{"id":51286,"date":"2024-03-18T14:28:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T08:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=51286"},"modified":"2024-03-18T15:35:57","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T10:05:57","slug":"e-gmat-student-of-the-week-cr-excellence-in-two-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/e-gmat-student-of-the-week-cr-excellence-in-two-weeks\/","title":{"rendered":"e-GMAT : Student of the Week | CR Excellence in two weeks!"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">A <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read <\/span><\/span>\n<h2 id=\"h-student-of-the-week-spotlight-arjun-s-journey-to-cr-excellence\"><strong>Student of the Week Spotlight: Arjun&#8217;s Journey to&nbsp;CR Excellence<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Achieving high scores is not just about hard work; it&#8217;s about consistent execution, focused effort, and making data-driven decisions. This week, we&#8217;re thrilled to share Arjun&#8217;s inspiring journey to the 91st percentile in Critical Reasoning (CR) in just two weeks! <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-3b0d8e71-0885-4f57-86ad-04200d37161d\">\n\n\n<p>Watch Arjun&#8217;s full story and uncover the strategies that led to his CR Excellence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t7nBcwAum2E?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer rel=0; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Here&#8217;s what set Arjun apart:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Consistent Focus<\/strong>: Arjun meticulously followed the CR course, resisting any urge to skip ahead and ensuring a solid foundation for advanced learning.<\/li><li><strong>Exemplary Learning Behavior<\/strong>: Not only did Arjun secure &#8220;A&#8221; grades across most learning activities, but he also maintained consistent timing across 85 activities, showcasing his dedication and focus.<\/li><li><strong>Learning from Mistakes<\/strong>: Every stumble was a stepping stone for Arjun. He revisited activities where he faltered, turning every setback into a learning opportunity, demonstrated beautifully through his comeback in cementing quizzes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Result?<\/strong> A stellar &#8220;A&#8221; course grade placing Arjun in the elite top 15% of all <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-GFE-free-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">e-GMAT<\/a>ers. 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As you move on to conquer new subsections, we&#8217;re excited to see you apply this process of excellence further. For your hard work, you get one week of additional access to the <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.e-gmat.com\/sign-up-GFE-free-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">e-GMAT<\/a> platform, free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To the GMAT Prep community, let Arjun&#8217;s story be a beacon of motivation. Stay focused, embrace the feedback, and push beyond your limits to achieve your target scores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone \u2013 what role do you think these virtues play in deciding whether one is successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have questions about your preparation? 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