Trying to get into a t25 program, studying currently for the GMAT. I see a ton of people posting how they started off in the 600s and got into 700s. Are there others who started in high 400s or low 500s that got into the high 600s or 700s? Trying to encourage a friend of mine and looking for positive feedback if possible lol. They’re currently at 510s (I’m 540) and shooting to get into upper 600s at a minimum.

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I went from 560 cold mock exam > 680 first attempt > 740 second attempt

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How much prep went in between mock and first attempt? Hrs/week?

I went from 550 cold mock diagnostic (so not full exam) > 730 first attempt > 770 second attempt

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3 months, probably studying 2-3 hours per day. Real grinder. But honestly, would recommend studying smarter not harder. It won’t stick if your brain is tired. Make sure to really understand the concepts before grinding problems.

My first mock test was 500. 1 month of study and I got 620 in the second mock. Haven't taken the 3rd yet.

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10 to 12h per week on average. Not evenly distributed, I tried to compensate on weekends when I had hard weeks at my work

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Get better

Lol thanks. That’s the plan.

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