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Hi everyone! I just took the GMAT for the fourth (and final!) time yesterday and scored a 685 (Q80, V90, DI82), something I honestly didn’t think I was capable of a few months ago. I wanted to share a bit of my journey in case it helps anyone out there feeling stuck or discouraged.
My GMAT story started about a year ago when I found an amazing Master’s program and realized I’d need a strong score. I had no idea what I was getting into. I thought, “I’ve always been good at math, I can figure this out.” Gave it a shot with just 3 weeks of a very unorganized prep and scored a 555 (Q77, V82, DI74). Not really amazing, but honestly not shocking in hindsight.
A month later, I tried again. Still no real study plan, just me doing a bunch of random Quant practice because I figured that’s where I was weakest. My nerves and self-doubt took over during the test, and I ended up with a 565 (Q74, V81, DI79). That one stung more. I started telling myself maybe I wasn’t cut out for this. Since at this point I wasn't going to meet last year's masters deadline in any case, I walked away from the GMAT for a while.
Fast-forward to January this year. I decided to give it one last proper try. I wanted to do it right this time, with a real plan and better resources. After doing my research about prep platforms, I landed on TTP. What stood out was how complete and structured it seemed. I also appreciated that it didn’t promise shortcuts, it just promised results if you put in the work.
But here’s the thing: I work full-time, and I quickly realized I wasn’t going to be able to complete the full course. I used the Flexible Plan with the expert track study plan (I was targeting a score in the low to mid 600s), but I had to be selective with my time. And still, even without finishing the course, the progress I made was incredible. TTP helped me organize my studying, identify my weakest areas early, and improve my approach and strategy (not just grind through questions).
After two months, I took the test again and scored a 595 (Q76, V82, DI80). That felt like a solid improvement, and for the first time I thought, “Okay... maybe I can actually do this.”I knew I still had a bit more in me so I studied for one more month, still using TTP to focus on some knowledge gaps. I also didn’t make the mistake of ignoring Verbal and DI just because I was decent at them. Every extra point matters and for me this really helped cover a "weaker" score in quant.
Then finally yesterday I sat for my fourth and final test and scored a 685 (Q80, V90, DI82). When I saw the score, I honestly teared up. I left the test center shaking, thinking, “Did I read that right??” The official report came in and YES I DID!
I can't thank TTP enough. Even without finishing the full course, the quality of the content, the logical progression, and the analytics gave me exactly what I needed to improve. It made studying feel manageable and even enjoyable at times. And more than anything, it helped me believe in myself again.
So if you’re on the GMAT journey, especially if you’ve had a couple of rough attempts, don’t give up. You don’t necessarily have to be perfect on every area or follow a 100% rigid plan to improve. You just need to find the method that works for YOU. Just be consistent, smart about your time, and use the right tools. You can get there.
Happy to answer any questions about my experience with the GMAT, TTP or study routine
Good luck to anyone still on the path, you’ve got this!!
Here’s a quick summary of my GMAT scores over time:
[*]1st attempt (April 2024): 555 – Q77, V82, DI74
[*]2nd attempt (May 2024): 565 – Q74, V81, DI79
[*]3rd attempt (April 2025) (after 2 months with TTP): 595 – Q76, V82, DI80
[*]4th attempt (May 2025) (after 1 more focused month): 685 – Q80, V90, DI82
My GMAT story started about a year ago when I found an amazing Master’s program and realized I’d need a strong score. I had no idea what I was getting into. I thought, “I’ve always been good at math, I can figure this out.” Gave it a shot with just 3 weeks of a very unorganized prep and scored a 555 (Q77, V82, DI74). Not really amazing, but honestly not shocking in hindsight.
A month later, I tried again. Still no real study plan, just me doing a bunch of random Quant practice because I figured that’s where I was weakest. My nerves and self-doubt took over during the test, and I ended up with a 565 (Q74, V81, DI79). That one stung more. I started telling myself maybe I wasn’t cut out for this. Since at this point I wasn't going to meet last year's masters deadline in any case, I walked away from the GMAT for a while.
Fast-forward to January this year. I decided to give it one last proper try. I wanted to do it right this time, with a real plan and better resources. After doing my research about prep platforms, I landed on TTP. What stood out was how complete and structured it seemed. I also appreciated that it didn’t promise shortcuts, it just promised results if you put in the work.
But here’s the thing: I work full-time, and I quickly realized I wasn’t going to be able to complete the full course. I used the Flexible Plan with the expert track study plan (I was targeting a score in the low to mid 600s), but I had to be selective with my time. And still, even without finishing the course, the progress I made was incredible. TTP helped me organize my studying, identify my weakest areas early, and improve my approach and strategy (not just grind through questions).
After two months, I took the test again and scored a 595 (Q76, V82, DI80). That felt like a solid improvement, and for the first time I thought, “Okay... maybe I can actually do this.”I knew I still had a bit more in me so I studied for one more month, still using TTP to focus on some knowledge gaps. I also didn’t make the mistake of ignoring Verbal and DI just because I was decent at them. Every extra point matters and for me this really helped cover a "weaker" score in quant.
Then finally yesterday I sat for my fourth and final test and scored a 685 (Q80, V90, DI82). When I saw the score, I honestly teared up. I left the test center shaking, thinking, “Did I read that right??” The official report came in and YES I DID!
I can't thank TTP enough. Even without finishing the full course, the quality of the content, the logical progression, and the analytics gave me exactly what I needed to improve. It made studying feel manageable and even enjoyable at times. And more than anything, it helped me believe in myself again.
So if you’re on the GMAT journey, especially if you’ve had a couple of rough attempts, don’t give up. You don’t necessarily have to be perfect on every area or follow a 100% rigid plan to improve. You just need to find the method that works for YOU. Just be consistent, smart about your time, and use the right tools. You can get there.
Happy to answer any questions about my experience with the GMAT, TTP or study routine
Good luck to anyone still on the path, you’ve got this!!Here’s a quick summary of my GMAT scores over time:
[*]1st attempt (April 2024): 555 – Q77, V82, DI74
[*]2nd attempt (May 2024): 565 – Q74, V81, DI79
[*]3rd attempt (April 2025) (after 2 months with TTP): 595 – Q76, V82, DI80
[*]4th attempt (May 2025) (after 1 more focused month): 685 – Q80, V90, DI82
15 May 2025, 10:24
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This is impressive, all the best
