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Strengths:
1. Meticulously designed course content: The course content is thoughtfully designed to flow coherently and to build upon what is taught previously. The PACE feature is especially helpful in saving time, based on granular (and surprisingly accurate) diagnostic tests
2. Rigorous practice and testing modules: The cementing tests (especially for Hard questions) are a good challenge, and the learning curve to get most questions right is steep. Sectional and full-length tests are also valuable resources for practice, and provide an accurate estimate of the current skill level (in line with GMAC's scoring)
3. Hands-on mentor support: Support is available over email, and a response is guaranteed within 1-2 days. Through the LMP programme, mentor support is even more comprehensive, with the mentor also checking in periodically and providing personalised guidance
Would make the product better:
The Personalised Study Plan (PSP) feature can be improved, particularly around the user interface and guidance on usage:
1. UI improvements: Minor UI-UX improvements can be carried out for students to better follow the plan. Sometimes, when the milestones are completed (as per the threshold), the plan does not mark it as complete, and it has to be manually marked as complete --> this is not intuitive for first-time users
2. User handholding/ tutorial: After the plan is generated, a detailed walkthrough of the interface would be helpful. This walkthrough would explain the features of the PSP, and also how the user can proceed through it, modify it, and correct it in case there are (often inevitable) delays
Overall, the e-GMAT intensive online programme is beneficial because it not only provides clear, structured, and streamlined guidance but also focuses on conceptual clarity, building instincts and skills, and targeted assistance.
The practice repository of questions, in the cementing as well as mock stages, is vast, and the difficulty is in line with GMAT's official questions. The Neuron OG feature adds to the existing practice combinations of the Scholaranium to provide more granular practice mechanisms, allowing the user to select specific topics, difficulty levels, and also the allotted time for quizzes or practice.
The solutions to all the questions are detailed and follow a clear structure that aligns closely with the concepts and processes taught in the initial stages, which makes cross-referencing easier. Maintaining an error log is also encouraged, and it is greatly helped by the structure and format of the given solutions.
The analytics provided after every question and after every quiz/ test are also detailed and provide valuable insights, particularly regarding time management and other test-takers' mindsets.
The Last Mile Push (LMP) programme in itself is also particularly noteworthy, as it helps connect with other test-takers and dedicated support personnel, which in turn helps make the whole preparation experience feel less like a solo endeavour. This in itself is valuable, but it also promotes cross-learning from other students, which proves valuable in certain scenarios.
Finally, I want to particularly give a shoutout to Abha from the Strategy team, who patiently guided me through my journey. I consider some of her insights, particularly in improving my Verbal performance, to be the keystone of boosting my confidence and getting a great score.