Congratulations on the 333! A perfect 170 in Quant paired with a 163 in Verbal is a strong result, and the way you described your approach explains why it worked.

A few things worth pulling out for anyone reading this and thinking about how to structure their own prep.

You did targeted practice by topic and difficulty level. That is the foundation of efficient GRE prep. Studying one topic at a time, going deep on the concepts and techniques, and then practicing only that topic until your accuracy is consistently high is how the material actually becomes automatic. Mixed-set practice before that kind of mastery is built tends to reinforce gaps rather than close them.

You also did most of your Quant practice at your own pace, with timing as an option rather than a constant constraint. That is the right sequence. Accuracy comes first, then timing. Once the approach to a question type is instinctive, the speed follows naturally, and timed sets become the confirmation step rather than the fix.

And you used the trial before committing to a subscription. That kind of careful evaluation up front sets the tone for a thoughtful prep process, and it is something worth recommending to anyone considering a course.

Thanks for sharing your experience, and best of luck with your applications!