In this GMAT podcast, we talk to Naman Aggarwal, an Indian Electronics Engineer who scored an impressive 715 on his latest GMAT attempt. That's a 99.5th percentile score achieved with just 4 months of effective self-study. Naman's journey stands out due to his meticulous planning, focused approach, and positive attitude towards learning from mistakes. As Naman put it, "I made countless mistakes in my preparation, just like every GMAT student, but I worked hard to ensure I didn’t repeat a single one. That’s what helped me reach the 99th percentile by studying only with the Official Guide, GMAT Club's Forum Quiz, and YouTube videos." In this interview, we will dive deeper into Naman's approach, study habits, and preparation techniques.
01:27 GMAT Prep Timeline of Naman
02:25 Inconsistencies in Initial Prep phase
06:37 Creating a 4 Month Study Plan; New Study Routine
10:50 Preparing for Quant Section
12:33 Preparing for Verbal Section
15:05 Preparation for Data Insights
17:30 Handling Challenging Topics
20:35 Learning from Mistakes; Error Log Management
22:52 Practice Tests Strategy
28:06 How I Analysed my Mock Test Scores
31:03 Test Day Experience and Tips
35:31 Advice to GMAT Students