When I first started my GMAT prep, I honestly had no idea where to begin. The test seemed overwhelming, and my initial practice scores were discouraging. I struggled with both Quant timing and Verbal comprehension, often running out of time or second-guessing my answers.
Over time, I began building structure into my prep. I started with the Official Guide to understand the basics, then used GMAT Club practice questions and discussions to go deeper. The explanations and strategies shared by the community have been a huge help in making concepts clearer.
What surprised me most was how adaptive practice tests truly expose your weaknesses. At first it felt brutal, but it forced me to recognize patterns — careless mistakes in Quant, rushing in Verbal, and not reviewing properly.
Now, I feel I’ve moved from complete confusion to actually seeing progress. I’m not at my target score yet, but I can see myself improving, especially in question recognition and time management. The journey is still ongoing, but at least I feel I’m no longer stuck at zero.