Journey to 700: Overcoming Challenges with the e-GMAT LMP Program

Strengths:

The Last Mile Push (LMP) program offers a comprehensive strategy for GMAT preparation. It presents a well-organized approach that targets and improves our weaknesses in both verbal and quant sections. This program not only builds a strong foundation but also alleviates exam fatigue and test fear.

Would make the product better:

LMP utilizes email interactions as its primary mode of communication. However, occasional in-person interactions can enhance the overall effectiveness of the course.

I started my GMAT preparations in November 2022. I enrolled in a prep platform where I practiced for about 2.5 months. Despite my efforts, my first attempt in January 2023 yielded a score of only 610 (V25, Q49). Time posed a challenge in the verbal section. Believing that practicing more questions in a timed setting would enhance my verbal score, I began taking as many mock tests as I could (Later, I realized that this was the biggest mistake I did during my GMAT prep). I took the exam again in March 2023. Unfortunately, it resulted in a disappointing score of 620 (V28, Q48). It became evident that my struggle in the verbal section was rooted in a lack of conceptual understanding.

In pursuit of a 700 score, I enrolled with e-GMAT in April 2023. From the outset, the impact was noticeable, particularly with the effective meaning-based approach in Sentence Correction (SC) and Reading Comprehension (RC). By the end of June 2023, I completed the verbal course, scoring near 690 in Sigma mocks. With renewed confidence, I scheduled my exam for July 18, 2023, aiming for MBA intakes in September 2023 or January 2024. Despite feeling well-prepared, exam anxiety affected my performance in the verbal section, resulting in a score of 670 (V31, Q49), falling short of my 700 target.

Realizing the need for guidance, I reached out to the e-GMAT team post-exam. They enrolled me in the LMP program for free, assigning Dhruv as my mentor. However, due to work commitments, I couldn't immediately commence the LMP program after my exam. Professional commitments consistently caused interruptions and diverted my focus during my GMAT preparation. Eventually, I was able to commence the LMP program in October 2023. LMP provided a high level of structure and instilled discipline in my preparation—a quality I had been lacking until then. I systematically completed sections one by one and surpassed a set threshold scores in each to progress. Although I faced challenges in Critical Reasoning (CR), continuous support from Dhruv helped me surmount this hurdle. While verbal remained the focal point, I revisited quant modules before the exam, and that proved to be sufficient.

I scheduled my exam for 15th January, 2024, approximately one year after my initial attempt. In the final days leading up to the exam, intense work pressure posed a significant challenge to my preparations. However, Dhruv and the e-GMAT team provided commendable support during this critical period. Upon taking the exam, seeing the score (700 - V34 & Q50) on the screen left me feeling satisfied and content. The LMP program proved effective for those aiming to surpass the 700 mark as it provides a structured approach and in-depth understanding of concepts. I wholeheartedly recommend LMP to those struggling to break the 700 barrier. My gratitude goes to e-GMAT, especially Dhruv, for being a guiding force in my GMAT journey. Best wishes to e-GMAT and all those preparing for the exam.