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I wanted to take some time to describe my journey from 555 to 765 - Q90, V90, DI84.
I started in August of 2023, where I took my first mock and got a 555. After 5 months of studying, I wasn't seeing any improvement in my Quant and DI score. This is when I came across Rajat's (from e-GMAT) video describing his approach to Quant.
Once I started working with e-GMAT, the methodical approach of the concept files, practice files, and cementing allowed me to solidify my quant concepts, which also translated to DI success as well. What I especially appreciated was the process skills (analyze, infer, conceptualize, and calculate). Every time I got a question wrong, I could trace back to which step I got the problem wrong, and that helped me correct my mistakes. Since GMAT math is often times skills we learn in middle school and high school, it was important to get a strong refresher in those fundamentals, which helps when approaching hard problems.
I went from a DI69 to a DI84, which Data Insights was always the hardest section for me, and it's because of the number of practice questions and different twists that e-GMAT provides in its Scholaranium platform. Specifically, Table Analysis problems because easier for me given the variety of data that e-GMAT provides in its test questions, and so I had a good confidence on those questions in those questions which helped improve my score.
The last-mile push program is crucial because it allowed me to focus on the last 20% of the exam, which arguably drives 80% of the score. I learned the correct approach, mindset, and strategies to succeeding on the test. I'd like to specifically mention Rida, my personal coach, who gave me the belief and mentorship that allowed me to achieve a score that I'd be happy with.
Here are those 5 strategies:
1. Section order - personalize based on a balance of subject strength and morning readiness. For me, I experimented between starting with Quant and Verbal, and realized seeing a Quant question in the morning is better for me than a Verbal question. Of course, there needs to be a degree of comfort with both in order to make that decision.
2. Composure - understanding and internalizing the adaptive nature of the test
3. Emergency approach - what do you do when you see a hard question? For me, deep breaths helps me re-focus and make smarter decisions.
4. No ego on the GMAT - unless you really are a super genius, going for a 805 doesn't make sense. Strive for the score range you want to achieve, and learn to let go of questions to go for that score.
5. Test day simulation - practice under your exact test conditions. Same breaks, same snacks, same water bottle, keep everything methodical and operationalized so you only spend mental energy on questions and not the other things in a test.
Overall, the GMAT is an exam of perseverance and strategic decision making. I was doing 50-100 questions per day for 2 months, because I'm no genius. It took a lot to get this score (a year), and I think what made the difference was showing up everyday, and having a coach like e-GMAT. It's the habit of solving each question that turns into the fundamentals and approach that you take to the test day.
All in all, e-GMAT has an excellent course design, and with some discipline, error logging (as much as it stinks to do), and strategizing, the GMAT score you want to achieve can be achieved by anybody.
I started in August of 2023, where I took my first mock and got a 555. After 5 months of studying, I wasn't seeing any improvement in my Quant and DI score. This is when I came across Rajat's (from e-GMAT) video describing his approach to Quant.
Once I started working with e-GMAT, the methodical approach of the concept files, practice files, and cementing allowed me to solidify my quant concepts, which also translated to DI success as well. What I especially appreciated was the process skills (analyze, infer, conceptualize, and calculate). Every time I got a question wrong, I could trace back to which step I got the problem wrong, and that helped me correct my mistakes. Since GMAT math is often times skills we learn in middle school and high school, it was important to get a strong refresher in those fundamentals, which helps when approaching hard problems.
I went from a DI69 to a DI84, which Data Insights was always the hardest section for me, and it's because of the number of practice questions and different twists that e-GMAT provides in its Scholaranium platform. Specifically, Table Analysis problems because easier for me given the variety of data that e-GMAT provides in its test questions, and so I had a good confidence on those questions in those questions which helped improve my score.
The last-mile push program is crucial because it allowed me to focus on the last 20% of the exam, which arguably drives 80% of the score. I learned the correct approach, mindset, and strategies to succeeding on the test. I'd like to specifically mention Rida, my personal coach, who gave me the belief and mentorship that allowed me to achieve a score that I'd be happy with.
Here are those 5 strategies:
1. Section order - personalize based on a balance of subject strength and morning readiness. For me, I experimented between starting with Quant and Verbal, and realized seeing a Quant question in the morning is better for me than a Verbal question. Of course, there needs to be a degree of comfort with both in order to make that decision.
2. Composure - understanding and internalizing the adaptive nature of the test
3. Emergency approach - what do you do when you see a hard question? For me, deep breaths helps me re-focus and make smarter decisions.
4. No ego on the GMAT - unless you really are a super genius, going for a 805 doesn't make sense. Strive for the score range you want to achieve, and learn to let go of questions to go for that score.
5. Test day simulation - practice under your exact test conditions. Same breaks, same snacks, same water bottle, keep everything methodical and operationalized so you only spend mental energy on questions and not the other things in a test.
Overall, the GMAT is an exam of perseverance and strategic decision making. I was doing 50-100 questions per day for 2 months, because I'm no genius. It took a lot to get this score (a year), and I think what made the difference was showing up everyday, and having a coach like e-GMAT. It's the habit of solving each question that turns into the fundamentals and approach that you take to the test day.
All in all, e-GMAT has an excellent course design, and with some discipline, error logging (as much as it stinks to do), and strategizing, the GMAT score you want to achieve can be achieved by anybody.
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30 Jul 2024, 10:45
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congratulations for score.... all the best for applications....
30 Jul 2024, 12:29
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Gratz on the 765. All the best going forward.
