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06 Aug 2025, 15:23
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Hi everyone,
Just wanted to share my GMAT journey, in the hope that it might help others who are navigating a similar path.
Background
I’ve been out of school for over 10 years and currently work in the asset management industry. I decided to apply for a mid-career MBA program, which led me to the GMAT. My undergrad was in the arts, so I didn’t have a particularly strong quantitative background going in.
First Attempt – 655 (Q82/V85/DI80) – June 10
I began studying seriously in mid-April using only free online resources—GMAT Club forums, YouTube videos, etc. After going through some prep materials and a few practice exams, I realized that while my verbal was quite strong, I was really struggling with consistency in quant. I couldn’t push my quant score beyond the 75–80th percentile, no matter how many problems I practiced.
My approach was essentially brute force, do more problems, hope to improve, but I wasn’t really learning from my mistakes. I took my first official GMAT on June 10 and scored a 655. It wasn’t a terrible score, but not competitive enough for the schools I was targeting.
Discovering TTP
After reading several reviews, I noticed that many people credited Target Test Prep (TTP) with significant score improvements, especially in quant. I decided to give the 5-day free trial a try, and immediately liked the structure and clarity of the platform.
Due to personal reasons, I knew I wouldn’t be able to take the GMAT past early August, so I subscribed for one month and focused solely on quant. I also booked my second exam for July 15.
What Changed with TTP
Even within the first few days, I understood why my previous prep wasn’t working, I had no structure. I had a vague sense of what was being tested, but I lacked a deep understanding and often got questions right without knowing why.
TTP completely changed that. It refreshed my math fundamentals and gave me a clear framework: what’s being tested, how it’s tested, and how to solve each type of problem efficiently. It was eye-opening.
Second Attempt – 635 (Q81/V83/DI80) – July 15
After nearly a month with TTP, I felt much more confident in quant. But in hindsight, I wasn’t fully prepared overall. I didn’t do much practice with official questions and hadn’t touched verbal at all during that time. I also skipped full-length practice exams leading up to test day.
As expected, my score dropped to a 635. It was disappointing, but deep down, I knew I had made real progress in quant.
Reaching Out for Support
Feeling frustrated, I reached out to Scott and Jeff from TTP for advice. They responded quickly and were incredibly supportive. Jeff reviewed my TTP data and assured me I had built a solid quant foundation, I just needed more practice applying what I’d learned.
He even created a personalized daily and weekly study plan for me. Honestly, their encouragement kept me from giving up. I was ready to walk away from the GMAT altogether, but after speaking with Jeff, I decided to give it one last try.
Final Push – 735 (Q90/V90/DI79) – August 1
This time, I combined TTP with official GMAT materials. I bought the OG and Quant Review online materials and practiced with real GMAT questions (not only quant, but verbal and data insights as well) every day. I also took a few practice exams to track my progress and used TTP to shore up weak areas.
After two weeks, my practice scores were consistently in the 685–695 range. I felt much more prepared and signed up for my third exam on August 1.
That final score? 735 (Q90/V90/DI79).
I was honestly shocked and so grateful I didn’t give up. TTP not only helped me build my quant skills, it gave me the confidence and support to push through setbacks. I just wish I had started with TTP from day one instead of wasting time bouncing between different resources.
If you’re struggling with quant or feeling stuck in your prep, I can’t recommend Target Test Prep enough. It’s structured, thorough, and incredibly effective. More importantly, the team behind it truly cares about your success.
Thanks for reading, and good luck to everyone preparing for the GMAT!
Just wanted to share my GMAT journey, in the hope that it might help others who are navigating a similar path.
Background
I’ve been out of school for over 10 years and currently work in the asset management industry. I decided to apply for a mid-career MBA program, which led me to the GMAT. My undergrad was in the arts, so I didn’t have a particularly strong quantitative background going in.
First Attempt – 655 (Q82/V85/DI80) – June 10
I began studying seriously in mid-April using only free online resources—GMAT Club forums, YouTube videos, etc. After going through some prep materials and a few practice exams, I realized that while my verbal was quite strong, I was really struggling with consistency in quant. I couldn’t push my quant score beyond the 75–80th percentile, no matter how many problems I practiced.
My approach was essentially brute force, do more problems, hope to improve, but I wasn’t really learning from my mistakes. I took my first official GMAT on June 10 and scored a 655. It wasn’t a terrible score, but not competitive enough for the schools I was targeting.
Discovering TTP
After reading several reviews, I noticed that many people credited Target Test Prep (TTP) with significant score improvements, especially in quant. I decided to give the 5-day free trial a try, and immediately liked the structure and clarity of the platform.
Due to personal reasons, I knew I wouldn’t be able to take the GMAT past early August, so I subscribed for one month and focused solely on quant. I also booked my second exam for July 15.
What Changed with TTP
Even within the first few days, I understood why my previous prep wasn’t working, I had no structure. I had a vague sense of what was being tested, but I lacked a deep understanding and often got questions right without knowing why.
TTP completely changed that. It refreshed my math fundamentals and gave me a clear framework: what’s being tested, how it’s tested, and how to solve each type of problem efficiently. It was eye-opening.
Second Attempt – 635 (Q81/V83/DI80) – July 15
After nearly a month with TTP, I felt much more confident in quant. But in hindsight, I wasn’t fully prepared overall. I didn’t do much practice with official questions and hadn’t touched verbal at all during that time. I also skipped full-length practice exams leading up to test day.
As expected, my score dropped to a 635. It was disappointing, but deep down, I knew I had made real progress in quant.
Reaching Out for Support
Feeling frustrated, I reached out to Scott and Jeff from TTP for advice. They responded quickly and were incredibly supportive. Jeff reviewed my TTP data and assured me I had built a solid quant foundation, I just needed more practice applying what I’d learned.
He even created a personalized daily and weekly study plan for me. Honestly, their encouragement kept me from giving up. I was ready to walk away from the GMAT altogether, but after speaking with Jeff, I decided to give it one last try.
Final Push – 735 (Q90/V90/DI79) – August 1
This time, I combined TTP with official GMAT materials. I bought the OG and Quant Review online materials and practiced with real GMAT questions (not only quant, but verbal and data insights as well) every day. I also took a few practice exams to track my progress and used TTP to shore up weak areas.
After two weeks, my practice scores were consistently in the 685–695 range. I felt much more prepared and signed up for my third exam on August 1.
That final score? 735 (Q90/V90/DI79).
I was honestly shocked and so grateful I didn’t give up. TTP not only helped me build my quant skills, it gave me the confidence and support to push through setbacks. I just wish I had started with TTP from day one instead of wasting time bouncing between different resources.
If you’re struggling with quant or feeling stuck in your prep, I can’t recommend Target Test Prep enough. It’s structured, thorough, and incredibly effective. More importantly, the team behind it truly cares about your success.
Thanks for reading, and good luck to everyone preparing for the GMAT!
06 Aug 2025, 20:18
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Hi tryne,
We at TTP are thrilled for your success and proud to have played a part in your journey. Your persistence and willingness to adapt truly paid off. Congratulations on an incredible 735!
We at TTP are thrilled for your success and proud to have played a part in your journey. Your persistence and willingness to adapt truly paid off. Congratulations on an incredible 735!
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07 Aug 2025, 07:31
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Can I ask what exactly did you practice for each section?
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