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I know, I know, 625 isn't a great score. But it is definitely worth mentioning, as it is something that I am proud of.
I started my GMAT journey by leaving my job and isolating myself, just staying with my family. I joined a well-known in-person coaching institute in India that promised a good score in 2 months. I attended every lecture, did all assignments, and practised a lot, but when I gave a mock, I got a 435. I was devastated. I’ve always been good academically, so this was a huge shock. What hurt more was that I had genuinely put in the effort. I gave the coaching another chance, but I wasn’t getting conceptual clarity, especially in Quant. The experience became frustrating, and after a lot of back and forth, I took a partial refund.
Then I decided to prepare on my own using YouTube, guides, and GMAT Club. Six months later, I reached 525, almost a 90-point jump, which gave me confidence. I then took the e-GMAT course for 4 months. It really helped with Quant and DI concepts, though Verbal didn’t improve much. After that, I went back to self-prep and must have solved over 5000 questions. I’ve never worked this hard for any exam. Then I gave another mock and scored 625. I literally started crying and dancing because I was just 20 points away from 645. At that point, I even thought of applying without GMAT, but I missed my deadline due to a document delay. (In my mind, honestly, I was happy that I wouldn't have to give the GMAT)
I switched to a new job and started preparing again. Even though GMAT was optional, it would still strengthen my profile. This time, I focused a lot on Verbal. RCs and CRs used to make me feel nauseous, but practice helped. I started understanding conclusions and the overall idea of passages better. Balancing work and prep was exhausting, with almost 12 hours out of the house daily, even on Saturdays. Eventually, I left my job, and that phase was really tough and was taking a toll on my mental health. I felt like a loser and questioned everything. Luckily, I later got a job at a Fortune 500 company, which restored my confidence. This time, I was calmer about GMAT—it wasn’t compulsory, just a plus so no performance anxiety.
I started preparing again in January and planned to give the exam in March before the deadlines. Managing work and prep was tough, but I didn’t want to regret not trying. Booking the exam itself was stressful due to limited slots and travel plans, but I finally got a date on 27th March. I even fell sick before the exam, probably due to stress. On test day, I reached just 10 minutes before reporting time because of traffic, but I stayed calm by reminding myself that the test wouldn’t start until I clicked “start.” I gave the exam and saw the score—625. I was so relieved. Not a perfect score, but I was really proud. I called my mom and started crying and laughing at the same time. That feeling was unmatched, and it was something that I had never experienced before!
The journey was a complete rollercoaster. Maybe not an optimal score, but it was for me. I’m applying to European schools where 625 is considered good, and my strong GPA helps too. Funny thing—I had written “GMAT 625” on my habit tracker, and I got that exact score. My only regret is DI. I got Q84, V82, but DI77, and just 2 more points could have taken me to 645. I had scored 645 in two mocks before the exam, but maybe they were easier. But I am happy. I would really like to thank Egmat, Bunuel (the way your answers are designed, hats off!), Gmatclub, TTP's trial and Scott's advices on Reddit, Marty Murray (for having a short video call and really opening my perspective towards quant), GMAT Ninja (for your GEM videos), Aditya kumar, Gmatpoint, CrackVerbal, Erika for their videos, and most importantly, me for not stopping to believe in myself and never giving up.
Will I give it again? Maybe yes, maybe no. But GMAT has made me calmer, more disciplined, and changed how I think—more structured and less assumption-based. I’m really grateful to all the resources and people who helped me, but most importantly to myself for not giving up. Maybe I’ll be back for an MBA or PhD. Till then, I’m off to my master’s applications. If you’re struggling, don’t give up, but don’t lose yourself in the process either. It’s just an exam, not a measure of your success. Don’t stress—you’ll be fine. All the best!! Don't compare yourself and whine why others score so well, try your best, plan a goal that you think you could achieve in the stipulated time. GMAT ain't your life, so chill, but it is something that I would definitely recommend everyone to give once in life! My love-hate relationship with this exam LOL XD
Signing off,
AD
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I started my GMAT journey by leaving my job and isolating myself, just staying with my family. I joined a well-known in-person coaching institute in India that promised a good score in 2 months. I attended every lecture, did all assignments, and practised a lot, but when I gave a mock, I got a 435. I was devastated. I’ve always been good academically, so this was a huge shock. What hurt more was that I had genuinely put in the effort. I gave the coaching another chance, but I wasn’t getting conceptual clarity, especially in Quant. The experience became frustrating, and after a lot of back and forth, I took a partial refund.
Then I decided to prepare on my own using YouTube, guides, and GMAT Club. Six months later, I reached 525, almost a 90-point jump, which gave me confidence. I then took the e-GMAT course for 4 months. It really helped with Quant and DI concepts, though Verbal didn’t improve much. After that, I went back to self-prep and must have solved over 5000 questions. I’ve never worked this hard for any exam. Then I gave another mock and scored 625. I literally started crying and dancing because I was just 20 points away from 645. At that point, I even thought of applying without GMAT, but I missed my deadline due to a document delay. (In my mind, honestly, I was happy that I wouldn't have to give the GMAT)
I switched to a new job and started preparing again. Even though GMAT was optional, it would still strengthen my profile. This time, I focused a lot on Verbal. RCs and CRs used to make me feel nauseous, but practice helped. I started understanding conclusions and the overall idea of passages better. Balancing work and prep was exhausting, with almost 12 hours out of the house daily, even on Saturdays. Eventually, I left my job, and that phase was really tough and was taking a toll on my mental health. I felt like a loser and questioned everything. Luckily, I later got a job at a Fortune 500 company, which restored my confidence. This time, I was calmer about GMAT—it wasn’t compulsory, just a plus so no performance anxiety.
I started preparing again in January and planned to give the exam in March before the deadlines. Managing work and prep was tough, but I didn’t want to regret not trying. Booking the exam itself was stressful due to limited slots and travel plans, but I finally got a date on 27th March. I even fell sick before the exam, probably due to stress. On test day, I reached just 10 minutes before reporting time because of traffic, but I stayed calm by reminding myself that the test wouldn’t start until I clicked “start.” I gave the exam and saw the score—625. I was so relieved. Not a perfect score, but I was really proud. I called my mom and started crying and laughing at the same time. That feeling was unmatched, and it was something that I had never experienced before!
The journey was a complete rollercoaster. Maybe not an optimal score, but it was for me. I’m applying to European schools where 625 is considered good, and my strong GPA helps too. Funny thing—I had written “GMAT 625” on my habit tracker, and I got that exact score. My only regret is DI. I got Q84, V82, but DI77, and just 2 more points could have taken me to 645. I had scored 645 in two mocks before the exam, but maybe they were easier. But I am happy. I would really like to thank Egmat, Bunuel (the way your answers are designed, hats off!), Gmatclub, TTP's trial and Scott's advices on Reddit, Marty Murray (for having a short video call and really opening my perspective towards quant), GMAT Ninja (for your GEM videos), Aditya kumar, Gmatpoint, CrackVerbal, Erika for their videos, and most importantly, me for not stopping to believe in myself and never giving up.
Will I give it again? Maybe yes, maybe no. But GMAT has made me calmer, more disciplined, and changed how I think—more structured and less assumption-based. I’m really grateful to all the resources and people who helped me, but most importantly to myself for not giving up. Maybe I’ll be back for an MBA or PhD. Till then, I’m off to my master’s applications. If you’re struggling, don’t give up, but don’t lose yourself in the process either. It’s just an exam, not a measure of your success. Don’t stress—you’ll be fine. All the best!! Don't compare yourself and whine why others score so well, try your best, plan a goal that you think you could achieve in the stipulated time. GMAT ain't your life, so chill, but it is something that I would definitely recommend everyone to give once in life! My love-hate relationship with this exam LOL XD
Signing off,
AD
Here's it
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14 Apr 2026, 05:37
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Congratulations on achieving your target score, and thanks for sharing your journey! 
Wishing you all the best for your applications!
Wishing you all the best for your applications! 
14 Apr 2026, 06:36
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Congratulations on the 625 and on the 190-point score increase! I wish you all best with your applications.
