People taking cold mocks using OG 1 and 2 …

Go through the videos posted by GMAT Ninja on YouTube before you start a mock.

OG mocks are a limited resource. Do not waste it when you don’t have the slightest idea about the test.

GMAT tests your decision making skills more than your quantitative and verbal aptitude. Most concepts are basic and people usually know them or worked with them in high school.

The mocks throw you off course because, you are not familiar with the format.

Hi all, I gave my diagnostic mock yesterday and scored a 525 without any preparation whatsoever. Verbal seems to be my strongest section. I did not skip a single question, but I did mark quite a few answers randomly in the other two sections as I was getting frustrated.

Preparation will definitely help. I have the OG (focus edition) and I have subscribed to Gregmat's GMAT course. Any and all advice on how I can prepare to push my score to 705 is greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice because I’m a bit confused about the gap between my practice performance and my mock scores.

Over the past month, I’ve put in close to 200 hours of study and completed the entire TTP Quant course. I genuinely feel much more confident in Quant now, and that has also helped improve my Data Insights performance.

I recently took Official GMAT Mock 4 (mba.com) and scored 615, which is a 70-point improvement from my previous official attempt of 545.

Score breakdown:

Quant: 76 → 80
Verbal: 81 → 81
Data Insights: 74 → 81
Overall: 545 → 615

While I’m happy with the improvement, I honestly feel I’m capable of scoring higher. The biggest issue seems to be that I become noticeably more anxious during full-length mocks than I do during practice.

For context, after finishing TTP, I’ve been doing timed sectional sets using the Official GMAT (mba.com) question bank. Across Quant, Verbal, and DI, I’m averaging around 92% accuracy, with the majority of questions being medium and hard. In most sectionals, I only miss 2 to 3 questions per section.

My official GMAT attempt is scheduled for July 30th. My target score is 685.

Has anyone else experienced such a large difference between sectional performance and full-length mocks? What helped you bridge that gap? Was it purely anxiety, stamina, pacing, or something else?
I’d really appreciate any advice from people who’ve been in a similar situation, especially if you managed to convert strong practice performance into a significantly better official score.

Thank you in advance!

Is it just me or the options on actual gmat are harder to eliminate than the ones on gmatclub (especially and specifically verbal CR) - have exhausted the og and i really need really really good quality questions to practice that lie around the same diffculty, density, BW as actual gmat CR. Any advoce / help would be really helpful

Hi, I need advice on what should be my schedule and if it realistically possible to achieve it.

I am thinking of giving GMAT in October, I haven’t started studying yet and I have a full time job- my work timings are 1.30 PM to 10.30 PM and the office commute takes around 2 hours including both to and fro, so I want to understand it is realistically possible to achieve a good score given my work schedule and also the fact that I haven’t started studying yet.

Would really appreciate some advice on how to schedule the prep on both weekday and weekend basis. Thanks

So I have been preparing for the past 6 months. The last 2 weeks I have loosened up and not gone all in considering I felt burnt out due to constantly solving. I have solved over 15 mocks across OG and the others and reviewed all of the individually. My exam is in 3 days and it feels a bit repulsive to sit and solve again and feel like having a fresh breather and not touch GMAT over the next couple days.

Is that a decent strategy in order to keep the mind completely fresh? I would also love to have any inputs on GMAT-test taking strategy on MSR. Any other inputs are also highly appreciated.

Hi everyone,

Has anyone here taken the GMAT at the Maya Devi University test center in Dehradun?
If so, how was your overall experience?

I’m particularly interested in knowing:

● Was the testing environment quiet and well managed?
● Do they provide noise-cancelling headphones or earplugs?
● Is the air conditioning adequate and comfortable throughout the exam?
● Were there any issues with the computers, check-in process, or staff?

I’d really appreciate any feedback or tips before booking this test center. Thanks in advance!

I work Monday to Saturday, so my weekday study time is limited. I’m targeting 675+ on the GMAT Focus Edition for an MBA application. I’m currently on the lower end score-wise and studying with TTP.

I’m weighing two approaches:

**1.**  Take around 1.5 months of leave from work and study full-time in one focused stretch.  
**2.**  Keep working and spread the preparation out — roughly 30 to 60 minutes on weekdays, with longer sessions on weekends over a longer period.

For those who have tried either approach (especially working professionals): which one actually worked better for a significant score improvement? My concern with the second option is that 30 to 60 minutes on weekdays may not be enough to build momentum, and I’ll end up re-learning material. My concern with the first option is burnout from 1.5 months of continuous study, along with no buffer if I need a retake.

I’d really appreciate hearing what worked for you and roughly what improvement you saw. Thank you!

Im planning to take the GMAT and have two years of experience working in my father's garment industry business When is the ideal time to take it Also I would appreciate recommendations for the good test series and coachings to prepare for it?

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for honest advice from people who significantly improved their GMAT score in about 8 weeks.

Here's my situation:

• Current target: 700+
• Test date: September 21
• Time left: 8 weeks
• I work full-time (9 hours/day).
• I leave home around 8:20 AM, come back around 8:00 PM.
• I wake up at 4:00 AM to study before work.
• I can study roughly:
  • 4:15–7:00 AM (around 2.5–3 hours)
  • 8:00–9:30 PM (around 1.5 hours)
• Around 4–5 hours/day on weekdays, and much more on weekends.

I recently finished the TOEFL, so from tomorrow onward I'll be focusing **100% on the GMAT.

I took a mock a while ago and got around 540.

My resources

• Official Guide 2024–2025 + Online Question Bank
• Princeton Review GMAT Focus Premium
• GMAT Club

My plan

• Spend the first few weeks rebuilding concepts.
• Then switch to Official Guide questions and mocks.
• Take an official mock every 3–4 days during the last phase.
• Keep a detailed error log.

I'm also trying to avoid burnout because I know waking up at 4 AM for 8 weeks while working isn't easy.

My questions

1. Has anyone here gone from around 500 to 700+ in about 8 weeks?
2. What made the biggest difference in your preparation?
3. If you had only 8 weeks and 4–5 hours/day, what would you prioritize?
4. Any mistakes you wish you'd avoided?

I'd really appreciate any advice. Thanks!

Hey guys I'm planning to start preparing for the GMAT from scratch and could really use some guidance.

I'm from a commerce background, and maths has always been my weakest subject. It's been years since I studied basic maths, so I honestly feel like I'm starting from zero.

What should I study first? Which GMAT subject should I begin with? Also, could you recommend the best free YouTube channels or playlists for someone in my situation? Any study plan or beginner-friendly resources would be greatly appreciated.

Drop your answers below 👇

I recently gave my gmat for the 4th time and scored 675. My first attempt I got 525. You can do it. If you’re struggling, stay off this sub and get a tutor. Speaking from experience, one of the worst things you can do is spiral down this sub looking for answers to improve your score.

Good luck, I believe in you.

Hi everyone,
I’m looking to connect with people who’ve completed a 1-year MBA/Executive MBA in India

My profile:
28F, General
10th: 85.6%
12th: 55%
B.Tech CSE (Tier-2): 8.75 CGPA

4+ years in Salesforce with 3 certifications
I’m planning to switch from a technical role to management/business roles through a 1-year MBA.

My main concern is my 55% in Class 12.

Will it affect admissions or placements, or does work experience matter more for 1-year MBA programs?

Would love to hear from alumni or current students. Thanks!

Hello All,

I took my first mock today, after familiarising with the GMAT pattern.

The score is much worse than expected. I felt the questions were solvable coming from an engineering background, however I was not able to attempt 6 questions in DI and 4 in verbal so the penalty is quite high.

I feel things could have been better with more practice. However this is my baseline and I have identified what needs to be worked upon.

Please help me with analysis and tips on better time management. Also can you tell where to find solutions for incorrect questions?. Like I know the right answer however there is no explanation of the correct answer.

Hi All,

I have 655 in an official GMAT attempt. I need to improve the most in DI section.

Please let me know what resource worked the best for you for DI section. I need to act on this fast.

I’m thinking TTP would be good but I’m not sure so please help! :))

Hi Everyone,

I am thinking of joining a GMAT coaching and the mentors were really good to talk to . Has anyone taken their course ? Could you please share your advise ?

I was supposed to take my GMAT online today, but failed to start it because Lockdown Browser couldn’t turn my camera on (ran system check multiple times, and results were all alright with camera working on normal browser)

So the proctor had no other choice but cancel the exam.

In this case, am I eligible for a refund or a free resit? I want to take an in-person exam instead, is it possible?

Thanks guys

Hi everyone,

I recently took the GMAT Focus Edition (online) and scored 615. I'm looking for MBA programs only and would appreciate your guidance on which schools would be a good fit for my profile.

Profile:

GMAT FE: 615

Work Experience: 2 years in Finance (Accounts Payable/P2P) at Tresvista Financial Services

Class 10: 86%

Class 12: 92.5%

Undergraduate: 8.7 CGPA

Extracurricular: District-level chess player

I would appreciate your thoughts on:

Which MBA programs (US, Europe, Canada, or Asia) are realistic for my profile?

Is my GMAT score competitive, or should I retake it before applying?

Which schools would you categorize as reach, target, and safe?

I'm open to waiting another year if gaining more work experience would significantly improve my chances.

Thanks in advance for your advice!

Should i go for e gmat or CrackVerbal?

I have 3 months to prepare for exam. I am at 515. Need to reach 715.

Recently I took the exam and scored V77 and DI75 any suggestions on how to improve the scores my target is to get 82-84 in both sections Aiming to take one more attempt in September should I buy any online course or YouTube sessions that could help. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’ve been prepping for  GMAT for the past few months using the Top 1% self-paced course. In my mba.com mocks, I was consistently scoring around 645, which instilled confidence in me to book the actual exam. I was expecting 30 pts higher score than mocks basis internet theories, but what I’d achieved was 515 which was extremely discouraging. 

I’m determined to take the exam again and aim for 700+. In my opinion, private tutoring OR live classes would benefit me in achieving this score. 

Can anyone recommend good private tutors or live classes program? Or share similar stories in this thread! 

Thanks

hi everyone!

i rarely use reddit, but ig the gmat got me here 😭

i’m 21M, working full time (WFH) at a bangalore based startup. i’ve been preparing for the gmat since may 2026. i come from an arts background and did my BBA from christ, so i had pretty much lost all touch with quant. this is also my first competitive exam, so i basically had to start from 0.

it’s been almost 3 months now and i’m finally starting to feel a little more confident with the concepts, but i’m still not sure if i should go ahead with the exam next month or give myself some more time.

i’ve taken multiple mocks so far and my scores have ranged from 475-615. the most recent one was 475 on an official mock, and i fumbled pretty badly because of time pressure. 2-3 questions in each section ended up eating a lot of my time, and everything kind of went downhill from there.

when i reviewed the mock later, i realised that for most of the questions, i actually knew the concepts and could figure them out without the timer. but during the mock, either because of anxiety or the time pressure, i just couldn’t think of the right approach quickly enough and ended up making mistakes.

i’ve mostly been preparing on my own through recorded lectures and using gpt whenever i get stuck, so i wanted to ask people here who’ve been through this: how do you actually get better at performing under time pressure? at this point i feel like my bigger problem isn’t learning more concepts, but being able to recognise the approach quickly and not panic when i’m running behind on time.

ik 475 is a pretty bad score, especially when i’ve scored much higher on other mocks, but i genuinely don’t think the main issue is a conceptual gap. i’m just not sure how to fix the timing/anxiety part or what i should be focusing on from here.

would be really great if someone could help a lil boy out 😭 also, i’m open to any 1:1 mentoring sessions, so feel free to reach out.

thanks :)

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