GMAT Journey -> 575 to 695

As someone who recently scored 695 on the GMAT (V85, Q87, DI82), I can confidently say that e-GMAT played a crucial role in my success. I started with a diagnostic mock score of 575 (V79, DI70, Q87). My initial DI ability was at a mere 70. The journey from these scores to my final 695 was challenging, but e-GMAT's comprehensive approach made it possible.
From the very beginning, their Personalized Study Plan (PSP) gave me a clear roadmap of how to proceed from my initial scores and which areas to focus on. This structured approach really helped me, as studying all subjects simultaneously wasn't working for me before.
One of the standout features was the pre-thinking strategy for Critical Reasoning. Initially, I struggled with this, but after going back to the application files and practice files, I was able to internalize the process. This not only improved my accuracy but also saved time during the exam.
For Reading Comprehension, the emphasis on taking precise notes was game-changing. The coach connect sessions, especially with Shraddha and Rajat, exposed my weaknesses and helped me improve significantly in areas like author's POV and inference questions.
In Quant, despite having a strong foundation, the process skills taught in e-GMAT courses were invaluable. They helped me approach GMAT-style questions more effectively, especially in areas like word problems where I initially struggled.
The Data Interpretation section, which was new to me, became much more manageable after completing the Verbal and Quant sections. e-GMAT's approach to teaching DI as an application of concepts from Verbal and Quant made it less abstract and more approachable. I saw a significant improvement from my initial DI ability of 70 to my final score of 82.
The Scholarinium question bank was incredibly helpful. Many questions I encountered in the actual GMAT were similar to those I had practiced, which boosted my confidence during the test.
Lastly, the Last Mile Push program was instrumental in my final preparation. It provided a structured approach to achieving my target score, focusing on hard questions and building confidence through sectional tests and full-length mocks.
Overall, e-GMAT's comprehensive curriculum, strategic approach to each section, and personalized guidance through coach connect sessions were key factors in my GMAT success. The improvement from my initial scores to my final 695 is a testament to the effectiveness of their program. I highly recommend e-GMAT to anyone aiming for a competitive GMAT score.