wow that's commendable, i scored 470 on my diagnostic as well, how long did it take you to prepare and when did you opt for
target test prep? I have just started my prep and i want to give gmat in dec just want to know if it's realistic
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Starting Out: Rebuilding the BasicsI came into test prep with shaky fundamentals. T I’d memorized a few formulas here and there but didn’t really understand the “why” behind the math. Date Insights wasn't any better.
I started with TTP at the beginning of my process. TTP’s biggest strength for me was the coverage of the basics. Every lesson broke things down step by step — nothing was assumed. I remember working through early quant chapters and realizing just how many small gaps I had been carrying with me from school. Filling those gaps gave me the confidence I had been missing.Middle Phase: Practice & RhythmOnce I built up my fundamentals, the real shift happened when I started diving into TTP’s practice problems. At first, I would take too long on questions and second-guess myself constantly. But with repetition, I began to recognize patterns and stay in rhythm.
The variety of problems was crucial. Some were easy confidence boosters, others stretched me beyond my comfort zone. Slowly, I learned how to manage timing — when to move on, when to double-check, and how to keep my pace steady.Final Push & BreakthroughAs I stuck with the plan, my mock scores started climbing. From the 300s... into the 400s... and eventually, the 500s. The day I broke into the 600s with a 615 was a huge moment for me. It proved that the hours of drilling fundamentals and practicing under timed conditions were paying off.More importantly, I no longer panicked under the clock. Takeaways & Advice- If you’re starting from a lower baseline, don’t panic!
- Spend time on the fundamentals, conceptual understanding is key for the GMAT.
- Use the practice problems to train your timing and rhythm. That’s where the real growth happens.
- Be patient. Improvement isn’t instant, but it’s very real if you stick with the plan.
Final ThoughtsI went from scoring in the 300s and 400s on my first mocks to a 675 Focus Score. TTP gave me the foundation I desperately needed and the tools to stay consistent. The official practice problems gave me to where I needed to be. For anyone who feels like they’re “too far behind” to reach their goals, you're not!!!