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Hello fellow GMAT aspirants!
I'm excited to share my GMAT journey with you, which resulted in a score of 665 (Q85, V90, DI74).
Verbal Journey: An Unexpected Triumph
One of the most surprising aspects of my journey was my performance in Verbal. Throughout my preparation, Verbal had consistently been in the 84-85 range in mocks. I had a natural affinity for this section and mainly focused on learning from mistakes in official questions rather than following structured preparation.
The jump to V90 on test day was completely unexpected and showed me that sometimes our potential can exceed our expectations. My approach was primarily:
Quant: Strategic Improvement through Data-Driven Preparation
For Quant, I needed a more structured approach. The e-GMAT P.A.C.E. engine proved invaluable here:
The improvement from Q82 to Q85 came from this targeted approach and systematic practice.
Data Insights: A Journey of Ups and Downs
My DI preparation showed promising results in practice, with strong performance across different question types:
Performance in Hard Questions (Last 10 Questions):
Despite strong practice performance, test day proved challenging in this section. Looking back, I believe with better performance in DI, I could have reached the 705-707 range. The e-GMAT DI course provided valuable resources, particularly because:
Mock Test Strategy and Test Day Experience
I experimented with different section orders in my mocks:
On test day, I went with my gut feeling and started with Quant. This decision worked well, although I narrowly missed changing an answer in Quant due to time constraints.
The Value of Mentorship
One of the most valuable aspects of my preparation was having a mentor through e-GMAT's Last Mile Push program. GMAT is as much a mental game as it is about knowledge and skills. Having an experienced mentor provided:
Key Takeaways:
Final Thoughts
This journey taught me that success on the GMAT isn't just about the hours put in, but about smart preparation and maintaining the right mindset. The combination of structured preparation tools and expert mentorship helped me make the most of my preparation time.
Best of luck to everyone preparing for the GMAT! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
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I'm excited to share my GMAT journey with you, which resulted in a score of 665 (Q85, V90, DI74).
Verbal Journey: An Unexpected Triumph
One of the most surprising aspects of my journey was my performance in Verbal. Throughout my preparation, Verbal had consistently been in the 84-85 range in mocks. I had a natural affinity for this section and mainly focused on learning from mistakes in official questions rather than following structured preparation.
The jump to V90 on test day was completely unexpected and showed me that sometimes our potential can exceed our expectations. My approach was primarily:
- Reviewing solutions thoroughly to understand alternative approaches
- Learning from mistakes in mock tests
- Maintaining confidence in my natural abilities while staying open to improvement
Quant: Strategic Improvement through Data-Driven Preparation
For Quant, I needed a more structured approach. The e-GMAT P.A.C.E. engine proved invaluable here:
- Saved approximately 35 hours of preparation time
- Helped identify and target specific weak areas
- Provided exposure to different question types
- Enabled focused practice on areas needing improvement
The improvement from Q82 to Q85 came from this targeted approach and systematic practice.
Data Insights: A Journey of Ups and Downs
My DI preparation showed promising results in practice, with strong performance across different question types:
Performance in Hard Questions (Last 10 Questions):
- Multi Source Reasoning: 80%
- Two Part Analysis: 70%
- Data Sufficiency: 80%
- Graphs & Tables: 60% (Above threshold of 55%)
Despite strong practice performance, test day proved challenging in this section. Looking back, I believe with better performance in DI, I could have reached the 705-707 range. The e-GMAT DI course provided valuable resources, particularly because:
- DI is a relatively new section with limited practice resources available
- The course offered comprehensive practice materials
- Regular practice helped build familiarity with different question types
Mock Test Strategy and Test Day Experience
I experimented with different section orders in my mocks:
- First mock: Verbal → Quant → DI
- Second mock: Quant → Verbal → DI
On test day, I went with my gut feeling and started with Quant. This decision worked well, although I narrowly missed changing an answer in Quant due to time constraints.
The Value of Mentorship
One of the most valuable aspects of my preparation was having a mentor through e-GMAT's Last Mile Push program. GMAT is as much a mental game as it is about knowledge and skills. Having an experienced mentor provided:
- Perspective on mock scores based on vast experience with other students
- Strategic guidance for improvement
- Emotional support during challenging phases
- Regular check-ins to keep me accountable
- Confidence-building through proven strategies
Key Takeaways:
- Trust your strengths while remaining open to improvement
- Use data-driven preparation tools to save time and target weaknesses
- Don't underestimate the importance of mental preparation
- Be flexible with your section order strategy
- Regular practice is crucial, especially for newer sections like DI
- Having an experienced mentor can make a significant difference in your preparation journey
Final Thoughts
This journey taught me that success on the GMAT isn't just about the hours put in, but about smart preparation and maintaining the right mindset. The combination of structured preparation tools and expert mentorship helped me make the most of my preparation time.
Best of luck to everyone preparing for the GMAT! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
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