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Can you please tell where did you study DI from?
nihalkyasa1
Hi everyone,

I wanted to share my GMAT journey because reading posts on this forum really helped me while I was studying. Hopefully this helps someone who’s starting out or considering Target Test Prep.

Background
My first mock exam was in December 2024, where I scored a 645 (Q85, V72, D79). At that point, I knew I needed a serious, structured plan if I wanted to break into the 700s. Fast forward to July 2025—I finally committed to studying consistently. For two months, I used only TTP. In September, I sat for the GMAT and scored 735 (Q88, V86, D86).

Why TTP Worked for Me
  • Error Tracker – This was my favorite feature. Being able to tag and categorize mistakes gave me a clear picture of the patterns I was repeating. It forced me to address weaknesses instead of glossing over them.
  • Thorough Lessons – The lessons go deep. At times, it felt like an overload of information, but the beauty is you can move at your own pace. Whenever I slowed down, I still felt like I was making progress.
  • Mission Organization – The way TTP structures the missions makes it easy to follow a clear path without worrying about “what’s next.”
  • Video Answers & Explanations – I really valued having both written and video explanations. Sometimes a visual walk-through was exactly what I needed to grasp a tricky concept.
My Approach & Advice
Looking back, here are a few things that helped me turn the corner:
  • Make it a learning process, not just studying. Each wrong answer was an opportunity to grow.
  • Quality over quantity. I learned more by spending extra time on fewer problems than rushing through huge sets.
  • Consistency matters most. Even 1–2 hours daily was more effective than random 8–10 hour weekend marathons.
  • Don’t get discouraged. Wrong answers are inevitable—if you never got them, you wouldn’t need to study in the first place.
  • Focus on health. Studying tired was counterproductive. Eating well, sleeping properly, and waking up early to study first thing made a big difference in my retention.
Final Thoughts
TTP was the backbone of my study plan, and I can’t recommend it enough. It’s not flashy, but it’s comprehensive, structured, and results-oriented. If you commit to the system, it works.
For anyone on this journey: be patient, stay consistent, and trust the process. That score jump is possible—I went from the mid-600s to mid-700s in two focused months.

Good luck, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
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Hi nihalkyasa1,

That’s an incredible improvement in such a short time, huge congratulations on the 735! Your disciplined approach and consistency really shine through, and it’s great to see how much TTP’s structure and error tracker supported your journey. Thank you for sharing and good luck with things moving forward.
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Congratulations on the great score!

Would you mind sharing how many hours you spent studying during the two months when you used only TTP?

Also, did you take any official mocks? It would be extremely impressive to score a 735 if you did not take any and rely solely on TTP.

nihalkyasa1
Hi everyone,

I wanted to share my GMAT journey because reading posts on this forum really helped me while I was studying. Hopefully this helps someone who’s starting out or considering Target Test Prep.

Background
My first mock exam was in December 2024, where I scored a 645 (Q85, V72, D79). At that point, I knew I needed a serious, structured plan if I wanted to break into the 700s. Fast forward to July 2025—I finally committed to studying consistently. For two months, I used only TTP. In September, I sat for the GMAT and scored 735 (Q88, V86, D86).

Why TTP Worked for Me
  • Error Tracker – This was my favorite feature. Being able to tag and categorize mistakes gave me a clear picture of the patterns I was repeating. It forced me to address weaknesses instead of glossing over them.
  • Thorough Lessons – The lessons go deep. At times, it felt like an overload of information, but the beauty is you can move at your own pace. Whenever I slowed down, I still felt like I was making progress.
  • Mission Organization – The way TTP structures the missions makes it easy to follow a clear path without worrying about “what’s next.”
  • Video Answers & Explanations – I really valued having both written and video explanations. Sometimes a visual walk-through was exactly what I needed to grasp a tricky concept.
My Approach & Advice
Looking back, here are a few things that helped me turn the corner:
  • Make it a learning process, not just studying. Each wrong answer was an opportunity to grow.
  • Quality over quantity. I learned more by spending extra time on fewer problems than rushing through huge sets.
  • Consistency matters most. Even 1–2 hours daily was more effective than random 8–10 hour weekend marathons.
  • Don’t get discouraged. Wrong answers are inevitable—if you never got them, you wouldn’t need to study in the first place.
  • Focus on health. Studying tired was counterproductive. Eating well, sleeping properly, and waking up early to study first thing made a big difference in my retention.
Final Thoughts
TTP was the backbone of my study plan, and I can’t recommend it enough. It’s not flashy, but it’s comprehensive, structured, and results-oriented. If you commit to the system, it works.
For anyone on this journey: be patient, stay consistent, and trust the process. That score jump is possible—I went from the mid-600s to mid-700s in two focused months.

Good luck, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
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