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Schools: Booth '26 (S)
GMAT Focus 1: 705 Q79 V88 DI88 
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28 Mar 2026, 15:22
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Background
I decided to pursue the GMAT in early January 2026, with a tight two-month window before my scheduled test date in early March — driven by the April 2nd deadline for deferred MBA applications. To say my schedule was packed would be an understatement. I was finishing my undergraduate senior year as an organizational psychology major with a business analytics minor, working 20–25 hours a week as a recruiter, and making sure I was still present as a husband. Time and money were both scarce, so every decision about how I prepared had to be intentional.
Diagnostic and Early Prep
My first practice test came back at 615 (Q74, V85, DI82). Verbal and data insights reflected skills I use every day — reading and writing research papers, building dashboards, interpreting data — but quant was a different story. I hadn't taken a math class in six years, since junior year of high school, and it was, by far, my weakest section.
For the first month, I leaned entirely on free resources. I watched countless YouTube videos, combed through Reddit threads, used the official gmat website practice materials, and even picked up a book on getting into top MBA programs. I focused almost exclusively on quant and avoided spreading myself too thin. By the start of February — exactly one month in — I retook a practice test and scored 655 (Q79, V87, DI82). Quant had moved in the right direction, but I was still 30–40 points shy of my target score of 685+.
Investing in TTP
That's when I made the decision to invest in Target Test Prep's Flexible Prep program. I had seen it consistently recommended across Reddit and by former MBA students, and after a closer look at the platform, I understood why. What drew me in most was the combination of deep conceptual coverage — modules that break topics down to first principles, not just surface-level tricks — and the analytical tools that let you track your error patterns, benchmark your timing against other students, and identify exactly where you're losing ground. For someone with limited study hours and a specific weakness to address, that level of precision was exactly what I needed.
I was working through anywhere from 15 to 20 hours of prep per week — not a lot in the grand scheme of GMAT preparation, but as much as I could manage. Despite that constraint, something started to click. TTP didn't just help me get better at quant questions — it helped me understand the GMAT as a whole in a way I hadn't before.
The Final Stretch
My third and final practice test, taken shortly before test day, came back at 682 (Q82, V85, DI80). Verbal and data insights had dipped slightly from their earlier highs, which initially worried me — but I'd read enough about GMAT prep to know that score volatility during the final weeks is completely normal. Rather than panic, I used TTP's materials to do a focused review of DI and verbal modules, making sure nothing I'd studied had gone cold. And I kept grinding through quant right up until the end.
Test Day
On the day of the exam, everything came together. I walked out with a 705 (Q79, V88, DI88) — 98th percentile — 20 pts above my target score. A small personal note: Scott, the founder of TTP, personally reached out before my test to check in on how my preparation was going. That kind of personal care was not something I expected, but it left a lasting impact.
Takeaways for Fellow Preppers
A few things I'd pass along to anyone in the middle of their own GMAT journey:
Know your weakness and attack it early. Quant was my Achilles heel, and front-loading that work gave me the foundation I needed for everything that followed.
Be strategic about resources. I used free materials for my first month because that's what my budget allowed — and that was the right call. When I did invest, I chose TTP because the analytics and flexibility aligned with exactly what I needed. Spend intentionally, not broadly.
Expect the roller coaster. Mock scores don't go up in a straight line. Mine went up, came down, went back up. What matters is how you analyze each result and what you do with that information.
You don't need unlimited time. Between work, school, marriage, and life, I had about 15–20 hours a week. It's not a lot. But if the material is right and you're honest about your weaknesses, it's enough.
If anyone is in a similar situation — tight timeline, full schedule, big goals — feel free to reach out. Happy to share more about what worked for me.
I decided to pursue the GMAT in early January 2026, with a tight two-month window before my scheduled test date in early March — driven by the April 2nd deadline for deferred MBA applications. To say my schedule was packed would be an understatement. I was finishing my undergraduate senior year as an organizational psychology major with a business analytics minor, working 20–25 hours a week as a recruiter, and making sure I was still present as a husband. Time and money were both scarce, so every decision about how I prepared had to be intentional.
Diagnostic and Early Prep
My first practice test came back at 615 (Q74, V85, DI82). Verbal and data insights reflected skills I use every day — reading and writing research papers, building dashboards, interpreting data — but quant was a different story. I hadn't taken a math class in six years, since junior year of high school, and it was, by far, my weakest section.
For the first month, I leaned entirely on free resources. I watched countless YouTube videos, combed through Reddit threads, used the official gmat website practice materials, and even picked up a book on getting into top MBA programs. I focused almost exclusively on quant and avoided spreading myself too thin. By the start of February — exactly one month in — I retook a practice test and scored 655 (Q79, V87, DI82). Quant had moved in the right direction, but I was still 30–40 points shy of my target score of 685+.
Investing in TTP
That's when I made the decision to invest in Target Test Prep's Flexible Prep program. I had seen it consistently recommended across Reddit and by former MBA students, and after a closer look at the platform, I understood why. What drew me in most was the combination of deep conceptual coverage — modules that break topics down to first principles, not just surface-level tricks — and the analytical tools that let you track your error patterns, benchmark your timing against other students, and identify exactly where you're losing ground. For someone with limited study hours and a specific weakness to address, that level of precision was exactly what I needed.
I was working through anywhere from 15 to 20 hours of prep per week — not a lot in the grand scheme of GMAT preparation, but as much as I could manage. Despite that constraint, something started to click. TTP didn't just help me get better at quant questions — it helped me understand the GMAT as a whole in a way I hadn't before.
The Final Stretch
My third and final practice test, taken shortly before test day, came back at 682 (Q82, V85, DI80). Verbal and data insights had dipped slightly from their earlier highs, which initially worried me — but I'd read enough about GMAT prep to know that score volatility during the final weeks is completely normal. Rather than panic, I used TTP's materials to do a focused review of DI and verbal modules, making sure nothing I'd studied had gone cold. And I kept grinding through quant right up until the end.
Test Day
On the day of the exam, everything came together. I walked out with a 705 (Q79, V88, DI88) — 98th percentile — 20 pts above my target score. A small personal note: Scott, the founder of TTP, personally reached out before my test to check in on how my preparation was going. That kind of personal care was not something I expected, but it left a lasting impact.
Takeaways for Fellow Preppers
A few things I'd pass along to anyone in the middle of their own GMAT journey:
Know your weakness and attack it early. Quant was my Achilles heel, and front-loading that work gave me the foundation I needed for everything that followed.
Be strategic about resources. I used free materials for my first month because that's what my budget allowed — and that was the right call. When I did invest, I chose TTP because the analytics and flexibility aligned with exactly what I needed. Spend intentionally, not broadly.
Expect the roller coaster. Mock scores don't go up in a straight line. Mine went up, came down, went back up. What matters is how you analyze each result and what you do with that information.
You don't need unlimited time. Between work, school, marriage, and life, I had about 15–20 hours a week. It's not a lot. But if the material is right and you're honest about your weaknesses, it's enough.
If anyone is in a similar situation — tight timeline, full schedule, big goals — feel free to reach out. Happy to share more about what worked for me.
28 Mar 2026, 23:25
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Congrats on the 705.
Also, you don't need to take any math in college to have a minor in business analytics? What are the required courses for this minor?
BrianE13
BrianE13
Just curious - doesn't your organizational psychology major require statistics and at least some math as a pre-requisite for stats?
Also, you don't need to take any math in college to have a minor in business analytics? What are the required courses for this minor?
Archit3110
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29 Mar 2026, 03:06
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congratulations for score.. all the best with applications
