expected time of course completion .
I would bookmark the questions which I wanted to review once and would use the notes tab to input my though process, improvement areas and approach issues . The questions where you’ve put notes will move to separate tab which can be used for your final review list in last days.

Course Content Review:
Verbal :
SC - The meaning based approach is the only way to ace 700+ level questions . The questions in the official exam move away from basic grammatical errors as you level up , and even if there are some grammatical errors it would be very difficult to identify them. I was extremely weak in SC initially, getting only 50-60% accuracy even in medium questions , but with lot of effort , cementing the process, following the e-gmat approach - my accuracy went to 80% in Hard questions .
The process to solve a question is extremely standardised, if you do the Course (practice files and application files ) as suggested it will become second nature .

CR - The Prethinking framework is useful for Medium level questions. I personally, wasn’t able to benefit much from it in Hard level . 
But what would help definitely is the framework , the mapping and visualisation habit of premise and understanding of the question statement .
The framework to make a falsification scenario, the swing test for evaluate questions, the table mapping in boldface questions were extremely useful.

RC - I am not an avid reader and I would average 6-7 mins reading time in long passages initially . With some of the concept files like Master Comprehension and Keyword importance taught by Harsha I was able to achieve high accuracy in RC and reduce time to 4-5 mins.

Quant : If you’re aiming for 48+ in Quant , there is very little chance to do it with just OG questions . I was consistently getting Q50-51 in official mocks and almost 90% accuracy in OG questions , but the official GMAT test was far from them .
The e-gmat course is extremely detailed, the foundation and approach is strengthened in the course and then by practicing Hard e-gmat questions from Scholaranium I was able to achieve Q49 . Probably , would’ve managed a Q50 if I didn’t get 4 Set theory questions :/

Strategy and Mentorship :
Dhruv Joshi, e-gmat mentor, has been instrumental in motivating me, providing study plan and helping me achieve 730 . He was a constant help and support for a period of 1.5 years . I would often have good accuracy but troubled time management. This is where Dhruv helped me understand how skill is function of both time and accuracy , in identifying timing issues, reducing TAKT time, and employing skipping strategy where required . He was able to provide me realistic and effective study plans based on my improvement areas and availability.

Few Important tips :
Do not break the structure of the course - Trust the process and, accuracy and timing will get better with time . A big reason I was having inconsistent accuracy , extreme anxiety and low scores in my first attempt was me not following the exact structure .

Use mocks when required - E-gmat gives 5 mocks, which Imo are bit less . The quality of these mocks is at par with official exam , hence plan these mocks when there is a notable improvement in preparation. Use custom quizzes to improve the Test readiness , which can replace need of mocks to some extent .

Be in touch with mentor : Be in constant touch of your assigned mentor. Even a chit chat on prep issues, exam anxiety, day to day tips from mentor can act as a stress reliever .


Small platform suggestion for e-gmat : I would solve, say, 100 questions total in SC, and when I would take a custom 20 question quiz of attempted questions some of the questions would come multiple times and some not that often . So if there is a counter at backend to count the number of times a question has come in quiz , it will make sure the questions appear uniformly . This will make sure during revisions we see all questions.

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