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If you want a great score on the GMAT, TTP is a clear path to get there. I started studying with a solid grasp on verbal but really shaky quant skills. TTP's thorough, methodical process got me to a point where I felt really confident answering quant questions, and ultimately I scored higher on quant than verbal. For both quant and verbal, TTP does a great job of teaching you not just the topic, but also how to approach questions and eliminate wrong answers. By the time I was taking my practice tests, I was scoring highly and feeling confident in my knowledge. On test day I got surprisingly psyched out by the experience, but even while feeling really nervous and like I was doing poorly, I was still able to keep my eyes on the prize, keep moving, and secure a 760.
Even if you're already using some other prep materials, I'd highly recommend the $1 trial so you can experience the custom practice tests with clear, detailed explanations. I found myself really missing these explanations when taking the official practice tests or using questions from other sources.
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The TTP course is extremely comprehensive, adequately covering all important aspects of a proper GMAT prep. I was especially nervous about how the verbal section of the GMAT would work, and I was delighted to learn that the course covers all elements. The video guides, course explanations, and problem reviews are all very helpful.
I had zero knowledge of the GMAT before embarking on my search for a preparation product. Despite TTP being the only one I've tried, I think it's safe to say that it was a great choice. The planning tool helped me with adjusting my daily life to the preparation, and was essential in ensuring proper balance between my job and prep.
This course really helped me study for the GMAT. I was intially worried about how to actually know what and how to study for the test. Through TTP, however, I did not have to worry about that and I could simply "trust in TTP" and focus on studying.
Each topic is explained very carefully and pedagogically, and the course also provides many different strategies on different types of questions, thereby eliminating a lot of uncertainty I usually experience when starting to solve a question.
Furthermore, the course is very easy since it is shows exactly what topic to study and in what order. Finally, TTP offers a ton of practice question, which is really fantastic since answering all of them (which you essentially do throughout the course) gives you a lot of confidence and reinforces your knowledge for the actual GMAT exam.
One recommendation I have is based on a personal mistake, and that is to give yourself a lot of time to study, maybe 4-6 months depending on how much you study each day. I gave myself 2,5 months and studied approx. 3 hours a day. However, I barely had time to complete the course before my exam, and as a result only did 2 practice exam prior to the GMAT. Having more time would definitely have been less stressful.
In short, I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone taking the GMAT, and thank you Scott and the team for creating such a great course!
When I was selecting a course, I chose TTP because it had great reviews and it was a relatively economical option. While I haven’t taken any other courses, so cannot speak to their effectiveness, I do think the TTP course gives you a great bang for your buck, and is definitely a more reasonable choice than some of the other courses out there.
Overall, the course is excellent and thorough. Even though I was studying from Asia, the TTP team responded quick enough to my queries that I never felt like I was waiting for a long time. If you truly trust and follow the full course, you can and will get a great score on the GMAT!
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I initially gave the GMAT in 2016 when I graduated and scored a 680. I do not have the sectional scores but the verbal was around V40 and the math score was poor. For several reasons, I decided to retake the GMAT 7 years later and apply to the top MBA programs.
My case is unique in that I struggled with Quant section rather than the Verbal. I had a couple of bad maths teachers in high school, hated maths in O levels and never gave it in A Levels either.
I decided to firstly fix my foundation in Math. I chose the EGMAT because:
1) There are too many resources out there and it is not possible as a working professional to design your own study materials based on everything available out there for free.
2) I heard good reviews about EGMAT and especially that the Quant section was great.
I started off the course in February 2023 and decided to not settle an exam data beforehand and just see where the course takes me.
I would highly recommend EGMAT for several reasons:
1) The course is comprehensive for both Quant and Verbal. Every section starts off with a diagnostic that judges your ability in that area (for e.g. number properties > Even/Odd Numbers). Based on how well you perform on the diagnostic, the EGMAT algo skips certain lessons and tells you to do some other ones. This saves time.
2) The course is well organised in blocks of skills that you need. This gives you confidence.
3) Rather than approach the test from the mindset of "lets find you quick tricks to figure out complex problems", the course makes you do the proper math behind every problem. This was excruciatingly painful and time confusing for me but it was also extremely useful. a) It gives you confidence in your ability > less nerves on the actual test b) if you come across a very unique question, you have a solid foundation to fall back on.
4) The analytics for me were one of the two best parts of the course. Every question you solve gives you data: your accuracy in certain skill blocks, how quickly you answered the question and how quickly others have done on similar problems. This insight is very useful as it keeps timing in the back of your head from the very start.
5) The second best part of the course for me was the Cementing Quizzes. These quizzes are blocks of 10 questions that test your ability on a particular topic. EGMAT says that if you get 70% accuracy on the "Medium" and 50% accuracy on the "Hard" quizzes, you should be at 70th percentile. I was sceptical of this at first but it was very accurate for me. I consistently scored Q48-49 on practice mocks and scored Q48 on the actual test.
Moving on to the verbal section, the critical reasoning section was the best for me. The pre-thinking concept is a game changer when solving CR questions. These questions can get very tricky at the higher levels and pre-thinking can help you really ace those questions. The instruction is clear and concise and the course is neither too short nor too long.
I didn't make much use of the RC/SC sections so I can not comment on that. I will however say that you will find the SC portion very useful if you are a non-native English speaker with somewhat moderate/poor skills with the language. It is almost impossible to develop an ear for the SC questions (unless you already speak/write really well and read alot). If that's you, I'd highly recommend the structured approach of the verbal section.
That being said, I didn't make much use of SC for myself since this was not a problem area for me.
I have some other general advice for any test taker:
1) DO NOT SKIP the error log. It is one of those things that you wonder why you are wasting your time on it (especially when time is short!) but is extremely useful and will help you study methadically
2) The EGMAT Quant section is harder than the actual exam by a fair margin. This is a GOOD things as it prepares you very well for the actual exam and helps with both timing and accuracy
3) You should spend 80% of your time learning concepts and mastering those and only 20% of your time doing practices and mocks. Repeated mocks will NOT improve your score meaningfully. If you have an accuracy problem > master the foundations. If you have a timing problem > master the foundations!
4) On the verbal section of the exam, draw a 5 x 5 grid (like an excel sheet). The top row should be labelled A, B, C, D, E and the first column should have 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10. Make three of these for all 30 questions. As you read the SC questions, use grammatical errors to identify and cross out 3/5 choices. These will leave you with two choices. This is where it gets harder. If you can't find grammatical mistakes anymore, chose the more elegant solution (which may not always be the shorter solution!).
Background:
Before joining e-GMAT, I tried T.O.P One Percent because they claimed to be the best and boasted about students getting top scores every day. Sadly, they didn't teach me anything, and it felt like a waste of time and money. I even doubted their honesty. After two and a half months of learning nothing from them, I took my first GMAT test and got a 680, all on my own. I realized I needed help to do better, so I looked for something different.
Why e-GMAT?
I needed a flexible way to learn because I had a busy schedule like many of you. e-GMAT offered that flexibility. I could study at my own pace and choose when to take the exam, whether in 15 days or a month.
About e-GMAT:
What's great about e-GMAT is that they focus on helping you build your skills. They understand that the GMAT tests your abilities, so they prepare you accordingly.
e-GMAT's course covers master comprehension, sentence correction, critical reasoning, and reading comprehension. In master comprehension, they teach you how to read effectively during the exam, which is very helpful, especially for non-native speakers. Their pre-thinking and meaning-based approaches are awesome. With critical reasoning, where answer choices are very close, pre-thinking is essential.
The course gives enough time for each section, and e-GMAT provides useful tools like Scholarnium to track your progress and Sigma X mocks that resemble real GMAT tests.
Strategy Experts:
One of the best things about e-GMAT is the support of experienced GMAT experts like Rashmi Ma'am. She helped me a lot by analyzing my quizzes and providing videos from GMAT experts like Harsha Sir when I needed them.
LMP (Last Mile Prep):
The LMP program teaches you about the GMAT algorithm, time management, and how to be ready for the test.
In short, if you're preparing for the GMAT, I highly recommend e-GMAT. Their flexible program, expert guidance, and useful tools will help you succeed.
I started my GMAT journey with a focus on mastering the fundamental concepts, rather than relying on shortcuts or tricks. Based on recommendations from friends, I subscribed to eGMAT on March 23, 2023, took a mock exam in which I scored 640 and began my dedicated studies.
I Started with the Verbal section, following the structured approach outlined in the course. For Critical Reasoning, I found that pre-thinking and strong elimination strategies worked exceptionally well, making this section my best. Sentence Correction was a challenge for me as English wasn't my strong suit. I delved into the basics, learning all the rules and then shifted my focus to a meaning-based approach. Over time, I discovered that dedicating significant time to understanding the question's meaning increased my accuracy from 40% to around 80%.
Reading Comprehension posed difficulties due to the language and passage volume, but I adopted a dedicated approach. I read passages wholeheartedly, which, though time-consuming initially, eventually enabled me to connect with the content. This connection made reading even long passages easier. Combining this approach with elimination strategies increased my accuracy from 50% to around 80%.
Parallely, I revisited the Quant module, covering concepts and solving quizzes. After completing the module, I took Sigma mocks, consistently scoring around 740 in the remaining five mocks. Based on these scores, I booked the exam appointment GMAT for July 21, 2023, and began revising through eGMAT's recommended Last Mile program.
However, my test day turned into a disappointment as I scored 670 (Q49, V31). It was a huge learning, highlighting the importance of test-taking strategy and time management. My time management was abysmal; I completed the verbal section in just 45 minutes. Exam stress didn’t let me follow my practiced approach.
Afterward, I consulted with Dhruv, my mentor from eGMAT, who emphasized the need to simulate the exam environment. I promptly scheduled a second appointment for August 22, 2023. I focused less on syllabus content and more on practicing my approach with mocks and official questions. Unfortunately, I wasn't in the best health on the second exam day, waking up with a headache. I decided to switch the order, taking the quant section first. By the time I reached the verbal section, my headache had disappeared, and I felt much better. During the verbal section, I stuck to the strategies I had learned, particularly the meaning-based approach for Sentence Correction and Elimination framework for RC and CR.
IR and AWA were not my top priorities, so I gave them my best without excessive worry. Upon completing the exam, my score flashed on the screen: 720 (Q49, V40). I wanted to jump out of my chair, but I controlled myself as other candidates were still taking their exams. This experience taught me the value of preparation for the test-taking environment and the importance of adhering to my well-practiced approach.
Hi mohan1597
Heartiest Congratulations to you on your 720 score!
Achieving a remarkable 50-point increase is an accomplishment worth mentioning.
You enhanced your SC abilities by mastering the meaning-based approach for SC. You focused on building a solid foundation by going through every course file with utmost diligence. The outcome was a consistent improvement in your SC abilities which can be seen in the image below
Image Link - https://success.e-gmat.com/mohan1597-SC-Progression
Through a combination of your determined efforts and the disciplined implementation of a structured approach, you solidified your RC abilities while at the same time reducing the time taken to answer RC Questions. This resulted in a significant boost to your skills, making it almost inevitable for you to achieve an impressive V40 score. The statistics pertaining to your RC improvement serve as strong evidence, attesting to your remarkable achievement.
Image Link - https://success.e-gmat.com/mohan1597-RC-Improvement
Your Quant preparation was so solid that despite severe headache on the test day, you managed to score a Q49. Your level of preparation is evident in the Quant Scholaranium stats presented in the below image:
Image Link - https://success.e-gmat.com/mohan1597-Quant-Accuracy
mohan1597, it was a pleasure working with you. On behalf of the entire e-GMAT team, I wish you the best for the next steps.
Regards,
Dhruv
If you are in the hunt to find a great course, especially for quant, look no further. The quant modules are designed exactly to maximize your potential score and the chapters are well crafted. While the verbal questions/examples are designed specifically to test the concepts taught, they help lay the foundation and get you ready for OG. The calendar application is very helpful, and the whole team is very responsive. Shout out to Marty, one never feels like the verbal course is one sided.
Great UI, helpful error log, immediate response to queries, helpful articles in between the course and Scott's soothing voice make TTP a great product to invest in and to achieve your best possible score.
I embarked on my GMAT journey with determination after scoring 680 (Q48, V35, IR 3) on my initial attempt. It wasn't until I enrolled in e-GMAT's GMAT online course that I truly grasped what it meant to excel on this challenging test. Over two months, this course, along with its incredible mentors, transformed my preparation and results, elevating my score to a remarkable 710 (Q48, V40, IR 8, 5.0 AWA).
Personalized Support (4.5/5):
One of the most commendable aspects of e-GMAT is its personalized approach to student success. After analyzing my ESR report, they tailored a focused study plan to address my weaknesses. Having a personal mentor to guide me through this journey was invaluable, especially considering my hectic full-time job.
Diagnostic Analytics (5/5):
The diagnostic analytics offered by e-GMAT are a game-changer. They provided me with a clear picture of my weak areas, enabling me to allocate my time and effort wisely. This data-driven approach ensures that you're tackling the right problems to achieve the best results.
Scholaranium Question Bank (4.5/5):
e-GMAT's Scholaranium question bank is a goldmine for practice. The vast array of questions helped me reinforce my knowledge and sharpen my skills. It's an essential resource for those seeking a deep and varied practice experience.
Mock Exams (4.5/5):
The mock exams provided by e-GMAT are incredibly valuable. They accurately replicate the difficulty level and format of the real GMAT, ensuring you're well-prepared for the actual test day. These mock exams were instrumental in building my confidence and reducing test-day anxiety.
Verbal Excellence (5/5):
e-GMAT excels in its verbal section. The course materials, strategies, and practice questions transformed my verbal score from V35 to an impressive V40. If you're looking to boost your verbal skills, e-GMAT is the place to be.
In conclusion, e-GMAT's GMAT online course is a transformative experience for GMAT aspirants. The personalized support, diagnostic analytics, extensive question bank, and realistic mock exams are invaluable assets for anyone looking to boost their GMAT score. While the quant section could be slightly more in-depth, the shining star here is the verbal section, which helped me achieve an impressive V40. e-GMAT's exceptional offerings made my journey from a 680 to a 710 an achievable reality. I wholeheartedly recommend e-GMAT to anyone aiming for GMAT success. Thank you, e-GMAT, for helping me reach my GMAT goals!
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I had already given the GMAT once on Jul 11, 2023. I got only a 700. Although, I touched the 700 mark i felt my skills were lacking especially in Verbal. Many questions in the exam went over my head and I was not having a strong approach to solving RC and CR questions. As soon as my exam got done, I knew I have to retake it. I googled and came across e-gmat.
I chose e-gmat because 1) It had its own question bank which I desperately needed since I had pretty much exhausted the OG questions during my first prep and 2) it provided me with a week by week plan on how to tackle learning the concepts.
I immediately enrolled and within 1-2 days got a study plan from one of the assigned mentors. I started and found the Verbal modules very good for SC and CR. The meaning-based approach in SC was quite eye-opening and sub-consciously strengthened my concepts that I ended up getting 98th percentile in SC n my second official attempt. I also had a significant improvement in CR. The pre-thinking approach was very helpful in breaking down complex CR arguments. Earlier, I was always confused between two options, but pre-thinking hugely improved my accuracy. These are the areas I primarily needed improvement and the course material really strengthened my concepts.
Once I was good with the concepts, the in-module quizzes and the cementing quizzes really helped me to become test ready. I actually found the Hard cementing quizzes harder than some 700 level GMAT questions. Initially, this did appear daunting especially for Quant but when you start solving such high quality questions, you are really well prepped for any tough question the official GMAT throws at you.
Once the necessary prep was done, the Sigma-X mocks were very very helpful. The block wise analysis that the mock provides really helps you identify weak areas and helps you focus on getting higher scores. These exams are very very similar in level to the official exam. The official mocks are in fact little easier and can be misleading. I did find the sigma-X mocks from e-gmat to be quite accurate.
Lastly, the strategy experts who help with 1x1 guidance were very good. I worked with Akash, who was very supportive throughout and corrected me when I went offtrack.
Overall, e-gmat is highly comprehensive, helps one build their fundamentals, has great questions and mocks which can make you test ready and I highly recommend it for anyone at any level of preparedness who wants to take the GMAT.
Dear SrinivasPrabhu,
Congratulations on your score of 750 with a Q50 and a remarkable V41! With this, you have become a part of the top 2 percentile test takers!
I was so elated when I received the email below about your exam results. It just made my day!
Image Link - https://success.e-gmat.com/SrinivasPrabhu-GMAT-Score-Email
You maintained your diligence and perseverance through all Verbal subsections, allowing you to reach your GMAT score in a very predictable manner. You were consistent with your usage of the Scholaranium. The image below shows your statistics across three subsections in Verbal in hard questions which show the consistency through which you got that V41 (93rd percentile).
Image Link - https://success.e-gmat.com/SrinivasPrabhu-Verbal-Scholaranium-Statistics
You effectively used the Scholaranium analytics and improved your time management abilities with each mock, making your success on the GMAT exam predictable. It was only a matter of time before you could replicate the score in your GMAT exam. The image below shows your journey in the mocks to the exam –
Image Link – https://success.e-gmat.com/SrinivasPrabhu-Mock-Scores
I am sure that you will face every challenge thrown at you with the utmost determination and I wish you all the very best for your next steps!
Regards,
Akash
Dear gmatprep777,
Congratulations on your impressive GMAT score of 730 and thank you for your kind words! It has been an absolute pleasure working with you throughout your GMAT preparation journey and witnessing your unwavering dedication to building your abilities.
You've hit the nail on the head when you said that the GMAT truly tests one's abilities. Recognizing this, you embarked on a structured and methodical approach to develop those skills effectively.
Your commitment to mastering verbal, starting with the strong foundation laid by the Master Comprehension course, has undoubtedly played a pivotal role in your success. I'm thrilled to see how the pre-thinking approach in Critical Reasoning has helped you excel in answer choice analysis, leading an improvement in hard accuracy, as evidenced in this image:
Image Link -https://success.e-gmat.com/gmatprep777-CR-Hard-Accuracy
Your diligence didn't stop there. You demonstrated remarkable dedication by leveraging the analytical tools within Scholaranium to pinpoint and address your weaknesses. This approach clearly paid off, resulting in improved accuracy in Economics and Business passages in Reading Comprehension, along with more efficient time management, as indicated in this image:
Image Link - https://success.e-gmat.com/gmatprep777-RC-Accuracy-and-Timing
Flexibility and the ability to monitor your progress are indeed essential components of a successful GMAT preparation journey, especially for individuals with demanding work schedules like yours. I'm delighted to hear that Scholaranium tools and SIGma-X mocks played a crucial role in helping you stay on the right track and ultimately achieve readiness for test day.
Your hard work and dedication throughout your preparation are truly commendable, and I have no doubt that the skills you've developed will continue to serve you well in your future endeavors.
I want to wish you all the very best as you move forward into the upcoming admission season. I have no doubt that your impressive GMAT score will open doors to exciting opportunities. If you ever require further assistance or guidance in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Best regards,
Rashmi Vaidya