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munindra95
Joined: 01 Sep 2021
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Location: India
Schools: ISB '25 (A) IIMA PGPX'25 (D)
GMAT 1: 700 Q49 V35
GMAT 2: 730 Q50 V39
GPA: 08.45
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27 Oct 2023, 05:24
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I am a Chemical Engineer who obtained my B.Tech from IIT-BHU. With over seven years of experience in the Petroleum industry, I realized that an executive MBA was the logical next step. The GMAT, with its versatile applications, was the perfect choice to open new career avenues.
Starting the Preparation: Mastering Comprehension, a Revelation
As an engineer, I had a strong foundation in Quant but required assistance in the Verbal section. E-GMAT's structured course caught my attention, and I was immediately drawn to its trial version. Impressed, I quickly purchased the course and commenced my preparation. Regrettably, I initially rushed through the course and skipped the "Mastercomprehension" component, which proved to be a mistake. This haste reflected in my first mock score of 550.
Learning from Mistakes
Upon recognizing my error, I contacted E-GMAT's support team, who understood my rush due to a tight deadline. I took the GMAT and scored 670, but it was clear that my approach wasn't effective. I decided to entrust my GMAT preparation entirely to E-GMAT mentors, focusing on mastering concepts and heeding their expert advice. Over the course of a few months, my score improved to 730.
Verbal Preparation
Master Comprehension: This course was a game-changer, significantly enhancing my reading skills. It delves into sentence construction and deconstruction, allowing you to understand all aspects of a sentence. Mastercomprehension is invaluable.
Sentence Correction: Adopting a meaning-based approach is the way to go, even though it may initially be time-consuming. It ultimately reduces time taken and improves accuracy. Meaning is paramount.
Critical Reasoning: Prethinking is a game-changer here. Understanding arguments, visualizing scenarios, and prethinking are crucial for mastering critical reasoning. Prethinking equals complete understanding.
Reading Comprehension: Take your time and read passages thoroughly. Reading slowly is the fastest way to comprehend the content. Don't rush; immerse yourself in the passage. Read slowly to complete passages quickly.
Quant Preparation
As a Quant-savvy individual, I primarily focused on quizzes and utilized the Scholaranium AI for insight into my weaknesses. I discovered that I needed improvement in geometry and areas like probability and permutations and combinations. I practiced mostly on the questions I had previously answered incorrectly.
Forum and Scholaranium
E-GMAT's forum was a goldmine for me. It provided a different perspective on questions and helped me clarify doubts through interactions with Verbal SMEs. Scholaranium, with its vast question database, allowed me to identify my areas of weakness and hone my skills. The question quality closely matched the GMAT, and the available tools were top-notch.
Mocks
Throughout my three GMAT attempts, I used E-GMAT SigmaX mocks and mba.com mocks. The SigmaX mocks, especially the last one before my 730, were incredibly predictive of my real GMAT score. Mocks are a valuable resource; use them wisely. Also, maintain exam-like conditions – no pausing, water breaks, or restroom visits during mock exams.
Conclusion/Tips
1. Trust the EGMAT process and the guidance of the experts. Always remember, meaning is king.
2. After each question, take a moment to relax and breathe deeply. Let go of the previous question to stay focused on the next.
Starting the Preparation: Mastering Comprehension, a Revelation
As an engineer, I had a strong foundation in Quant but required assistance in the Verbal section. E-GMAT's structured course caught my attention, and I was immediately drawn to its trial version. Impressed, I quickly purchased the course and commenced my preparation. Regrettably, I initially rushed through the course and skipped the "Mastercomprehension" component, which proved to be a mistake. This haste reflected in my first mock score of 550.
Learning from Mistakes
Upon recognizing my error, I contacted E-GMAT's support team, who understood my rush due to a tight deadline. I took the GMAT and scored 670, but it was clear that my approach wasn't effective. I decided to entrust my GMAT preparation entirely to E-GMAT mentors, focusing on mastering concepts and heeding their expert advice. Over the course of a few months, my score improved to 730.
Verbal Preparation
Master Comprehension: This course was a game-changer, significantly enhancing my reading skills. It delves into sentence construction and deconstruction, allowing you to understand all aspects of a sentence. Mastercomprehension is invaluable.
Sentence Correction: Adopting a meaning-based approach is the way to go, even though it may initially be time-consuming. It ultimately reduces time taken and improves accuracy. Meaning is paramount.
Critical Reasoning: Prethinking is a game-changer here. Understanding arguments, visualizing scenarios, and prethinking are crucial for mastering critical reasoning. Prethinking equals complete understanding.
Reading Comprehension: Take your time and read passages thoroughly. Reading slowly is the fastest way to comprehend the content. Don't rush; immerse yourself in the passage. Read slowly to complete passages quickly.
Quant Preparation
As a Quant-savvy individual, I primarily focused on quizzes and utilized the Scholaranium AI for insight into my weaknesses. I discovered that I needed improvement in geometry and areas like probability and permutations and combinations. I practiced mostly on the questions I had previously answered incorrectly.
Forum and Scholaranium
E-GMAT's forum was a goldmine for me. It provided a different perspective on questions and helped me clarify doubts through interactions with Verbal SMEs. Scholaranium, with its vast question database, allowed me to identify my areas of weakness and hone my skills. The question quality closely matched the GMAT, and the available tools were top-notch.
Mocks
Throughout my three GMAT attempts, I used E-GMAT SigmaX mocks and mba.com mocks. The SigmaX mocks, especially the last one before my 730, were incredibly predictive of my real GMAT score. Mocks are a valuable resource; use them wisely. Also, maintain exam-like conditions – no pausing, water breaks, or restroom visits during mock exams.
Conclusion/Tips
1. Trust the EGMAT process and the guidance of the experts. Always remember, meaning is king.
2. After each question, take a moment to relax and breathe deeply. Let go of the previous question to stay focused on the next.
27 Oct 2023, 06:04
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Gratz on the 700. All the best going forward.
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06 Nov 2023, 11:53
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Dear munindra95,
Congratulations on your remarkable score of 730 with a Q50 and a V39!
A 180-point improvement overall and a 19-point improvement in Verbal is a phenomenal achievement and everyone here at e-GMAT is so happy to have been a part of your journey.
I'm thrilled to hear about your positive mindset and the progress you've made on your GMAT journey.
Your diligence and hard work made the journey easy for you, as the processes became second nature to you through continuous efforts. The image below shows how you were able to improve your accuracy in SC hard questions from 60% to 85%, translating to greater than 90%ile ability, by adopting the meaning-based approach effectively –
You maintained your diligence and perseverance through all the Scholaranium quizzes for all the Verbal subsections, allowing you to reach your GMAT score in a very predictable manner. The below image, showing your statistics across the three subsections in Verbal in hard questions, depicts how this consistent approach helped you get that 19-point improvement in Verbal.
Scoring a Q50 is also an accomplishment you should be proud of. You showed phenomenal consistency in all subsections of Quant. The below image shows your Quant statistics from Scholaranium which displays your hardwork –
With your zeal, you managed to achieve excellence in the GMAT exams. I am sure that you will face every challenge thrown at you with the utmost determination and I wish you all the very best for your next steps!
Regards,
Akash
Congratulations on your remarkable score of 730 with a Q50 and a V39!
A 180-point improvement overall and a 19-point improvement in Verbal is a phenomenal achievement and everyone here at e-GMAT is so happy to have been a part of your journey.
I'm thrilled to hear about your positive mindset and the progress you've made on your GMAT journey.
It’s okay to make mistakes as long as you learn from them!
Your diligence and hard work made the journey easy for you, as the processes became second nature to you through continuous efforts. The image below shows how you were able to improve your accuracy in SC hard questions from 60% to 85%, translating to greater than 90%ile ability, by adopting the meaning-based approach effectively –
You maintained your diligence and perseverance through all the Scholaranium quizzes for all the Verbal subsections, allowing you to reach your GMAT score in a very predictable manner. The below image, showing your statistics across the three subsections in Verbal in hard questions, depicts how this consistent approach helped you get that 19-point improvement in Verbal.
Determination, effort and practice!
Scoring a Q50 is also an accomplishment you should be proud of. You showed phenomenal consistency in all subsections of Quant. The below image shows your Quant statistics from Scholaranium which displays your hardwork –
With your zeal, you managed to achieve excellence in the GMAT exams. I am sure that you will face every challenge thrown at you with the utmost determination and I wish you all the very best for your next steps!
Regards,
Akash
