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Solely using TTP, I was able to improve my quant score from a baseline of 36 to a 48 on test day. I achieved steady incremental improvement thanks to the incredibly detailed answer explanations as well as the tracking and analytics the program provides for all wrong answers. While the lessons were helpful, the myriad question sets and practice tests were the real difference maker. The program sets test score goals as you progress through each lesson and stage and enables you to benchmark your progress and really hone in on the subjects that require the most attention. I had a quick turnaround to take the GMAT but was still able to get to the point, through the repetition demanded by the TTP program, where I felt comfortable with every type of quant question and every way in which the exam could try to trick me. The program includes a handy tips section that offers helpful reminders about study traps and offers test day strategies. Every practice test in the program was the exact same format as the GMAT, which made the transition to test day easy.
My GMAT journey began in July, when I figured that I need to start preparing for the exam right away - considering that admissions to masters courses would probably start in October. I had roughly 2-3 months to study for the test and attempt it thereafter.
I started preparing with some free resources on YouTube. After a couple of weeks of doing this, I attempted an official practice exam to gauge my strengths & weaknesses. I got a 610. The score was surely in the range that I expected considering I wasn't in touch with various concepts like geometry, permutations & combinations. Additionally, I realised that the verbal used in the GMAT was extremely different to what I was taught through school and university. What sounded right to me was in most cases wrong, and I knew I had my work cut out.
I subscribed to TTP after speaking to a couple friends who got a great score. They recommended TTP.
The platform in itself is extremely comprehensive. It divides the entire course into various topics. You're expected to study each individual topic and attempt tests of that particular topic. It also creates a study plan for you considering your timelines and personalises the course for you. You're expected to get a certain target score in each topic. You can go through the concepts repeatedly until you get the target score. Each topic has multiple tests in 3 difficulties, so there's no lack of practice questions! As you go through this process for each topic, you automatically get better and more confident in these topics.
I repeated this for each topic. Once I was done with the whole course, I attempted the official practice tests on mba.com. Focused on time management and that was essentially it.
I'd recommend TTP for most people who are studying for the GMAT. The verbal is a little hard to study through, but if you focus through it, you see the questions differently and instinctively see errors. You could also couple the verbal course along with free videos on YouTube for whichever topic you feel you're lacking in. For quant, it is absolutely optimal.
Since there is a lot of reading, it is essential that you have your mind fully prepped, how you do that is up to you. I worked out, played football and meditated daily and made sure I was in the right headspace to study.
This is what worked for me. Keep in mind that TTP is extremely comprehensive. That's good if you need the extra reinforcement, like I needed. But if you're short on time, you wouldn't be able to complete the course. If you have time on your hands, I'd recommend the course 100%.
All the best!
When I began my GMAT journey I started with a 560. I spent 3 months using other GMAT study prep resources in conjunction with the OG resources, and ended up getting a score of 610. I decided that I needed to try a different resource, one that was much more thorough, and took a chance with TTP's 4 month dedicated study, and it was the best decision I made. The course is long and thorough, but if you follow their instructions/recommendations on how to approach the course and its material, you will reach your target score. I got a 730 on my official GMAT.
I started my GMAT journey with a group class, a type of "one size fits all" kind of class. 5 weekends later, I realized my money wasn't served well since the whole point of that course was to learn tricks... I took the GMAT twice with the same score, I was only wasting my time.
I learnt about TTP from a coach that highly recommended it, since most of the students he's placed at top 10 MBAs went through TTP for their GMAT journey. I tried the 1 dollar trial, and loved the structure and how easy it was to start studying.
At TTP, you can put your target score, which I specified as a 700-730 range. After 4 months of studying and going through the accelerated plan, I managed to score a 720. I loved how specific the study plan gets for both the quant and verbal sections, which allowed me to really learn the topics and be ready for exam day.
Highly recommended for those who are currently overwhelmed when thinking of how to start to study for the exam. All you need to do is put hours into it.
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760 Q49 V44 (Online)
TTP is a great program if you use it correctly. It is easy to use, has helpful advice in its Strategy chapter, highlights the strongest and weakest chapters, has customizable tests, has clear and detailed explanations, you can set your study program to your target score, and everything else you need to prepare for the test. It will require a lot of hours if you want to do the complete course, but has an accelerated plan that might help under certain circumstances. I did not use any other materials besides TTP and the two free official practice exams. I would definitely recommend TTP!
The best thing about the TTP course is its comprehensiveness. While I had studied before also for GMAT, the detail and user friendly language offered by the TTP course is unparalleled. The error tracker and analyzer are just the cherry on top. It took me almost 3 months of dedicated study to complete the entire course. The course's details on how to prepare for the test is also an amazing feature along with the daily video of the day.
I got a 110 point improvement on my previous GMAT score and I would highly recommend the TTP course to anyone looking at improving their score.
TTP's GMAT study service is a great option for those looking for a holistic review of all GMAT related material. The study plan allowed me to keep track of my progress and made sure I kept up with studying regularly. The on-target analytics are also great, as it allowed me to easily identify which specific topics I needed more work on, and which ones I was doing well in. Both quant and verbal lessons are very detailed, and make TTP enough to score well on your first GMAT attempt. Also, the formula for the AWA section seemed to work perfectly!
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!
I recently took the online GMAT exam and score a 730 (Q49 V40)! Starting my GMAT prep, I scored a 550 cold mock - really haven't taken a math class since freshman year in college so my quant fundamentals needed work. After researching courses and planning for the GMAT for a few days, I settled on TTP because I needed to cement my concept foundation in quant. Without TTP, there was no way I would have scored a Q49 on the quant section. The density of material and structure of the mission reviews greatly helped me methodically tick through each quant chapter in a logical order. Additionally, the error log created by TTP is very user-friendly and helps eliminate the need to create a lengthy excel spreadsheet.
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I started my GMAT Journey haphazardly sometimes back in August, preparing by myself using several freely available online resources. Unfortunately, that was not quite enough and I was able to score a measly 620. I was particularly weak in Verbal section.
However, I came across TTP through reddit and scored 750 last week:
Pros:
1. Great Course Structure - while I didnt follow their entire study plan, the course structure helped me maintain discipline
2. Verbal - Sentence Correction - Great/Must for non native speaker
3. Quant - Nothing else to do if you do it
4. Verbal - Critical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension - the types of correct and incorrect answers to expect were good
Cons:
1. Too extensive - Not suitable in case you have around 1 month to spare
2. Verbal Questions should be supplemented by OG questions, since they are not extensive like their quant ones
In summary, In case if you have >2 month to prepare, it is THE course to take for GMAT.
Hi @faazil10,
Thanks for the debrief! I just had a small question for you. I have around 2 months left now for my GMAT. Is that still enough time for me to use the TTP course well? Also regarding verbal, in what way was TTP "hard to study through"? Any more tips or suggestions would be very much appreciated!