From 335 to 645: How I Rebuilt After My First GMAT Setback

Описание: Arunav’s GMAT journey didn’t begin with confidence. It began with a 335 mock, followed by a difficult first official attempt that left him questioning whether he should continue at all. But instead of walking away, he chose to rebuild — not just his preparation strategy, but his mindset.

In this episode, Arunav shares:
What went wrong in his first attempt
Why scoring 585 felt like a setback rather than progress
The mental shift that changed his second attempt
How rebuilding fundamentals from scratch helped him improve
What a 310-point improvement really looks like behind the scenes

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This is not a story about shortcuts. It’s about resilience, honest self-reflection, and approaching the GMAT differently the second time around. If you’ve ever felt discouraged after a disappointing score, this conversation will resonate. Sometimes improvement begins when you stop chasing the score — and start rebuilding yourself.

Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:54 Meet Arunav
01:19 335 in Diagnostic Test
04:07 Initial Prep with eGMAT
09:20 Preparing with Official Guide
12:09 Maintaining Error Log
15:22 Making Most of Error Log
15:48 Mock Tests
19:45 First Attempt Debacle
24:33 Frustration after the Failed Attempt
26:33 Resuming Prep with New Approach
31:57 Change in Section Order (that Worked)
33:23 The Second Test Attempt
36:10 The difference between real test and mocks
44:10 Key Takeaways from the Process

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