How Abhishek Kumar Improved from 620 to 720

A GMAT score of 620 is not a bad starting point. But when your target is 700 or higher, it can feel painfully close and frustratingly far away.

That was the situation Abhishek Kumar faced.

He was putting in the hours, solving questions, and trying to improve. Yet his score was not moving the way he wanted. The Verbal section was one of his biggest challenges.

Abhishek decided to change his preparation method. He joined VerbalHub's GMAT Verbal one-on-one course and worked closely with Hasan Sir.

The result was a 100-point GMAT score improvement—from 620 to 720.

Watch Abhishek Kumar's GMAT success story

The Real Problem Was Not a Lack of Effort

Many GMAT students reach a stage where they are working hard but not improving.

They solve more questions. They take more mock tests. They watch strategy videos. They collect study material from different sources.

Still, their score stays in the same range.

This usually happens because practice becomes random. Students know which questions they got wrong, but they do not understand why they got them wrong.

• Was the concept unclear?
• Did they misunderstand the argument?
• Did they rush through the passage?
• Did they fall for an attractive answer choice?

Without clear answers, the same mistakes return in every mock test.

Abhishek needed more than another set of practice questions. He needed someone to study his approach, find the gaps, and show him what to change.

Why Abhishek Chose GMAT Verbal One-on-One Coaching

Every GMAT student has a different problem.

One student may struggle with Critical Reasoning assumptions. Another may understand Reading Comprehension passages but choose between the final two options incorrectly. Someone else may lose accuracy only when the timer starts running.

A fixed study plan cannot solve every problem.

Through personalised GMAT tutoring, Abhishek received a plan based on his own performance. His sessions focused on the areas that needed attention instead of repeating topics he already understood.

This made his preparation more focused and practical. He could ask questions freely, discuss his mistakes, and understand the reason behind each correct answer.

How Hasan Sir Helped Abhishek Improve GMAT Verbal

Hasan Sir worked with Abhishek as his GMAT Verbal trainer and mentor.

The goal was not to teach him shortcuts. It was to build a clear and repeatable method for solving Verbal questions.

A Personal Study Plan

The first step was to understand Abhishek's current level.

Instead of assuming that every topic needed equal attention, the preparation focused on his actual weak areas. This saved time and gave each study session a clear purpose.

His progress could then be reviewed regularly. If one method was not working, it could be changed before more time was lost.

That is one of the biggest benefits of one-on-one GMAT coaching. The study plan moves with the student.

Better Critical Reasoning Skills

Critical Reasoning can feel confusing when a student tries to understand every sentence at once.

A better approach is to break the argument into simple parts:

• What is the author trying to prove?
• What evidence supports that conclusion?
• What link is missing between the evidence and the conclusion?
• What exactly is the question asking?

Hasan Sir helped Abhishek slow down at the right places and think through the argument before checking the options.

This reduced guesswork. It also made it easier to remove answer choices that sounded smart but did not answer the question.

Clearer Reading Comprehension

Many students believe that Reading Comprehension tests memory. They try to remember every name, date, example, and technical detail.

That often leads to slow reading and confusion. The GMAT mainly tests whether a student can understand the passage's structure and purpose.

Abhishek worked on finding:

• The main point of the passage
• The role of each paragraph
• Changes in the author's opinion
• The difference between a fact and an inference
• The exact lines needed to answer a question

This helped him read with direction. Instead of treating every sentence as equally important, he learned where to focus.

Stronger Answer-Choice Elimination

In GMAT Verbal, knowing the topic is only half the work. Students must also judge five carefully written answer choices.

Wrong options are not always completely wrong. They may be too broad, too narrow, partly true, or unrelated to the exact question.

With personal guidance, Abhishek learned to compare answer choices more carefully. He stopped choosing an option simply because it sounded familiar or used words from the passage.

This is where a skilled GMAT Verbal mentor makes a real difference. The mentor can see how the student is thinking and correct the mistake at its source.

Better Review After Practice

Solving a question gives you a result. Reviewing it properly gives you improvement.

Abhishek's preparation involved looking beyond the final score. Incorrect answers were reviewed to find the reason behind the mistake.

Even correct answers deserved attention if they took too long or involved guesswork.

A useful review asks:

• Why did I choose this option?
• What made the wrong answer look attractive?
• Which clue did I miss?
• Was the mistake caused by logic, reading, timing, or carelessness?
• What will I do differently next time?

This kind of review turns mistakes into lessons.

Personal Attention Made the Difference

Large classes can provide useful lessons, but teachers cannot always stop and study one student's thought process.

Personalised tutoring works differently.

During a one-on-one session, Hasan Sir could notice when Abhishek rushed, made an unsupported assumption, or misunderstood a question. These small habits may look harmless, but they can cost several questions across the test.

The personal format gave Abhishek direct feedback. He did not have to wait until the end of a course to discover whether his method was working.

Hasan Sir's Experience as a GMAT Verbal Mentor

Hasan Sir is an IIM Kozhikode alumnus with 20 years of teaching experience. He has achieved a V50 in GMAT Verbal and a 99th percentile score in CAT VARC.

Over the years, he has mentored more than 10,000 students.

His role as a GMAT Verbal trainer goes beyond explaining concepts. He helps students understand their mistakes, build a practical study routine, and develop a method they can use under test pressure.

This combination of experience and personal attention formed an important part of Abhishek's GMAT preparation.

From 620 to a GMAT 720 Score

Abhishek's final GMAT score of 720 was not the result of one trick or one lucky mock test.

It came from making several small improvements:

• Studying the right topics
• Using a fixed method for each question type
• Reviewing mistakes honestly
• Improving answer-choice elimination
• Managing time without rushing
• Receiving regular feedback from an experienced mentor

Together, these changes produced a 100-point improvement. More importantly, Abhishek entered the test with a process he could trust.

What GMAT Aspirants Can Learn from Abhishek

More Questions Do Not Always Mean More Progress

Solving hundreds of questions will not help if the same mistake keeps repeating. Quality of review matters more than the size of the question bank.

Your Study Plan Should Match Your Needs

A plan made for someone else may not work for you. Your current score, available time, target score, and weak areas should guide your preparation.

Verbal Improvement Is Not About Fancy English

GMAT Verbal does not reward difficult vocabulary. It rewards clear reading, sound logic, and careful decision-making. This is good news for non-native English speakers. You need a method that helps you understand and evaluate information.

The Right Feedback Can Save Weeks

Students often repeat the same approach because they cannot see what is wrong with it. An experienced GMAT Verbal mentor can spot these gaps early.

Consistency Comes from Having a Process

If your mock scores keep moving up and down, the problem may not be your ability. Your solving process may be changing from one question to another. A clear method brings more control and consistency.

Who Can Benefit from GMAT Verbal One-on-One Coaching?

Personalised GMAT tutoring may be useful if:

• Your GMAT score has stopped improving
• Verbal is pulling down your overall score
• You struggle to identify your exact weaknesses
• You often find confusion between two answer choices
• Your accuracy falls during timed practice
• You are preparing alongside a full-time job
• You need a study plan built around your schedule
• You are targeting a GMAT score of 700 or higher

The purpose of personal coaching is not to make preparation more complicated. It is to remove the work that is not helping you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Improve Your GMAT Verbal Score?

Moving from 620 to 720 took work, patience, and the right guidance. Abhishek's journey shows that a stuck score does not have to be the end of the road.

If Verbal is holding back your GMAT score, begin by understanding exactly where you are losing marks.

Individual GMAT results vary based on starting level, preparation time, consistency, test strategy and exam-day performance. Coaching and mentoring can provide structure and feedback, but no fixed score should be assumed.