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09 Feb 2026, 10:28
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Hi everyone!
I took the GMAT recently and wanted to share my experience since reading posts on here helped me with studying and deciding which course I wanted to use.
Starting point
I began with a 625 baseline and felt pretty rusty with standardized tests since I hadn't taken one since the ACT ten years prior. Quant accuracy and timing were my biggest issues, and while verbal was okay, it wasn’t consistent. I work full-time, so I needed something structured to get through this rather than piecing together random resources. After seeing a lot of positive feedback on GMATclub and other forums, I decided to use Target Test Prep.
Early prep phase
The first few weeks were definitely tough and largely about locking back in to study mode. I wasn’t consistent at the start (maybe 6–7 hours per week), and I wasn't progressing like I needed to. TTP is very comprehensive, which is great but also means you need discipline to move through it yourself. Once I realized I was moving too slowly, I set a clear schedule and stuck to it as best as I could. You need to self-motivate with this course for sure.
Middle phase
I increased to around 10–15 hours per week and just followed the TTP path. The quant curriculum is extremely structured, building from fundamentals to harder questions in a way that I found really strengthened my accuracy. Rather than doing random practice, TTP allows you to find areas that you are struggling in. Through this, I focused heavily on weak areas and chapter tests. These analytics and error tracking features were huge for me. Instead of just completing questions, I reviewed mistakes carefully and redid weak-topic tests. Over time, patterns started to click. Though high to begin with, verbal also improved gradually through consistent practice and review.
Final stretch
After finishing most of the coursework, I shifted to mocks and mixed practice. My first few mocks were high 600s, then gradually moved into the 700+ range, getting as high as 755. The key here was taking exams under real conditions and reviewing them deeply.
Test day
I went in feeling much calmer than during my initial baseline attempt months earlier. The exam felt very similar to practice in terms of difficulty and pacing. Quant felt controlled and manageable because I had gone through all of the concepts through TTP. I finished each section with time to spare and walked out expecting around 700. Ended up with a 715, which I was thrilled with.
Takeaways
TTP works if you follow it seriously. The structure removes guesswork as long as you just stay consistent and review mistakes deeply. Don’t rush to book the exam, leave time for mocks and mixed review. Even with a full-time job, a big score jump is possible in less than 10 weeks with focused and motivated prep.
GMAT Score Improvement:
625 → 715
I took the GMAT recently and wanted to share my experience since reading posts on here helped me with studying and deciding which course I wanted to use.
Starting point
I began with a 625 baseline and felt pretty rusty with standardized tests since I hadn't taken one since the ACT ten years prior. Quant accuracy and timing were my biggest issues, and while verbal was okay, it wasn’t consistent. I work full-time, so I needed something structured to get through this rather than piecing together random resources. After seeing a lot of positive feedback on GMATclub and other forums, I decided to use Target Test Prep.
Early prep phase
The first few weeks were definitely tough and largely about locking back in to study mode. I wasn’t consistent at the start (maybe 6–7 hours per week), and I wasn't progressing like I needed to. TTP is very comprehensive, which is great but also means you need discipline to move through it yourself. Once I realized I was moving too slowly, I set a clear schedule and stuck to it as best as I could. You need to self-motivate with this course for sure.
Middle phase
I increased to around 10–15 hours per week and just followed the TTP path. The quant curriculum is extremely structured, building from fundamentals to harder questions in a way that I found really strengthened my accuracy. Rather than doing random practice, TTP allows you to find areas that you are struggling in. Through this, I focused heavily on weak areas and chapter tests. These analytics and error tracking features were huge for me. Instead of just completing questions, I reviewed mistakes carefully and redid weak-topic tests. Over time, patterns started to click. Though high to begin with, verbal also improved gradually through consistent practice and review.
Final stretch
After finishing most of the coursework, I shifted to mocks and mixed practice. My first few mocks were high 600s, then gradually moved into the 700+ range, getting as high as 755. The key here was taking exams under real conditions and reviewing them deeply.
Test day
I went in feeling much calmer than during my initial baseline attempt months earlier. The exam felt very similar to practice in terms of difficulty and pacing. Quant felt controlled and manageable because I had gone through all of the concepts through TTP. I finished each section with time to spare and walked out expecting around 700. Ended up with a 715, which I was thrilled with.
Takeaways
TTP works if you follow it seriously. The structure removes guesswork as long as you just stay consistent and review mistakes deeply. Don’t rush to book the exam, leave time for mocks and mixed review. Even with a full-time job, a big score jump is possible in less than 10 weeks with focused and motivated prep.
GMAT Score Improvement:
625 → 715
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09 Feb 2026, 22:34
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Congratulations on achieving the target score. Wish you all the best for the applications.
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