How I scored a V90 (100%ile) in GMAT Verbal: Elevate your GMAT score to the next level
For many candidates, especially engineers, Quant comes naturally. By extension, Data Insights, which is two-thirds Quant and associated concepts like Stats, Ratios, Sets, etc., also feels manageable. But Verbal? That’s often the section that quietly holds people back from breaking into the 98th %ile and beyond. This article takes a deep dive into how I scored the perfect 100th%ile in Verbal (V90), and how you can too via the GMAT30 pedagogy!
Conquering GMAT 715 (99th %ile): Ashutosh’s journey of incredible perseverance
A computer scientist from VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute) and a full-time working professional, Ashutosh’s path to the GMAT was anything but linear. He was simultaneously preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination while juggling his job responsibilities. Free time was a luxury, sustained focus a challenge. Yet, his goal was clear: to secure a competitive GMAT score (he was aiming for an 805!) and unlock global MBA opportunities.
This is the story of how he did exactly that, scoring a 715 on the GMAT with an outstanding 97th percentile in Data Insights, 96th percentile in Quant, and 94th percentile in Verbal.
Darshita Devnani (645) Success Story – A Year In the Making
Darshita’s journey with me began in 2023 when she was referred by another successful student of mine, Vaibhav Sinha, who had achieved a 96th percentile on the GMAT. Darshita already had a respectable score of 680 from her first attempt, but she wasn’t satisfied. Having previously enrolled in a reputable coaching institute, she felt the support didn’t meet her expectations. Determined to cross the coveted 700+ mark, she reached out for private tutoring.
What happened next is history!
From Confusion to Clarity: Dattatreya Nayak’s 6-Week Journey to IIM-A from GMAT 575 to GMAT 675
When Dattatreya came to us, he had a low Verbal score of V77 (sub 50th%ile). What happened over the next 5 weeks? Read on..
Solve GMAT Focus 99th%ile CR questions like a pro!
Confused between the last 2 options when it comes to approaching advanced GMAT Critical Reasoning questions? In this video, I discuss how a GMAT 99th percentiler approaches advanced GMAT CR questions, with special attention to framework identification and applying targeted logical and mathematical formulas to simplify even the most advanced GMAT CR questions!
GMAT Focus Mock de-brief – Scoring scales, exam pattern, and ESR analysis
Dear All, I wrote the GMAT Focus mock so that you have more insights into the exam pattern, question types, scoring scales, and more! Below are my findings: 1. First and foremost, the Graduate Management Admission Council™ (GMAC™) has done a great job with their #gmatfocus mock tests, with two new mocks with entirely #NEW! question banks. Although the latest Official […]
A tale of Inspiration – In conversation with a GMAT 740 scorer and USC Marshall Admit
Overcoming Self-Doubt: An Inspirational GMAT Verbal Journey Self-doubt is something we all face at some point in our lives. For some, it stops us from leaping into the great unknown, resigning us to ask “What if?” for the rest of our lives. For others, this self-doubt is made worse by those we encounter. Keeping us […]
Assumption questions on the GMAT – Negation strategy
Assumption questions form the bedrock of GMAT Verbal and Verbal Data Insights-style questions. In this article, we take a deep dive into tackling Assumption questions via the negation strategy
Ace Boldfaced questions in GMAT Critical Reasoning in under 1.5 mins
GMAT Boldfaced questions are considered quite tricky and time-consuming. In this article, we simplify the approach to solving any boldfaced question in under 2 minutes using GMAT30’s patented 3-step strategy
