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August 16, 2023
ArupRS

Joined: Jan 23, 2018

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Verified GMAT Classic score:
700 Q49 V36 (Online)

5 Year Journey To score 700 in GMAT Online

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I started my gmat journey in the year of 2018. I took several courses including e-gmat's. However I failed to score in my first two attempts. Meanwhile covid happened. All of my family members including myself were infected. This derailed my preparation. But I always had the urge to score 700 at least once. In the beginning of 2023, I started preparation again. I liked e-gmat's course because of couple of reasons:
1. Modular approach. So that we can finish each topic of SC, CR and RC and we can practice each of those topics of each subsection. The best part is we can gauge our ability using scholaranium and then move to next section if we are happy with our ability.

2. Detailed explanation of each question. It helped me to understand my mistake. Conceptual knowledge we all acquire. The real test comes in harder questions when multiple concepts are tested in a single sentence and when we need to choose one from couple of grammatically correct sentences. Same for CR and RC also. In RC the main idea encompasses the complete passage. Some options may be true for most of the passages but miss one important point. That particular option cannot be the main point. The detail explanation helps to understand these points.

I was eligible for LMP program, Last Mile Push as I scored well in first sigma X mock. I opted for the program. However, I didn't do well in subsequent mock tests. My mentor Rashmi was very kind and helpful. Although this program was for 1–2-month duration, I had to stretch it for 6 months. E-gmat team has never raised any concern. I created multiple 1-1 sessions with her to understand my drawbacks and to improve test taking strategies. When I scored back-to-back 710 in the GMAT official mock, I booked the GMAT online and scored 700 (Q49, V36).

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August 31, 2023
egmat

Dear ArupRS ,

Congratulations on your well-earned 700😊! And kudos to you having persevered and achieved the score despite all odds! It has been a pleasure working with you over the last few months.

I am really glad to see that you leveraged the modular approach to really build your verbal ability. Starting with basics and then moving up the difficulty levels of questions through cementing, you took a very structured approach to your prep, this time around. See how this approach helped you excel across all the topics in SC:

Image Link - https://success.e-gmat.com/ArupRS-SC-Block-Accuracy

I must commend you on the time that you spent in reviewing and learning from your mistakes through strategic review and accessing the solutions. In RC, this process helped you recognize that you need to improve your approach in main-point questions. See how this helped you improve to a 100% accuracy for business and economics passages in RC:

Image Link - https://success.e-gmat.com/ArupRS-RC-Accuracy

Every journey is a mix of highs and lows, and it's truly inspiring to see your unwavering determination through the challenges. Your ability to stay resilient, committed, and composed in the face of setbacks has led you to conquer those obstacles and achieve your dream score. 😊

I have no doubt that the same exceptional qualities you've demonstrated throughout your preparation will continue to propel you toward success in all your future pursuits.

On behalf of the entire e-GMAT family, I extend our heartfelt best wishes to you.

Best Regards,
Rashmi Vaidya

August 15, 2023
wolfman5960

Joined: Oct 04, 2022

Posts: 0

Kudos: 0

Verified GMAT Classic score:
730 Q50 V38

Highly Recommend TTP

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If you're looking for a comprehensive GMAT prep course I highly recommend TTP. The course is well organized and provided great structure to keep me on track. I was able to score a 720 on my first attempt with a Q48 and V41. I reactivated TTP because I wanted to increase my Quant score and thanks to TTP I was able to score a Q50 on my second attempt with a 730 overall score. The great thing about the course is that they provide challenging problems that prepare you really well for the actual tricky GMAT questions. Once again I highly recommend giving TTP a chance if you’re looking to achieve a 700+ score.

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August 15, 2023
vjbhagat

Joined: Dec 11, 2022

Posts: 36

Kudos: 77

Verified GMAT Focus score:
705 Q90 V84 DI81

Good course for covering theory part of Verbal section

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Overall this is a really good course, and it helped me a lot to cover my lacking grammar knowledge. They have taken lot of efforts to make us understand even difficult topic easily.

I liked their organized course flow, which also allows you to select between a normal course or an accelerated course. I would like if they offer full length tests for practice too.

Almost all the questions have detailed video answers, so you understand why every option is right or wrong. The only recommendation is to have an option of mixed type question bank, where all options test different rules of grammar. While attempting GMAT I faced this issue, as in most of the questions all the options looked convincing and I was not sure what rule to be checked for any option.

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August 13, 2023
sharanya98

Joined: Dec 11, 2022

Posts: 1

Kudos: 0

Verified GMAT Classic score:
740 Q49 V42

6 months to 690 and 7 months to 740 using TTP

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A little background about myself. I graduated in 2019 with a BA in History, but I had math till 12th grade. I am not scared of math but I am not a whiz. I would say my verbal is relatively strong. i scored a 690 in my first attempt and a 740 in my second attempt at the Gmat almost 1.5 months later.

I highly recommend TTP to prepare for the GMAT. It may take some time to complete everything but it's worth spending the effort to do all the missions including all the practice tests. Also, it's necessary to build strong foundations for quant to achieve a high score and be self reliant so that you don’t depend on explanations for tough questions for example - a speed time distance or compound interest question could be solved in multiple ways. By having a strong quant foundation you can try doing the question in different ways and figure out the way that works best for you, instead of just relying on one explanation and trying to apply only that method during the exam, as stress or a different style of question could make you get stuck but if you have strong foundations you’ll be able to think on your feet under pressure and workout another method to solve it and i do credit TTP for creating that base for me.
Also, do make use of their articles. Some of their tips regarding how to manage time, the streaks method and tips for verbal in their articles really helped me.



Highlights: 1) Clear explanations of concepts in both quantitative and verbal reasoning, along with video guides on approaching questions

2) Custom and diagnostic tests to help you attack weaker areas of your preparation and dial in your score.



The one consideration I would make is that, along with TTP, I did solve a lot of questions from GMAT club that were 700+ level (only for quant), official guide questions and historical GMAT advanced guide questions for more practice. However I did these questions untimed and my time management was developed via TTP tests and official mocks. Whether or not this is necessary comes down to your personal preparation and ability to afford additional material and time.

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August 11, 2023
gianluca.venegas

Joined: May 30, 2023

Posts: 0

Kudos: 0

Verified GMAT Classic score:
740 Q48 V42 (Online)

710 to 740 in one month!

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Achieved 30 point increase in only one month! From 710 to 740!

Totally recommend E-GMAT, it is a fantastic top-tier program that has embedded mentorship without additional cost.

EXTRAORDINARY VERBAL AND QUANT

Very detailed course and focus on processing skills, not just conceptual understangin which is key to achieve elite scores

Excellent support from GMAT mentors, Rida Shafeek was excellent! They see hundreds of students and thus guide you through the process and tell you what to focus on

Sigma mocks are harder than the GMAT. I scored 630 the weekend before my 740 score. They are excellent practice but they may not be as good to predict scores

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August 24, 2023
egmat

Hey Gianluca,

CONGRATS on GMAT 740!!

This is Rida, your mentor. What a journey it has been! I'm thrilled about your remarkable 30-point increase in just a month, resulting in a 710 to 740 jump!

I truly appreciate your valuable feedback on your e-GMAT experience. It's fantastic to hear that focussing on perfecting processes helped you achieve such a great score.

You put into right kind of learning and this image shows the effort you put into learning the basics. These efforts helped you imrpve your Verbal score to a V42

Image Link - https://success.e-gmat.com/Gianluca-Reading-Skills

Your insight about the SIGma-X mocks is noted – we continually strive to ensure our practice materials align well with the GMAT's difficulty level.
Thank you for your kind recommendation of E-GMAT as a top-tier program. We're delighted that you found our integrated mentorship approach beneficial. Our goal is to deliver a comprehensive and outstanding learning journey.

Wishing you continued success on your academic path.

Warm regards,
Rida Shafeek

August 10, 2023
sk2897

Joined: Jun 05, 2023

Posts: 0

Kudos: 0

Verified GMAT Classic score:
740 Q49 V41

TTP is Great

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Target Test Prep (TTP) is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to improve their GMAT score. The program is comprehensive and covers all aspects of the exam, from the basics of math and verbal to the more advanced concepts. TTP also provides a great deal of practice material, including thousands of questions.

I particularly appreciate the way that TTP breaks down the GMAT into manageable chunks. This makes it easy to focus on your weaknesses and improve your score gradually. The program also provides excellent explanations for every question, so you can learn from your mistakes and avoid making them again in the future.

Overall, I highly recommend TTP to anyone who is serious about getting a high GMAT score. The program is comprehensive, effective, and well-organized. If you are willing to put in the effort, TTP can help you achieve your GMAT goals.

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August 10, 2023
willg

Joined: Aug 10, 2023

Posts: 1

Kudos: 2

Verified GMAT Classic score:
710 Q42 V45

TTP Was Essential to My Score and I Would 100% Use it Again

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The verbal section was great and helped me refresh on all of the topics I needed to get a great score in sentence correction and critical reasoning. The quant section is everything you could need to get a great score. In fact, I didn't even complete the course and I still know that I wouldn't have been able to achieve my 710 without TTP. I also know that if I were to take all the tests and read all the lessons, I for sure would have been 730+. I do wish I would have been able to use TTP for my SAT and that they had an MCAT verison for my girlfriend. I feel like I used the chat so much that Jeffery would remember me. It makes you feel supported to have the TTP team to respond to your questions, and do so quickly.

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August 08, 2023
flacsflores9

Joined: Dec 14, 2022

Posts: 5

Kudos: 5

Verified GMAT Classic score:
700 Q46 V41

Good Course

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Even though I did not use the course for long, I found it to be a well structured course with a good personalized approach. Rashmi was my mentor and she gave me a plan that took into consideration my strengths and weaknesses. I used the verbal section for SC and the 3 step approach prescribed in the course is a great way to tackle the SC questions. I did not use the other sections but the Master Comprehension course was also helpful. However, I found the UI/UX to be very generic and I could not spend too many hours at a stretch on the platform.

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August 24, 2023
egmat

Dear flacsflores9,

Congratulations on the 700! It was great working with you – even though it was for a short period!

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback on your experience - your insights are invaluable to us! I am happy to learn that you found the structured curriculum and personalized mentorship approach beneficial during your time with us.

It is great to know that you found the Master Comprehension course helpful as well. I am particularly pleased to hear that the 3-step approach for addressing SC questions in the verbal section resonated with you. This image shows how mastering the approach helped you get to the 90th percentile in SC:

Image link - https://success.e-gmat.com/flacsflores9-90-percentile-in-SC

Your positive experiences motivate us to continue refining our content to deliver the best possible learning outcomes.

I appreciate your feedback about the UI/UX - we strive to provide a great learning experience to all our students and any feedback in an opportunity to become better

Thank you once again for sharing your thoughts. Here is wishing you all the very best in all your future endeavours.

Best Regards,
Rashmi Vaidya

August 06, 2023
guptavaibhav1393

Joined: Feb 27, 2023

Posts: 1

Kudos: 3

Verified GMAT Classic score:
770 Q51 V42

e-GMAT review

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As part of my professional experience in the ed-tech sector, I have come across and evaluated content of various platforms. Let me evaluate e-GMAT on some key parameters

Pedagogy
Pedagogy is the single most important parameter when evaluating any learning medium, not just ed-tech platforms. e-GMAT course does quite well on this front.
-There is a solid question solving strategy for each question type that you come across in GMAT - Quant, SC, CR and RC.
-The strategy becomes important when you want to apply the concepts that you have learned to complex and varied problem statements. For example in SC, there is a lot of focus on meaning based approach.
-I also found the strategy to solidify concepts through cementing quizzes very helpful. Overall the course design felt very thought through.
-Typical attention span is less than 5 min in an online learning scenario and the e-GMAT course seems to have been designed keeping that in mind. You don’t keep watching videos for hours on end, there is plenty of practice interspersed to keep you engaged and solidify the concepts. It is not possible to complete a module without continuously engaging with it.
-I love the attitude with which the course is designed. It is not about tricks, but building ability. The end goal of what we are learning is not to just clear GMAT but build ability that will help during an MBA or professional career. This attitude is reinforced throughout the course and with this attitude, the time investment towards the course just seems so much more worthwhile.

Question bank size and difficulty level
-The question bank is quite sufficient. I was barely able to use 50% of it. (387/1067 in verbal and 337/1363 in quant)
-The platform also has a separate section to practise QG questions. All questions have detailed solutions.
-The platform allows you to design your own highly customised tests using this question bank (using either OG or proprietary Questions).
-One can also take up to 4 adaptive mocks in addition to the diagnostic mock one takes in the beginning. They were more than enough for me, I was only able to take 3.
-The question level is just slightly above or equal to GMAT level for all sections, which is exactly what you want.
-The data analytics provided on questions is targeted and very helpful. It does not drown you in data based graphs and visuals but only shows some chosen key graphs that help you understand your performance and weak areas.

Platform
- the platform is clean and easy to use once you get the hang of it.
- It complements the learning pedagogy well.
- The ‘PACE’ feature available in the quants sections is a real time saver. Based on the diagnostic test before each module, the platform auto skips some parts for you so that you can save time. I think I saved about 60 hours this way.
- It works decently well on the phone browser. It would have been amazing if there was an app to complement this content and make it available for study offline.

Forum for doubt clarification
- there is a forum where you can post queries or doubts that you come across while studying. Most of the common queries have already been answered so that’s very helpful. Typical response time is less than 24 hours.

Content errors
- I did not come across any major glaring errors, which is a big deal for such a vast content. From personal experience, I know how difficult it is to achieve that.

Support
- My mentor was Rashmi. Her support was crucial to my success. She typically gave me a detailed and helpful response within 24 hours of raising a query via email.
-Once I was done with my course and scored 740 in the first mock, I reached out to her to help me improve my score further. She informed me that I was eligible for the LMP (Last Mile Program) as part of which she gave me a detailed study plan after analysing my test results and the data of all the tests that I had given.
-The discussions, and videos analysing my test data brought so much clarity and helped me redirect my efforts in the right direction over the last 2 weeks leading up to the exam.
-Even though I performed poorly in the next two mocks, 730 each, she assured me that it was just a result of fatigue and not ability because the overall data showed a different picture. Her emails really kept me motivated and confident right up to the exam day.

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August 09, 2023
egmat

Dear guptavaibhav1393,

Congratulations on a massive 200-point improvement to an outstanding 770! What makes the success sweeter is a 12-point improvement in both quant and verbal. What an achievement and what a journey. It has been a pleasure being a part of this journey as your mentor.

I think you have said all about acing the GMAT in this line - “It is not about learning tricks, but about building ability”. I am so glad that you recognised at the start of your prep and did not leave any stone unturned to build a rock-solid ability. You set about building a strong foundation and then mastered application through cementing to reach the top score. See how in SC, this mastering of meaning-based approach helped you get to a 90th percentile ability:

Image link - https://success.e-gmat.com/guptavaibhav-hard-accuracy-SC

I am glad that you leveraged all the features available to you – from using the forum to clarify your doubts with SMEs to using the data tools on the platform to identify and work on your weaker areas. This image shows how this data-driven approach helped you increase your accuracy for Business and Economics passages from 34% to a 92%:

Image Link - https://success.e-gmat.com/guptavaibhav-improvement-in-RC

In quant too, you leveraged the AI driven PACE feature to help you create an atomic study path to target your weaker areas. This strategic approach not only helped you save over 60 hours of prep time in quants but also helped you get to a perfect quant score. This image shows how the data on the platform was able to predict your Q51:

Image Link - https://success.e-gmat.com/guptavaibhav-excellent-quant-ability

Effort, determination, perseverance and a never-say-die attitude is paramount to GMAT success. But what really brings all this together is a structured approach aided by a data-driven improvement strategy and an eye on the end-goal. As, you have rightly said - “The end goal of what we are learning is not to just clear GMAT but build ability that will help during an MBA or professional career.” It is this looking at the larger picture that helped you get to this astounding success. I am sure this spirit will help you succeed in what you have set out to achieve.

Wishing you all the very best for all your future endeavours and ventures,

Best Regards,
Rashmi Vaidya

August 06, 2023
guestuser12345

Joined: Feb 18, 2023

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Kudos: 0

Verified GMAT Classic score:
760 Q48 V47

TTP Expert+ – Highly Recommended!

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When I first started my GMAT prep I had no idea TTP existed and planned to use a mix of different books/resources from a variety of providers. After getting the various materials together, I knew that I was in for a uphill battle and thought there must be a better way. Fortunately, I found TTP after some cursory searching for online programs. After spending more than six months and 500 hours with the product I don't believe there is anything better out there if you're self-motivated and can devote the time to go through the course. Having all the material you need in one place is invaluable and I thought the ability to create custom tests was absolutely essential when it came time to review after I finished the material.

I scored a 760 on the GMAT and while I think I could have scored even higher based on my mocks and performance on TTP, I'm happy with the results and can now focus on other aspects of my applications. Give yourself plenty of time by not setting an arbitrary date you need to take your test by. Things happen and in the end you're better off finishing the course and a sustainable pace without the added pressure of a looming test date.

Thanks to Scott and team for creating a great product that is effective, thoughtfully designed, and fun to use!

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