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GMAT classes dilemma 22 Jun 2012, 00:45
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Hello everyone! I am planning to take GMAT in the sept end. I was hoping if you could help me out with my dilemma.
I was thinking about joining a coaching class... the two options I have are: Kaplan and Princeton Review for classroom coaching.
Or else I can go with online courses such as Knewton or GMAT Pill.

Now I am having a very hard time to decide between the two. Have tried to weigh the pros and cons of online vs classroom coaching but couldn't come out with a clear winner.
Please pour in your 2 cents. Highly appreciated.

Thanks a lot! :)
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Definitely not an easy choice.

All of your classes/courses are quite different and have various elements/aspects to them.
Take a look at this discussion: online-gmat-course-so-many-to-pick-from-96384.html

There is definitely a difference between in-class and online.
You have to think if you can learn effectively with online courses and if traveling somewhere will be an issue or a benefit.

Also, you may want to browse through the reviews: https://gmatclub.com/reviews/?fl=menu
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Thanks for the quick reply sir.

Now after having gone through many reviews and debriefs of 700+ scorers, I have hardly seen anyone coming from Kaplan coaching classes... also the overall view of Kaplan test series has been lukewarm compared to others.
It looks like a majority have prepared from a common set of books (OG+Manhatten Gmat+PowerScore CR) without really joining any coaching classes...
And those who joined classes have given favorable reviews on Knewton, GMAT Pill and Veritas.

Is this a fair estimation to make? My conclusion is based only on last 24 hours analysis of forums on this site.
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Thanks for the quick reply sir.

Now after having gone through many reviews and debriefs of 700+ scorers, I have hardly seen anyone coming from Kaplan coaching classes... also the overall view of Kaplan test series has been lukewarm compared to others.
It looks like a majority have prepared from a common set of books (OG+Manhatten Gmat+PowerScore CR) without really joining any coaching classes...
And those who joined classes have given favorable reviews on Knewton, GMAT Pill and Veritas.

Is this a fair estimation to make? My conclusion is based only on last 24 hours analysis of forums on this site.
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I agree with bb. There is a difference in online and in-class courses. I took the E-GMAT online course and it was okay. I came across too many errors with the software. I am still using my Aristotle as a reference. I have taken the Veritas prep course and it REALLY depends on you instructor. The instructor that I had was okay (I will write a review at a later date). But the instructor’s math wasn’t very solid and it showed in the class. The Veritas material is awesome though. But you CANNOT use them for self-study. The books are workbooks and they go with the in-class teaching. I do have the Manhattan books and they are very good for self study. Veritas has the advantage with the practice problems because they seem to mimic the actual GMAT questions better than Manhattan. Most of the books contain practice problems. If Veritas can make the books more self-study then they might get an edge over Manhattan.

If you have the time to self study then do it. Those courses cover a lot of material in a short period of time and you need a good foundation of the GMAT so that you don't become more confused or frustrated. And the courses are very expensive. I would spend more time researching before you spend any money on the courses. Try to find out who’s teaching the course because the instructor matters. You will still need to do a lot of studying after the class ends. Also, check out the reviews on Beat The GMAT. Take your time unless you plan to apply for Fall 2013. Studying for the GMAT is like a marathon. My progress with the GMAT has been slow but some people pick up the material very fast. I hope this helps.
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Yes, the instructor will determine quite a bit.
https://gmatclub.com/reviews/highest-rat ... nstructors

I would check the instructors and reviews for your city
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