“I used to think putting in extra hours would fix everything. Merchant showed me how to actually study smarter.” — Federico
After nearly three months of prep, Federico’s GMAT score had hit a wall: 595. Despite solving more questions and putting in more hours, he couldn’t move the needle. That’s when he turned to Merchant GMAT & Admissions for a smarter, structured approach — and the results followed fast.
Federico’s review process was simple: check answers, read explanations, move on. But he wasn’t learning from his errors.
Our Fix: The STT System
We introduced Federico to our STT system — a framework for classifying every mistake:
🧠 Example: On a Critical Reasoning question, Federico initially labeled his mistake as “Tough.” But upon review, he saw he had missed a key word in the argument — a classic “Silly.” This shift helped him spot patterns and reduce careless mistakes by over 60%.
Federico aimed for perfection — trying to solve every question — which often left him out of time and under pressure.
Our Fix: Smart Test Strategy
Together, we:
🧠 Example: When Federico hit a tricky overlapping sets question in a mock, he made a quick, strategic guess and moved on. Result? He finished strong, with time to review.
Federico’s prep lacked rhythm. Some days he crammed, others he skipped — and he rarely tracked progress.
Our Fix: Consistency & Accountability
We gave him:
🧠 Example: With weekly check-ins and a growing STT log, Federico spotted his weak points and turned prep into a habit — not a chore.