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Strengths:
TTP strengths are a regimented study plan designed for a learner's specific goals, time constraints, and background, a massive test bank with in-depth video and written descriptions, and a learning environment that emulates that of the actual test.
Would make the product better:
TTP is great as is, but an addition that I would have found useful is an integrated TTP-specific forums page where students could interact and learn from each other.
TTP is an amazing program. It provides guidance not only on which subjects to study but also on how to study these subjects. Before using TTP, I was misguided on the level of proficiency I needed to achieve my desired score. I was unsure of my study plan and its effectiveness, and this uncertainty led me to doubt myself even though I was studying diligently. Having a tailored plan from the TTP experts gave me confidence that I was on the path to success.
TTP includes everything from easy-to-follow instruction and question breakdowns to non-content related prep, such as how to address test anxiety and how to think about question timing. I used other prep materials in the past, but TTP by far was the most effective for me.
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Strengths:
Quant foundations
Would make the product better:
Verbal explanations can be improved
TTP is a great resource to use for GMAT prep. Would recommend to supplement this with official questions and videos from the GMATNinja verbal and DI series
Great material to go through for quant related topics, lots of questions, incredible depth of materials and explanations. Some questions in the material are also slightly harder than the actual GMAT which helps you prepare well for any unexpected hard questions on the actual test.
The verbal section dives a bit too deep into question types too quickly, and I feel there is opportunity to add material that helps students holistically identify traps and choose between the final 2 (most confusing) answer choices. It's useful to start off with TTP for a topic like this, and then supplement with other resources if you feel your score is plateauing
Strengths:
The Quant sections were very step-by-step and consequently easy to follow. I never felt overwhelmed, even when learning some concept I could not remember at all from high school or middle school. Examples embedded within each lesson were also helpful for solidifying skills.
Verbal sections were similarly helpful in their step-by-step nature. Emphasized all of the different variations of verbal questions that showed up on the test. Tons of practice and examples too.
Would make the product better:
Not much to suggest here!
I absolutely recommend this product. I would have been lost in my GMAT studying without it, and its detailed structure made it easy to create a study plan to follow. It covered Quant topics in detailed, manageable steps, and I was able to easily relearn concepts I hadn't seen in years. There are tons of practice problems to work through at different levels of difficulty, which really allowed me to focus on what I was struggling with. The platform also gives test-taking advice and strategies, which are supplemented throughout Quant, Verbal, and Data Insights lessons. It has additional tools such as flashcards as well, which were especially useful for memorizing equations and such.
Joined: Sep 23, 2023
Posts: 14
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Verified GMAT Focus score:
675 Q81 V90 DI79 (Online)
Strengths:
I loved how thorough TTP was. The other courses simply did not have the same depth when it came to explaining quant.
Would make the product better:
I think the strategies from the verbal section are too long. It would be nice to have an accelerated verbal option.
TTP was amazing and helped me get my dream score. I went from 555 to 675 with their help!
When I first started studying, I knew my biggest challenge would be the quant section. On my first practice test I got 25th percentile in quant. On my first official test (before finding TTP), I got 35th percentile on quant. TTP ended up helping me get my quant score up to 71st percentile, which when paired with the rest of my score, helped me score in the 96th percentile overall!
What mainly separates them from the others is that they assume you know nothing about math at the beginning. This was crucial for me because I had not taken a math course in 6 years!
Strengths:
Extremely detailed, well organized categories of quant, verbal, and data. Customizable study plan based on desired score.
Would make the product better:
I would only recommend more practice questions! I did the maximum amount possible, but would've loved to try more.
TTP was essential for me to achieve such a large increase in my score. Having no prep and jumping into TTP, I completed the course and felt confident regarding content going into my practice exam phase. The lessons and study plan in TTP are extremely comprehensive. At no point did I ever feel as though I hadn't seen any kind of new information on the GMAT official guides and exam. Scott and the instructors are very responsive and on GMAT Club, I find their explanations the most understandable as well. With TTP I was able to jump from a 505 first practice exam score to a 645 GMAT Focus official score. Thank you TTP!
Strengths:
Very thorough course that it split up into sections based on types of questions and skills needed to succeed. This helps fine tune specific skills and understand weakness areas to focus on.
Would make the product better:
I think the course was a little dense in the sense of it taking quite a while. A lot of that was it being a little wordy.
Such a great and thorough class that really explores every area of the GMAT Focus. I started this class with little knowledge of how the test worked or what it would be asking, and after going through TTP I felt totally confident and prepared to succeed. My score went from a 575 to a 645 in 6 months! I would recommend, and be sure to track mistakes to get the most out of it.
I would emphasize that this course takes 100+ hours to complete, and trying to do it any faster than this will not be helpful. Be sure to be thorough! Best of luck.
Strengths:
1) Extremely thorough curriculum that helps you to understand the fundamentals of all quant concepts as well as the methods of thinking required to perform well
2) Huge library of practice problems that are very similar to the ones on the actual GMAT focus exam
3) Comprehensively covers all types of questions that you can expect to see as well as all the more advanced variants of common questions
4) Excellently designed course that understands that guided repeated practice is the key to mastering difficult topics
Would make the product better:
I really only have good things to say about this course
I started my GMAT focus journey back in December 2023, taking my first ever official practice test with no prior preparation. I scored a 635 with a glaring weakness - quant. As a senior in my undergraduate studies planning to apply to deferred MBA programs, I only had a few months to practice and take the actual exam. After mulling over my options, I decided that TTP was overwhelmingly recommended as the best resource for improving your GMAT score (I believe this to be the case as well). I spent about 2 months on studying from early January to early March, completing the course in just under 200 hours. I was already very confident in my verbal abilities so I opted to skip most of TTP's verbal section (However, I did do a few sections and it was also very comprehensive and similar to the actual GMAT focus). I took the actual GMAT focus exam a few days ago and fortunately received a score of 755. TTP is the only resource I used and I'm beyond happy with how effective it was. I genuinely believe that TTP is the only resource that you need outside of the official GMAT focus questions and practice tests. In my case, I didn't even practice with official questions as I felt that the TTP questions were sufficient.
Joined: Nov 24, 2023
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Verified GMAT Focus score:
655 Q87 V84 DI77 (Online)
Strengths:
Its a great solution for people who have no clear idea how to start, the content is well organized, and the study plan is realistic and helpful. I truly believe that the short examples are really helpful in making sure that you're understanding what you're studying. Overall the product is a one-stop solution.
Would make the product better:
I think that it could be great to have even more examples on the verbal section, the content was great, but I'd like to see more examples and more practice from this section.
Target Test Prep (TTP) proved to be an invaluable resource in my GMAT preparation, especially for enhancing my speed and accuracy in the quantitative section. TTP offers an incredibly structured and comprehensive course, breaking down complex mathematical concepts into understandable lessons. The verbal preparation is also great because it teaches you the best ways to approach and answer these types of questions. The course's progression from basic to advanced topics solidified my foundational knowledge, allowing for a smoother transition into tackling higher difficulty problems.
What sets TTP apart is its vast repository of practice questions and tests, closely mirroring the GMAT's style and difficulty. This extensive practice significantly improved my problem-solving speed and helped fine-tune my accuracy, teaching me efficient methods to approach each question. Moreover, TTP's analytics offered deep insights into my performance, highlighting areas for improvement and tracking my progress over time.
Strengths:
TTP takes a holistic approach and has a very thorough guideline on GMAT. While working a full time job and being away from studies, TTP is just what I needed to make sure I had complete preparation
Would make the product better:
Adaptive scoring can be added to make the experience more authentic and more mocks would be beneficial
I would recommend TTP for anyone starting their GMAT prep. It has everything and the course structure is excellent. The quant section is great for anyone out of touch with maths. For the verbal, I found the answer explanations to be on point and especially the chapter tests were very helpful in reassessing problems and readjusting my prep.
In addition to that, please use the custom test feature as it allows you to make sure you can target your weakest segments. I got over my quant problems with this feature and was able to pin point a lot of knowledge gaps.
In summary, do not only go for the highest difficulty level questions and dedicate time to the course, It does pay off.
Strengths:
1. Course structure - The overall structure and sequence of different chapters, along with the sequential verbal vs. quant lessons, is very intuitive and keeps the preparation interesting. It also helps to avoid feeling fatigued.
2. Diagnostic test - The diagnostic test offered by TTP is, I believe, more accurate than tests offered by any other course, regarding a student's position at the beginning of preparation.
3. Practice Questions - TTP has hundreds of practice questions for each difficulty level. My preparation would not have been successful had it not been for the huge question bank that TTP had to offer
4. On-Target Analytics - TTP offers an intuitive and creative platform to keep track of your strengths and weaknesses. It also allows you to note and record your mistakes over the course. These features are extremely helpful, especially in the last 2 weeks when students are typically focused on improving on their weakest topics.
5. FAQs on practice questions - I noticed that TTP had also added FAQs to the explanation of certain practice questions which was very insightful. For online platforms, even though a comprehensive explanation is provided, it is really beneficial to learn what other students were thinking about when they read the question.
Would make the product better:
1. Add a few more practice questions for critical reasoning and reading comprehension.
2. Re-structure the quant tests in a way that students are not required to do all of the chapter tests right after the chapter ends. Instead, some of these tests can be sprinkled around throughout the course which will allow students to also revise older topics.
Overall, I believe Target Test Prep is the perfect tool for your GMAT preparation. The comprehensiveness of the course is unmatched, and the platform in itself is very intuitive. The lessons are extremely detailed and cover all relevant aspects of any topic. I used target test prep for ~3 months and was able to score 695 on the GMAT focus exam. Tbh, TTP equipped me well enough to score even higher but a careless mistake during the exam cost me significantly.
To anyone thinking about starting their GMAT prep, especially working professionals, I would 100% recommend checking out TTP, at least check out the free 5-day trial. One of the best things about the course is it's structured in a manner that even if you spend 1-2 hours on it every day, the bite-sized portions (lessons and tests) are tracked to show the level of progress which also gives you mental peace.
