TTP is an incredible program for earning a high score on the GMAT exam. The program is well thought through, organized, and takes all the mystery out of GMAT studying strategy. The course lays out an effective, easy to follow study plan for you to follow based on your goal. The program teaches you the material, timing, and test taking strategies all at once in a very digestible format. The study plan is customizable, and each quant topic is broken out so that it highlights your weaker areas, allowing you to focus your time and energy where it is needed. By the end of the course, not only are you a master in the material, but your mental stamina is built up to a point where taking the actual exam is somewhat easy. I am so grateful for TTP and all those who recommended the program to me. I can't recommend TTP enough to those who are beginning their test taking journey!!

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E-Gmat provides the most exhaustive test prep material in the whole industry and I have seen the prep material of Magoosh and Gmat Whiz as well. The quality of course material whether it be of verbal or of quant is excellent and the Scholaranium is a real gold mine. The only thing missing is personalisation. I might not have gotten a great score out of it but I would really recommend it to everyone out there if they really want to gain fundamentals on how to ace GMAT. Their strategy and lectures on algebra are extremely helpful and thus you can absolutely trust on e-gmat for your GMAT prep journey.

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In my first year of undergrad, it was as I was searching for information about what the gmat as an exam entailed, that I stumbled upon a comprehensive explanation of the same on the first website that I clicked.
The egmat website.
The blog post there offered an extremely thorough, easy to understand overview of the exam and its sections, what a percentile score really meant, and why the gmat as an exam might be right for you.
The clarity provided through this post was what I would say, solidified my desire to attempt the exam and piqued my interest in learning more about what egmat as a platform had to offer regarding the same.

The very next day, as I went through the free modules offered, I marveled at how easily a concept such as ' +ing- modifiers' that i had struggled to retain post my elementary school days, was one that I was able to understand through the concept file illustrations and then apply almost immediately after being taught the concept, in an interactive application file quiz.

That very evening, I booked a free strategy consultation with one of their experts and was introduced to Vaibhav, who helped me chart out my gmat goals, taking into consideration my time commitments and strengths and urged me to avail their free sigma x mock test to have a better understanding of where it is that I stood, not just in terms of my cumulative quant and verbal ability, but also in terms of my sectional ability in each of the subsections under verbal and quant.

The fact that egmat offers a sigma x mock test that uses analytics to provide the following information to *everyone* for free is almost akin to a godsend, and I can tell you with complete certainty, that attempting that mock test regardless of where it is that you are at your gmat prep journey or how it is that you are prepping , will be a game changer for you.

What set egmat apart for me was the transparency with which every step of the process was detailed.
The meticulous 3 step approach that is explained to you, the personalised study plan that is offered, that takes into consideration your strengths, commitments and goals, the access to a student forum that allows you to see other queries posted on a topic, ask your own, with the guarantee of receiving a response within 24 hours, and the active involvement of a team of strategy experts that are there for you at every step of the way, were all attributes that I was made aware of on that very first day itself, and is what motivated me to purchase the course.

On my very first mock test, i scored a 520 ( 26th percentile; Q31 , V31) and the analytics for the same was what was used by the egmat testprep company to help chart out an action plan that was tailored specifically for me.

By the end of my gmat journey, what i had achieved was a 220 point improvement from my intial score , with my final score of 740 ( 97th percentile ; Q47, V45).


Below, i shall enumerate some of the reasons why EGMAT 'works' :

1. They do not promise you instant miracles. Instead, you are guaranteed 'improvement' over a period of time, provided you follow the plan charted out for you.
I was given reasonable targets at different stages of my gmat journey - to grow from 520 to 570 , 570 to 620, 620 to 650, 650 to 680, 680 to 710, and then 710 to 740+.

2. Stage 1 of each module entails a diagnostic quiz for you to figure out where it is you stand, and on the basis of your performance on that, through the PACE feature of the course, you are told which module files you must work on and what you can skip, effectively saving you time during your prep.

3. Each concept file within a module is followed by a timed test that replicates an online mini exam. So, even for 5 questions, you are given a test that is timed for say 15 minutes, I.e, the amount of time they find you should ideally take to solve those questions.
In addition to this, there are also untimed process and application learning files, where you can take your time solving one question, before being shown a video solution of the same that maps out the process skills to be used and breaks down the steps to solving that question.
Since several of the questions on learning files of this kind are usually gmat style questions of medium-hard difficulty , the approach followed to teach you how to solve these questions is very effective in cementing the method in your mind.

4. SUPPORT + VALIDATION. The gmat journey can often be a lonely one. The impact of the lows felt may sometimes erode one's confidence , and the lack of check-ins at regular intervals may just adversely affect the 'accountability' you may take in your learning process.
Egmat recognises this, and thus, makes it a point to validate not just the final score, but also the effort you put along the way at every level in your journey.
Emails that celebrate your performance on the final application/ practice quizzes of each module are sent when you score greater than 85 percent on them and they serve to affirm to you that you're on the right track in your journey.
In addition to this , the support team of strategy experts are just an email away, there for you to reach out to when things 'Do Not Go According To Plan'. They are quick in their responses, efficient in their communication, and possess the right balance of empathy and firmness as they chart out improvement plans for you.
My strategy expert Harsha was someone i sent extremely lengthy emails too, detailing not just my progress on good days but also the sheer panic i felt when things didn't go according to plan. At one point in time, i think i even sent him my timetable for the day, asking him how i could rework it better! Strategy experts like Harsha, I found, went above and beyond in the role they played - doubling as progress trackers, motivators, problem solvers, and even life coaches!
In addition to this, my subscription, which was set to expire on the 26th of June, was extended free of charge until the 1st of july (the date of my gmat) so I could access the resources and produce optimized results on my final exam.
All of this is indeed something that I will always be indebted to egmat for.

5. Cementing
The cementing approach to strengthen your understanding of not just the concepts learned in stage 1 but also their application in all possible types of gmat style questions, is by far the most life changing aspect of this programme.
You are taught to identify several process skills like I.simplification, ii. Translation, iii. Consider constraints, iv. All cases and so on while learning a concept in stage 1. In stage 2, it is as you are giving your medium and hard level tests on their cementing platform called Scholaranium, that you are taught how to make an error log to efficiently identify your errors, record your learnings and create an effective review system that saves you time down the line in your final revision process.
The error log approach compels you to go beyond the traditional reasoning of a 'silly mistake' or ' took too much time' (in fact, egmat maintains fervently that there is no such thing as a silly mistake) for incorrect questions and delve deeper into which process skill you might have overlooked and pin point exactly which part of the application stage you may have faltered in.
The goal here is to change how you respond to errors - and to encourage you direct your focus from " what went wrong" to identifying " why it went wrong".
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call this the most 'crucial' takeaway for your gmat prep.
I can assure you that this cementing process, when done properly, is what takes your learning to the next level - gets you that 85th percentile and above accuracy and instills in you, unwavering belief in your ability to take on any question posed to yoy on the final day.


6. Other features like a focused approach to work on your TAKT time on questions where you exceed the time it should take to solve a particular question or topic, curated review lists for each test that highlight the questions you may have exceeded time for or rushed through in, with a threshold time offered as information to evaluate your performance against, the ability to bookmark questions so you can review them later by simply clicking on your user profile, and even a forum that allows you to review other student queries posted on a topic and ask your own, are also what sets egmat apart as the perfect learning platform for anyone looking to improve.

Looking back at my gmat journey, for all the learning curves that i did end up experiencing, for the bumps and stumbles, and even the things that I wished i'd done differently along the way, i know that the one decision that i can say with certainty that I will be eternally grateful for making, is choosing egmat.

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I started studying for GMAT long before I joined E-GMAT. I Joined Magoosh and went through all the video lessons and questions. However, I was very lost and did not approach the prep with a plan (I ended up scoring 660 way below my aim). This is where I believe E-GMAT’s biggest strength lies. After Joining, I was given a study plan by the team and followed it diligently, more importantly, you can reach out to the E-GMAT team and ask for guidance any time you get stuck. E-GMAT also provides a very structured way through error logs which ensures that you learn from every question you get incorrect along the preparation journey, which was transformational in the way I approached my studies.

I also wanted to highlight E-GMAT’s modules, which are very well structured and ensure that you completely understand any topic before moving on. They do this by sprinkling in quizzes after every video, providing lesson summaries (which make for great notes for revision), and making you do ‘cementing quizzes’. Also, the team’s video lessons contain a standardized process for every topic which helps in solving hard questions in a relatively timely manner. Many of the verbal courses especially were eye-opening and made me realize how I was not approaching the section correctly at all.

The team has many more features which I was unable to mention in the review. E-GMAT helped me improve my score from 660 to 720 and I would highly recommend this course to anybody.

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I took TTP's 4-month GMAT Dedicated Study Plan after a friend recommended it. I had never taken the GMAT before and this was my first attempt. Although I purchased the course in early February, because of my hectic work schedule, I couldn't dedicate time religiously for the first two months. But around April, TTP released its calendar-based study plan which proved to be an incredible feature. It gave task lists for each day; I had to follow them blindly, without having to set aside time to plan and track my preparation progress. This was a huge relief because I had to juggle my 70-hour/week job along with GMAT preparation and I had only around a month and a half to do so.

The course is comprehensive and covered every little detail regarding the strategy for taking the GMAT. Both verbal and quant chapters and chapter tests are extremely detailed. The video explanations at the end of each question helped me a lot in understanding my mistakes and wrapping my head around some of the trickiest concepts, mainly regarding Critical Reasoning and Sentence Correction. I also used the Error Tracker and Analytics feature rigorously to keep track of my weakest areas. Additionally, the On Target analytics dashboard proved to be very useful in getting an idea of where I stand in comparison to other students.

TTP is a one-stop solution for your GMAT preparation. Preparing using TTP was stress-free experience and gave me the result that I needed in my first attempt. It is a very carefully built product and every feature has been tailor-made to make students' lives easier. I loved the amount of thought that was put into the tiniest details. The features I loved the most were the calendar-based study plan, the strategy chapters that proved to be very useful in enhancing my confidence and keeping me calm during the test, the video explanations at the end of each question, and the questionnaire and analysis of each mock.

I got a score of 730 (Q50/V39). I'm content with my score and I would highly recommend TTP to anyone who is looking for a complete GMAT preparation platform, especially working professionals who need to manage their preparation along with their work in an accelerated timeline. Thank you, TTP!

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Prior to e-GMAT, I had no other strategy besides continuously working on questions, believing that by working on many different problems, I will cover all the question types that I might encounter during the exam. Also, I was not structured in my study approach, often jumping from one topic / section to another without fully grasping the techniques required to excel in the test, especially in the verbal section. Come test day, it was not a surprise that I only managed score a V34 in the test, with my total score amounting to a 710 (Q50, V34, IR 7, AWA 6.0), even after 2+ months of preparation.
I actually stumbled upon the e-GMAT course 3 days prior to my 710 attempt. When going through the free version of the platform, I thought that the materials were very succinct and informative (essentially a one-stop shop for everything GMAT), with Scholaranium, in particular, serving as the perfect companion to ensure I put into practice what I have learn from the platform. So, upon receiving my results, it was a no brainer for me to immediately sign up for the full version e-GMAT as I wish to take my next attempt exactly a month later.
With the help of the e-GMAT platform, I was able to be more focus and structured in my preparation especially in my weaker areas in the verbal section. The lessons I learned during my preparation are as listed below:
SC
- Understanding the key message the author is trying to convey is utmost important. It is the essence of the sentence.
- Meaning > Grammar. The are times where sentences are grammatically correct but conveys a different meaning to the original sentence.
- Often, grammar errors can be identified using logic. Equipped with the meaning-based approach and a strong arsenal of grammatical knowledge, the wrong answers can frequently be viewed as illogical.
CR
- Pre-thinking the answers for yourself goes a long way in not only building your ability to solve higher difficulty questions, but also your ability to do so within a short amount of time.
- Identifying the purpose of each sentence within the argument will help in ensuring you do not deviate from the main focus of the argument.
- Refrain from looking at the answer choices first for you will be immediately attached to it, stifling your ability to pre-think effectively.
RC
- Be engaged while reading the passage. There is a reason the section is called “Reading Comprehension” and not just “Reading”.
- Take short notes while reading to identify the message behind each paragraph. It will help in solving questions relatively quickly, especially for questions that require one to make an inference.
Equipped with knowledge and lessons above, I was able to improve my score to a 740. (Q49, V41, IR 8, AWA 6.0)

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I had taken the subscription for Experts Global 15 test series. I found the tests worth the money. It helped me to get a grip on the format and get comfortable to be able to solve questions faster. The UI/UX is quite similar to real GMAT exam with no pause option. The tests helped me improve both my quant and verbal skills because of the comprehensive test material they provide. The explanation videos are also good and crisp. Finally, their customer service is also very supportive. Hence, I would highly recommend their test mocks. If you're not sure, you can always start with the free trial (one mock included) and check whether it is a good fit for you.

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I started my GMAT prep a few months back and after going through the trials of the GMAT Prep platform I decided to buy Expert Global's Complete GMAT Prep course. The key highlights of this course are, that it is extremely well designed with preparation divided into 3 phases, lectures are short and comprehensive, and the course has a section called ‘GMAT Shots’ which I really liked and was super helpful. This is essentially a 2 min video of all the common topics, common mistakes, etc. Essentially this is like having a flashcard or someplace where you take notes on important topics or topics you need to revise again, and subsection-wise quizzes are excellent to focus on a particular section and improve overall accuracy.

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I have read several stories on this forum for the past two years - every one of them have helped me carve my path; This post is NOT a story about someone who scored an amazing score in her/his first attempt, instead it is about someone who struggled her way to a 730 score. I will try to keep it as informative and to the point as possible.

As I started my GMAT journey Verbal was my main concern, however, after exploring some materials and attempting few mocks I came to realise that though my Quantitative ability was strong my test taking strategies were not up to the mark, acting as a roadblock to a high score. After studying several GMAT Official and GMAT Club materials, I could improve my Quantitative score to Q48 GMAT Club Quant tests: They more difficult than the actual GMAT but they prepare you to face difficult questions in GMAT) , and I still struggled with application of verbal concepts that I learned - V34 in Feb'21 was the maximum I could score at that point. Then a friend of mine suggested eGMAT - yes, I had read plenty of reviews and saw multiple ads, but you can never be sure, right? So, I signed up for a 1 month Verbal Online course in March 2021. As I progressed through the course I kept re-purchasing and then ended up taking a 6 month Verbal course with eGMAT. Here is the reason why -
• Prior to eGMAT course I was solving questions from GMAT Club, Official guide, etc. , looking for learnings, and moving to the next one. But in the eGMAT course there is an Application file, after every concept, that ensures that you go through the logical steps of solving a question. It was tiresome to follow the steps for every question, but the thought process here was one that was in sync with mine, every small little "what if?" or "but, what about?" that popped in my head was covered. So, I decided to stick to the process.

• Once I crossed the cementing stage I realised that I was not making a conscious effort to follow the steps, instead the thought process came naturally to me, hence it wasn't that time consuming anymore.

Trying to juggle GMAT prep and a very demanding high-pressure job, the time pressure took the better of me during my GMAT attempt in Nov'21 (V27). But the eGMAT team went an extra mile to follow-up and encourage me to fight back. This is the point at which I realised that eGMAT is not just about the students who do well in their first attempt but helping the ones who are struggling too. The subject matter experts and strategy experts are very approachable and involved in your journey (I always received a response from the team within 36 hrs). A big shout-out to Harsha who guided me every step of the way in terms of subject matter on RC and CR, and strategy when it comes to SC and Quant, and encouraged me to keep going. After my Nov'21 attempt I was so disappointed that during my session with Harsha I told him "I feel like I cannot get a decent score under pressure no matter how much I study". To which Harsha showed and explained to me the statistics from my tests on Scholarium that gave a comprehensive analysis of my performance on GMAT like questions and Official questions; This re-assurance about my ability encouraged me to keep going.
• I reviewed my AI guided stats on the Scholarium portal and identified that there were few aspects of Quant that could help me get that Q50+. Hence, I signed up for a full GMAT Online course and followed every step of the detailed plan suggested by Harsha and team.
o The PACE mode in Quant helped me move through the concepts quickly and focus on only the areas which required improvement
• I followed a detailed and personalised revision plan for RC and SC and a timing improvement plan for CR. These plans really helped bring structure to my preparation.

Finally, at the risk of repeating what every other post might have highlighted, it is the error log - It is painful to fill and takes much more time than the time taken to solve the questions, but it is essentially what helped me improve the most. And, eGMAT actually provides a very comprehensive error log that captures a lot of the nuances that I could've otherwise missed.
o Timing was my main concern in the test. There were two aspects of time during the exam :
1. I often ran out of time towards the end of the exam because I spent a lot of time trying to ensure I was getting each question correct.
• This stemmed from the notion that I knew the necessary concepts hence, I couldn't let a question go. Yes, letting some questions go, was the most important lesson I learned while analysing my mocks.
This is one aspect that was not stressed upon a lot during my eGMAT experience, but it came handy in my case.
2. The fact that I might run out of time at the end played in my head as soon as I got confused or started taking longer in a question - This, in turn, impacted my ability on that question.

Thus, I reviewed my error log for the 10-question set quizzes to understand when and where do I get confused, what kind of wordings in the answer choices confuse me, does it have anything to do with my understanding of the question stem or passage, etc. As I worked through these aspects, the next time I was in a similar situation I knew what to do, this helped me avoid the confusion, and as a result save time.
This video helped me understand how and where I can manage time:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INmDqeVjB04

As I came close to the exam I focused on Official questions (from Official Guide and Advanced Official questions by GMAC) to practice and get accustomed to them.

By now, I was tired of preparing for GMAT, but this time around I felt confident about my ability, and honestly a positive attitude and faith in your efforts as you walk into that exam centre is as important as the months/years of effort that goes into the preparation.
And finally the score popped-up on the screen 730 (Q50 V40)!

To those who are currently fighting for that score, this quote I heard in the TV series The Good Doctor kept me going - "You haven't failed until you stop trying!". I hope my experience helps you in your GMAT journey.
All the Best! Hang in there!

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Some background here - I started prepping for the GMAT in January of 2022 and strictly used TTP to completion for 3 months. After taking all 6 practice exams and completing additional studying with OG materials, I felt ready to take the exam in May. My practice exam scores averaged 760/770.

My first attempt on 05/20 was a big disappointment with a 700, so I took it again a week later and got a 720. These scores were well below what I thought I was capable of scoring, so I decided to work with a tutor.

Right off the bat, Charles was a pleasure to communicate with. His initial thoughts proved true, my timing was off. I spent too little time on easy questions and suffered from unforced errors and spent too much time on hard questions.

I worked with Michael M. for 4 sessions and he was great. Incredibly professional and very insightful - he expanded on the issues that Charles mentioned and helped me refine the soft skill of time management. Honestly, I'm not sure that this is something I could have done on my own. Michael helped me refine this skill with our weekly sessions and homework in between.

I took the exam approximately 4 weeks after our first session and blew my expectations out of the water. I scored a 770 and was thrilled. I can't thank and recommend Michael and Charles enough. Their prices are incredibly fair relative to the other tutoring services out there. At least for me, the tutoring certainly paid for itself.

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