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Scores:
* Total: 695 (97th Percentile)
* Quant: 84 (85th Percentile)
* Verbal: 90 (100th Percentile)
* Data Insights: 79 (76th Percentile)

My Background & Starting Out
I started my GMAT journey at around the 70th percentile and initially felt completely
overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information online. I didn't know where to begin, which
caused a lot of anxiety. I saw Target Test Prep (TTP) recommended frequently, so I decided to
take advantage of their free trial. It was a risk-free way to test the waters, and I highly
recommend anyone starting out to at least try the trial to see if the platform works for them. I
ended up choosing their Self-Study course because it provided the exact structure I was
missing.

Study Routine (4 Months)
● Working a full-time, 40-hour-a-week job meant I had to be strategic about my time.
● At first, I tried studying in the evenings after work, but I found it to be highly ineffective
because my brain was already fried.
● I switched my routine to wake up early. I studied for 1-1.5 hours every morning on weekdays
before work.
● On weekends, I put in heavier shifts: 5 hours on Saturday and 5 hours on Sunday.
Prep Strategy & Materials

TTP’s structured approach was exactly what I needed, especially for Verbal. Other courses I
looked at felt a bit nebulous when it came to tackling Verbal questions, but TTP gave me a solid,
repeatable framework. I also loved their Q&A feature; whenever I had a question, the tutors
responded incredibly fast.

After completing the entire self-study TTP course, my next crucial step was solving all the official questions
provided on GMAT official website. This is absolutely essential. I noticed some discrepancies in how the
official Data Insights questions were structured compared to general practice materials, so doing
the official questions after building your foundation with TTP is the key to locking in your target
score.

Test Day Advice
I took my exam on April 15, and my biggest piece of advice is to reach the exam center early.
My test was located at a university, and I got really confused trying to find the exact building and
room. If you are directionally challenged like I am, navigating a large campus right before a
massive test can spike your anxiety. Plan to arrive with plenty of buffer time so you can walk in
relaxed and confident. It makes a huge difference!



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You took the test on April 15, 2026 ?
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Did you find the DI in the exam to be harder then the OG practice questions?
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They were either same or slightly easier
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Congratulations on the 695, Shubham. That's a strong, well-rounded result, and a Verbal 90 at the 100th percentile is as good as it gets! Also, climbing there from the 70th percentile while holding down a full-time job says a lot about how disciplined your prep was.

A couple of the things you did are worth other readers paying close attention to. First, you built your foundation through structured, topic-by-topic learning before you went near the official questions. That sequence matters more than people realize. Official questions are most valuable once the underlying concepts are already solid, because at that point you're refining and pressure-testing your approach rather than trying to learn the content and practice it at the same time. Second, you noticed your evening sessions weren't productive and shifted your studying to the morning. Recognizing that your brain was fried after work and restructuring around it is something a lot of people never bother to do, and it clearly paid off.

Enjoy this! You earned it.



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Scores:
* Total: 695 (97th Percentile)
* Quant: 84 (85th Percentile)
* Verbal: 90 (100th Percentile)
* Data Insights: 79 (76th Percentile)

My Background & Starting Out
I started my GMAT journey at around the 70th percentile and initially felt completely
overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information online. I didn't know where to begin, which
caused a lot of anxiety. I saw Target Test Prep (TTP) recommended frequently, so I decided to
take advantage of their free trial. It was a risk-free way to test the waters, and I highly
recommend anyone starting out to at least try the trial to see if the platform works for them. I
ended up choosing their Self-Study course because it provided the exact structure I was
missing.

Study Routine (4 Months)
● Working a full-time, 40-hour-a-week job meant I had to be strategic about my time.
● At first, I tried studying in the evenings after work, but I found it to be highly ineffective
because my brain was already fried.
● I switched my routine to wake up early. I studied for 1-1.5 hours every morning on weekdays
before work.
● On weekends, I put in heavier shifts: 5 hours on Saturday and 5 hours on Sunday.
Prep Strategy & Materials

TTP’s structured approach was exactly what I needed, especially for Verbal. Other courses I
looked at felt a bit nebulous when it came to tackling Verbal questions, but TTP gave me a solid,
repeatable framework. I also loved their Q&A feature; whenever I had a question, the tutors
responded incredibly fast.

After completing the entire self-study TTP course, my next crucial step was solving all the official questions
provided on GMAT official website. This is absolutely essential. I noticed some discrepancies in how the
official Data Insights questions were structured compared to general practice materials, so doing
the official questions after building your foundation with TTP is the key to locking in your target
score.

Test Day Advice
I took my exam on April 15, and my biggest piece of advice is to reach the exam center early.
My test was located at a university, and I got really confused trying to find the exact building and
room. If you are directionally challenged like I am, navigating a large campus right before a
massive test can spike your anxiety. Plan to arrive with plenty of buffer time so you can walk in
relaxed and confident. It makes a huge difference!



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