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I'm Prakhar, and I recently scored a 695 on the GMAT Focus Edition (Q87, V82, DI84). I wanted to share my experience because when I started just two months ago, I literally knew nothing about the GMAT.
I'm a chemical engineer who switched to software development, but realized I wanted to get into management. A friend mentioned the GMAT, and that's how this journey began.
At this stage, I had no clue about GMAT, how to prepare for it and all. Some friend of mine suggested that I join e-GMAT to prepare. I did some research and saw that e-GMAT fit my budget, had great reviews, an extensive question bank and 5 mocks. This is all that I needed, and I started with my prep.
When I joined e-GMAT, I was told, the first thing I need to do is to create a study plan. For this, I needed to take a mock and took the first SIGMA-X mock on the platform. My score was a 615 on this mock.
I remember thinking, "Okay, at least it's not terrible," but I knew I had a long way to go. I had zero knowledge about the DI section - didn't even know what each subsection contained. By the time I realized how fast time was moving, I had 6-7 questions left with no time! I panicked hard, thinking I was going to bomb this test completely. DI became my biggest fear that day.
After this, I was wondering where I get started with!
The Study Plan That Changed Everything
This is when I created the Personalized Study Plan on the e-GMAT platform, and this became my framework, guiding me through the prep. It told me exactly what to do each day and tracked how much time I was investing. Some days when I felt like I wasn't doing enough, I'd check the calendar and realize - wait, I actually completed everything!
I made it a point to stay 4-5 days ahead of schedule. This buffer saved me when work got hectic. Looking back at my study plan now, it's all green grades - I'm pretty proud of that! I managed to complete what typically takes 3-4 months in just 1.5 months.
The plan suggested that I get started with Verbal, which along with DI was one of my weaker sections, and then move to DI, while maintaining my Quants.
Verbal Journey:
Verbal was a challenging section for me! The study plan took me through a stepped approach, where I focused on first building my foundation through the course, and cementing this knowledge on Scholaranium.
This approach really helped my gain confidence in verbal.
Getting into the test, I knew I could easily pull off a V84 at least, given that this was my average mock score in verbal.
However, it did not pan out on the test day. Verbal was the first section that I started with. The headphones that I got were super-tight and it took me some getting used to, and this spoilt my attention on the initial set of questions, resulting in a V82! I know I could have done better, but what makes me happy is that I am way more confident about verbal now, than when I started.
DI 84:
Remember that DI disaster I mentioned? Well, I went from DI74 to DI84 (98th percentile).
Here's what clicked:
The Graph Analysis Problem My weakest area was graph analysis. I kept misreading values - I'd look at a graph, think "this should be the value," mark it, and get it wrong. What really stung was seeing that 65-70% of people got these questions right. That's when I realized I wasn't concentrating enough.
The solution? I started focusing intensely on every data point, making sure I mapped each value precisely. No more assumptions, no more "this looks about right." Every graph required my full attention.
Time Management Through Sectional Mocks e-GMAT's DI question bank was a lifesaver. I gave 4-5 sectional mocks just for DI. Initially, my accuracy was decent, but I was always running out of time. Through these mocks, I learned to identify which questions to tackle first, and which might need more time.
These practice sessions helped me develop an internal clock. I knew instinctively when I was spending too long on a question.
Cracking MSR MSR terrified me initially. My first MSR set took forever because I kept going back and forth between sources. Then I learned the note-taking strategy from the course - how to organize information from multiple sources systematically.
Once I started making structured notes upfront, MSR became manageable. Yes, it was time-consuming initially, but having clear notes meant I could answer questions without constantly re-reading sources.
By test day, DI had transformed from my nightmare section to my strongest. I finished with time to review 2-3 questions - something unimaginable two months earlier.
The key wasn't just practice - it was understanding WHY I was making mistakes and systematically fixing each issue.
I tried to treat test day like "just another sectional quiz." The first 10 minutes were rough - tight headphones and nerves. But because I'd practiced on similar questions, I quickly found my groove and was able to bounce back from my verbal performance.
Key Features That Made the Difference
1. Scholaranium Analytics: Showed me if I was actually improving in the right direction and helped identify areas that needed further improvement (for both accuracy and timing).
2. Last Mile Push Mentorship: Rashmi helped me with an accountability partner who I could reach out for any concerns that I faced.
3. The Personalized Study Plan: Told me exactly what to do each day and helped me compress 4 months of prep into 1.5 months.
4. Question Quality: The e-GMAT questions were so similar to the actual GMAT that I didn't feel anxious on test day - it felt familiar.
5. Structured Learning: Video lessons and cementing quizzes ensured I built strong foundations before moving forward - no gaps in understanding.
These weren't just features - they were the scaffolding that supported my 80-point improvement in two months while working full-time.
The GMAT journey tested me in ways I didn't expect. Working full-time meant studying 2-3 hours on weekdays and 4-6 hours on weekends. No social life for two months, but it was worth it.
If someone told me two months ago that I'd score 695, I wouldn't have believed them. But structured preparation, quality resources, and sheer stubbornness got me there.
To anyone starting their journey: You can do this. When you think you can't, remember - I went from not knowing what GMAT stood for to scoring 695 in two months. Just give it your 100%.
Happy to answer any questions!
I'm a chemical engineer who switched to software development, but realized I wanted to get into management. A friend mentioned the GMAT, and that's how this journey began.
At this stage, I had no clue about GMAT, how to prepare for it and all. Some friend of mine suggested that I join e-GMAT to prepare. I did some research and saw that e-GMAT fit my budget, had great reviews, an extensive question bank and 5 mocks. This is all that I needed, and I started with my prep.
When I joined e-GMAT, I was told, the first thing I need to do is to create a study plan. For this, I needed to take a mock and took the first SIGMA-X mock on the platform. My score was a 615 on this mock.
I remember thinking, "Okay, at least it's not terrible," but I knew I had a long way to go. I had zero knowledge about the DI section - didn't even know what each subsection contained. By the time I realized how fast time was moving, I had 6-7 questions left with no time! I panicked hard, thinking I was going to bomb this test completely. DI became my biggest fear that day.
After this, I was wondering where I get started with!
The Study Plan That Changed Everything
This is when I created the Personalized Study Plan on the e-GMAT platform, and this became my framework, guiding me through the prep. It told me exactly what to do each day and tracked how much time I was investing. Some days when I felt like I wasn't doing enough, I'd check the calendar and realize - wait, I actually completed everything!
I made it a point to stay 4-5 days ahead of schedule. This buffer saved me when work got hectic. Looking back at my study plan now, it's all green grades - I'm pretty proud of that! I managed to complete what typically takes 3-4 months in just 1.5 months.
The plan suggested that I get started with Verbal, which along with DI was one of my weaker sections, and then move to DI, while maintaining my Quants.
Verbal Journey:
Verbal was a challenging section for me! The study plan took me through a stepped approach, where I focused on first building my foundation through the course, and cementing this knowledge on Scholaranium.
This approach really helped my gain confidence in verbal.
Getting into the test, I knew I could easily pull off a V84 at least, given that this was my average mock score in verbal.
However, it did not pan out on the test day. Verbal was the first section that I started with. The headphones that I got were super-tight and it took me some getting used to, and this spoilt my attention on the initial set of questions, resulting in a V82! I know I could have done better, but what makes me happy is that I am way more confident about verbal now, than when I started.
DI 84:
Remember that DI disaster I mentioned? Well, I went from DI74 to DI84 (98th percentile).
Here's what clicked:
The Graph Analysis Problem My weakest area was graph analysis. I kept misreading values - I'd look at a graph, think "this should be the value," mark it, and get it wrong. What really stung was seeing that 65-70% of people got these questions right. That's when I realized I wasn't concentrating enough.
The solution? I started focusing intensely on every data point, making sure I mapped each value precisely. No more assumptions, no more "this looks about right." Every graph required my full attention.
Time Management Through Sectional Mocks e-GMAT's DI question bank was a lifesaver. I gave 4-5 sectional mocks just for DI. Initially, my accuracy was decent, but I was always running out of time. Through these mocks, I learned to identify which questions to tackle first, and which might need more time.
These practice sessions helped me develop an internal clock. I knew instinctively when I was spending too long on a question.
Cracking MSR MSR terrified me initially. My first MSR set took forever because I kept going back and forth between sources. Then I learned the note-taking strategy from the course - how to organize information from multiple sources systematically.
Once I started making structured notes upfront, MSR became manageable. Yes, it was time-consuming initially, but having clear notes meant I could answer questions without constantly re-reading sources.
By test day, DI had transformed from my nightmare section to my strongest. I finished with time to review 2-3 questions - something unimaginable two months earlier.
The key wasn't just practice - it was understanding WHY I was making mistakes and systematically fixing each issue.
I tried to treat test day like "just another sectional quiz." The first 10 minutes were rough - tight headphones and nerves. But because I'd practiced on similar questions, I quickly found my groove and was able to bounce back from my verbal performance.
Key Features That Made the Difference
1. Scholaranium Analytics: Showed me if I was actually improving in the right direction and helped identify areas that needed further improvement (for both accuracy and timing).
2. Last Mile Push Mentorship: Rashmi helped me with an accountability partner who I could reach out for any concerns that I faced.
3. The Personalized Study Plan: Told me exactly what to do each day and helped me compress 4 months of prep into 1.5 months.
4. Question Quality: The e-GMAT questions were so similar to the actual GMAT that I didn't feel anxious on test day - it felt familiar.
5. Structured Learning: Video lessons and cementing quizzes ensured I built strong foundations before moving forward - no gaps in understanding.
These weren't just features - they were the scaffolding that supported my 80-point improvement in two months while working full-time.
The GMAT journey tested me in ways I didn't expect. Working full-time meant studying 2-3 hours on weekdays and 4-6 hours on weekends. No social life for two months, but it was worth it.
If someone told me two months ago that I'd score 695, I wouldn't have believed them. But structured preparation, quality resources, and sheer stubbornness got me there.
To anyone starting their journey: You can do this. When you think you can't, remember - I went from not knowing what GMAT stood for to scoring 695 in two months. Just give it your 100%.
Happy to answer any questions!
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06 Aug 2025, 12:35
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congratulations for score... all the best with applications
