Hello everyone, I’d like to share a bit about my GMAT journey and how I improved my score by 180 points — from 495 on my diagnostic test to 675 on my official exam.

In December of last year, I decided to apply for an MBA at some of the top business schools, and I knew that a strong GMAT score would be essential. I enrolled in the TTP course and began my preparation. As recommended by the TTP team, I took a diagnostic test at the start — I scored 495. That’s when I realized I had several knowledge gaps across all the areas tested on the GMAT.

One of the first things that stood out about TTP was how comprehensive the program is. They truly cover 100% of the GMAT content, and each chapter includes a large number of practice questions to help reinforce your understanding. For five months, I followed the study plan rigorously, and anytime I had a doubt, the support team was incredibly responsive and helpful.

After completing 100% of the course and feeling confident in my progress, I decided to take the GMAT — and scored a 675 on my first attempt. That’s a 180-point improvement and places me in the 95th percentile. This score opens the doors to the schools I’ve always dreamed of applying to.

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At the beginning of my prep, I was completely fresh. I hadn't touched no-calculator math in a few years and never went through rigorous verbal preparations for another standardized tests. Target Test Prep (TTP) has been an absolute game-changer in my GMAT prep journey. From the moment I started using their platform, I was impressed by the clear structure, in-depth lessons, and user-friendly interface. The Quant section, in particular, is incredibly comprehensive—breaking down complex topics into manageable parts with step-by-step explanations that truly build your foundational understanding.

One of the standout features is the customizable study plan, which keeps you on track and adapts to your pace and needs. The analytics dashboard is another powerful tool, helping you pinpoint weaknesses and monitor progress effectively. TTP doesn’t just teach you how to solve problems—it teaches you how to think critically and efficiently under time pressure.

The practice questions are highly representative of actual GMAT problems, and the detailed solutions help you learn from your mistakes. The support team is also responsive and genuinely invested in your success.

Thanks to TTP, I’ve gained both the skills and confidence I need for test day. I would highly recommend Target Test Prep to anyone serious about achieving a competitive GMAT score. TTP is a comprehensive system for mastering the GMAT. Five stars all the way!

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When I started with my GMAT prep, I was overwhelmed with the amount of options out there. After using the 5 day trial from TTP, I realized why everyone recommended it. The quality of the material is just THE BEST out there. I used this material during my prep which lasted over a year and it helped me at every stage. Be it analyzing my performance to identify weaker areas or using flashcards to quickly revise concepts, TTP had resources for every step. I was able to thoroughly revise concepts through their detailed chapters that helped me immensely when I was practicing questions. The helpful tips and strategies also helped me boost my score from a 645 to 715!! The journey was a long and tough one but I couldn't have done it without TTP

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Hey everyone,

Just wanted to share my GMAT journey—especially for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. I started with a cold score of 615, and after 2 months of focused, structured prep, I walked out of the test center with a 715 (Q87, V88, DI82). This was my first official attempt, and TTP was without a doubt the key to my score jump.

Background

Coming from an engineering background, I wasn’t too intimidated by Quant. But I knew GMAT Quant is tricky in its own way, and I didn’t want to take any chances. Verbal, on the other hand, was the real concern. I didn’t have a strategy, and I lacked consistency in accuracy. I needed something that was structured and efficient—enter Target Test Prep (TTP).

Why I Chose TTP

I read a lot of reviews (GMAT Club, Reddit) and noticed one common theme: TTP works if you commit to it. So I signed up and stuck to their plan. It’s not flashy or gimmicky—it’s deep, structured, and built to help you build mastery step-by-step.

Quant – TTP’s Crown Jewel

TTP is hands down the most comprehensive Quant resource out there. It doesn’t just teach you how to solve questions—it teaches you how to think like the GMAT expects. Even with a decent quant background, I found myself improving dramatically in accuracy, pacing, and confidence.

Crystal-clear lessons: Every topic is broken down with detailed logic, rules, and examples. I finally understood number properties and word problems after struggling with them for weeks.

Milestone quizzes: You can’t move forward until you’ve truly mastered a topic. This was frustrating at times, but exactly what I needed.

Custom practice engine: One of my favorite features. I loved being able to filter questions by topic, difficulty, and even past performance. It made review super efficient.

By the end, I was consistently scoring Q90 on practice sets, and hit the Q87 in Quant on test day.

Verbal – TTP’s Underrated Secret Weapon

Personally, I came in with a good Quant background and my worry was Verbal. TTP is often marketed for its Quant and DI strengths—but Verbal was where I saw the most surprising progress

CR & RC: Logical, concise explanations. Helped me approach each question type with a clear plan instead of guessing.

I ended up scoring V88 in Verbal, which was honestly beyond what I expected.

Study Timeline

Followed the timeline suggested by TTP exactly. I remember doubting this timeline a lot at start and even reaching out to Jeff from TTP doubting it but he told me to trust the plan and stick to it and maybe just skip a few easy exams if i feel too comfortable.

Test Day (In-Person)

I took the exam at a test center. Everything was smooth: staff were professional, noise was minimal, and I took both breaks. The real exam felt very similar to TTP practice—in both style and logic.

Quant was slightly trickier than expected, but I was prepared.

Verbal felt fair—timing was the real battle, but TTP’s structure helped me stay calm.

DI was manageable, and I wasn’t thrown off by any weird formats thanks to TTP’s data-heavy practice sets.

Final Thoughts

TTP isn’t a shortcut—it’s a system. And if you stick to it, it works. Whether you’re starting from a 600 or trying to push into the 700s, it gives you the structure, clarity, and repetition you need to improve.

What surprised me most: How good the Verbal section was. Honestly deserves way more credit than it gets

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I started my GMAT journey at 605 and then scored a 665. In my second attempt, I got 715, this improvement was made possible by e-GMAT’s structured course and supportive mentorship. My mentor believed more on me ,than I believe myself, She suggested to give a second attempt. The journey wasn’t always smooth—I had my share of ups and downs, but having a clear plan and regular guidance kept me moving forward.

The Last Mile Program (LMP) gave me a personalized study path and consistent progress check-ins from my mentor, which made it easier to make smart decisions. Scholaranium, with its vast question bank and performance analytics, was a game-changer for targeted practice.

Tips for aspirants:

1. Be consistent—daily effort matters more than long, irregular sessions.
2. Trust your mentor’s plan and avoid overthinking.
3. Deeply analyze your mistakes—that’s where growth happens.

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I had purchased E-GMAT online 360. It had a time window of 4 months (you get option for 2 months or 6 months as well, based on your preference). There is also an option to extend your access in case you are not able to finish the course in the given time (with reasonable additional fees).
This course is a complete self learning course, without any live instructor. However, E-GMAT organises some of the live chat sessions with the instructors, to discuss some of the general matters around GMAT test prep.

Some of the key plus points are as follows:
1. Adaptive based on your strengths - Lets you skip the content in case you demonstrate 90%+ as starting capabilities in that topic. Saves lot of time along with maintaining the thorough approach.

2. Plan your time better - Good option where the work timings are not fixed. It gives you flexibility to manage your time. It also gave a proper study plan breaking down the topics and created day wise schedule for me to follow.

After signing in, I gave a starting capabilities mock paper and scored 435. Then, I started for the prep. Few key strengths that i can list down based on my experience are:

1. Structured approach for Verbal (ensures Conviction in marking answers) - Read carefully + Full understanding + Pre-think before looking at answer choices + focus on details + Evaluate and visualise answer choices. E-GMAT's this approach formed a pillar on getting answers right with full conviction.

2. Good focus on details - DI and Quant content makes you focus on small details / constraints. I started focussing on smaller hints / constraints / key words based on E-GMAT guidance. This helped me avoid lot of errors.

3. Cementing phase - These are intermediate tests at topic level. Re-call value for a learned topic increases significantly after doing cementing tests. There is enough pool of questions from which you get the questions in your cementing phase. So each time you give a cementing test, you encounter a different question, pushing you to use your brain in different ways.

4. Sectional Mock - Section mocks helped out in providing good base to analyse the topics where additional efforts were required. You get more than 10 sectional mocks for each section.

5. Building up Error Logs- E-GMAT gave detailed guidance on how to analyse the mistakes including evaluating correct but guessed answers. Building Error logs helped in last day revision of your mistakes and gives a closure before exam.

6. Final Mock Papers - You get 5 mock papers. Although, this felt to be low since you would want to take mock papers during your preparation as well. I had to eventually buy Mock Papers from Official GMAT (gave 4 tests for Official GMAT as well). E-GMAT's Mocks test in real stimulation. Difficulty levels of the questions are more or less in line with final GMAT exam.

This overall helped me achieve a 695 in final GMAT Focus Test. V85, Q87 and DI82. Thanks.

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e-GMAT was a game-changer in my GMAT Focus prep journey. What sets it apart is the structured, logic-first approach — especially in Verbal. The CR pre-thinking method and RC strategy helped me approach questions with clarity instead of guesswork. SC explanations were detailed and focused on meaning, which is crucial for GMAT Focus.

The Scholaranium platform deserves a special mention — the analytics helped me identify not just weak areas but patterns behind mistakes. I appreciated how the course builds gradually, layer by layer, without overwhelming you.

I also liked their focus on mindset — through strategy sessions, pacing guides, and mock reviews. It wasn’t just content; it was coaching.

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Coming from a health sciences background, deciding to write the GMAT was daunting. I knew nothing of the material or the test itself. I read some stellar reviews and decided to give TTP a shot. After a week-long free trail, I was sold. The course took my availability and made me a study plan that fit my pace and was flexible enough for me to alter when needed. I followed the prescribed timeline closely and wrote the two free practice tests on mba.com. On my first attempt at the GMAT focus, I scored a 695, 98th percentile. I was thrilled with this score, and would recommend the course to anyone and everyone interested in writing the GMAT.

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I had been preparing for the GMAT for quite some time on my own, but didn't have a structured method or proper understanding of the concepts that are actually tested on the GMAT. After someone recommended e-GMAT, I gave it a go and was immediately impressed with what they have been able to put together. The courses for all 3 sections are very well structured and emphasize on strengthening core concepts instead of just solving questions mindlessly. This changed the way I was looking at verbal reasoning and enabled me to consistently score V80+.

I was mentored by Rashmi in the Last Mile Push (LMP) program, which is a customized plan for the last 4-5 weeks before the official exam. It was a great experience getting feedback from an experienced mentor about how to overcome some of the last-minute challenges and maintain consistency; and finally how to make sure you do your absolute best on the official exam.

My Takeaway
1. Build trust in structured processes, own them and stick to them on test day.
2. Practice consistently and challenge yourself with hard problems.
5. Manage your time effectively and learn to move-on. Getting stuck somewhere and wasting time is never the right choice.
6. Always start new sections afresh, forget how the previous one went and put your entire focus into acing this one - one bad section will not affect your score if you're able to ace the rest

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e-GMAT's mock exams provide a reliable indicator of performance and help identify areas for improvement. Though Melissa scored in the low 600s on most practice tests, the realistic testing environment and strategic guidance from her e-GMAT mentor helped her develop the mental resilience needed to push through difficult sections without giving up. The bookmarking strategy she learned proved invaluable, allowing her to flag challenging questions and return to them with a fresh perspective - a technique she successfully implemented on test day to maximize her score.
Perhaps most importantly, e-GMAT doesn't just focus on content knowledge, but also on developing the right test-taking mindset. Melissa emphasized that her mentality on exam day was the most critical factor in her success, and e-GMAT helped her cultivate that confidence. The preparation system taught her to look forward rather than dwelling on mistakes, to take strategic breaks between sections for mental reset, and to approach difficult questions with a clear time management strategy. These psychological aspects of test preparation are often overlooked by other programs but made the difference between Melissa's practice scores and her impressive 685 final result on her very first attempt.

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