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05 Oct 2025, 12:37
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Hi everyone!
I took the GMAT a week ago for the third time and wanted to share my experience.
Background:
I'm born and raised in Lima, Peru, graduated from a business school with a bachelor's degree in business administration. After graduating, I've been working in finance and investments, so I thought that my Quant was my strength and what I needed to improve the most was Verbal and DI. However, after doing a diagnostic test, I realized that maybe my Quant was not as strong as it needed to be (At least to get a score above the 90th percentile).
First Exam:
I first started studying for the GMAT in 2024, using a mix of courses and practice questions from the official GMAT, however, I wasn't getting the scores I needed in a consistent way, especially in Quant and Data Insights. I decided to take my chances and take the exam anyway because Round 1 deadline was approaching (I took it in September 2024). That was a bad idea. Once I hit the submit button, I was very disappointed with the score I saw (595).
Second Exam:
After identifying my weak areas, I decided to use another course and study for 4 more months so I could improve that score and apply at Round 2. I concentrated on my weakest areas and decided to take the exam again in December. Even though I improved from 595 to 625, it was still far off the averages of the MBA programs I was hoping to apply. With that score I tried to apply to a few programs, but got waitlisted. After that disappointing experience, I decided to take a break of a few months to focus on other parts of my application.
TTP Experience:
In March 2025, I started researching across a variety of forums and that's how I came across TTP. Looking at how people from all around the world were getting their target scores with many having a significant improvement from their latest attempt, I decided to give it a chance. I signed up for the 5-day trial to see how the course was structured and I really liked how easy to understand and well structured the course was. I started giving the platform my latest GMAT scores and my target score and with that, I started looking at the curriculum to estimate how long it would take me to complete the course. Taking into consideration the time I would take not only to advance the chapters, but also, how long it would take me to finish the chapter tests + review. After the 5-day trial ended, I saw a flash sale for the course in GMAT Club and decided to sign up for the 6-month program.
Even though I already had studied the material before, I decided to do the complete course from scratch. I don't regret doing that. As I was advancing the program, I realized there were some tricks and really useful tips I could use to speed up my problem solving. As I was progressing, I was also taking notes and highlighting the specific type of problems I found the hardest and, using the AI generator, I was able to see practice with the same type of problem but with varying difficulties to help me deepen my understanding in thos areas. In addition, I was creating an error log from every question I got wrong and every question I took too long to solve (> 2 minutes). I really liked the way they combined Quant with Verbal, since, for some Quant problem solving questions, you needed to pay attention to how the problem was structured so you don't fall into a trap answer. That was helpful not only in Quant, but also in many Data Insight questions. Additionally, I found it extremely helpful to get a review quizzes every now and then. It helped me to practice with topics I've seen before and help me with the spaced repetition to enhance my long-term retention of the topics and type of questions. The program was self-explaining and I didn't need to use the support too much, but when I needed to ask something, I always got an answer in a few hours, which was reassuring.
After finishing all the Data Insight courses, I purchased the 3-6 exams (which you can take twice). With that and the TTP reviews I was able to practice my weakest topics and get a sense how other factors (like how much I slept or if I took the mock after a long day of work, etc.) might have affected my performance. In the last week, I found the GMAT strategies very helpful , which gives you tips of what to do and what not to do the days before the exam (and strategies for your Test day).
Third Exam:
After finishing the curriculum, the mocks from the official GMAT and looking at the strategies for taking the GMAT, I decided to sign up for the exam. I focused on doing a light practice and review of my whole journey and following the strategies that TTP recommended, including getting 7+ hours of sleep, eating well and doing exercises to enhance my performance. I took the exam on Monday, so I had the opportunity to sleep well and apply the strategies without complications. Once I took the exam and hit the submit button, I was excited to see the 685 score on the screen. That was the score I was looking for to be able to apply any program I had in mind.
Recommendations:
Studying for the GMAT will be a challenge for most, especially if English is not your first language. However, with enough study, practice, and discipline, you can keep improving until you reach your target score. As many say, the GMAT is not a sprint, it's a marathon, so be sure you take a diagnostic test or a Mock to see where you stand and plan from there. Because the GMAT is a timed exam, there are many factors that could influence your score, even if you know the theory and had practice, so make sure to follow the strategies (based on your own experience as well) to make sure you are at your best when you take the exam.
I took the GMAT a week ago for the third time and wanted to share my experience.
Background:
I'm born and raised in Lima, Peru, graduated from a business school with a bachelor's degree in business administration. After graduating, I've been working in finance and investments, so I thought that my Quant was my strength and what I needed to improve the most was Verbal and DI. However, after doing a diagnostic test, I realized that maybe my Quant was not as strong as it needed to be (At least to get a score above the 90th percentile).
First Exam:
I first started studying for the GMAT in 2024, using a mix of courses and practice questions from the official GMAT, however, I wasn't getting the scores I needed in a consistent way, especially in Quant and Data Insights. I decided to take my chances and take the exam anyway because Round 1 deadline was approaching (I took it in September 2024). That was a bad idea. Once I hit the submit button, I was very disappointed with the score I saw (595).
Second Exam:
After identifying my weak areas, I decided to use another course and study for 4 more months so I could improve that score and apply at Round 2. I concentrated on my weakest areas and decided to take the exam again in December. Even though I improved from 595 to 625, it was still far off the averages of the MBA programs I was hoping to apply. With that score I tried to apply to a few programs, but got waitlisted. After that disappointing experience, I decided to take a break of a few months to focus on other parts of my application.
TTP Experience:
In March 2025, I started researching across a variety of forums and that's how I came across TTP. Looking at how people from all around the world were getting their target scores with many having a significant improvement from their latest attempt, I decided to give it a chance. I signed up for the 5-day trial to see how the course was structured and I really liked how easy to understand and well structured the course was. I started giving the platform my latest GMAT scores and my target score and with that, I started looking at the curriculum to estimate how long it would take me to complete the course. Taking into consideration the time I would take not only to advance the chapters, but also, how long it would take me to finish the chapter tests + review. After the 5-day trial ended, I saw a flash sale for the course in GMAT Club and decided to sign up for the 6-month program.
Even though I already had studied the material before, I decided to do the complete course from scratch. I don't regret doing that. As I was advancing the program, I realized there were some tricks and really useful tips I could use to speed up my problem solving. As I was progressing, I was also taking notes and highlighting the specific type of problems I found the hardest and, using the AI generator, I was able to see practice with the same type of problem but with varying difficulties to help me deepen my understanding in thos areas. In addition, I was creating an error log from every question I got wrong and every question I took too long to solve (> 2 minutes). I really liked the way they combined Quant with Verbal, since, for some Quant problem solving questions, you needed to pay attention to how the problem was structured so you don't fall into a trap answer. That was helpful not only in Quant, but also in many Data Insight questions. Additionally, I found it extremely helpful to get a review quizzes every now and then. It helped me to practice with topics I've seen before and help me with the spaced repetition to enhance my long-term retention of the topics and type of questions. The program was self-explaining and I didn't need to use the support too much, but when I needed to ask something, I always got an answer in a few hours, which was reassuring.
After finishing all the Data Insight courses, I purchased the 3-6 exams (which you can take twice). With that and the TTP reviews I was able to practice my weakest topics and get a sense how other factors (like how much I slept or if I took the mock after a long day of work, etc.) might have affected my performance. In the last week, I found the GMAT strategies very helpful , which gives you tips of what to do and what not to do the days before the exam (and strategies for your Test day).
Third Exam:
After finishing the curriculum, the mocks from the official GMAT and looking at the strategies for taking the GMAT, I decided to sign up for the exam. I focused on doing a light practice and review of my whole journey and following the strategies that TTP recommended, including getting 7+ hours of sleep, eating well and doing exercises to enhance my performance. I took the exam on Monday, so I had the opportunity to sleep well and apply the strategies without complications. Once I took the exam and hit the submit button, I was excited to see the 685 score on the screen. That was the score I was looking for to be able to apply any program I had in mind.
Recommendations:
- Take a diagnostic first as soon as possible to get an idea of how far away you are from your target score.
- Follow a program that will let you study efficiently considering how demanding is your job and other activities. For me, it was better to study 1-2 hours on weekdays when you have a clear mind and good rest than studying for 3-4 hours when you feel pretty tired.
- If you use TTP, make sure to follow the plan completely (especially for someone that is just starting), including doing all the chapter tests, creating an error log and reviewing it every 1-2 weeks. If you feel you need extra help, you can contact their support so they can help you out.
- Make sure to follow the strategies for studying, practicing and taking the exam (included in the TTP course). In this part, it will also depend on each person. Some people, for example, decide to study a lot the day before and that can be helpful for them, but for others, doing a light review and focusing on other things could have a better outcome.
- If you don't get the score you need, don't panic. If you have completed the courses and created your error log, you can keep practicing your weakest areas in GMAT Club or you can iterate with AI to help you understand different ways to solve a problem or some techniques to speed up the calculations.
Studying for the GMAT will be a challenge for most, especially if English is not your first language. However, with enough study, practice, and discipline, you can keep improving until you reach your target score. As many say, the GMAT is not a sprint, it's a marathon, so be sure you take a diagnostic test or a Mock to see where you stand and plan from there. Because the GMAT is a timed exam, there are many factors that could influence your score, even if you know the theory and had practice, so make sure to follow the strategies (based on your own experience as well) to make sure you are at your best when you take the exam.
05 Oct 2025, 23:58
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Hey, congrats on your score. Thanks for the debrief! Helps out great deal for people like me still in the grind.
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06 Oct 2025, 02:40
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congratulations for score... all the best with applications...
