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04 Aug 2025, 09:29
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Hi everyone!
I took the GMAT on 26 July 2025 and scored 745 - Q90 V85 DI86. Here is a detailed debrief on how I went about my prep. Hope this helps!
Phase 1: Selection of Prep Provider - TTP
I was looking for a prep provider for two reasons. One - it adds structure to your preparation. Two - I wanted to unlearn and relearn the basics (especially in Quant as I knew that my foundations were very weak). After quite a bit of research, I went with TTP. The reasons were exactly the ones I mentioned before. TTP's detailed study plan added structure to my preparation. Further, the quant course starts off with the absolute basics which sometimes you may take for granted. Starting off from 0 and building the right foundation really helped my prep.
Phase 2: Study
I followed TTP's study plan to the dot. Did not skip a single learning goal or end of chapter test. The entire curriculum took me around 4 months to complete with a very hectic job.
Quant - I would recommend you to solve every single example question and every single end of chapter question. Also, do not skip any chapter no matter how easy it may seem or no matter how confident you are with it already. The GMAT has a unique way of twisting questions even in concepts you think you know well. I guess the biggest advantage of TTP Quant is that it covers every single quant concept you need to know for the GMAT. So, when you solve questions even later in your prep, you will never find that a concept is completely new to you.
Verbal - Verbal has infinite possible contexts. However, with practice you will see that there are a few common patterns in all the questions. I think TTP does a very good job in summing up those patterns. Honestly, these were hard to pick up and retain the first time. However, making short notes while revising really helped. I think Verbal is all about spotting question structures. For example, you may learn about 'False Dichotomy' on the platform. However, its very important that you spot this structure when you are solving actual questions during OG/mocks. In short when doing Verbal on TTP - focus on the common patterns that TTP explains and make a list that you can easily remember and SPOT!
DI - I think the Graphs section is great. The other sections naturally borrow from Q and V content you have already learnt in the other sections. I think the DI section is all about becoming aware of DI specific traps. For example, graphs always love to play around with the Y axis in its scale, starting point, etc. Therefore, when doing DI, focus more on the traps rather than content as that's heavily borrowed from Q and V.
Phase 3: Practice
Post TTP, I moved on to the OG. Until now, there was a track of all the errors I made on the TTP platform. However, it is crucial that you maintain an error log from this stage. I was fairly comfortable with the OG except for inequalities. That's where GMAT Club stepped in. I believe GC (Bunuel) has amazing compilations for various topics. Those links helped me bridge a few gaps (only in inequalities mostly) that I did not know existed
Once done with the OG, I moved to the Official Mocks. After 3 mocks, I found that, despite knowing how to solve the questions my execution on the tests was not amazing (I scored 675/685 in the first 3 mocks). I felt I needed more testing practice. That's when I subscribed to the tests on GMAT Club. They provided me with a wonderful test taking experience. The interface is the same as the actual test. After a couple of weeks of dedicated practice on GMAT Club, I moved back to mocks.
Phase 4: Mocks
In this phase, I started doing official mocks and GC tests together. As soon as I took the 4th Official mock (after a month of GC tests only), I scored my first 745. The improvement in the score was mainly attributable to execution skills such as time management, stress management, etc. I spent the next 1-2 months on GC tests and Official mocks only. I used to take one official mock per week and on the other days, I usually took Q,V and DI sectional tests alternatively on GC. However, as I was comfortable with V, I focused on Q and DI tests only towards the end. And of course, whenever I felt I needed clarification on some topics, I went back to TTP. My lowest score on the mocks was 675 and highest was 745 (x2).
Phase 5: Test
I spoke with a few of my friends who had taken the GMAT a few days earlier. I exactly knew what to expect on the test day (in terms of processes, procedures, etc.) Its good to be prepared this way as you do not want surprises on your test day. My section order was V DI and Q with a break between DI and Q. The testing experience in itself had its ups and downs without delving into too much detail. At one point, I felt I was completely messing up Quant. However, its very important to stay calm. Also, the sheer number of practice tests I had done across GC and OG ensured that I was used to the panic/stress.
Phase 6: Result
I finished Quant with 8 seconds to spare. I had not prepared myself for the result at all. But there it was in my face! BAM! 745! with a Q90! Honestly the best feeling of my life.
I have tried to cover most of the details regarding my prep. Happy to answer any other specific queries
And a BIG BIG Thank you to the entire GMAT club community!
I took the GMAT on 26 July 2025 and scored 745 - Q90 V85 DI86. Here is a detailed debrief on how I went about my prep. Hope this helps!
Phase 1: Selection of Prep Provider - TTP
I was looking for a prep provider for two reasons. One - it adds structure to your preparation. Two - I wanted to unlearn and relearn the basics (especially in Quant as I knew that my foundations were very weak). After quite a bit of research, I went with TTP. The reasons were exactly the ones I mentioned before. TTP's detailed study plan added structure to my preparation. Further, the quant course starts off with the absolute basics which sometimes you may take for granted. Starting off from 0 and building the right foundation really helped my prep.
Phase 2: Study
I followed TTP's study plan to the dot. Did not skip a single learning goal or end of chapter test. The entire curriculum took me around 4 months to complete with a very hectic job.
Quant - I would recommend you to solve every single example question and every single end of chapter question. Also, do not skip any chapter no matter how easy it may seem or no matter how confident you are with it already. The GMAT has a unique way of twisting questions even in concepts you think you know well. I guess the biggest advantage of TTP Quant is that it covers every single quant concept you need to know for the GMAT. So, when you solve questions even later in your prep, you will never find that a concept is completely new to you.
Verbal - Verbal has infinite possible contexts. However, with practice you will see that there are a few common patterns in all the questions. I think TTP does a very good job in summing up those patterns. Honestly, these were hard to pick up and retain the first time. However, making short notes while revising really helped. I think Verbal is all about spotting question structures. For example, you may learn about 'False Dichotomy' on the platform. However, its very important that you spot this structure when you are solving actual questions during OG/mocks. In short when doing Verbal on TTP - focus on the common patterns that TTP explains and make a list that you can easily remember and SPOT!
DI - I think the Graphs section is great. The other sections naturally borrow from Q and V content you have already learnt in the other sections. I think the DI section is all about becoming aware of DI specific traps. For example, graphs always love to play around with the Y axis in its scale, starting point, etc. Therefore, when doing DI, focus more on the traps rather than content as that's heavily borrowed from Q and V.
Phase 3: Practice
Post TTP, I moved on to the OG. Until now, there was a track of all the errors I made on the TTP platform. However, it is crucial that you maintain an error log from this stage. I was fairly comfortable with the OG except for inequalities. That's where GMAT Club stepped in. I believe GC (Bunuel) has amazing compilations for various topics. Those links helped me bridge a few gaps (only in inequalities mostly) that I did not know existed
Once done with the OG, I moved to the Official Mocks. After 3 mocks, I found that, despite knowing how to solve the questions my execution on the tests was not amazing (I scored 675/685 in the first 3 mocks). I felt I needed more testing practice. That's when I subscribed to the tests on GMAT Club. They provided me with a wonderful test taking experience. The interface is the same as the actual test. After a couple of weeks of dedicated practice on GMAT Club, I moved back to mocks.
Phase 4: Mocks
In this phase, I started doing official mocks and GC tests together. As soon as I took the 4th Official mock (after a month of GC tests only), I scored my first 745. The improvement in the score was mainly attributable to execution skills such as time management, stress management, etc. I spent the next 1-2 months on GC tests and Official mocks only. I used to take one official mock per week and on the other days, I usually took Q,V and DI sectional tests alternatively on GC. However, as I was comfortable with V, I focused on Q and DI tests only towards the end. And of course, whenever I felt I needed clarification on some topics, I went back to TTP. My lowest score on the mocks was 675 and highest was 745 (x2).
Phase 5: Test
I spoke with a few of my friends who had taken the GMAT a few days earlier. I exactly knew what to expect on the test day (in terms of processes, procedures, etc.) Its good to be prepared this way as you do not want surprises on your test day. My section order was V DI and Q with a break between DI and Q. The testing experience in itself had its ups and downs without delving into too much detail. At one point, I felt I was completely messing up Quant. However, its very important to stay calm. Also, the sheer number of practice tests I had done across GC and OG ensured that I was used to the panic/stress.
Phase 6: Result
I finished Quant with 8 seconds to spare. I had not prepared myself for the result at all. But there it was in my face! BAM! 745! with a Q90! Honestly the best feeling of my life.
I have tried to cover most of the details regarding my prep. Happy to answer any other specific queries
And a BIG BIG Thank you to the entire GMAT club community!
04 Aug 2025, 20:07
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Hi pranavshastry,
Huge congrats on your 745, and thank you for such a thoughtful breakdown of your journey. It’s awesome to hear how following the TTP study plan helped build your foundation and sharpen your execution across all sections. We’re thrilled TTP could be a part of your success and wish you the best in the future.
Huge congrats on your 745, and thank you for such a thoughtful breakdown of your journey. It’s awesome to hear how following the TTP study plan helped build your foundation and sharpen your execution across all sections. We’re thrilled TTP could be a part of your success and wish you the best in the future.
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08 Aug 2025, 10:22
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Hey, Can I ask how did you prepare for Quants & DI?
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