How e-gmat helped me to go from 625 to 695 in 40 days.

When I first began my GMAT prep in May 2024, I thought my self-study approach would be enough to reach my target score. But despite putting in consistent hours, my mock test scores were all over the place, ranging from 575 to 715. My first official attempt in July left me with a disappointing 625, and I genuinely questioned if I had it in me to crack this test. After a month-long break, I decided to give it another shot and signed up for the e-GMAT Last Mile Push (LMP) program in September, which proved to be a game-changer.

The structured approach offered by e-GMAT was exactly what I needed. From concept files to practice questions and cementing exercises, every step was designed to solidify my understanding of quant topics, and that progress naturally translated to data interpretation skills as well. I especially valued the focus on process skills—analyze, infer, conceptualize, and calculate. Being able to identify which step I faltered in when I got a question wrong allowed me to target my weaknesses and grow from my mistakes. Since GMAT quant revisits high school-level skills, having a solid refresher on these fundamentals was crucial for approaching more challenging problems.

Quant was always my weakest section. Coming from an engineering background, I was confident in my math abilities, but GMAT quant is a different beast. It wasn’t just about knowing the math but understanding how to perform under the pressure of time and accuracy. Through e-GMAT, I refined my strategy, ultimately improving from Q81 to Q88. The structured methods and focus on efficiency helped me build the confidence I needed to approach quant with a clear, timed strategy.

The Last Mile Push program was instrumental in helping me refine my approach for the final leg of prep. With the guidance of my coach, Rida, I learned how to target the last 20% of concepts and techniques that would drive the bulk of my score improvement. Rida's mentorship was invaluable; her insights and encouragement were a source of motivation that helped me focus on achieving a score I could be proud of.

In preparing for the GMAT, one of my biggest takeaways was the importance of rethinking my problem-solving approach. I realized I had been using thinking patterns that weren’t aligned with the demands of the test, and by learning to adapt my thought process, I could approach questions more effectively. This shift in mindset—paired with error logging, discipline, and a targeted strategy—ultimately showed me that, with the right tools and guidance, achieving a strong GMAT score is well within reach.

e-GMAT’s design, from concept building to test-taking strategy, is an exceptional resource for anyone willing to commit to the process. With a bit of discipline and a willingness to embrace a structured approach, the score you want is genuinely achievable.