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Struggling with GMAT Verbal as a non-native speaker? Harsh improved his score from 595 to 695 in just 45 days—and scored a 99 %ile in Verbal (V88)! Learn how smart strategy, clarity, and guided prep helped him gain 100 points.
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At one point, she believed GMAT wasn’t for her. After scoring 595, self-doubt crept in and she questioned her potential. But instead of quitting, she made the right strategic changes. The result? A remarkable comeback to 695. Check out how Saakshi did it.
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Whether you are just beginning your MBA journey or fine-tuning your path to a 700+ score, GMAT Day is designed to give you a competitive edge.
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About two years ago, I decided to begin preparing for an MBA journey. A friend who had just been admitted to Stanford gave me a key piece of advice: before thinking about applications or schools, conquer the GMAT.
He recommended e-GMAT, so I reached out for a consultation. I was impressed by the thorough guidance and decided to enroll.
Before using e-GMAT, I had taken the GMAT Classic Edition and scored 660 (equivalent to about 615 on the Focus Edition). I knew I needed a structured approach, and e-GMAT’s comprehensive coverage of all three sections looked promising.
Verbal
Coming from a non-English-speaking background, verbal was my weakest area. e-GMAT’s Master Comprehension course and the “comprehension-first” mindset were game changers.
One eye-opening moment was hearing the founder explain how, when you first start GMAT prep, it’s like learning to ride a bike — you begin with baby steps, and over time you build speed. It’s normal to feel slow or stuck early on.
Another critical lesson: deliberate learning matters. You need to own your preparation. e-GMAT provides the tools, but it’s up to you to put in the work — reading daily, practicing thoughtfully, and playing the long game.
In RC, the reading strategies that were in the course helped me improve my accuracy:
Quant
I had always considered quant my strength, but GMAT quant is a different beast. Even strong quant students can underperform under test-day pressure.
e-GMAT’s quant materials are exceptional — the concepts, methods, and practice questions push you deeply.
The PACE engine in the Quants course helped me save close to 42 hours of prep time which helped me speed up my timelines. In WP alone, PACE helped me save close over 11 hours:
The Scholaranium questions then helped me fine-tune my approach to solving questions under timed setting.
After completing the course, I genuinely feel I’ve become not only a better test-taker but also a better learner and professional.
Data Insights (DI)
e-GMAT recommends saving DI for later in your prep, and that’s a smart approach because DI draws heavily on both quant and verbal skills.
When the GMAT format switched to the Focus Edition, e-GMAT was one of the first platforms to quickly integrate DI materials. Their DI resources are top-tier, helping you see charts, graphs, and tables from a whole new perspective — as they like to say, you start owning the dataset.
The structured approach of going through the course followed by cementing quizzes helped me improve my DI ability and timing.
Setback and the Last Mile Push (LMP)
After 3–4 months of preparation, I went to the test center feeling stressed and under pressure. Unfortunately, I scored only 655 (Q85, V82, DI81) far below what I’d hoped.
I questioned myself: Do I even have what it takes to hit 700+? Should I just settle for this score?
But after a couple of weeks, I realized I still wanted to push forward. That’s when I heard about e-GMAT’s Last Mile Push (LMP) program — designed for test-takers around 655+ who need a personalized plan and some extra belief.
Rida from e-GMAT contacted me, set up a tailored study plan, and guided me through the next phase. The Scholaranium question bank was critical here — a vault of high-quality, challenging questions, along with powerful analytics to pinpoint weak spots.
One key lesson I learned at this stage: once you’re aiming above the 90th percentile, quality beats quantity. It’s no longer about doing endless questions but about targeted, focused improvement.
Importantly, the belief the e-GMAT team showed in me mattered a lot. On every call, I would ask my mentor: Do you really think I can hit 700+? And she always replied: Vakho, not only do I believe it — we all do.
Victory
In April, I went back to the exam — this time well-rested, sticking to a pre-test routine of light warm-ups, and ready to attack.
I scored 705 (Q82, V88, DI85) and it felt incredible to finally reach my goal.
My Advice to Fellow GMAT Aspirants
Give yourself enough time — GMAT success takes consistent effort, so don’t rush.
Find the tools or methods that fit your learning style — for me, e-GMAT’s self-paced study + the LMP program was the winning combination.
Most importantly, never give up. Deciding to take the GMAT is already a courageous step, and you’ve overcome so much just to be here. Keep going!
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He recommended e-GMAT, so I reached out for a consultation. I was impressed by the thorough guidance and decided to enroll.
Before using e-GMAT, I had taken the GMAT Classic Edition and scored 660 (equivalent to about 615 on the Focus Edition). I knew I needed a structured approach, and e-GMAT’s comprehensive coverage of all three sections looked promising.
Verbal
Coming from a non-English-speaking background, verbal was my weakest area. e-GMAT’s Master Comprehension course and the “comprehension-first” mindset were game changers.
One eye-opening moment was hearing the founder explain how, when you first start GMAT prep, it’s like learning to ride a bike — you begin with baby steps, and over time you build speed. It’s normal to feel slow or stuck early on.
Another critical lesson: deliberate learning matters. You need to own your preparation. e-GMAT provides the tools, but it’s up to you to put in the work — reading daily, practicing thoughtfully, and playing the long game.
In RC, the reading strategies that were in the course helped me improve my accuracy:
Quant
I had always considered quant my strength, but GMAT quant is a different beast. Even strong quant students can underperform under test-day pressure.
e-GMAT’s quant materials are exceptional — the concepts, methods, and practice questions push you deeply.
The PACE engine in the Quants course helped me save close to 42 hours of prep time which helped me speed up my timelines. In WP alone, PACE helped me save close over 11 hours:
The Scholaranium questions then helped me fine-tune my approach to solving questions under timed setting.
After completing the course, I genuinely feel I’ve become not only a better test-taker but also a better learner and professional.
Data Insights (DI)
e-GMAT recommends saving DI for later in your prep, and that’s a smart approach because DI draws heavily on both quant and verbal skills.
When the GMAT format switched to the Focus Edition, e-GMAT was one of the first platforms to quickly integrate DI materials. Their DI resources are top-tier, helping you see charts, graphs, and tables from a whole new perspective — as they like to say, you start owning the dataset.
The structured approach of going through the course followed by cementing quizzes helped me improve my DI ability and timing.
Setback and the Last Mile Push (LMP)
After 3–4 months of preparation, I went to the test center feeling stressed and under pressure. Unfortunately, I scored only 655 (Q85, V82, DI81) far below what I’d hoped.
I questioned myself: Do I even have what it takes to hit 700+? Should I just settle for this score?
But after a couple of weeks, I realized I still wanted to push forward. That’s when I heard about e-GMAT’s Last Mile Push (LMP) program — designed for test-takers around 655+ who need a personalized plan and some extra belief.
Rida from e-GMAT contacted me, set up a tailored study plan, and guided me through the next phase. The Scholaranium question bank was critical here — a vault of high-quality, challenging questions, along with powerful analytics to pinpoint weak spots.
One key lesson I learned at this stage: once you’re aiming above the 90th percentile, quality beats quantity. It’s no longer about doing endless questions but about targeted, focused improvement.
Importantly, the belief the e-GMAT team showed in me mattered a lot. On every call, I would ask my mentor: Do you really think I can hit 700+? And she always replied: Vakho, not only do I believe it — we all do.
Victory
In April, I went back to the exam — this time well-rested, sticking to a pre-test routine of light warm-ups, and ready to attack.
I scored 705 (Q82, V88, DI85) and it felt incredible to finally reach my goal.
My Advice to Fellow GMAT Aspirants
Give yourself enough time — GMAT success takes consistent effort, so don’t rush.
Find the tools or methods that fit your learning style — for me, e-GMAT’s self-paced study + the LMP program was the winning combination.
Most importantly, never give up. Deciding to take the GMAT is already a courageous step, and you’ve overcome so much just to be here. Keep going!
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28 May 2025, 00:12
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Good point; that approach works basically every time.
Nice work!
28 May 2025, 06:02
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Congratulations on your incredible 50-point breakthrough from 655 to 705 in just 1.5 months. I am glad that e-GMAT played a role in your success. Your transformation is remarkable - especially your Verbal surge from V82 to V88, proving that non-native English speakers can excel with the right approach.
Congratulations and all the best for next steps!
Congratulations and all the best for next steps!
