Best GMAT Courses - Overview, Reviews, and Prices

If you are looking for a GMAT Course - this is the place to get a quick overview and ask your questions. There 3 main course types: Classroom (most expensive); Live Online (a good balance of cost and face time); and On Demand (recorded) that offer the best value. If you are looking for a course, here are a few related resources for you:

1. How to choose the best course for me?
2. Online GMAT Course study plan
3. Compare $$$ prices on all courses & find the best discounts
4. GMAT Course reviews

e-GMAT Live Prep
If English is your second language - this course is designed for you.
Reviews: 1983 | Average Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Price: $549 after GMAT Club Discount + Free Access to GMAT Club Tests ($250 value)

Strengths:
1. Strongest Verbal-focused product on the market
2. Large selection of online videos and a large question bank of practice questions: 4,000+
3. 50 hours of live instruction and includes 4 verbal workshops
4. Score guarantee. (120 points - please read the terms and conditions carefully)
5. GMAT Prep Tests 3, 4, 5, and 6 are included
6. Personalized study planner and several expert sessions for mock analysis and strategy

Weaknesses:
1. Probably not an ideal choice for native speakers

Math Revolution Live Online
Comprehensive learning for math
Reviews: 161 | Average Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Price: $590 after GMAT Club Discount + Free Access to GMAT Club Tests ($250 value)

Strengths:
1. Strongest Math-focused product in the market.
2. Value for money (Competitive pricing)
3. Comprehensive math live sessions (3 hours x 8 sessions = 24 hours)
4. Unlimited access to On-demand VIP course (3 months, $199 worth, 100 hours of video lessons)
5. 3,200 Practice questions including 700+ level, Alternative solutions to Official Guide and Daily Quiz
6. 1-on-1 counseling sessions with the instructor

Weaknesses:
1. No verbal live sessions




The Economist GMAT Tutor
The Economist mixes adaptive technology with elements of private tutoring (one-on-one sessions) to create a powerful course
Reviews: 13 | Average Rating: 5 out of 5 | Average Score Improvement: 91 points
Price: $550 - $850 after GMAT Club Discount + Free Access to GMAT Club Tests ($250 value)

Strengths:
1. 7-day trial is available for a test-drive
2. Up to 4 practice exams included with a purchase of a course, including AWA
3. Includes GMAT Club Tests for 6 months ($250 value) when you sign up through GMAT Club

Weaknesses:
1. Slightly more expensive than other on demand products but you do get Tutor support for that













Magoosh Premium
One of the most competitively priced courses with one of the best ROI
Reviews: 327 | Average Rating: 94% | Average Score Improvement: 72 points
Price: $199 after GMAT Club Discount

Strengths:
1. Fantastic Price for 250+ video lessons
2. Every question comes with a video explanation
3. 1-year access (one of the longest terms) and 7-day free trial
4. Score guarantee (please read the terms and conditions carefully)

Weaknesses:
1. Only 2 CAT's; you will need more



Math Revolution course
Great value - only $79 (1 mon), $149 (3 mon)
Reviews: 157 | Average Rating: 4.9 | Average Score Improvement: 93 points
Price: $79 after GMAT Club discount

Strengths:
1. The only Math-only course targeting specifically Q49-51.
2. 100-hour video lessons (28 topics and 490 sub-topics and 3,000 questions)
3. Practice Tests, 700+ level pack, Alternative solutions to Official Guide, Daily Quizzes
4. Teach very unique and time-saving math solutions different from conventional solutions. 
5. Really strong score guarantee (please read the terms and conditions carefully)
6. 7-day money back guarantee

Weaknesses:
NO CAT's so you will need to find your own CAT's such as GMAC's EP1 and EP2 or Manhattan Prep.


EMPOWERgmat
Great value and deal on a course - you only have to pay $85 to get started and get full access to the course
Reviews: 191 | Average Rating: 4.8 out of 5 | Average Score Improvement: 86 points
Price: $85 for the first month after GMAT Club Discount

Strengths:
1. Fantastic Price for the course
2. Every question comes with a video explanation and database of OG video explanations
3. 3-day Full course trial available
4. GMAT Score booster with guarantee (conditions apply)
5. Now provides access to all 6 Official GMAT Practice Exams




Target Test Prep GMAT Online Course
The Target Test Prep GMAT Quant Course is a powerful web-based, self-study platform that is helping students earn impressive GMAT math scores.
Reviews: 306 | Average Rating: 5 out of 5 | Average Score Improvement: 84 points
Price: $99/month

Strengths:
1. Free 5-day trial is available for a test-drive
2. OnTarget™ Learning Analytics
3. 3,000+ Realistic Practice Problems
4. 800+ HD Videos and 500+ Lessons
5. Includes GMAT Club Tests for 6 months ($250 value) when you sign up through GMAT Club






Veritas Prep Full Course
Veritas Prep has redesigned their program and product mix to resonate with the test takers. Also available in Live Online and On Demand formats.
Reviews: 928 | Average Rating: 4.9 out of 5 | Average Score Improvement: 100 points
Price: $1,550 after $100 Discount + Free Access to GMAT Club Tests ($250 value)

Strengths:
1. All courses include the self-study On Demand program, plus 14 hours/week of live instructor staffed office hours
2. Comes with 12 CAT's
3. The highest rated instructor on GMAT Club is Ravi Sreerama, an instructor with 72 reviews
4. Score Guarantee: re-take the course (please read terms and conditions carefully)
5. Great new program that was recently redesigned and updated (and it works)
6. Includes GMAT Club Tests for 6 months ($250 value) when you sign up through GMAT Club

Weaknesses:
Not as good of integration of OG into the course



Manhattan Prep Complete Course
Since 2006, Manhattan Prep has been the gold standard of GMAT Courses. This course is also available in Live Online and On Demand formats.
Reviews: 665 | Average Rating: 4.8 out of 5 | Average Score Improvement: 103 points
Price: $1,525 after $75 Discount + Free Access to GMAT Club Tests ($250 value)

Strengths:
1. Proven to work for thousands of test takers; the most popular course out there
2. Relies on OG questions for a lot of practice assignments
3. Comes with all the Manhattan Prep goodies (question banks, tests and OG books)
4. Comes with 6 Manhattan Prep Computer-Adaptive Practice Tests but you can get those after you buy one of their guides
5. Online error log

Weaknesses:
1. No score guarantee program (which almost all providers offer it). Learn more about Score Guarantee
2. Uses the same popular books for the course so it may be tricky if you have done self-study first with Manhattan Prep Guides


- Feel free to reply or PM with any questions
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What do you think about Manhattan Elite Prep courses? I am going to take an intensive course in Dresden Germany in November.

I don't know much about them besides that it is an off-shot from the original Manhattan Review - one of their execs left and started this company. I have hard absolutely nothing good or bad about their instruction or materials they use. Would be curious to hear your thoughts and feedback.
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BB, thank you for your comments. If I happen to take the course I will definitely share my experience with you then. Do you know any good GMAT prep course in Dresden Germany. I am going to be there between October 10 and December 6. I'd like to improve my skills somehow. Yesterday I tried to take a practice exam for the first time and could only get 510, Quant 42, Verbal 19. I may be taking the exam in the end of November or in the beginning of December in Germany. My aim is to get 680 at least. Do you think it is real at all?

If anyone is looking to sign up for Veritas Prep and wants $100 referral credit, please send me a message and I will send you a referral email. I took the Veritas On-Demand course (which for me was $850) and loved it. Highly recommend Veritas to everyone, but specifically the On-Demand course for people who are independent learners and get frustrated w/ in person training courses being side tracked by one or two people asking 8th grade level questions
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Many Thanks! I just signed up for the course and got you $100 referral discount. Couldn't believe it actually worked! If anyone needs the same $100 referral for Veritas Prep, just let me know I'm happy to help!

Hi, guys!

Can you advise me online verbal course for international students?

Kind regards,
Nikolay

I think eGMAT would fit the bill best.... http://gmatclub.com/blog/courses/e-gmat ... tion-code/
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Hi bb,

I request for some assistance. I was considering an online (on demand video - no tutor required) course for gmat prep. I could narrow down to optimus, gmat-pill, magoosh and the economist gmat tutor.

Can you please assist in narrowing down to 1 of the above. Since I work in an investment bank, I rarely get time to study at home. I will need to utilize my travel and break time for preparing. Will be using an android tab for the same. Time-horizon is around 4-5 months. Aim is 750+.

My thoughts:

Magoosh: Somehow seems too cheap, but gives 2 CATs. Is this missing something that the others are offering?
GMAT-Pill: Only 1 CAT is an issue when compared with the other offers
Economist: Yes, very expensive. But is it offering something (features, content, etc.) much greater than the others?
Optimus: Seems the best in terms of pricing considering the number of questions and CATs, but very less reviews to read. Seems very few people have taken this course. Is this course missing some aspects apart from the GUI you mention?


Thanks & Regards,
Gaurav Bansal.

Getting a kudos always feels good

Hi, manyaabroadtpr!

Thank you for your reply!

I'm looking for an online GMAT course.

Kind regards,
Nikolay

Hi,

I'm looking for an online GMAT course for both Verbal and Quant - Is E-GMAT better or Crack Verbal? Have read a lot of reviews on both but struggling to decide! Also wanted to know if the video content of E-GMAT's (Verbal Online) course is downloadable?

Hi allypinto,

There are plenty of different options when it comes to studying for the GMAT. It sounds like you've done a bit of research, but I'd like to know if you've done any other prep yet.

1) Have you take any FULL-LENGTH CATs yet? If so, then what were your scores (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
2) Have you done any study thus far (books, etc.)?
3) When are you planning to take the GMAT?

Most GMAT companies offer some type of free resources (practice problems, Trial Accounts, videos, etc.) so that you can "test out" a product before you buy it (we offer a free Trial at our website, so you should feel free to try it out). You should take advantage of ALL of them and see if what they're teaching helps you to answer any of the questions that might otherwise give you trouble. That "evidence" will go a long way to proving whether you should buy the product or not. In the end, you should choose the one that best matches your personality, timeline and budget.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
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Hello!
I am afraid to say that e-gmat verbal and egmat quant course cant be downloaded anyhow.
Thanks

AVOID Veritas Prep. I took an online course with Ravi Sreerama after reading alot of reviews on this forum. Little did I know that he would ask me to write a rave review about him after the course ended. He is extremely nice while he teaches but he will not go out of his way to help you. Suckers will end up writing great reviews about him and Veritas Prep when in reality, the video content is full of fluff, the practice exams are easier than the real exam, and Ravi will talk his brains out without providing anything substantial. I ended up having to take Manhattan Prep to really learn the GMAT and would highly recommend sticking with them. Veritas is filled with scam artists.

Ok. I am confused. You wrote a 5-star review in May of 2014.... why change of heart? why so late?

P.S. I have not taken a class with him but I have heard very positive feedback. I would suggest that you contact Veritas Prep customer support customersupport@veritasprep.com. Chances are they will resolve your issue and figure out a way to fix it.
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How about @e-GMAT quant? I would appreciate your feedback?

Hello bb,

I'm little new to GMAT prep courses. I tried to study on my own for a month or so and haven't seen any improvement. I took a practice test from Princeton review and scored 530(Q41/V23). Since i need significant help and was undecided on which GMAT prep course to take i was looking for some guidance.

My choice is either complete GMAT pill course or complete e-GMAT course. Do you have any recommendation between those. Plus ill be using lot of guides and flashcards that you've provided in this website.

Thanks for any help possible.

Asish

As we were discussing about the study approach for GMAT viz a viz online course or books. I came across the Magoosh online course which as of now is only for $99 covering the entire gmat course however the same is much more expensive as offered by other test prep companies (anywhere between $800 to $1000). This will also be cheaper than the entire Manhattan study guide set in print which can cost around $250. Also GMATPREP is offering the online course for free. Now clearly magoosh and gmatprep online courses are the best deals out of all the other online programs. Since the Manhattan guides are well recommended all over what would you suggest would be the best approach to score high (750)?

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Give me kudos if you use it!

Is appalled by all the marketing gimmicks of all the above coaching centers to dupe vulnerable students . Will give a frank opinion from a students perspective, who has taken both the services e-gmat and crackverbal .

E-gmat ...completely useless if u are looking to improve verbal . After u pay the fees u get access to some random videos uploaded, each explaining some basic concepts . The thing is these concepts are pretty basic and can be found online in Manhattan's Thursdays with Ron series (they are pretty amazing and honest do check them .) for free !! . They have very minimal questions to practice from.... a very big disadvantage , since without practice no point in cramming in concepts .
Although after going through their explanations given for various questions on gmatclub I was impressed by them but thats it ..... dnt expect much from their paid services .Pluss they dont have any tests of their own , then no way to test urself .


Crack verbal ..... Ohh boy !! where do i begin .... i have attended their classes ....complete trickery or rather sophistry is the right word i believe.
During the free intro classes they discuss very complex examples which make u believe that ur sooper dumb and then once when u enroll u realise that they dont have much to offer , probably the introductory class was the best class in the entire course . THeir claims of sending people to LBS, Stanford and others Ivys are of people who already had a stellar profile and just needed a touch up on their essays . Dont be fooled by the fancy website . their material is very basic and not much informative . No test series of their own again ! ...... the thing is they claim to teach u shortcuts fr RCs and CRs . The ugly truth is there are no shortcuts . U cant game the exam , no matter what they say . U have to improve ur English !! ...period . which takes time .

So what should one do !! ....... practice practice and practice by urself from as many books as u can.Buy Kaplan Manhattan and different books see the questions and learn from them . Because take it from me in writing there are no tricks or shortcuts for verbal . U have to read dense material and improve ur English and simultaneously practise. Watch Manhattans Thursdays with Rons they are a pot of gold ! when it comes to building concepts....

Do lsat verbal questions for more practice . Atleast RC and CR can be covered . Pluss LSAT has pretty decent questions . Read Opinion pages of nytimes , guardian et al . Daily practise quant fro 1-2 hr and verbal for 1 hr . Use the gmat prep tests very wisely . They are the closest u will get to giving the real gmat exam . Manhattan's 6 gmat test are also good but wayy tougher than the real exam . Do give them . Also search for solutions for each and every OG question in google . ROns explanation on their blog r pretty accurate .
The gmat exam also is evolving the old tricks which these coaching centers purport to teach no longer apply . Take it from a guy who gave gmat twice .

WHO AM i to give this advice?? --- a guy who gave GMAT twice -- 1st attempt - 700
2nd attempt - 720

Got in two Colleges with 50% fellowship . DOnt believe me go ahead waste 20k or more on these coaching guys . ALL the Best bro !!