My name is Akhil Agrawal and I completed my first GMAT focus attempt on 20th September 2024 with a score of 685. I did my preparation through e-GMAT team. When I started my preparation, I had decent understanding of the Quant (because of my engineering back ground) but I lacked the ability to tackle verbal questions from their root. I did not have much familiarity with the Data Interpretation section. Additional hurdle for me was my rustiness in handling competitive exams after being not involved in one for 10 years. Quant being my strength helped me get a decent score in the test mock and I got enrolled into the Last Mile Push program of e-GMAT. This turned out be very helpful as I was assigned a dedicated mentor, who guided me throughout my GMAT journey. She prepared a detailed work plan, helped me with analysis of my quiz results and suggested relevant improvement points. Additionally, she kept regular checks on me and suggested right strategies which proved instrumental in my overall GMAT success.

The 3 most critical areas where e-GMAT team helped me are as follows:
- Solidify my conceptual ability in Verbal: Earlier, I used to rush while reading RCs (to save time) and never understood the how to tackle the reasoning in CR questions. The e-GMAT verbal course is designed beautifully from basics and provides the right tools to handle these challenges. I got good clarity in tackling CR questions and utilized effective reading strategies. This also gave me a boost of morale in Verbal, which I always considered as my weakness.
- Time managing and Exam sequence strategies – The median timings mentioned in solutions give a very nice reference point for start. However, each person needs to design his/her own strategy. One of my weaknesses was to get stuck on a question (especially in Quant) without letting it go. This was very detrimental for overall result. I will give a lot of credit to my e-GMAT mentor who pushed me hard to overcome this weakness. Additionally, she altered my exam sequence pattern which straight away gave me a boost of 20-30 points.
- Practice Quizzes & Mock exams – Scholaranium has really good quality questions. If utilized properly, it can help in robust preparation for the exam. The course is designed to first learn the concept and then cement them properly so they remain lasting without very regular practice as well. Additional feature of scholaranium is generating custom full section as well as topic-based quizzes with very good analysis. Overall Scholaranium is a great platform to practice and get prepared for GMAT.

I also utilized the GMAT focus section tests as well as the huge question bank on GMAT club for my preparation. A few tips that I would like to give to GMAT aspirants is that time management is very critical – my observation has been that leaving even a question un-attempted has a very big penalty which brings down the score drastically. Additionally, I was pleasantly surprised how change of sequence of sections can also create a good difference in final GMAT score. Changing my usual pattern from Q-V-DI to Q-DI-V proved to be very helpful. Additionally, the free official mock tests on mba.com are quite simple in compared to the actual exam. So, be careful in judging yourself just based on the 2 free mock tests.

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The E-GMAT course is a top resource for GMAT prep, offering a clear and organized way to learn. It starts by teaching the basics of each section, then moves to the "Cementing" stages, which help reinforce and apply what you've learned. The platform also offers a wide variety of questions, making it a complete preparation tool.
E-GMAT’s quick response to forum queries is invaluable for online learners, enabling users to quickly resolve doubts by reviewing previously answered queries or post the question if query is still unresolved. The platform’s robust digital infrastructure, including tools such as Scholaranium, Sigma-X mocks and others, further enhances the learning experience by offering in-depth practice and AI based analysis.
I attribute much of my GMAT success to E-GMAT’s Last Mile Push (LMP) program. I joined the LMP in July and with the guidance of my mentor, Mr. Dhruv, I was able to achieve my desired score. His personalized study plans, regular follow-up calls, prompt query resolution and continuous improvement strategies based on my cementing and mock tests performance were instrumental in boosting my confidence and performance.

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According to my experience, e-GMAT provides the best content to reach the desired score. The preparation flow is very focused and prepares for every type of question. When I decided to attempt the GMAT, I did a lot of research to find the best course, watched reviews on YouTube, read different opinions of people on GMAT Club, and so on. Acting on the collected data, I decided to go ahead with e-GMAT. The day I purchased the course, I gave my first mock test. It was a Sigma Mock by e-GMAT, and I scored 515. This was well below my expectations.
Based on the mock test, the study planner on e-GMAT prepared a study plan for me. My weakest topic was Critical Reasoning, which was dragging down my score in the Verbal section. After completing the Master Comprehension module, which was itself like a crash course of what we studied in school, I came across the Critical Reasoning module. The way it is structured is wonderful. Instead of videos, there are interactive modules, which are very helpful in understanding the approach. I found the Pre-Thinking concept especially helpful. The expert faculty of e-GMAT conduct lectures, too. There are concept files that teach you the topic, followed by practice modules, and my favorite, the GMAT Skills module. The questions in these modules are very similar to those on the GMAT. Further, The Scholaranium contains all the types of questions required according to difficulty levels. I created custom quizzes, too, to practice different types of questions.
I am strong in Quant, and hence it was not a problem for me in terms of concepts, but I struggled with silly mistakes. I improved my performance, but I still was not able to get all correct. For the Data Insights section, I found that the questions were very similar to the actual exam, making you less prone to surprises. With all the solid preparation and support from e-GMAT sessions and modules, after around two months, I gave my GMAT and scored a 625 (Q82, V82, DI 79). I was not satisfied with the score, as I wanted to score at least 645, which is equivalent to 700 on the GMAT Classic, and would put me in the competitive score category.
So, I decided to appear for the GMAT again. This time, I was offered to join the LMP program of e-GMAT. Ms.Rida Shafeek was assigned as my mentor. She analyzed my score report and assured me that my target score was indeed possible. She even said that I could score much higher than 645 and set my target score at 695. She prepared my study plan, keeping my weaknesses in focus. As I progressed, I could see that my performance was getting better. I gave the official mock and scored 695. I was very happy with that performance. After completing the study plan, I gave the final mock and scored 715. This reassured me that I was ready for the test.
Now comes the test day. I entered the testing room with a little nervousness, yet very confident. I chose the order as Quant-Verbal-Data Insights. I attempted the Quant section and was quite satisfied with my performance, and the same with Verbal. But then came the Data Insights section. Everything went fine up to the 12th question. There was an MSR set, and I could not understand it properly. I took so much time and still could not attempt the questions. I realized very late that I had wasted 15 minutes on that very set!
As soon as this realization set in, I tried to cover the remaining questions as fast as I could, but they were still taking time. I tried to go faster, but in the end, I had to just mark some questions and move on to avoid the penalty for missing questions.
I scored 645 (Q84, V84, DI78) in that attempt. Even though it was much lower than my expectations, I took a sigh of relief. If I had not wasted that much time on that one question, I could have scored higher. But I decided to go ahead with this score as I wanted to apply in the first round and could not give it another try.
I would strongly recommend the e-GMAT course to anyone who wants to appear for the GMAT examination. Also, I strongly suggest letting go of any question that takes too much time—it costed me 20-30 points.

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I surpassed by score goal, and only used TTP and practice tests as my study material. It has everything you need to be successful, and allows you to work at your pace. My first GMAT score was a 560 (a few years ago), I then improved to a 710, and through TTP was able to score a 715 and 88 quant on the GMAT focus after just 6 weeks on the course.

This far surpasses using question banks / just the standard practice problems to study. The explanations are great, the order of lessons is logical for building up your total knowledge, and the error tracker / book marking tool allow you to see clearly where you need to spend more attention.

I cannot recommend this tool enough, it was a great decision for me.

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Context:
My first GMAT mock score was 505, and I knew that I would need a program, that would give me the necessary skill sets to reach the mountain top.
I knew my weakness is the VERBAL section, and was looking for a course that would help me gradually build up key skillsets and was affordable.
I shortlisted a couple of courses and tested a couple of them on their trial versions. Once I experienced e-gmat’s course I immediately knew it was the one. The course was structured, had a good reputation and was affordable. I even attended a couple of webinars held by Rajat and Payal and was immediately impressed.

For those who want quick tips / best practices for GMAT prep, I have listed my top 3 below:
Make sure to classify your errors in your error log and also any additional comments (such as Why did I falter or Why did I take so long or Correction Steps) should be as descriptive as possible.
Don’t worry if a strategy does not work for you, instead research for other strategies that best fit you.
Our brain works best in its most calm state, knowing how to get to that state is very important. For me, taking a deep breath for 5 seconds really helped me.
Be perfect in a section before moving to the next during preparation.
For those looking for details into my Preparation Strategy and D-Day Experience I have provided them below:

Preparation Strategy:
I prepared for GMAT in the following sections order one by one: VERBAL / QUANT / DI
I followed e-gmat’s detailed study plan, completed the cementing quizzes and also worked on the OG Questions before moving on to the next section.
A couple of tips from e-GMAT which really resonated with me were:

For Verbal:
Pre-thinking possible answers for RC Questions.
Mastering Reading Comprehension, by pausing at various points, to try to assimilate what that sentence meant and what is its relation with the content mentioned previously.
For Quant:
Making inferences of statements mentioned in the question stem.
For DI:
Understanding / Owning the dataset by taking small examples and making 1-2 observations
Calculating various values such as means, variance etc. from graphs quickly.

Post my preparation, I worked on my accuracy in e-gmat's scholaranium, trying to reach the 90% accuracy in medium questions and hard questions as well. Every mistake I made was logged in the Error log (provided by e-gmat) in a descriptive manner to truly understand what my mistake was.

I gave 10 Full length Mocks with different combinations of sectional orders, to see how my progress was and take the required steps to make any correction to my process, or mannerisms when writing the test. I noticed I was consistently doing well in QUANT, however, there were many peaks and valleys in my VERBAL and DI scores.

I realized I was taking too long to answer Verbal Questions especially CR which gave me very little time to complete questions in the end with good accuracy. For verbal, I created a document on the types of traps GMAT commonly used and was actively looking for these traps in the options. Similarly for DI, I realized I was taking too much time in answering MSR questions. To manage my time, I referred to the "Timing Strategies page" on the GMAT Club forum, and followed the processes mentioned in it. These changes in my strategy made very large improvements in my score.

My final 2 mocks I managed to score 655 and I found that my best results came when I attempted in QUANT-DI-VERBAL order. I felt the reason for this was QUANT was my best section, and it gave me the necessary boost to attempt the remaining sections with confidence. I kept VERBAL for last just after the 10 minute break, so as to avoid mental fatigue and bad decision making.

D-Day Experience:

On the day of my exam, I attempted a few easy questions, before giving the actual exam so as to get my confidence high and hit the ground with an active state of mind.

During the exam, I felt confident and calm. As I expected, QUANT went well for me, and I managed to get only 3 wrong answers. However, DI section hit me like a train, I felt that I was getting lost in thoughts and started taking longer than normal, after 5 questions I knew if I kept going in this manner my performance would not be good. So, I took 5 seconds, to recuperate my focus by taking a deep breath and got back into the game.
With this a switch turned on and I started answering questions more quickly and faster. Finally, I managed to get 15/20 questions right.

I took my 10-minute break and prepared myself for the VERBAL section mentally and physically. When I got back, I quickly created a grid to help me not look back at options I had rejected on solid grounds. After every 5 questions I would quickly review how my progress was and make sure necessary corrections were made in the next 5 questions. I knew I was lacking time to complete 4 questions in 5 minutes, so I randomly put 4 answers to, and I made sure to answer 3 out of 4 of these questions properly, by changing their answer post submission. Finally, I got 17/23 questions right.

I was elated when I saw my provisional score and I knew that it was time to celebrate. I want to thank everyone from the e-gmat team for their immense support and prompt attention to all my queries.

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When I first considered preparing for the GMAT, I was concerned about the significant time and effort it would require, especially while working. However, a friend recommended the E-GMAT course and gave me confidence that it was achievable.
After enrolling in their basic course on June 2024, I gave a mock test to gauge my current level, scoring 555. Since then, I didn’t need to use any other materials or question banks for preparation. The amount of material and questions provided was more than enough. After 2.5 months, I was able to complete all the concept modules (Stage 1) and achieve the threshold scores in their cementing quizzes (Stage 2). This gave me the confidence to move on to the test readiness quizzes (Stage 3).
In the Test Readiness stage, my scores began to decline, and I struggled to identify my weak areas. I reached out to the E-GMAT support team for assistance, and Dhruv guided me throughout the process, helping me strengthen my weak areas. He also helped me in choosing an Exam Date as per my performance. Then came the final stage: Mock tests. Initially, I scored well (665 and 695), but some personal matters distracted me, and I lost my momentum with the subsequent attempts. As the exam date approached, I found more time for practice and got back on track. My final mock attempt scored 695, which really boosted my confidence.
I would like to sincerely thank the E-GMAT team for providing such an excellent platform to learn with utmost ease.

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E-GMAT proved to be a great resource for someone like me, who was giving the GMAT for the first time, and was looking for a step-by-step introduction to the exam itself.
Plus, if you are a person who is looking for some personal guidance, and accountability while studying and someone to course-correct you during the critical time in your prep, then opt for the E-GMAT Last Mile Push Program, to get the benefit of a GMAT expert mentor.
Give one of their mocks as a Diagnostic so that it can help you foresee your strong and weak areas before starting your preparation.

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Very well thought out, TTP's course essentially helped me comprehend questions differently. I love how they have an option to customize difficulty based off target score, cheat sheets, practice questions in every module to test and solidify concepts and many tips and tricks throughout the course like taking notes and practicing untimed to improve accuracy, which really helped my score get to where it is today. The flexibility of the course stood out for me as well, I could pace it as I wished, and with a busy work schedule, this is exactly what I needed. I strongly recommend this program for anyone struggling with the new GMAT format.

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The preparatory course I took for the GFE was outstanding and provided a comprehensive range of high-quality study materials and mock tests. The course was meticulously designed to cover all aspects of the exam, and the depth of the resources available greatly contributed to my understanding and readiness. Additionally, the support team was exceptionally helpful; they were quick to respond to any queries I had and provided detailed assistance through the portal. My mentor played a crucial role in my preparation as well, offering invaluable guidance in developing effective study plans and strategies. Their support was instrumental in helping me enhance my performance on the GMAT, making the entire preparation process more manageable and effective.

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Target Test Prep (TTP) is the perfect prep course to prepare for the GMAT. The course builds on itself in a very natural way. It takes itself seriously -- the course is comprehensive and a ton of work if you're looking for a high score, but it pays off. It's got tons of great practice problems, detailed solutions, and video walkthroughs. Even more valuable, the course itself teaches you everything you need to know--including what kinds of questions show up on test day and strategies for quickly solving problems--which proved vital on test day since on the GMAT, speed is crucial. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to score 95th percentile or above.

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