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e-GMAT is the world's most reviewed company whose students have delivered 10x more 700+ scores than students from the average GMAT Club Partner. e-GMAT truly understands the test and the test taker and accurately creates personalized GMAT journeys for students, whether they start with a score of 300 or 600, and helps them achieve 740+ on the GMAT.
Created by Four out of the GMAT Club's Top five experts, e-GMAT is a unique combination of proprietary methods in Quant and Verbal. To ensure that you excel on these methods, e-GMATs' xPERT AI personalizes your learning and provides real-time feedback that can quadruple your chances of success and help you save up to 120 hours while preparing.
Finally, e-GMAT also gives you access to strategy experts who will help push your score to 740+ if and when you find yourself stuck below a 700.
Here is what you will get with e-GMAT
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Strengths:
- Mentorship/ strategy experts personalized content
- Adaptive AI with in-depth analytics
- Wealth of concept and process skills on Quant
Would make the product better:
Length of course is a significant factor to consider, even when accounting for PACE (adaptive instruction).
Be prepared to spend a significant amount of concept + process lessons if you have not the foundational skills.
In my case, I was working full time (10h+) and had to spend a good chunk of hours (10+) during weekends to finish everything and at least 5 hours in total during week days.
e-GMAT's LMP, guided by the exceptional mentor Rida, combined with the Online 360 course, proved to be a game-changer in my GMAT journey.
After an initial stint with Target Test Prep (TTP) and scoring 690, I was looking for that extra push to break through my score plateau. e-GMAT delivered exactly that and more, resulting in an 40-point increase in my score.
What sets e-GMAT apart is its remarkable AI-driven analytics and personalized study plans, ensuring you focus on areas that need improvement. In my case, quant was a significant challenge, and e-GMAT's tailored approach and in-depth content provided a laser-focused strategy to bolster my quant skills, allowing me to polish all the concepts I thought I had but as it turned out I didn't!
Having a strategy expert was key. Rida's expertise and guidance were instrumental in demystifying the study process. The structured course (considering both CONCEPT and PROCESS skills), with its interactive modules, practice quizzes, and detailed analytics, enabled me to track my progress and see real improvement.
While I overinvested a lot on my GMAT prep overall before e-GMAT (too much, really), the program ultimately gave me the edge to obtain my "minimum, great" score.
Please now that on my mocks (both e-GMAT's and OG's) I was scoring 760-790, so the course will give everything you need to succeed. I underdelivered come test day due to nerves + time management, but that's alright!
If you're serious about your GMAT prep, this course is for you. It is the best value for money option.
Joined: Feb 23, 2021
Posts: 1
Kudos: 1
Verified GMAT Classic score:
720 Q49 V38 (Online)
Strengths:
The course has equipped me with a systematic approach to problem-solving. It emphasized the importance of time management through a structured regimen of quizzes and, during the test readiness phase, bolstered my endurance. Furthermore, the one-on-one mentorship program proved invaluable in identifying and addressing my weaknesses, ultimately enhancing my preparedness for the exam.
This course has endowed me with a structured problem-solving methodology, underscored by a keen emphasis on effective time management. Through a carefully designed series of quizzes, it cultivated a sense of readiness. Additionally, during the test preparation phase, it significantly increased my stamina, enabling me to tackle complex questions with confidence and composure. Furthermore, the personalized one-on-one mentorship program, expertly guided by Rida Shafeek, played a pivotal role in not only identifying but also diligently rectifying my weaknesses. As a result, it profoundly improved my overall preparedness for the real GMAT exam, providing me with a robust foundation for success on the challenging yet important assessment.
Strengths:
The Egmat online course (quant+verbal) is possibly the most comprehensive course based on my research. It is a highly structured course and is ideal for someone looking to ace the test with minimum effort in trying to figure out how to do it. Verbal videos and explanations are top-notch, and verbal scholaranium is amazing for doing self-paced learning.
Would make the product better:
Maybe introduce P.A.C.E. like structure for verbal as well! There were quite a few modules that I found to be a bit repetitive. Also, there should be an option to speed up the videos as it takes up a lot of time and is extremely slow.
I absolutely loved the second leg of my GMAT Journey, which I prepared for using e-GMAT. I was able to develop a solid verbal ability, even though it didn't reflect that much in my test scores; however, it's a skill I can apply in my everyday life. I believe that if you have an e-GMAT subscription, you don't need any other material to prepare, as it truly is a complete product.
Course Material:
Coming from an Indian engineering background, I knew I wouldn't face a problem with Quant, and I was short on time. So, I decided to focus all my energy on Verbal to maximize my score in the shortest time possible. The Verbal course material was divided into the three main sections - RC, CR, and SC - and each section had multiple videos and practice files. I found the course material to be exceptional because the videos covered all the concepts in thorough detail and avoided giving generic shortcuts that fail during difficult questions. Learning these concepts helped me face any question. The small practice modules in between the videos were indeed useful and helped reinforce the concepts. Lastly, the practice files allowed me to test the concepts learned in each module.
I do not have much feedback on quant as I didn't prepare quant from e gmat, but I have heard great feedback on quant as well!
Scholaranium:
In my opinion, Scholaranium is the best e-learning product I've come across. Firstly, it offers a large question bank with more questions being added after finishing a mock test. Secondly, the option of creating custom quizzes and completing them in a time-bound manner is really helpful, and I would recommend everyone to attempt all questions in Scholaranium in a time-bound manner to simulate the real GMAT experience. The quality of solutions provided for each question is top-notch and clears even the silliest doubts you can have. Moreover, you can view the time spent on each question and modify your strategy accordingly. I spent a large proportion of my time here strengthening my concepts.
I recommend everyone to not think that GMAT quant is easier that e GMAT quant, as I am pretty sure that is not true having gone through the actual test multiple times.
Mentorship:
Dhruv from e-GMAT helped me assess my e-GMAT mocks and gave me a clear picture of where I was lacking, pointing out things that I was unintentionally overlooking. I highly recommend everyone with an e-GMAT subscription to reach out to their support and avail of mentorship. It made a significant difference in my preparation.
Joined: Nov 07, 2021
Posts: 10
Kudos: 2
Verified GMAT Classic score:
730 Q49 V41 (Online)
Strengths:
Product UI
Course Content
Scholaranium
Strategy and Mentorship
Would make the product better:
Quant Lessons
Option to schedule 1 or 2 ,1-1 with Instructor/experts
I decided to go with e-gmat course based on the GMAT forum reviews and my experience using the free trial . I’ve studied using the e-gmat online course for almost 16 months and hence this review will be as detailed as possible outlining the advantages , mistakes to avoid, and how to effectively use this course.
I started with a free consultation call with e-gmat to understand how to use this course and to get a study plan. I like how the mentor was detailed in his approach and was focused on explaining , not selling. I took a free trial and was impressed with the platform UI and resources available.
Platform review : The UI is extremely easy to use with a good structure to it . The split of Verbal and Quant, further sub section splits, study planner, scholaranium with both e-gmat and OG question bank in one place, bookmark and notes section, accuracy metrics etc - each of these things were really helpful for me in planning my time, revising concepts and improving on weak topics .
I’ve used Study planner every day to input the hours I was putting in and the planner accordingly adjusts the expected time of course completion .
I would bookmark the questions which I wanted to review once and would use the notes tab to input my though process, improvement areas and approach issues . The questions where you’ve put notes will move to separate tab which can be used for your final review list in last days.
Course Content Review:
Verbal :
SC - The meaning based approach is the only way to ace 700+ level questions . The questions in the official exam move away from basic grammatical errors as you level up , and even if there are some grammatical errors it would be very difficult to identify them. I was extremely weak in SC initially, getting only 50-60% accuracy even in medium questions , but with lot of effort , cementing the process, following the e-gmat approach - my accuracy went to 80% in Hard questions .
The process to solve a question is extremely standardised, if you do the Course (practice files and application files ) as suggested it will become second nature .
CR - The Prethinking framework is useful for Medium level questions. I personally, wasn’t able to benefit much from it in Hard level .
But what would help definitely is the framework , the mapping and visualisation habit of premise and understanding of the question statement .
The framework to make a falsification scenario, the swing test for evaluate questions, the table mapping in boldface questions were extremely useful.
RC - I am not an avid reader and I would average 6-7 mins reading time in long passages initially . With some of the concept files like Master Comprehension and Keyword importance taught by Harsha I was able to achieve high accuracy in RC and reduce time to 4-5 mins.
Quant : If you’re aiming for 48+ in Quant , there is very little chance to do it with just OG questions . I was consistently getting Q50-51 in official mocks and almost 90% accuracy in OG questions , but the official GMAT test was far from them .
The e-gmat course is extremely detailed, the foundation and approach is strengthened in the course and then by practicing Hard e-gmat questions from Scholaranium I was able to achieve Q49 . Probably , would’ve managed a Q50 if I didn’t get 4 Set theory questions :/
Strategy and Mentorship :
Dhruv Joshi, e-gmat mentor, has been instrumental in motivating me, providing study plan and helping me achieve 730 . He was a constant help and support for a period of 1.5 years . I would often have good accuracy but troubled time management. This is where Dhruv helped me understand how skill is function of both time and accuracy , in identifying timing issues, reducing TAKT time, and employing skipping strategy where required . He was able to provide me realistic and effective study plans based on my improvement areas and availability.
Few Important tips :
Do not break the structure of the course - Trust the process and, accuracy and timing will get better with time . A big reason I was having inconsistent accuracy , extreme anxiety and low scores in my first attempt was me not following the exact structure .
Use mocks when required - E-gmat gives 5 mocks, which Imo are bit less . The quality of these mocks is at par with official exam , hence plan these mocks when there is a notable improvement in preparation. Use custom quizzes to improve the Test readiness , which can replace need of mocks to some extent .
Be in touch with mentor : Be in constant touch of your assigned mentor. Even a chit chat on prep issues, exam anxiety, day to day tips from mentor can act as a stress reliever .
Small platform suggestion for e-gmat : I would solve, say, 100 questions total in SC, and when I would take a custom 20 question quiz of attempted questions some of the questions would come multiple times and some not that often . So if there is a counter at backend to count the number of times a question has come in quiz , it will make sure the questions appear uniformly . This will make sure during revisions we see all questions.
Hi amankvaish
Heartiest Congratulations to you on a GMAT 730!!
Your remarkable 100-point score improvement, highlighted by an impressive 11-point Verbal boost from V28 (49th Percentile) to V41 (93rd Percentile), underscores your commendable achievement.
Your dedication and diligent efforts have undeniably yielded impressive results, clearly showcasing your commitment to establishing a robust foundation in Verbal. We are glad to know that the Meaning based approach helped you boost your SC abilities. The image below serves as tangible evidence of your unwavering resolve.
https://success.e-gmat.com/amankvaish-Verbal-Foundation-
Your devoted endeavours across all Verbal domains have generated exceptional results, as evident in comprehensive Scholaranium statistics. I can easily see a commendable commitment to enhance every facet of Verbal reasoning. Your diligence serves as an inspiration for self-improvement as can be seen in the image below:
https://success.e-gmat.com/amankvaish--VerbalScholaranium-90thpercentile-
Your dedicated efforts throughout your Verbal preparation consistently led to solid mock Verbal scores, as illustrated in the image below, closely resembling your performance on the official GMAT.
https://success.e-gmat.com/amankvaish-Verbalmockscore-90thPercentile-
It gives us immense pleasure to know that you attribute a part of your Quant success to the questions on the Quant Scholaranium. We are thrilled to know that you benefitted immensely from these.
Thank you for your suggestions on course enhancement. We sincerely appreciate the valuable feedback provided by our dedicated students, as it continually fuels our commitment to enhancing the learning experience and ensuring their success.
amankvaish, it was a pleasure working closely with you towards your target score. We wish you the best for the next steps!
Regards,
Dhruv
Joined: Jan 25, 2022
Posts: 1
Kudos: 1
Verified GMAT Classic score:
730 Q49 V41 (Online)
Strengths:
Signature Meaning Based Approach - e-Gmat doesn't teach shortcuts but focusses on the meaning and building blocks of every topic in quants and verbal. A student just needs to follow the process diligently and you can easily score 700+.
Quality & Quantity of questions - The question quality is so great that every question teaches a student something new. Also there are several 100s of questions - one will never run out of new questions in any area.
The best verbal SMEs - Amazing mentors. They are so good at the subject that even if you are not very good at any topic, they will ensure that you easily understand each and every aspect of the subject.
Would make the product better:
Just one suggestion . In cementing (application quizzes), eGmat can add a few easy cementing quizzes to start with. The problem with starting directly with medium difficulty questions is that if a student doesn't do well, it's very easy to get demotivated. So may be a few warm up easy questions in a timed environment to begin with will help.
Why e-Gmat – I was not very good at verbal and I happened to come across the e-Gmat YouTube channel which has a lot of free content. I was very impressed, both with the quality of teaching as well as the quality of questions and I immediately decided to enroll with E Gmat.
Course Quality – The E Gmat course starts from ground zero and teaches you the most basic stuff. So even if you are not in touch with verbal/ quants for years, it becomes very easy to follow the course. It even has a master comprehension course which teaches you how to read a sentence with strategic pauses. The questions are graded in such a manner that the difficulty level increases as you complete each module.
Consistent Approach – Hands down, EGMAT is the best when it comes to the approach – be it in SC, CR or RC. It does not teach you shortcuts which often cannot be replicated across questions, but focuses on a meaning-based approach that teaches you the nuances of the topic which will help you to solve any question irrespective of the difficulty level.
Cementing Quizzes – These are application quizzes and there are several hundreds of questions that one can never complete all of them. The best part here is that the course tells you how many quizzes you need to attempt for each difficulty level and the minimum score that you need to get in these quizzes before you can proceed to the next module.
Such practice ensures that a student gets enough practice before he moves on to the next question.
Advance Algorithms – You can drill down on your performance in any area with e-Gmat’s user friendly and advanced dashboards and you get to know the exact sub areas where you are performing well and the areas where you need to go back and revise.
Support from Strategy Experts – I first wrote to the EGmat expert team on March 27, 2023 and I wrote my Gmat on Sept 20, 2023. During this period, there were so many emails exchanged between me and one of the e-Gmat Strategy experts, Akash Aggarwal. He guided me in every step and I can’t thank him enough for my GMAT score.
The best Verbal Mentor Payal Tandon – When I started my GMAT preparation, I found it difficult to even identify verbs in a sentence. Payal is so outstanding in her explanations that one thing I will miss post my exam now is listening to her videos. I attended a lot of her recorded seminars as well and she would often tell her students to ask themselves a simple question while trying to solve the question - Does this make sense. Now every time, I read a question – Payal’s voice would echo in my ears and I ask myself a lot of probe questions while trying to arrive at the answer.
Note – My review above is mostly on verbal as I had a strong base in quants. But needless to say, even the quants course of e-Gmat is outstanding.
Dear ParikshitSaikia,
Congratulations on your score of 730 with a remarkable V41! A 90-point improvement overall is a phenomenal achievement and everyone here at e-GMAT is so happy to have been a part of your journey.
Scoring a V41 in Verbal is not an easy feat to achieve. It is possible only when you showcase consistency and dedication throughout your journey. You’ve discussed a great strategy for tackling RC passages where you are not acquainted with the topics of the passages. Through these strategies, your statistics across three subsections in Verbal in hard questions as shown in the below image, predict your amazing verbal score.
Image Link - https://success.e-gmat.com/ParikshitSaikia-Verbal-Schol-Statistics
You showed phenomenal consistency in all subsections of Quant because of which you were able to get a Q49 in the exam. The below image shows your Quant statistics from Scholaranium which displays your hardwork –
Image Link - https://success.e-gmat.com/ParikshitSaikia-Quant-Schol-Statistics
With your commitment, you improved your time management abilities with each mock, making your success on the GMAT exam certain. The below image shows your journey from the mocks to the actual exam –
Image Link - https://success.e-gmat.com/ParikshitSaikia-Mocks-Scores
We appreciate your feedback, but the purpose behind no easy cementing quizzes is that the student will already go through a lot of practice quizzes in the modules which consist of easy and medium questions. This practice leads to a strong foundation of basics.
With your zeal, you managed to achieve excellence in the GMAT exam. 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
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Strengths:
1) Course outline and organisation into skill blocks
2) Data driven analytical approach to your test data
3) Cementing quizzes and error log
Would make the product better:
Maybe the course should mention somewhere that the Quant section is harder than the actual exam. I stuck through with Quant till the end but knowing this beforehand would have definitely made it easier!
I'd also recommend to improve the quality of the CR questions and use OG questions where possible as they are the most well made.
Lastly, it is probably too much to ask but maybe the Verbal section can have two approaches. The existing one for non-native speakers and a solving-by-your-ear type approach for those more well versed in English (in this area gmat ninja's answers on the SC questions on the GC forum are invaluable).
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.
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
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
Strengths:
1. The modules for verbal reasoning are game-changing
2. Scholaranium 2.0 is an amazing product with a huge question bank and actionable insights
3. Last Mile Push (LMP) is what you need to get yourself to perform at your absolute best during the final weeks before the exam
Would make the product better:
Quant modules could be improved to accurately reflect the question patterns of the real test.
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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Strengths:
- First thing that stood out for me was the weekly plan that e-gmat provides once you enter your target score. This really gives one a good picture of the time needed per week to cover all the concepts.
- The course material is very strong. They focus on approaches and techniques to really solve GMAT questions well. Payal does a wonderful job explaining the concepts.
The question bank that e-gmat has is very strong. It is highly representative of the official GMAT questions and in some cases is also harder which makes students well prepared/
- The portal is easy to use and the analytics provided is very helpful. The Sigma X Mocks are very insightful and very similar to the official GMAT (better than the official mocks which are generally slightly on the easier end)
Would make the product better:
None at this point. It is one of the most comprehensive products available for preparing for GMAT.
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
Hi ayushiiiarya
Congratulations on your impressive GMAT score of 730, with a remarkable Verbal percentile of 90 (V40).
Your dedication and hard work have clearly paid off, and your commitment to building a strong foundation in Verbal is evident in your diligent study of each video file. The image below is a testament to your dedication.
https://success.e-gmat.com/ayushiiiarya-Verbal-Foundation
Laying this solid groundwork allowed you to make remarkable strides in your Verbal abilities, as evident from your Scholaranium statistics. The image below illustrates this progress:
https://success.e-gmat.com/ayushiiiarya-Verbalstats-90thpercentileile-
Your consistent efforts throughout your Verbal preparation yielded predictably strong Verbal scores during the mock stages, as shown in the image below:
https://success.e-gmat.com/ayushiiiarya-Verbalmockscore--90thpercenile-
I'm truly honored that you attribute part of your success to my mentorship. It has been a pleasure to be a small part of your incredible journey.
On behalf of the entire e-GMAT team, I extend our best wishes for the exciting path that lies ahead of you. May you approach it with resounding success and deep fulfillment.
Warm regards,
Dhruv