Sherpa Prep (DC) Review?

I was accepted by one of the top Global Executive MBA programs in the world a few weeks ago. Due to my busy schedule, I had the Sherpa team advise me as part of their MBA Admissions Consulting program, in addition to prepping with their GMAT class. From then on, I have a team of Sherpa Prep advisors helping me to SEE THE BIG PICTURE from GMAT prep to MBA admissions. For the GEMBA program, other application requirements such as essay and resume are equally important as GMAT score. I have followed their advice religiously. I did what the Sherpa team advised me to do, and I am now two years ahead of my 15 year career plan, and 6-8 months ahead of my planned MBA admissions schedule.

I can confidently say that I would not have gotten into my first-choice MBA program without Sherpa. As someone who spent a lot of time shopping around for GMAT tutors / studied solo (and got horrible GMAT scores) for way too long, I realize that Sherpa was the turning point in my whole application process. My score went up over 100 points after taking their GMAT prep class -- I also took advantage of group tutoring and the free class retake options, which really helped. Nafeez even called and gave me a pep talk before my fourth (and final!!) time taking the GMAT. I walked out of that test with a score beyond my initial target.

I also went to Sherpa when I was stuck writing my admissions essays, and later (once admitted) to ask for advice on how to approach the financial aid / scholarship application process. They provided the moral support and community I needed to take on such a massive, overwhelming process. I really can't recommend them enough!

Sherpa-Prep was an amazing experience. Erin and Nafeez really care about the students and want you to succeed. They go the extra mile, every time, to help you reach your goals.

I came into the class thinking I knew a lot more than I really did as it was shown to me through the coursework and pacing. Sherpa has the strategies and magic formula to help you succeed in your GMAT goals.

Sherpa Prep is the best GMAT prep course in DC hands down. I can't speak for the entire nation, but I am willing to bet it is way up there. The teachers are phenomenal, and they genuinely care about you as an individual. I feel more prepared in my 9 weeks of Sherpa Prep than I did with a whole year of prepping by myself. The best part about Sherpa Prep is that when you finish the course you are a "Sherpa Student for Life." You do not lose contact with your teachers or the resources they offer. I would have paid 5X the cost for Sherpa, and the price they offer is the most bang for your buck you will find. All the teachers are amazing and the course work is easy to understand and apply.

Such a friendly and supportive environment to prep for the GMAT, which can be a real uphill struggled. Nafeez has taught me so many great tips for the exam, but more so on time management and hard work. He's extremely invested in his students and you can really tell that he wants us to get into Grad school. I highly recommend Sherpa Prep and it's amazing crew to anyone thinking of GMAT/GRE/Admissions Counseling!

Take this course! I can not say it enough!

If you are going to take the GMAT but don't know how to begin studying, take this course! If you think you have the GMAT down pat, still take this course(you would be surprised about how much information the general public does not know about the exam!). This GMAT course goes through all the fundamentals needed to understand the content of the exam. My instructor was Nafeez, who was amazing at building up the confidence of the students he teaches. Nafeez was very engaging and made it clear that Sherpa would be there for all his students post-course.You not only get a great in-person class experience, but also receive unlimited office hours, chats about how to continue your studies effectively post-course, a network of people who want to see you succeed, and much more. Prior to the course, I was battling major standardized test anxiety. Due to Nafeez's demeanor and the structure of the course, I have been able to reduce the apprehension I have had about the exam. This course is worth so much more than the sticker price they are charging. Do yourself a favor and sign up!

Sherpa Prep is the absolute best investment you can make regarding studying for the GMAT. Nafeez and company know EXACTLY what they are doing and how to properly prepare students of all backgrounds to achieve their bespoke goals. The attention to detail with the study guides, class discussions, and individual study planning is unlike anything I've seen before. Not only has this made studying easier and more efficient, but he also makes it fun -- you'll look forward to seeing him in class! To that end, Nafeez has been the best professor and mentor someone could ask for. He has seen it all when it comes to admissions, planning for B-School, and how to deal with all kinds of life events that may pop-up with you. All he wants to see is you succeed, and that doesn't stop when the class is over. He is still at your disposal years down the road!