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Hello All -
I've been a silent observer on this forum for a few months now, so I felt it fitting to express to you all my experience with this test as reading so many others' has been so beneficial.
I'm a 29yo Male from the United States and started my GMAT Journey in June of this year. I made the decision that I wanted to enlist in a T20 MBA program and to do so, I wanted to boost my profile by taking the GMAT instead of going test optional. Following a quick research period of which materials to purchase, I ultimately chose TTP primarily because of its UX and online reviews. Scott and the team have made a really great product specifically when it comes to building a base of understanding in each of the 3 sections of the exam itself. I followed the program learning modules fairly religiously and didn't deviate from the proposed schedule of learning offered by the program. It wasn't until I had finished these modules and started delving into dedicated practice questions where I found so many of you fantastic people here. I was on GMATClub every day, reading explanations from Bunuel, KarishmaB, JeffTargetTestPrep, ScottTargetTestPrep, IanStewart, MartyMurray and so many others. Though none of you know who I am, you've been an integral part of my preparation and I owe a lot of my improvement to you, so, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. You all help so many with your explanations and continued posting on this site.
To the test! I sat for my first test on November 10th in a testing center. It was a cold day in Atlanta, GA and I had (stupidly) scheduled the test for 3pm. Note to all future test takers, schedule your test for the same time you normally take your mock exams. This is one of the easiest cheat codes you can take advantage of. After waiting all day and doing too many practice problems, I probably burnt myself out before I even started the exam. My heart was pounding so much I couldn't read any of the initial passages with any understanding, resulting in getting 4 of the first 5 incorrect. I finished that exam and 575 appeared on my screen. I was so dejected. I thought this might be my ceiling, but then I decided that night to reschedule another test for 3.5 weeks later.
I saw my official score report and identified areas of weakness (Verbal and DI) and started to focus heavily on reviewing these sections. In my practice on GMAT Club I ran across Hailey Cusimano explaining concepts on a CR question and cold messaged her her on GMATClub. We started to review VR and DI over the next few weeks (even over the Thanksgiving Holiday) to prepare me for December 6th. She was absolutely crucial to my improvement on these 2 sections.
Finally, test day has come again. Scheduled for 8am this time (big win). I reviewed some problems the day before but allowed myself the full night off to watch a movie and relax, confident in my abilities and letting my brain take a break. I got a good nights sleep and woke at 4:30am to get a good breakfast and coffee in well before test time so I wasn't jittery going into the exam. I did a few problems from each section so my brain was primed going into the exam. Walking in to the testing center this time I was much more calm. I knew I had done the prep, and knew I was armed with strategies to maximize my chances of getting a solid score. The test went by fairly quickly. I had a small time crunch on VR, but the other sections allowed me enough time to review anything I was unsure of. After clicking end section review on the final section, a 655 appeared!! I was 97th percentile DI, 64th Quant, and 89th VR. Now, I know this isn't a score as high as some of you on here, but this was a huge accomplishment for me, not only because the score was an 80 point improvement, but because I learned from my mistakes after the first sitting.
To all of you that may read this who are in a similar position as I was, know that you can do this. The test can be daunting, and tests you in many more ways than the concepts and principles of the material. It tests your will to continue and your adaptability to the unknown. BUT, the reward of studying for and completing your goal will absolutely be worth the long hours and missed gatherings during your prep. You can do this, just stay the path and seek a deep understanding of the concepts that will translate to test day.
I'm now on to finalizing essays and attending even more admissions events in hopes of being accepted to a program for Fall of 2026 in the southeastern United States.
Again, thank you to everyone who's been a part of my journey, even though you didn't know you were a part of it, you're roped in now!!
I've been a silent observer on this forum for a few months now, so I felt it fitting to express to you all my experience with this test as reading so many others' has been so beneficial.
I'm a 29yo Male from the United States and started my GMAT Journey in June of this year. I made the decision that I wanted to enlist in a T20 MBA program and to do so, I wanted to boost my profile by taking the GMAT instead of going test optional. Following a quick research period of which materials to purchase, I ultimately chose TTP primarily because of its UX and online reviews. Scott and the team have made a really great product specifically when it comes to building a base of understanding in each of the 3 sections of the exam itself. I followed the program learning modules fairly religiously and didn't deviate from the proposed schedule of learning offered by the program. It wasn't until I had finished these modules and started delving into dedicated practice questions where I found so many of you fantastic people here. I was on GMATClub every day, reading explanations from Bunuel, KarishmaB, JeffTargetTestPrep, ScottTargetTestPrep, IanStewart, MartyMurray and so many others. Though none of you know who I am, you've been an integral part of my preparation and I owe a lot of my improvement to you, so, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. You all help so many with your explanations and continued posting on this site.
To the test! I sat for my first test on November 10th in a testing center. It was a cold day in Atlanta, GA and I had (stupidly) scheduled the test for 3pm. Note to all future test takers, schedule your test for the same time you normally take your mock exams. This is one of the easiest cheat codes you can take advantage of. After waiting all day and doing too many practice problems, I probably burnt myself out before I even started the exam. My heart was pounding so much I couldn't read any of the initial passages with any understanding, resulting in getting 4 of the first 5 incorrect. I finished that exam and 575 appeared on my screen. I was so dejected. I thought this might be my ceiling, but then I decided that night to reschedule another test for 3.5 weeks later.
I saw my official score report and identified areas of weakness (Verbal and DI) and started to focus heavily on reviewing these sections. In my practice on GMAT Club I ran across Hailey Cusimano explaining concepts on a CR question and cold messaged her her on GMATClub. We started to review VR and DI over the next few weeks (even over the Thanksgiving Holiday) to prepare me for December 6th. She was absolutely crucial to my improvement on these 2 sections.
Finally, test day has come again. Scheduled for 8am this time (big win). I reviewed some problems the day before but allowed myself the full night off to watch a movie and relax, confident in my abilities and letting my brain take a break. I got a good nights sleep and woke at 4:30am to get a good breakfast and coffee in well before test time so I wasn't jittery going into the exam. I did a few problems from each section so my brain was primed going into the exam. Walking in to the testing center this time I was much more calm. I knew I had done the prep, and knew I was armed with strategies to maximize my chances of getting a solid score. The test went by fairly quickly. I had a small time crunch on VR, but the other sections allowed me enough time to review anything I was unsure of. After clicking end section review on the final section, a 655 appeared!! I was 97th percentile DI, 64th Quant, and 89th VR. Now, I know this isn't a score as high as some of you on here, but this was a huge accomplishment for me, not only because the score was an 80 point improvement, but because I learned from my mistakes after the first sitting.
To all of you that may read this who are in a similar position as I was, know that you can do this. The test can be daunting, and tests you in many more ways than the concepts and principles of the material. It tests your will to continue and your adaptability to the unknown. BUT, the reward of studying for and completing your goal will absolutely be worth the long hours and missed gatherings during your prep. You can do this, just stay the path and seek a deep understanding of the concepts that will translate to test day.
I'm now on to finalizing essays and attending even more admissions events in hopes of being accepted to a program for Fall of 2026 in the southeastern United States.
Again, thank you to everyone who's been a part of my journey, even though you didn't know you were a part of it, you're roped in now!!
Archit3110
07 Dec 2025, 10:30
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congratulations ,,, all the best with applications
07 Dec 2025, 11:43
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Congrats on your score!
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