Help choose best GMAT prep course (90 day prep)

Question

Hi,

Please advise the best GMAT prep course (90 day prep, 3-4 hours daily), i am evaluating the following options

1. E-Gmat
2. Magoost
3. Target Test Prep
4. CrackVerbal
5. Manya Group (Princeton Review)
6. Top one percent MBA

All help is appreciated.

kntombat · Answer

Hey  saransh22 ,
I think you should check the reviews of the courses that you listed in the opinion poll here on GMAT Club.
I would recommend that you take a couple of free trials before zeroing down on a particular course , and also have a word with the faculty/support staff of whichever prep platform interests you. It is important to understand whether the pedagogy of a particular course is going to suit you or not.

Now most importantly, please go and take a GMAT Practice test from mba.com, and at least know where you stand at the moment. Do post your result here, so that other experts can guide you.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Consider leveraging the trial periods to make an ultimate choice.

Russ19 · Answer

Going through the trial version is the best option to have insights. I used a few of them and found TTP the best.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi saransh22,

Many GMATers spend 3 months (or more) of consistent study time before they hit their 'peak' scores. Thus, while giving yourself 90 days of potential study time is a smart choice, depending on your particular 'needs' and Score Goal, you might need more time than that.

Since it sounds like you're just beginning your studies, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can access 2 for free at www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). If you want to do a little studying first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the basic content and question types, then that's okay - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 3.5 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have that Score, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.

I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School and what Schools are you planning to apply to?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Contact Rich at: [email protected]

MartyTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi saransh22.

As sjuniv32 suggested, in addition to asking other people for their opinions of courses, you could sign up for the trials of courses. Some courses offer multi-day full-access trials. So, you have the ability to get a fairly complete picture of a course before making a decision.

Also, since how you prepare is as important as which course you use, you could read the following posts to develop a better understanding of the best approaches to preparing for the GMAT.

How to Increase Your GMAT Quant Score: Top 25 Tips

How to Score High on GMAT Verbal

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

saransh22  - I recommend a 3 step process to identify the right course for your GMAT Preparation.

Step 1  - Check out the course offerings on the respective websites and create a short list of 2-3 courses that fulfill your expectations.

Step 2  - Speak to the representatives of each of them, explain them your current stage of preparation and understand how they will help you in achieving your goal. Doing this will give you more clarity about what's on offer and how good is their student support system.

Step 3  - Now check the free trial of the final list of courses you have shortlisted.

This way you can utilize your time better and explore the free trial of the courses properly. In case, you're interested in getting some advice on how to move forward with your preparation, you can also connect with our team over a free Consultation call. Feel free to DM us for the same.

Wishing you all the best for your GMAT Preparation!

- Piyush, GMATWhiz

nislam · Answer

Hi saransh22,
  E-Gmat  
I used E-Gmat. Its SC is good but RC and CR are not up to the mark. The main problem is all the lessons are unnecessarily long. 
  Magoosh  
Magoosh is much better than E-Gmat. Its SC lectures are concise and great. Magoos needs to improve its RC and CR lecture too. 
  Target Test Prep  
Its RC, SC, and CR - all the segments seem great to me. l also love its quant.
  CrackVerbal  
It is a completely waste of my money

Best Wishes!

MBAHOUSE · Answer

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The solutions are not that great, but you can use a tutor for this. I recommend MBA HOUSE, where you have unlimited private tutoring for the price of a Manhattan Prep course. 
Official questions were tested and scored. There’s no way to reproduce this in any other material.

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