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Hello fellow GMAT aspirants,
I'm Rohan, and I'm excited to share my GMAT journey with you. I recently scored a 675 (Q89, V82, DI79) on my first and only GMAT attempt, improving from an initial diagnostic score of 525 (Q80, V74, DI74). As someone from a defense background who hadn't touched academics in almost a decade, this journey was both challenging and rewarding.
Background
I've worked with the Indian Armed Forces and am retiring this year. In December last year, I decided to pursue my dream of getting an MBA. I initially felt quite rusty and unsure about tackling the GMAT after being away from academics for so long. After consulting with a friend, I discovered the e-GMAT course and decided to give it a shot.
GMAT Preparation Overview
My preparation journey started with a diagnostic score of 525, which was a wake-up call. I knew I had a long way to go, especially in Verbal and Data Insights (DI). The structured approach of the e-GMAT course appealed to me, and I dove in, determined to improve.
Quant: From Q80 to Q89
My Quant journey was particularly impressive, improving from Q80 to Q89. The initial challenges were mainly about revisiting concepts I had learned in school but hadn't applied in years. I realized I needed to understand the core concepts deeply, not just memorize formulas.
The e-GMAT course structure was instrumental in my improvement:
Verbal: Overcoming the Biggest Challenge
Verbal was my biggest hurdle, but I managed to improve from V74 to V82. The main challenges were:
Data Insights: Conquering a New Challenge
Data Insights was a new section that initially made me apprehensive. I improved from DI74 to DI79 by leveraging the e-GMAT course:
The last month of my preparation was transformative. I focused on:
Test Day Experience
On test day, I chose to tackle Quant first, followed by DI, then took a break before Verbal. This sequence worked well for me, allowing me to start strong and have a clear mind for the challenging Verbal section.
Key Takeaways and Advice
With my GMAT journey behind me, I'm now focusing on applying to B-schools in India, targeting institutions like ISB and IIM Ahmedabad.
To all GMAT aspirants out there, remember that with the right approach and consistent effort, significant improvement is possible. Don't be discouraged by initial low scores – my journey from 525 to 675 is proof that you can achieve your goals.
Best of luck to all of you in your GMAT preparation!
-Rohan
I'm Rohan, and I'm excited to share my GMAT journey with you. I recently scored a 675 (Q89, V82, DI79) on my first and only GMAT attempt, improving from an initial diagnostic score of 525 (Q80, V74, DI74). As someone from a defense background who hadn't touched academics in almost a decade, this journey was both challenging and rewarding.
Background
I've worked with the Indian Armed Forces and am retiring this year. In December last year, I decided to pursue my dream of getting an MBA. I initially felt quite rusty and unsure about tackling the GMAT after being away from academics for so long. After consulting with a friend, I discovered the e-GMAT course and decided to give it a shot.
GMAT Preparation Overview
My preparation journey started with a diagnostic score of 525, which was a wake-up call. I knew I had a long way to go, especially in Verbal and Data Insights (DI). The structured approach of the e-GMAT course appealed to me, and I dove in, determined to improve.
Quant: From Q80 to Q89
My Quant journey was particularly impressive, improving from Q80 to Q89. The initial challenges were mainly about revisiting concepts I had learned in school but hadn't applied in years. I realized I needed to understand the core concepts deeply, not just memorize formulas.
The e-GMAT course structure was instrumental in my improvement:
- Structured topic breakdown: The course divided Quant into four main topics with sub-headings, allowing for systematic learning.
- PACE feature: This tool saved me nearly 35 hours by identifying areas where I was already strong, allowing me to focus on weaker areas.
- Process skills: These helped me approach questions of all difficulty levels by focusing on core concepts rather than just calculations.
Verbal: Overcoming the Biggest Challenge
Verbal was my biggest hurdle, but I managed to improve from V74 to V82. The main challenges were:
- Critical Reasoning (CR): Understanding and answering questions within the time constraint.
- Reading Comprehension (RC): Grasping long passages and identifying key points.
- Pre-thinking in CR: This approach, though initially time-consuming, became second nature with practice and significantly improved my accuracy and speed.
- Reading strategies for RC: Learning to identify tone shifts, main points, and when to refer back to the passage was crucial.
Data Insights: Conquering a New Challenge
Data Insights was a new section that initially made me apprehensive. I improved from DI74 to DI79 by leveraging the e-GMAT course:
- Identifying strengths and weaknesses: I realized I was stronger in Graphs and Table Analysis, which allowed me to allocate more time to weaker areas like Data Sufficiency and Two-Part Analysis.
- Scholaranium practice: The extensive question bank in Scholaranium was crucial for my DI improvement. It covered a wide range of question types and difficulties, exposing me to the full spectrum of DI questions.
- Attention to detail: The course emphasized the importance of careful reading, especially in MSR questions where a single word can change the entire meaning.
- TPA: Accuracy improved from 40% to 70%, with average time per question reducing from 3 minutes to 2.5 minutes.
- Multi-Source Reasoning (MSR): Accuracy on hard questions improved from 30% to 60%, with time per question reducing from 7 minutes to 4 minutes.
- Data Sufficiency: Accuracy improved from 25% to 60%, with time per question reducing from 3.5 minutes to 2.75 minutes.
The last month of my preparation was transformative. I focused on:
- Time management: Initially struggling with this, I learned to skim questions and allocate time wisely.
- Error log: Tracking and analyzing mistakes to avoid repeating them.
- Consistency: Maintaining regular practice and staying focused.
- First Sigma-X mock: 655
- Second Sigma-X mock: 665
- Third Sigma-X mock: 705
Test Day Experience
On test day, I chose to tackle Quant first, followed by DI, then took a break before Verbal. This sequence worked well for me, allowing me to start strong and have a clear mind for the challenging Verbal section.
Key Takeaways and Advice
- Consistency is crucial: I saw the most improvement when I maintained consistent study habits.
- Use an error log: Track your mistakes and learn from them.
- Time management is as important as accuracy.
- Choose your exam sequence wisely based on your strengths.
- Stay calm and composed during the exam.
With my GMAT journey behind me, I'm now focusing on applying to B-schools in India, targeting institutions like ISB and IIM Ahmedabad.
To all GMAT aspirants out there, remember that with the right approach and consistent effort, significant improvement is possible. Don't be discouraged by initial low scores – my journey from 525 to 675 is proof that you can achieve your goals.
Best of luck to all of you in your GMAT preparation!
-Rohan
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Wow! Amazing improvement from 525 to 675. Congratulations! On achieving great success. Honestly. I admire students who come from Armed Forces backgrounds. Thanks for sharing your story. I wish you all the best for your future endeavors.
Good luck!
15 Aug 2024, 23:05
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Congrats on the great score
have u used any other mocks apart from egmat mocks?
have u used any other mocks apart from egmat mocks?
