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Strengths:
- Structured course for verbal
- Focus on areas that are lacking in quant (evaluated based on diagnostic test)
- Detailed course with point to point explanation
Would make the product better:
- Error log needs to be maintained manually as the portal does not keep track of it even though you can put tags to each question
- Better interface for keeping track of scores on the portal itself to evaluate progress
Before my first attempt at GMAT, I had mostly self-prepared using the OG Guide, Quant Review, and Verbal Review. I had taken Quant classes from Wizako which I felt really strengthened my basics, and no classes especially for Verbal, except that one month before the exam, I had taken Magoosh but did not have time to solve all the questions.
I scored a 640 (Q49, V27) on my first attempt in Nov22 - I went into the exam with not much confidence, because my score was fluctuating even during the mock tests.
After the exam, I realised that I need a better and more structured approach for verbal because till then, I had focussed only on solving more and more questions. I took the GMATWhiz course mainly to tackle the Verbal section with more confidence. I had already referred to their videos and webinars before my first attempt and also read a few reviews on GMAT Club. I booked a consultation call and decided to take their course on Dec 22.
For verbal, the course was very structured and very detailed to be able to solve any question that comes along my way. Before GMATWhiz, I used to directly jump to the options after reading any question in CR and SC, and also in RC, I used to read the question first and then the passage. GMATWhiz helped me change this approach and molded me to pre-think and make assumptions which helped me solve any question.
For quant, the course identified my strengths and automatically added/deleted topics based on my performance in the diagnostic quiz. That way, I did not spend time on topics that I was already confident in.
I spoke to my mentor once in two weeks and he asked me to make an error log which was extremely helpful in understanding what exactly I had to work on.
My final score was 700 (Q48, V38). I had expected to do better in quant but due to certain unforeseen circumstances and exam day pressure couldn’t perform as well as I had expected.
Overall, I had a great experience with GMATWhiz.
The only drawback that I noted is that though the portal helps students create error tags (reasons for error) for each question, the portal itself does not generate the error log using this. It would be a great help if the portal itself provided the base for the error log for the student.
My first GMAT attempt was in December 2019 in which I scored 580. Roughly two years later, with some self-guided prep but few hundred hours, I scored only 600, which was a big disappointment. Following that, I joined GMATWhiz in January 2022 for a four-month course. Although I completed the course, I couldn't take the GMAT exam due to a work situation. Consequently, I took a break from studying and preparation for over ten months. However, in January 2023, I recommitted myself to preparation and aimed to take the exam in April-May 2023.
The extended break from preparation greatly affected my confidence and conceptual knowledge, which had been strong in 2022. Fortunately, GMATWhiz played a significant role in helping me regain confidence and rebuild my knowledge. Throughout my second preparation phase, my mentor Satyam, who has been incredibly helpful since January 2023, guided me. Satyam assisted me in identifying my weak concepts and topics and encouraged me to work on improving them. We had multiple calls between January and May 2023, and he was always available whenever I needed assistance. With a target score of anything above 650, Satyam devised a progress strategy for me.
In the end, I achieved a score of 690, surpassing my target and marking a 110-point improvement from my first GMAT attempt. GMATWhiz offers a meticulously designed course with comprehensive coverage of every concept. The Whiz quizzes and GMATWhiz mocks are particularly noteworthy features of the platform. Finally, Satyam's mentorship played a key role, as it helped me constantly work on my weak areas. I highly recommend GMATWhiz to anyone seeking to enhance their GMAT score.
I am a marine engineer by profession and around Feb I decided to attempt for GMAT this year. The major concern for my journey was poor internet connection and availability of time.
I begun my journey with the GMAT official guide, from which I got a certain idea about the exam and the type of questions. Verbal section sentence correction was the biggest challenge that I faced. To optimise the output from the time I put in to study, I was looking for the best alternatives. I took trials of EGMAT and GMAT whiz.
During the short trial I noticed that EGMAT required better internet connectivity to stream over GMAT whiz which could run even with slower internet. Another main advantage and the major reason for which I picked GMAT whiz was it's time oriented personalised study plan.
I could not go through with studying onboard as the internet connectivity was totally lost due to technical reasons but when I returned I went ahead with the 2 months plan.
I had around two months of leave in which I had to study and appear for my GMAT.
My journey started around mid March, when I started studying full time.
The best thing that happened to me was the personalised plan and the diagnostic quizzes of GMAT whiz. The diagnostic quizzes helped me by allowing me to delete those areas of study which I was already good at and thus saving time.
I was studying full time and hence was able to complete my course within a month. Another good feature was the score predictor which kept me on track by suggesting an accurate score range for most of my journey.
The verbal section was excellent for SC, CR was good as well. For me personally I think due to scarcity of time, I could not follow the GMATwhiz methods in CR and RC. But the practice after the course on GMAT whiz quizzes and GMAT club helped me build up that over time. G
Quant section was excellent as well, the trap questions kept me under check at all times. Around 10-12(4*3) practice questions after every topic helped me boost my confidence to tackle the variety of questions possible from each topic.
Upon completion of course I attempted for my first mock. That's when I realised that even though my accuracy was good, my speed was too slow for the test.
I had my first call with Satyam then and he suggested me to follow the method to solve the X number of questions of Y type within Z minutes while trying to maintain the accuracy.
Hence forth I practiced with this approach, appeared for other GMAT whiz mocks and discussed with him after every attempt. He guided me during the process and kept me on track.
I appeared for two official practice tests before appearing for my final GMAT exam. Satyam helped me immensely through the entire process, even accommodated unplanned zoom calls whenever slots were unavailable.
I used only GMATwhiz as my study guide for my entire journey and GMAT whiz mocks and GMAT club tests for practice. I used GMAT whiz and official Practice tests for mocks.
I appeared for my exam around 10th May and could score 710.
I would definitely suggest anyone who is not getting much time to plan or arrange their study time/material, to use GMATwhiz for their GMAT prep. It will optimise the efficiency of their study efforts.
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I enrolled in the GMATWhiz course in December 2021, but I paused my preparation shortly thereafter. I resumed my GMATWhiz studies in September/October 2022 with full dedication. After completing the course material in early December 2022, the GMATWhiz predictor estimated my score to be in the range of 700-740. The prediction was accurate, as I ultimately scored a 720 on the final exam on December 30th.
Quantitative reasoning had always been my weaker area, and I lacked confidence in it. However, the GMATWhiz course boosted my confidence in this section. The platform provides a comprehensive question bank for both quantitative and verbal practice. The "Whiz Quiz" question bank was particularly helpful for me to gain confidence in time management for both quantitative and verbal sections. During the final stage of preparation, I took several short, timed quizzes. The GMATWhiz mock analysis is thorough and precise, which assisted me in identifying my weaknesses accurately.
My initial mock scores were 660, 660, 650, and 710. During the first few mock tests, I used to panic a lot, particularly during the quantitative section. This is where the one-on-one mentorship feature was exceptionally useful. My mentor, Satyam, was always available whenever I needed him. We had several calls during the three-month period, and he monitored my progress regularly.
Overall, GMATWhiz is an excellent platform for any GMAT test-taker, and I strongly recommend it.
Strengths:
One to one mentorship
Highly Detailed course structure
Quality of question pool
High quality mocks
Question module after each lesson
Would make the product better:
If you are a vibrant question solver after a point the VA questions run out. But then one can only provide a limited question pool.
There is no IR practice question or modules
Before GMATwhiz i tried preparing on my own and then through another renowned aggregator but the GmatWhiz approach synced very well with me. On my first ever official GMAT exam, which was online, i scored a mere 610 and then while being tutored through the previous course a 630 . After much scrutiny i enrolled with GmatWhiz in dec 2022 for a 4 month program. The detail of the course and their approach very will synced with my way of thinking. Their approach to each segment in VA is very easy to understand and inculcate. They have practice quiz after each concept lesson that helps to build an even stronger hold of the concept. In QA they have a well curated course with emphasis on important topics. Their video lessons do justice to the syllabus. Their quiz section- WhizQuiz is very well made. You can choose among different combinations of difficulty and topics to practice from. Their mock analysis is very detailed. After each mock they tell you a topic wise accuracy and what areas need to be worked upon. Overall their question bank has a good quality with VA a bit on the higher difficulty level. I was very impressed by their mentorship. Satyam, who was assigned to me, took a regular update about my course and guided me throughout the preparation. A big thank you to him. At the end i was able to score a 700( Q49 V35) . I'm very much grateful to GmatWhiz for their support.
Strengths:
Online GMAT prep with AI designed course work. Easy to track & evaluate performance on topic level as well. Access to mentor for further support.
Would make the product better:
Mobile version or app to have an easy access on the go.
GMAT score 1: 630 (Aug 22)
GMAT score 2: 610 (Nov 22)
GMAT score 3: 720 (Jan 23)
I recently used the GMATWhiz program to improve my GMAT score, and I have to say, I'm extremely impressed with the results. Over the course of just two months, I was able to increase my score from 610 to 720, which is a significant improvement that I would not have been able to achieve on my own.
I came across GMATWhiz on GmatClub YouTube sessions, in which I like the strategy concepts explained by Piyush. I purchased GMATWhiz of 2 months. I was immediately assigned Subhankar as the mentor with whom I discussed my ESR of pervious exam. I understood that I lacked the accuracy at mid-level questions and my strategic approach for the pattern.
The program is incredibly well-designed with AI, with a comprehensive curriculum that covers all the essential topics and strategies needed to succeed on the GMAT. The lessons are engaging and easy to follow, with plenty of building examples and practice problems to reinforce the concepts.
One of the things I appreciated most about the program was the personalized approach. The mentor was always available to answer questions and provide feedback on my progress, and he helped me identify areas where I needed to focus more of my attention. Previously I had followed Magoosh in which such approach was lacking for the price.
I think if GMATwhiz provides a mobile app for to access content on the go, it would have been better.
Overall, I would highly recommend the GMATWhiz program to anyone looking to improve their GMAT score. Whether you are just starting out or looking to take your score to the next level, this program has everything you need to succeed.
I got a admit into ISB Co'24 with scholarship. Thank you, GMATWhiz, for helping me achieve my goals!
Strengths:
Provides a strong foundation for each topic and sufficient practice questions that help one hone their skills
Would make the product better:
There should be some reading material for each topic that provides details of all the important concepts and types of questions in easily digestible pdfs. These can be used as quick reference documents or flashcards
I had a wonderful experience with GMATWhiz. While it has been over a year since I used the platform and almost 7 months since I gave the GMAT, it's safe to say that GMAT Whiz helped me refine all the concepts needed for performing well on the GMAT. Even though I had some quant background, the content delivery and the practice questions allow anyone to quickly grasp and utilise the concepts. The practice questions peppered in between and towards the end of the lessons help ensure that concepts are regularly tested and utilised. While the mock tests may need some improvement, their integration with the OG (you'll need to purchase the OG separately) allows you to create an error log within the platform and chart your progress well. While I did not utilise their chat facilities, I am informed that those also have a positive feedback. This course provides great value to anyone looking for a comprehensive test prep companion.
Strengths:
Gmatwhiz has good methodlogy for Verbal especially for SC section. Few mentors like Saquib and Piyush will help u out once u had a consultation call setup with them they will help u in need.
Would make the product better:
The Gmatwhiz tests needs improvement there is 50 points difference in actual tests and also some mentors like shreyansh cannot manage the students as such they dont remeber what they have last time dicussed which shows lack of commitment on their part. The only thing he was there to push you to buy tutoring classes from them in fact he was literally a sales person rather than a mentor.
Like the GMATwhiz concept although the videos are sometimes pretty slow and eating up much of our time plus the videos are like 35 minutes to explain the simplest concepts, also some of the videos are repeat telecast of those which are live sessions available on youtube,
Overall, great concept due to its personalization! The AI finds out weaknesses and trains them right away, but the mentors need to improve and they cant be sales person who will push you to buy tutoring sessions.
Overall the course is good and better than E-Gmat since i have used both and you can easily see the improvement of 50-60 Points
Strengths:
structured and comprehensive
Would make the product better:
Strategy can be improved
When writing a review, think of the time when you were looking for a course and think what was helpful to you in your course selection - were you looking for improvement?
Ans-It was my first attempt at GMAT
Did you have concerns about staying focused?
It was an issue in the way that some videos were too long .
Retake policy?
They were helpful in extension and retake policy .
Availability of instructors
Some of the instructors are helpful and some other are not so helpful
or perhaps something completely different?
Heads are doing a really great job and stretch their limits to help students
Strengths:
- Crisp and concise curriculum that covers all aspects of GMAT preparation
- Provides excellent methodology to solve GMAT questions
I scored 600 in my first attempt of GMAT. I decided to I have a call with Piyush from GMATWhiz after reading reveiws in GMAT club. He gave me roadmap of how I can use GMATWhiz for score improvement. Initial lessons on how to read and comprehend a sentence were the change makers in my preparation. After going through them, comprehension improved greately. I was able to hit 90% in SC section with meaning approach. GMATWhiz also provided excellent lessons and practice questions for CR, RC and Quant. Its AI tool provided precise suggestions for improvement. My final score is in the range of score predicted by AI. I was guided by Satyam Gupta who was my mentor. His suggestion during the prep and final tips before exam played crucial role in achieving my score. Thanks to GMATWhiz team!