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I started my GMAT journey in October 2025 and was lost at the beginning because there were so many different resources available. However, knowing myself, I needed something straightforward that gave me a study plan to follow alongside my studies. After trying out the TTP free trial, it was a no-brainer for me, and I decided to pursue TTP for my studies.
Despite my thinking that I always used to be strong in math, the GMAT taught me differently, not necessarily in my mathematical abilities, but in my concentration and basics. This is precisely where TTP came in clutch, teaching me the entire math course in detail and ensuring I have the fundamentals. Additionally, the targeted tests for each section were crucial for reinforcing my skills after learning them for the first time. The quantitative section is time-consuming; however, I can assure you that it is worth it to really understand the concepts behind the questions.
I followed the course, finished it within 2 months, and took my first exam in December. Mentally, I felt ready, but I was very nervous when I took the exam. I started with Verbal, then quant, and Data Insight, and although I felt confident during the quant section, I scored 80. I was optimistic for my verbal section as well and managed to get an 83, which I was content with, as verbal was always my worst score. Lastly, my data insight scores were, as expected, relatively high. Once I finished my first exam, there was no debate, and I decided to retake it, as I knew my quant score did not reflect my mathematical abilities.
In the 2 weeks between my first and second official exams, I didn't make many changes or study more. It was instead refining my knowledge and ensuring there are no gaps in my understanding. I started revisiting my notes in quant and solving some GMAT Ninja questions from their YouTube videos, which helped me immensely to recall the information I had previously learned.
Then came the second exam, and I had a good night's sleep. Went to bed around 9:30 p.m. and managed to sleep until 10:30 p.m. I woke up at 8 a.m. and had the usual breakfast. I sat down and began the exam. During the quant section, I was rushing through the questions, but I always double-checked my work. However, for a percentage question, I knew I could solve it, but I just needed more time. I actually ended up spending 8 minutes on that one question, which is a clear mistake in my strategy, since I didn't even get it right. However, the other questions were flowing, and I managed to reach the last question with 6 minutes to spare. The verbal section felt like usual again. Lastly, I got many data sufficiency questions in my Data Insight, which made me very happy, as it was one of my strengths. Again, the TTP course was really helpful in this, as it combines and explains the data sufficiency questions in the quant section.
Practice Exam 1: 605 (Q78, V80, DI82)
Practice Exam 1, 1st Reset: 625 (Q81, V82, DI80)
Practice Exam 1, 2nd Reset: 605 (Q82, V81, DI77)
Practice Exam 2: 705 (Q86, V85, DI84)
Practice Exam 3: 645 (Q84, V82, Di79)
Practice Exam 4: 655 (Q86, V81, Di80)
Practice Exam 3, 1st Reset: 695 (Q89, V83, Di81)
Practice Exam 4, 1st Reset: 645 (Q80, V82, Di84)
Practice Exam 5: 635 (Q82, V83, Di79)
Practice Exam 5, 1st Reset: 685 (Q86, V84, Di82)
Official #1: 645 (Q80, V83, DI82)
Official #2: 685 (Q87, V82, DI83)
Lastly, I would like to thank TTP and GMAT Ninja for their comprehensive explanations. I've also attached a chart showing the total mistakes I made for each score, which I think is interesting to look at
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Despite my thinking that I always used to be strong in math, the GMAT taught me differently, not necessarily in my mathematical abilities, but in my concentration and basics. This is precisely where TTP came in clutch, teaching me the entire math course in detail and ensuring I have the fundamentals. Additionally, the targeted tests for each section were crucial for reinforcing my skills after learning them for the first time. The quantitative section is time-consuming; however, I can assure you that it is worth it to really understand the concepts behind the questions.
I followed the course, finished it within 2 months, and took my first exam in December. Mentally, I felt ready, but I was very nervous when I took the exam. I started with Verbal, then quant, and Data Insight, and although I felt confident during the quant section, I scored 80. I was optimistic for my verbal section as well and managed to get an 83, which I was content with, as verbal was always my worst score. Lastly, my data insight scores were, as expected, relatively high. Once I finished my first exam, there was no debate, and I decided to retake it, as I knew my quant score did not reflect my mathematical abilities.
In the 2 weeks between my first and second official exams, I didn't make many changes or study more. It was instead refining my knowledge and ensuring there are no gaps in my understanding. I started revisiting my notes in quant and solving some GMAT Ninja questions from their YouTube videos, which helped me immensely to recall the information I had previously learned.
Then came the second exam, and I had a good night's sleep. Went to bed around 9:30 p.m. and managed to sleep until 10:30 p.m. I woke up at 8 a.m. and had the usual breakfast. I sat down and began the exam. During the quant section, I was rushing through the questions, but I always double-checked my work. However, for a percentage question, I knew I could solve it, but I just needed more time. I actually ended up spending 8 minutes on that one question, which is a clear mistake in my strategy, since I didn't even get it right. However, the other questions were flowing, and I managed to reach the last question with 6 minutes to spare. The verbal section felt like usual again. Lastly, I got many data sufficiency questions in my Data Insight, which made me very happy, as it was one of my strengths. Again, the TTP course was really helpful in this, as it combines and explains the data sufficiency questions in the quant section.
Practice Exam 1: 605 (Q78, V80, DI82)
Practice Exam 1, 1st Reset: 625 (Q81, V82, DI80)
Practice Exam 1, 2nd Reset: 605 (Q82, V81, DI77)
Practice Exam 2: 705 (Q86, V85, DI84)
Practice Exam 3: 645 (Q84, V82, Di79)
Practice Exam 4: 655 (Q86, V81, Di80)
Practice Exam 3, 1st Reset: 695 (Q89, V83, Di81)
Practice Exam 4, 1st Reset: 645 (Q80, V82, Di84)
Practice Exam 5: 635 (Q82, V83, Di79)
Practice Exam 5, 1st Reset: 685 (Q86, V84, Di82)
Official #1: 645 (Q80, V83, DI82)
Official #2: 685 (Q87, V82, DI83)
Lastly, I would like to thank TTP and GMAT Ninja for their comprehensive explanations. I've also attached a chart showing the total mistakes I made for each score, which I think is interesting to look at
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26 Jan 2026, 02:32
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congratulations for score... all the best with applications
29 Jan 2026, 09:09
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Congrats on the 685 on the GMAT! That’s a fantastic score!
I’m really happy to hear that our course played a role in your progress. It’s always great to see results like this, especially when they come from a smart approach to studying.
Best of luck with the application process. I hope the score gives you a nice boost of confidence, and that everything goes smoothly from here.
I’m really happy to hear that our course played a role in your progress. It’s always great to see results like this, especially when they come from a smart approach to studying.
Best of luck with the application process. I hope the score gives you a nice boost of confidence, and that everything goes smoothly from here.
