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Experiences with on demand courses [#permalink] New post   17 Dec 2014, 08:46
Hello,
I tried already to learn with books (Kaplan and Official) but I was not very structured with my learning so i only scored a 550. My aim is a 620+ score. Thats why I am looking for something more structured and adaptive. I tried now the optimus Prep 7 days free trial and i think it is quite good but i will test other trials and than make my decision. I dont want to spend more than 700$ for my learning so private lessons dont seem to be a option.
I want to take the test at end of January.

If someone has made good experiences with online on demand courses pls tell me!


Here are a lot of good reviews of the Optimus Prep On Demand Course, but i wonder if they are fake because every Rate is 5 Stars? seems for me too good to be true?

Thanks a lot for your help!
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Re: Experiences with on demand courses [#permalink] New post   24 Dec 2014, 09:58
We invite you to hear from some of our students who have written in here: www.gmatpill.com/testimonials

You can see snapshots of official score reports and screenshots of emails that have been sent to us.

In terms of approach, look at the free sample videos we provide at the bottom of our homepage to get a sense of our thought process approach to teaching GMAT. Every person has a different learning style, so it may be helpful for you to explore and see what matches your learning style.
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Re: Experiences with on demand courses [#permalink] New post   29 Dec 2014, 00:20
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I'd be wary about dropping a lot of money on material if you're taking the test in a month. That just doesn't give enough time for much of the learning to sink in! You need time to get the initial concepts, and then additional time to practice applying your new techniques under timed conditions. Are you stuck with that test date? Will you retake if you don't get the score you want?
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Re: Experiences with on demand courses [#permalink] New post   31 Dec 2014, 13:04
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HI grafgurke,

Before you commit to an adaptive course, sign up for a few prep course trials and see which best meets your needs and studying style. A GMAT prep course is quite an investment, so be sure to research and be smart about how you choose one!

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Re: Experiences with on demand courses [#permalink] New post   31 Dec 2014, 13:13
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Hi grafgurke,

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. As such, you should take advantage of all the various options, then select the one that best matches your personality, timeline and budget.

With a 550, you're not that far away from a 620+, but you have to have enough time to learn some new tactics AND practice them enough so that they become a natural part of how you see (and respond to) the GMAT.

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Re: Experiences with on demand courses [#permalink] New post   20 Feb 2015, 03:48
i was very satisfied with optimus prep's on demand course. and in case you are not sure, just take their free trial account. ;-)
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