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April 09, 2024
simon_gomez98

Joined: Apr 09, 2024

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Verified GMAT Focus score:
665 Q80 V85 DI84 (Online)

Game changer

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The TTP course was a game changer for me. I took the test on december 2023 and got a 575 score. Then took the course for 3 months and achieved a 665 score on march 2024.

I think that Target Test Prep stands oput for 3 main reasons:
1. They explain the Quant concepts in a very simple and clear way.
2. The course not only explains the different concepts that appear on the test, but also all the many different ways in which the test will ask questions about each subject.
3. The course constantly reinforces previous chapters with quizzes and assignments so that you do not forget what you learned in the beginning.

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April 09, 2024
blakermartin

Joined: Mar 27, 2024

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Verified GMAT Focus score:
685 Q84 V83 DI85

Improved 150 points in a month

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E-GMAT is the most comprehensive and efficient tool for you to improve on the GMAT! I am a college student running two businesses, and I improved my score over 100 points in a month using E-GMAT. They don't just give you problems and answers. They teach you how to efficiently and effectively solve problems. I struggled most on time and how to break down problems when I started. One of the best things about E-GMAT is they teach you how to “Pre-think,” which is a strategy used in Verbal and Data Insights to save a ton of time and get the right answer before evaluating the answers. Also, E-GMAT has lesson plans that teach you the information needed to solve the problems and the techniques to apply the information to solve complex problems. They have a huge library of practice problems that you can work through. Each question has a comprehensive solution explanation along with strategies on how to solve it. Just as your study journey changes, the platform is also very adaptive. E-GMAT keeps a record of all of your practice and improvement. This allowed me to see which types of questions I struggled with the most. Lastly, I was able to assemble practice quizzes made up of problems that I got wrong or took a lot of time on. Using these, I was able to become faster at complex quantitative problems and data sufficiency problems. I highly recommend E-GMAT to the people who do not want tricks, but who actually want a tool bag to solve complex problems and score in the top percentiles.

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April 08, 2024
averagedude23

Joined: Sep 23, 2023

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Verified GMAT Focus score:
675 Q81 V90 DI79 (Online)

Best course ever

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TTP was amazing and helped me get my dream score. I went from 555 to 675 with their help!

When I first started studying, I knew my biggest challenge would be the quant section. On my first practice test I got 25th percentile in quant. On my first official test (before finding TTP), I got 35th percentile on quant. TTP ended up helping me get my quant score up to 71st percentile, which when paired with the rest of my score, helped me score in the 96th percentile overall!

What mainly separates them from the others is that they assume you know nothing about math at the beginning. This was crucial for me because I had not taken a math course in 6 years!

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April 04, 2024
Mpmunoz

Joined: Apr 04, 2024

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Verified GMAT Focus score:
705 Q90 V82 DI83

My journey to getting a 705!

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I recently graduated with a degree in Industrial Engineering. Before starting my professional career, I decided to tackle the GMAT to clear it off my checklist. Despite my strong background in these fields, I found the Quantitative section to be my Achilles' heel. One of the major challenges I faced during my GMAT preparation was finding dedicated study time and sticking to a consistent plan. With numerous distractions and other activities vying for my attention, maintaining a focused study routine was often difficult.

For my GMAT preparation, I opted for e-GMAT as my primary study resource. The platform proved to be comprehensive, offering everything I needed to prepare for the exam in one place. It allowed me to identify and work on my weaknesses effectively, especially in the Quant section. The personalized study approach was invaluable, enabling me to skip sections where I was already performing well and focus more on challenging topics. Additionally, the detailed solution videos provided by e-GMAT were instrumental in enhancing my problem-solving skills and understanding complex concepts.

In the final weeks leading up to the exam, I intensified my study efforts with an intense focus on revisiting challenging topics and taking practice tests to simulate the actual exam environment. While e-GMAT's resources were comprehensive, I felt that more specific guidance or test-taking tips for the final push would have been beneficial. For future GMAT aspirants, I highly recommend starting the preparation early, even if you're planning to apply 3-4 years from now. This approach will allow you to study at a comfortable pace without feeling pressured. Consistency is key, so maintain regular study habits, focus on understanding the concepts rather than memorizing them, and practice regularly to identify and improve your weaknesses.

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June 04, 2024
Sayyaf_Ibrahim

Hello @Mpmunoz

Would you be so kind to share how many errors you had in each section?

April 03, 2024
djcrook24

Joined: Apr 03, 2024

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Verified GMAT Focus score:
675 Q87 V86 DI78

Improved my score by more than 60 percentile pts

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I could not have accomplished my score without the help of Manhattan Prep, and specifically the guidance of Elaine Loh! I found the class extremely helpful to keep me on track, and I found her to be extremely personable, well spoken, and knowledgeable in all subjects of the test.

On my first test I scored below my target. I took it again after the 16 day window and utilized those drill sheets provided by Manhattan prep and focused on things that I felt weak on for the next test and landed myself a 675. I'm super excited about the doors that this score will open!

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July 27, 2026
alamin8

This is a really a great feedback based on the real analysis. Thats' why e-Gmat has been exemplary nowadays.

April 02, 2024
Heidi_Lee

Joined: Jun 09, 2023

Posts: 12

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Verified GMAT Focus score:
695 Q90 V82 DI82

My journey to 695

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I have taken up e-gmat self paced course on 12 Aug 2023. I gave my first attempt on Jan 25th 2024 and scored 655. My second attempt was on Mar 21st 2024 and finally achieved my target score of 695.

How I came across e-gmat
I have enquired with a few of my friends and colleagues regarding the best course available in the market. E-gmat was a clear winner with 100% of them voting for it. Without any second thoughts, I went ahead with the same.

My Experience during initial preparation
I would call this as the phase of understanding the requirements of the test and learning the core concepts required to attain proficiency. Their modules in Quant, DI and Verbal were very crisp and to the point. I felt their content and modules are very scientifically designed to exactly meet the test requirements without taking too much of the candidate’s time.
I really commend their PACE module in Quant section which precisely identifies your starting ability and suggests modules which can be safely skipped thus resulting in significant time savings. Another distinguishing feature of e-gmat is their emphasis on structured approach for all quant problems. They strongly discourage teaching any shortcuts in solving the questions. Developing this ability equips you with all the skills needed to solve higher difficulty questions with ease.
Verbal was a challenge for me. Their entire verbal course emphasizes on the most essential skill of comprehension, visualization of argument/passage. Again, they do not recommend any shortcuts. “Master comprehension” module is the backbone for entire verbal course. Pre-thinking approach of e-gmat is a game changer in CR and RC as well. Though I initially felt it to be very time consuming, I slowly realized the ease with which CR questions can be solved once you master this approach.
I started Data Insights section with a lot of speculation after going through other’s experiences. I was very low on confidence initially but by the end of the course I realized that the skill set required to ace DI is a combination of comprehension/visualization techniques mastered in Verbal section plus employing the structured approach mastered in Quant section. At the end of the day I have secured 82 with 94 percentile in DI.

Scholaranium
I would call it a treasure trove. This gives the necessary practice to put the candidate into the test environment, both in terms of difficulty and timed practice, right after learning the concepts. The quality of questions is too good and at the level of final test. Attempting these questions gives a realistic estimate of one’s level of preparation. After each test, the platforms presents the time/performance metrics which are helpful in self-evaluation. This is what they call “strategic review” and plays an important role in identifying and filling the gaps in preparation.

Mentor support/Interaction with team
Before taking up the course, I have heard that e-gmat provides support only through emails/their forum and does not facilitate direct verbal interaction with subject matter experts [SME] and that this is their main drawback.
In my experience, I find that the solutions provided by SME’s on the doubts raised on their forum are very elaborate and leave no room for any further confusion. Things become crystal clear after going through their explanation.
They have a dedicated strategy team who evaluate your account and are happy to suggest plans for improvement. Team has always responded within a day over email for any questions regarding strategy. They address any kind of queries during your preparation. I was not aware of this kind of support until I attended one of their free webinars where this aspect has come up accidentally. It was through these discussions that I interacted with Rida, who was my mentor till the end of my GMAT journey. She was very supportive and readily supported in devising a study plan/ providing extra resources to improve my verbal performance/ detailed analysis of mocks. She was kind enough to offer me scholarship for their prestigious Last Mile Program [LMP]

LMP
I was a part of LMP just before my first attempt but for only 2 weeks. I could not benefit totally from this program as I do not have enough time left before my first attempt. I was not very happy with my score in first attempt. I have communicated the same to the team. Payal has taken over at this point and provided a structured and objective plan with clear targets to put me on the path to my target score of 685 [eventually hit a 695]. She has analysed all my scholaranium attempts/ my first GMAT attempt and provided me with a clear insight into what was going wrong. This was a game-changer for me. I started identifying my faults and rectified one by one.
Her emphasis on visualization, comprehension, translation, and inference have created wonders for me and I landed at a 695 in my second attempt. Though these skills sound very simple and familiar, I have neglected them and did not realise their importance. I always felt I need to master something very complex to move to higher scores. While working on this plan, I realized that GMAT is a simple test that is intelligently designed with many traps. It is these traps that make the test appear as difficult. Her words that “It is not enough if you can see what could be the answer, it is also important to see what are the kind of wrong answers that can be provided” has changed my perspective of looking at every question. Apart from the correct answer, I started seeing the wrong answers and understand the kind of traps that are set in the test.

Free Resources
I have attended their free webinars hosted by Rajat and Payal every week on a wide variety of topics. Though they are offered for free these sessions are content rich and have helped me a lot. There is one particular session of Rajat on Mastering RC where he demonstrated the skill of reading an RC passage like a manager. This has helped me a lot in improving my RC abilities.

Overall, I would say that e-gmat offers the best resources for GMAT preparation alongside having a very competent and a friendly team for support. All the mentors are so supportive and accommodative of any special requirements. If you are ready to give your 100% to your preparation, they leave no stone unturned in ensuring your success. It is this additional human touch that differentiates a good course from a great course.

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April 02, 2024
user1592

Joined: Dec 28, 2023

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Verified GMAT Focus score:
645 Q84 V81 DI80

One Stop Shop for Comprehensive GMAT Prep

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TTP was essential for me to achieve such a large increase in my score. Having no prep and jumping into TTP, I completed the course and felt confident regarding content going into my practice exam phase. The lessons and study plan in TTP are extremely comprehensive. At no point did I ever feel as though I hadn't seen any kind of new information on the GMAT official guides and exam. Scott and the instructors are very responsive and on GMAT Club, I find their explanations the most understandable as well. With TTP I was able to jump from a 505 first practice exam score to a 645 GMAT Focus official score. Thank you TTP!

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March 31, 2024
bwashburn15

Joined: Feb 02, 2024

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Verified GMAT Focus score:
645 Q82 V85 DI79

Amazing product with thorough resources to succeed.

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Such a great and thorough class that really explores every area of the GMAT Focus. I started this class with little knowledge of how the test worked or what it would be asking, and after going through TTP I felt totally confident and prepared to succeed. My score went from a 575 to a 645 in 6 months! I would recommend, and be sure to track mistakes to get the most out of it.

I would emphasize that this course takes 100+ hours to complete, and trying to do it any faster than this will not be helpful. Be sure to be thorough! Best of luck.

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March 29, 2024
PNRJr

Joined: Mar 29, 2024

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Verified GMAT Focus score:
685 Q87 V82 DI83

The Go-to Test Prep material

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I have previously prepared for GMAT on my own and wasnt happy with my score. I sensed the need of a planned training with guidance to doubts. I opted for E-GMAT post analysis and it is an understatement to say that I am happy with the results. I started with preparing for Quant and Verbal for GMAT Classic. Quant has been my strength so there was no concern with it. Verbal was a nightmare for me and that was one reason why I have taken E-GMAT as it is known to help non-native speakers. For GMAT Focus, I had the added advantage that Critical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension were relatively my stronger sections in Verbal. But E-GMAT actually helped me bolster my preparation for these sections. Their Master Comprehension section trains you for these two sections and even for MSR in DI section. Finding the 4 incorrect options out of the 5 options is an effective strategy but E-GMAT's stress on Pre-Thinking is to help you reach to the right answer at faster pace.
Another place E-GMAT helped me particularly is the Bold Face questions in Critical Reasoning, I used to let go of Bold Face questions due to the time they used to consume. E-GMAT's strategy has been effective enough for me to get almost every Bold Face questions right after a point.
Finally, with all the information flowing around, DI has been a nightmare for me. In my first mock, I got a 77 in DI and I realised there is a long road up ahead. However, E-GMAT has ton of questions to practice and shares a couple of questions as templates that are extremely useful. With the right amount of practice, one can predict where is the question leading to after going through the templates and save those previous seconds.
Finally, I was able to achieve 685 and I am extremely happy with the result! Thanks to E-GMAT and especially their counsellor who has kept track of my practice and activities throughout the process.
Preparing alone is great but in case of doubt, it is good to get a training kit such as the ones provided by E-GMAT because it nearly narrows down your actions and makes this whole process much efficient!
I would once again like to thank E-GMAT for helping me with my MBA journey.

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March 25, 2024
Sravan9918

Joined: Feb 18, 2024

Posts: 8

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Verified GMAT Focus score:
475 Q70 V77 DI73

Totally Worth the Price!!

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I would totally recommend this program if you are looking for additional supplements before going to the exam. I opted for the recorded lectures instead of live classes as already have an idea of almost every topic. The recorded videos are very well designed to summarize the topics. The topic wise practice tests have atleast 15-20 practice questions of varied difficulty range. Every practice question has a video explanation so we don't have to worry if we are unable to solve the questions correctly. Listening to the topic lecture and practicing these questions has helped me in a great way to increase my final score. In addition, the portal provides 15 mock tests, which I feel, were very similar to the real exam.

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