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Hi everyone,
My name is Anagha, and I secured a 690 with a V38 and a Q47 in my second attempt at the GMAT in April 2022. I didn't know how I felt about my score at first, but I took my time and looked into my options. Today, I have an Oxford admit letter in my hand, and I'd like to tell you how it happened so that if you have any doubts about yourself or are considering retaking the GMAT, you can make an informed decision.
I have always been quite keen on pursuing an MBA from a top business school. That’s what led me to prepare for the GMAT in the first place. In my first attempt in July 2021, I scored a 610, despite studying and scoring well in my mock tests. I was greatly discouraged, but I knew I had to try again with a more focused approach. So, after a lot of research, I came across Crackverbal and their GMAT programs.
Here, I realized, I had two options: I could either attend their regular classes or take up personal tutoring.
Since I have my own venture, the most important factor for me was flexibility, and that came only with personal tutoring. So that was really a no-brainer.
When it came down to the actual prep, I was always good at Quant, so for my second attempt, I focused more on Verbal and signed up for one-on-one classes with Jayanthi ma’am from Crackverbal. It was very convenient for me because the classes were set up considering my own availability. Additionally, the Crackverbal team was super helpful! No one expects a coaching center to answer quickly, but Crackverbal made sure that all my problems were solved on time. Honestly, it was a fantastic experience!
Once my sessions were completed, I took a few mock tests and then booked my actual GMAT.
On the day of the test, I felt really anxious as my first failed attempt kept coming back to me. Yet, after 10–15 questions, I was able to calm myself down. I also took the recommended breaks in between, which helped a lot. I had also visited the test center one week before my test day, just to make myself a little more familiar with the environment. This also helped me in the long run.
I started with the verbal section first because I wanted to have fresh energy to deal with its questions. During my mock test, I tried various versions of quant-first, verbal-first, etc., and that’s how I came to the decision to approach quant later, as this was the selection order that helped me stay consistent throughout the test.
Once the test was done, when I saw my score, I wasn’t too thrilled about it, considering I was scoring far better in my mocks. Yet, I was happy that I had significantly improved as compared to my first attempt.
It’s important to celebrate the little victories, right?
Nonetheless, my initial reaction was that I should definitely be giving GMAT another shot.
This is when I started speaking to Ankit from Crackverbal for help with my application. I didn't want to make any decisions in haste, so I signed up and thought I could figure out what to do based on an expert’s advice.
My story sessions with Shree ma'am were extremely beneficial. I had a lot of doubts because I don’t have a lot of work experience and most US and UK universities expect a 700+ score, especially from Indian students since the market is oversaturated. I was really glad I got the right story and the right mentor. They helped me frame my story in the best way possible.
We worked on a few applications, and I sent out two of them in October 2022. The first one got rejected by Warwick. It was very disappointing. I kept asking myself, “Where did I go wrong?” Fortunately, Crackverbal was very reassuring. They told me to keep trying for other colleges.
This is when Oxford happened. I didn’t really expect a call from Oxford, but somehow. I got an interview call. The mock interviews and prep material shared by Crackverbal were really helpful. The admission process was smooth as butter and that’s where my story ends - or rather, my new career journey begins!
Some tips that anyone going through a similar journey might find useful:
For anyone who wants to score a V35+, OG is more than enough, but what truly makes a difference, considering GMAT is a psychometric test, is the number of mocks that you take because it’ll help you find your range. I took mock tests from different sources and two official mocks, where I scored 740 and 720, respectively.
I know most of us don't like to read a lot, so start with small articles from US-based journals and newspapers to get a sense of what is relevant and what isn't, and skip to the next paragraph if it feels unnecessary. This will help you increase your reading speed and comprehension.
Reading is the way ahead for verbal. It’s okay if you can’t read novels; start with journals.
As for quant, like most Indian students, there was nothing new to learn for me. Solving under time is the trick where practice helps. I only used the OG and, later, the Advanced official guide on a few occasions.
During my preparation, the one thing I ensured was that I would not go overboard. I studied for 1–2 hours every day, and then I'd do the specific questions after I finished a topic. It is equally important to analyze what you did and how you did it.
Earlier, when I used to read about someone clearing the GMAT in a week’s prep, I’d get too anxious. This is probably why I made my first attempt too soon, when I wasn’t even ready. But now I know better. I truly believe we shouldn’t rush ourselves.
Only you know your pace. You don’t have to study for four hours every day or solve 200 questions in one sitting. Be patient with yourself. Take enough mock tests. Try different section orders. Once you’re confident, check the test center, and then book your test.
My final piece of advice would be to go at your own pace, be it with the GMAT, applications, or life
My name is Anagha, and I secured a 690 with a V38 and a Q47 in my second attempt at the GMAT in April 2022. I didn't know how I felt about my score at first, but I took my time and looked into my options. Today, I have an Oxford admit letter in my hand, and I'd like to tell you how it happened so that if you have any doubts about yourself or are considering retaking the GMAT, you can make an informed decision.
I have always been quite keen on pursuing an MBA from a top business school. That’s what led me to prepare for the GMAT in the first place. In my first attempt in July 2021, I scored a 610, despite studying and scoring well in my mock tests. I was greatly discouraged, but I knew I had to try again with a more focused approach. So, after a lot of research, I came across Crackverbal and their GMAT programs.
Here, I realized, I had two options: I could either attend their regular classes or take up personal tutoring.
Since I have my own venture, the most important factor for me was flexibility, and that came only with personal tutoring. So that was really a no-brainer.
When it came down to the actual prep, I was always good at Quant, so for my second attempt, I focused more on Verbal and signed up for one-on-one classes with Jayanthi ma’am from Crackverbal. It was very convenient for me because the classes were set up considering my own availability. Additionally, the Crackverbal team was super helpful! No one expects a coaching center to answer quickly, but Crackverbal made sure that all my problems were solved on time. Honestly, it was a fantastic experience!
Once my sessions were completed, I took a few mock tests and then booked my actual GMAT.
On the day of the test, I felt really anxious as my first failed attempt kept coming back to me. Yet, after 10–15 questions, I was able to calm myself down. I also took the recommended breaks in between, which helped a lot. I had also visited the test center one week before my test day, just to make myself a little more familiar with the environment. This also helped me in the long run.
I started with the verbal section first because I wanted to have fresh energy to deal with its questions. During my mock test, I tried various versions of quant-first, verbal-first, etc., and that’s how I came to the decision to approach quant later, as this was the selection order that helped me stay consistent throughout the test.
Once the test was done, when I saw my score, I wasn’t too thrilled about it, considering I was scoring far better in my mocks. Yet, I was happy that I had significantly improved as compared to my first attempt.
It’s important to celebrate the little victories, right?
Nonetheless, my initial reaction was that I should definitely be giving GMAT another shot.
This is when I started speaking to Ankit from Crackverbal for help with my application. I didn't want to make any decisions in haste, so I signed up and thought I could figure out what to do based on an expert’s advice.
My story sessions with Shree ma'am were extremely beneficial. I had a lot of doubts because I don’t have a lot of work experience and most US and UK universities expect a 700+ score, especially from Indian students since the market is oversaturated. I was really glad I got the right story and the right mentor. They helped me frame my story in the best way possible.
We worked on a few applications, and I sent out two of them in October 2022. The first one got rejected by Warwick. It was very disappointing. I kept asking myself, “Where did I go wrong?” Fortunately, Crackverbal was very reassuring. They told me to keep trying for other colleges.
This is when Oxford happened. I didn’t really expect a call from Oxford, but somehow. I got an interview call. The mock interviews and prep material shared by Crackverbal were really helpful. The admission process was smooth as butter and that’s where my story ends - or rather, my new career journey begins!
Some tips that anyone going through a similar journey might find useful:
For anyone who wants to score a V35+, OG is more than enough, but what truly makes a difference, considering GMAT is a psychometric test, is the number of mocks that you take because it’ll help you find your range. I took mock tests from different sources and two official mocks, where I scored 740 and 720, respectively.
I know most of us don't like to read a lot, so start with small articles from US-based journals and newspapers to get a sense of what is relevant and what isn't, and skip to the next paragraph if it feels unnecessary. This will help you increase your reading speed and comprehension.
Reading is the way ahead for verbal. It’s okay if you can’t read novels; start with journals.
As for quant, like most Indian students, there was nothing new to learn for me. Solving under time is the trick where practice helps. I only used the OG and, later, the Advanced official guide on a few occasions.
During my preparation, the one thing I ensured was that I would not go overboard. I studied for 1–2 hours every day, and then I'd do the specific questions after I finished a topic. It is equally important to analyze what you did and how you did it.
Earlier, when I used to read about someone clearing the GMAT in a week’s prep, I’d get too anxious. This is probably why I made my first attempt too soon, when I wasn’t even ready. But now I know better. I truly believe we shouldn’t rush ourselves.
Only you know your pace. You don’t have to study for four hours every day or solve 200 questions in one sitting. Be patient with yourself. Take enough mock tests. Try different section orders. Once you’re confident, check the test center, and then book your test.
My final piece of advice would be to go at your own pace, be it with the GMAT, applications, or life
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02 Jan 2023, 10:21
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congratulations on your admission and great debrief.. all the best for future..
02 Jan 2023, 10:23
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Thanks for sharing valuable insights into the preparation phase. Congratulations on scoring a 690. It's time to reap the fruits. All the Best.
