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12 Oct 2025, 19:26
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Hi everyone!
I took the GMAT on September 30, 2025, and wanted to share my experience. Reading other people’s debriefs was incredibly helpful while I was preparing, so hopefully this helps someone else too.
Starting Phase
I began my GMAT prep in June 2024, driven by my goal of pursuing an MBA in the U.S. Beyond that, I quickly found the learning process itself rewarding — many of the analytical and reasoning skills I developed through GMAT prep started to show up in my day-to-day work. I work in Strategic Planning at a multinational company, and I could literally see how my study habits and quantitative and critical reasoning were improving my performance on the job.
From the beginning I used Target Test Prep (TTP) as my main resource, and I also did some OG questions I found on GMAT Club. My study schedule was pretty consistent: weekdays from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m., before work, and around 7 hours total on weekends. Although I’ll be honest — weekends were sometimes volatile because of my social life. Balancing everything wasn’t easy, and it did get frustrating having to skip late nights or limit drinks just to wake up early and study. And of course, constantly making mistakes on quizzes never feels great, but that’s part of the game.
Study Phase
Before I started TTP I took a baseline mock, just to see where I stood, and it went horribly. I scored 475, which was a wake-up call. It was humbling but necessary to understand that there was a lot of work to be done.
As the weeks went by, I started noticing small wins. I became faster with mental math, more confident in problem-solving, and surprisingly I started applying the same logical thinking at work. It felt great to see the connection between studying and real-life skills — that kept me motivated.
One of TTP’s strongest points is its structure. You don’t waste time guessing what to study next — the guide literally walks you through everything, step by step. It removes so much uncertainty, which is key when you’re juggling work and life. My approach became simple: just trust the process, follow the path, and keep going.
The GMAT Exam
I took my official GMAT on September 30, 2025 after completing the full TTP course and eight mock tests (including my 475 baseline). My mocks had stabilized around 645, so I felt confident but also realistic.
Some friends and work colleagues had told me to not expect to get my target score in the first try, that it was unrealistic. That dragged me down and first but it didn't stop me from trying.
On test day I was nervous, especially during the Quant section. I felt like I got hit with several questions from my weaker topics right away, which threw me off a bit. Verbal went great though — I scored in the 100th percentile, which still surprises me to this day because I never thought that would be my strongest section. Quant and Data Insights didn’t go as smoothly, but the overall result was right in line with my mocks.
My score on my first and only official attempt was 645, a 170-point increase from where I started. When I saw the preliminary score pop up on the screen, I just froze for a second. I didn’t get the printed report right away, so I went to GMAT Club and used the score calculator to confirm the breakdown — just to make sure I wasn’t hallucinating after all those months of studying.
Reflections and Takeaways
If I had to summarize my experience I would encourage everyone to pick a plan and don't change it. Trust the process, try to enjoy the ride, and don’t treat it just as a test. Preparing for the GMAT can genuinely make you sharper and give you many unexpected life lessons.
My quick advice:
TTP was honestly a great choice. The structure, the clarity, and the quality of their materials really make a difference. Preparing for the GMAT was definitely a challenge, but it was also one of the most rewarding personal projects I’ve ever taken on
I took the GMAT on September 30, 2025, and wanted to share my experience. Reading other people’s debriefs was incredibly helpful while I was preparing, so hopefully this helps someone else too.
Starting Phase
I began my GMAT prep in June 2024, driven by my goal of pursuing an MBA in the U.S. Beyond that, I quickly found the learning process itself rewarding — many of the analytical and reasoning skills I developed through GMAT prep started to show up in my day-to-day work. I work in Strategic Planning at a multinational company, and I could literally see how my study habits and quantitative and critical reasoning were improving my performance on the job.
From the beginning I used Target Test Prep (TTP) as my main resource, and I also did some OG questions I found on GMAT Club. My study schedule was pretty consistent: weekdays from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m., before work, and around 7 hours total on weekends. Although I’ll be honest — weekends were sometimes volatile because of my social life. Balancing everything wasn’t easy, and it did get frustrating having to skip late nights or limit drinks just to wake up early and study. And of course, constantly making mistakes on quizzes never feels great, but that’s part of the game.
Study Phase
Before I started TTP I took a baseline mock, just to see where I stood, and it went horribly. I scored 475, which was a wake-up call. It was humbling but necessary to understand that there was a lot of work to be done.
As the weeks went by, I started noticing small wins. I became faster with mental math, more confident in problem-solving, and surprisingly I started applying the same logical thinking at work. It felt great to see the connection between studying and real-life skills — that kept me motivated.
One of TTP’s strongest points is its structure. You don’t waste time guessing what to study next — the guide literally walks you through everything, step by step. It removes so much uncertainty, which is key when you’re juggling work and life. My approach became simple: just trust the process, follow the path, and keep going.
The GMAT Exam
I took my official GMAT on September 30, 2025 after completing the full TTP course and eight mock tests (including my 475 baseline). My mocks had stabilized around 645, so I felt confident but also realistic.
Some friends and work colleagues had told me to not expect to get my target score in the first try, that it was unrealistic. That dragged me down and first but it didn't stop me from trying.
On test day I was nervous, especially during the Quant section. I felt like I got hit with several questions from my weaker topics right away, which threw me off a bit. Verbal went great though — I scored in the 100th percentile, which still surprises me to this day because I never thought that would be my strongest section. Quant and Data Insights didn’t go as smoothly, but the overall result was right in line with my mocks.
My score on my first and only official attempt was 645, a 170-point increase from where I started. When I saw the preliminary score pop up on the screen, I just froze for a second. I didn’t get the printed report right away, so I went to GMAT Club and used the score calculator to confirm the breakdown — just to make sure I wasn’t hallucinating after all those months of studying.
Reflections and Takeaways
If I had to summarize my experience I would encourage everyone to pick a plan and don't change it. Trust the process, try to enjoy the ride, and don’t treat it just as a test. Preparing for the GMAT can genuinely make you sharper and give you many unexpected life lessons.
My quick advice:
- Get TTP, it has everything you need.
- Move through the material fast to keep momentum.
- Listen to your body and take 2–3 week breaks if you need to.
- When you hit a good streak with mocks, use it, schedule the official test as soon as possible.
- Practice under real conditions, no pausing, no shortcuts.
TTP was honestly a great choice. The structure, the clarity, and the quality of their materials really make a difference. Preparing for the GMAT was definitely a challenge, but it was also one of the most rewarding personal projects I’ve ever taken on
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13 Oct 2025, 06:38
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Thank you for sharing your experience and congrats on your improvment
Could you provide more information about the Verbal, Quant and DI final scores?
Could you provide more information about the Verbal, Quant and DI final scores?
adrianhp
13 Oct 2025, 08:44
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Congratulations on a massive improvement in the score..All the best for the applications..
