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I started studying for the GMAT in October-November 2024, during a career break, and knew that an MBA would be on the horizon for me a couple of years down the line to advance in my corporate career. I remember giving mock 1 almost cold after studying for 2 days and getting a 205. I had always gotten good grades in school & university, so the lack of validation definitely wasn't fun.
But here's the thing—I'm actually glad I started there. It gave me no illusions about what this test would require.
The First Attempt: Quantity Over Quality
I signed up with a test prep provider in December and dove in. I had time, so I figured I'd just... study. A lot. I went through the Official Guide twice. I put in the hours. I practised hundreds of questions.
By July 2025, my mocks were hovering between 625 and 665, so when I walked out with a 645, I wasn't shocked. But I was frustrated, because I couldn't figure out why my scores were so inconsistent. One day, I'd hit the 95th percentile in Quant but the 65th in Verbal. The next mock, it'd flip completely—90th percentile in Verbal but 52nd in DI and 70-something in Quant.
Looking back, I was drowning in practice questions but had no real strategy. I'd open the OG, set a timer for 20 minutes, and try to blast through 11-12 questions.
Coming from an overrepresented demographic with a fairly conventional profile, I knew a 645 wouldn't cut it. I needed at least 675, maybe higher. More importantly, I needed help figuring out what I was doing wrong.
The Switch: Finding Strategic Guidance
After taking a month off to decompress, I started researching test prep options again and kept seeing e-GMAT success stories on YouTube. What caught my attention wasn't just the score improvements—it was how people talked about the process. The mentorship aspect. The strategic approach to practice.
I signed up in August 2025 and randomly joined a session they were hosting that day. After explaining my situation, they recommended the Last Mile Push program—basically designed for people like me who had the foundation but were plateauing.
Verbal: (V84→V88)
Here's something surprising: Verbal started as my weakest section. By my first attempt, it had become my strongest (V84). But getting from 90th to 99th percentile required a completely different approach.
I've always been decent at conversational English, but I'm not a big reader. Focused, critical reading in two minutes? Analyzing dense academic passages? That was brutal at first.
Two things turned this around:
1. Reading Like It's the GMAT
I subscribed to Aeon and started reading the Wall Street Journal every day—but I didn't just read. I practised exactly like it was a reading comp passage taught in e-GMAT modules. Where's the author's tone shifting? What's the main point? How would I predict what comes next? It sounds excessive, but it built stamina fast.
2. e-GMAT's Verbal Sectionals
The first few times I did the verbal sectionals, I was like, "Why are these passages so dense? Why is this so hard?" The language felt more complex than anything I'd seen before; the answer traps were brutal.
But then when I walked into the actual exam, the verbal section felt... easier. Not easy—easier. The passages were more readable. The logic was still tricky, but I'd already wrestled with tougher stuff on Scholaranium.
That's the thing about e-GMAT's hard questions—they're genuinely preparing you for the hardest stuff the GMAT might throw at you, not just the average question. So when you get a slightly easier mix on test day, you're over-prepared.
Critical Reasoning was already in the 90s for me, but Reading Comp was where I needed that edge.
Quant: Q85→Q88)
With an economics undergrad degree, I thought Quant would be my strong suit. It wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't pulling my score up—it was just kind of... there. Hovering around 84[sup]th[/sup]-88[sup]th[/sup] percentile, perfectly average for someone targeting 700+.
The problem wasn't that I didn't know the concepts. I'd been through the OG twice, the problem was I hadn't learned to recognize the patterns GMAT uses to test those concepts.
Quality Over Coverage
This is where Abha's mentorship really mattered. She had me start paying attention to e-GMAT’S error logs—not just I got this wrong, but where in the process I was messing up.
For me, it was word problems. Specifically, translation. I'd rush through the question, not carefully translate what was being asked, and make silly errors. Algebra was dragging me down overall, but word problems were the worst culprits.
We didn't try to fix everything. We focused on detractors—the question types that were actively hurting my score. I created custom quizzes to focus on my weak areas which were clearly visible in the skill data on the platform. At this point I also leveraged Neuron OG on e-GMAT which has all the official questions with filters at a sectional and sub-topic level too.
Mocks: Simulating Reality (Not Chasing Scores)
I gave a lot of mocks in both attempts, but I used them completely differently the second time around.
First Attempt Approach: I'd finish a mock, look at my score, feel good or bad about it, and move on. Maybe I'd review a few questions. Maybe not.
Second Attempt Approach: After every mock, I'd rest for the remainder of the day. The next morning, I'd re-solve every question I got wrong with a fresh mind, and then dig into why I got it wrong. Was it a concept gap? A silly mistake? A time management issue?
About 70% of the time, I'd realize there wasn't much to learn—just careless errors I'd probably make again anyway. But that other 30%? Those were gold. Those were the pattern discoveries that actually moved my score.
In my last three official mocks, I scored 735, 705, and 715. That's when I knew I was ready.
Section Order: Verbal → Quant → DI
I stuck with this order throughout my prep because Verbal was the most mentally taxing for me, especially around timing. Those Reading Comp passages required so much focus that I wanted to tackle them when my brain was freshest.
Quant was comfortable—I'd always finish 7-8 minutes early (11-12 minutes early in my actual exam). That cushion was reassuring.
DI I left for last because, honestly, I felt like whatever happened there would happen. I'd prepared as best I could, but it was unpredictable enough that I didn't want to overthink it.
My advice: Pick an order based on your mental state and stick with it. Give at least 5-6 mocks with the same order before test day so your brain is trained for that exact sequence.
Test Day: Staying in the Moment
I'm an anxious test-taker. I didn't sleep well the night before either attempt. I've just accepted that about myself.
Here's the thing: You cannot accurately judge how you're doing mid-test. I walked out thinking my Verbal was slightly off, and I ended up with 99th percentile.
Follow your process. Trust your prep. Move forward.
One thing I did differently this time: I stayed focused on the last few DI questions. In my first attempt, by the end, I was just mentally checked out. This time, I locked in. Out of the last five DI questions, I got two right and three wrong—but those two made the difference between a 79 and an 81.
Looking back, the difference between my 645 and my 715 wasn't just 70 points—it was a complete shift in how I approached prep. From grinding through hundreds of questions to strategically targeting my weak spots. From trying to be good at everything to accepting my strengths and managing my weaknesses. From hoping for a good test day to preparing for a bad one.
Thanks to Abha and the entire e-GMAT team for the mentorship and guidance. The journey was longer than I expected, but seeing that 715 pop up on the screen made every sectional, every cementing quiz, and every late-night review session worth it.
If you're stuck in a plateau like I was, don't just practice more—practice smarter. Find your detractors, drill them relentlessly, and trust the process.
You've got this.
But here's the thing—I'm actually glad I started there. It gave me no illusions about what this test would require.
The First Attempt: Quantity Over Quality
I signed up with a test prep provider in December and dove in. I had time, so I figured I'd just... study. A lot. I went through the Official Guide twice. I put in the hours. I practised hundreds of questions.
By July 2025, my mocks were hovering between 625 and 665, so when I walked out with a 645, I wasn't shocked. But I was frustrated, because I couldn't figure out why my scores were so inconsistent. One day, I'd hit the 95th percentile in Quant but the 65th in Verbal. The next mock, it'd flip completely—90th percentile in Verbal but 52nd in DI and 70-something in Quant.
Looking back, I was drowning in practice questions but had no real strategy. I'd open the OG, set a timer for 20 minutes, and try to blast through 11-12 questions.
Coming from an overrepresented demographic with a fairly conventional profile, I knew a 645 wouldn't cut it. I needed at least 675, maybe higher. More importantly, I needed help figuring out what I was doing wrong.
The Switch: Finding Strategic Guidance
After taking a month off to decompress, I started researching test prep options again and kept seeing e-GMAT success stories on YouTube. What caught my attention wasn't just the score improvements—it was how people talked about the process. The mentorship aspect. The strategic approach to practice.
I signed up in August 2025 and randomly joined a session they were hosting that day. After explaining my situation, they recommended the Last Mile Push program—basically designed for people like me who had the foundation but were plateauing.
Verbal: (V84→V88)
Here's something surprising: Verbal started as my weakest section. By my first attempt, it had become my strongest (V84). But getting from 90th to 99th percentile required a completely different approach.
I've always been decent at conversational English, but I'm not a big reader. Focused, critical reading in two minutes? Analyzing dense academic passages? That was brutal at first.
Two things turned this around:
1. Reading Like It's the GMAT
I subscribed to Aeon and started reading the Wall Street Journal every day—but I didn't just read. I practised exactly like it was a reading comp passage taught in e-GMAT modules. Where's the author's tone shifting? What's the main point? How would I predict what comes next? It sounds excessive, but it built stamina fast.
2. e-GMAT's Verbal Sectionals
The first few times I did the verbal sectionals, I was like, "Why are these passages so dense? Why is this so hard?" The language felt more complex than anything I'd seen before; the answer traps were brutal.
But then when I walked into the actual exam, the verbal section felt... easier. Not easy—easier. The passages were more readable. The logic was still tricky, but I'd already wrestled with tougher stuff on Scholaranium.
That's the thing about e-GMAT's hard questions—they're genuinely preparing you for the hardest stuff the GMAT might throw at you, not just the average question. So when you get a slightly easier mix on test day, you're over-prepared.
Critical Reasoning was already in the 90s for me, but Reading Comp was where I needed that edge.
Quant: Q85→Q88)
With an economics undergrad degree, I thought Quant would be my strong suit. It wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't pulling my score up—it was just kind of... there. Hovering around 84[sup]th[/sup]-88[sup]th[/sup] percentile, perfectly average for someone targeting 700+.
The problem wasn't that I didn't know the concepts. I'd been through the OG twice, the problem was I hadn't learned to recognize the patterns GMAT uses to test those concepts.
Quality Over Coverage
This is where Abha's mentorship really mattered. She had me start paying attention to e-GMAT’S error logs—not just I got this wrong, but where in the process I was messing up.
For me, it was word problems. Specifically, translation. I'd rush through the question, not carefully translate what was being asked, and make silly errors. Algebra was dragging me down overall, but word problems were the worst culprits.
We didn't try to fix everything. We focused on detractors—the question types that were actively hurting my score. I created custom quizzes to focus on my weak areas which were clearly visible in the skill data on the platform. At this point I also leveraged Neuron OG on e-GMAT which has all the official questions with filters at a sectional and sub-topic level too.
Mocks: Simulating Reality (Not Chasing Scores)
I gave a lot of mocks in both attempts, but I used them completely differently the second time around.
First Attempt Approach: I'd finish a mock, look at my score, feel good or bad about it, and move on. Maybe I'd review a few questions. Maybe not.
Second Attempt Approach: After every mock, I'd rest for the remainder of the day. The next morning, I'd re-solve every question I got wrong with a fresh mind, and then dig into why I got it wrong. Was it a concept gap? A silly mistake? A time management issue?
About 70% of the time, I'd realize there wasn't much to learn—just careless errors I'd probably make again anyway. But that other 30%? Those were gold. Those were the pattern discoveries that actually moved my score.
In my last three official mocks, I scored 735, 705, and 715. That's when I knew I was ready.
Section Order: Verbal → Quant → DI
I stuck with this order throughout my prep because Verbal was the most mentally taxing for me, especially around timing. Those Reading Comp passages required so much focus that I wanted to tackle them when my brain was freshest.
Quant was comfortable—I'd always finish 7-8 minutes early (11-12 minutes early in my actual exam). That cushion was reassuring.
DI I left for last because, honestly, I felt like whatever happened there would happen. I'd prepared as best I could, but it was unpredictable enough that I didn't want to overthink it.
My advice: Pick an order based on your mental state and stick with it. Give at least 5-6 mocks with the same order before test day so your brain is trained for that exact sequence.
Test Day: Staying in the Moment
I'm an anxious test-taker. I didn't sleep well the night before either attempt. I've just accepted that about myself.
Here's the thing: You cannot accurately judge how you're doing mid-test. I walked out thinking my Verbal was slightly off, and I ended up with 99th percentile.
Follow your process. Trust your prep. Move forward.
One thing I did differently this time: I stayed focused on the last few DI questions. In my first attempt, by the end, I was just mentally checked out. This time, I locked in. Out of the last five DI questions, I got two right and three wrong—but those two made the difference between a 79 and an 81.
Looking back, the difference between my 645 and my 715 wasn't just 70 points—it was a complete shift in how I approached prep. From grinding through hundreds of questions to strategically targeting my weak spots. From trying to be good at everything to accepting my strengths and managing my weaknesses. From hoping for a good test day to preparing for a bad one.
Thanks to Abha and the entire e-GMAT team for the mentorship and guidance. The journey was longer than I expected, but seeing that 715 pop up on the screen made every sectional, every cementing quiz, and every late-night review session worth it.
If you're stuck in a plateau like I was, don't just practice more—practice smarter. Find your detractors, drill them relentlessly, and trust the process.
You've got this.
13 Jan 2026, 09:23
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Thank you for the debrief and congratulations!
AbhishekP220108 - may be useful for your purposes of how to best leverage eGMAT
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