From 555 to 715: A GMAT Success Story of a Non-Native Speaker

In this comprehensive debriefing session, we will break down Shamil’s journey from a 555 to a 715 (160-point improvement) in just 4 months as a non-native English speaker. Perfect for anyone looking to dramatically improve their GMAT score while balancing work commitments!

🎯 Score Progression:
• Initial: 555 (Q81, V78, DI74)
• First Attempt: 645 (Q81, V80, DI80)
• Final Score: 715 (Q86, V84, DI86)

This debrief will be particularly valuable for:

1. Working Professionals with Limited Time
o Learn how Shamil balanced 5-6 hours of daily GMAT prep with work commitments
o See how he used the PACE algorithm to save 44+ hours in Quant preparation
o Understand how to create and stick to a structured study plan

2. Non-Native English Speakers Struggling with Verbal
o Detailed strategies to improve from V78 to V84 (98th percentile)
o How to overcome slow reading speed and comprehension challenges
o Specific techniques for mastering CR assumption questions and bold-face problems
o Tips for leveraging your background knowledge for better RC comprehension

3. Test-Takers Targeting 700+
o Section-by-section breakdown of improvement strategies
o How Shamil achieved near-perfect accuracy in Quant (only one mistake in final attempt)
o Techniques to reach 98th+ percentile across all sections

4. GMAT Retakers
o Analysis of score progression: 555 → 645 → 715
o Strategic changes made between attempts
o Mental preparation techniques for consecutive attempts
o How to maintain motivation despite setbacks

5. DI Score Improvers
o Strategies to improve from DI74 to DI86 (99th percentile)
o Mastering Multi-Source Reasoning (MSR)
o Tips for managing complex DI passages efficiently

6. Indian B-School Applicants
o Round 2 deadline preparation strategies
o How Shamil leveraged UPSC background for GMAT prep
o Region-specific preparation insights

Video Chapters
00:00 Meet Shamil
03:05 My Study Plan
07:40 Mastering Data Insights
16:08 Excelling at GMAT Verbal
23:25 Quant Mastery
34:35 Final Spring to GFE 715
38:32 Importance of the Right Mindset
46:28 Audience Questions

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