MarcORION wrote:
S1937 wrote:
What is the best GMAT tutor out there?
I mean the tutor that gives you best value for money.
I've heard so much of many, Manhattan, Orion.
I'm confused.
I don't want to regret spending my money.
Which is the best?
I need your advice.
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Hey
S1937!
I know your struggle. I worked at Veritas Prep for six years before joining ORION, and I spent a ton of time researching prep companies and talking to students like yourself. There are countless GMAT prep companies out there these days, and frankly, I can see how we all start to look the same at first glance.
As you consider your options, let me say that there is no one-size-fits-all course or tutor that is the best for everybody. The first question to ask yourself is why do you want a tutor or prep course in the first place? And how do you like to learn? For example, I remember in my Veritas Prep days hearing numerous students say that they signed up for a in-person course because they just needed the structure and accountability, but then fell in love with the strategies and methodology that we taught (the GMAT is much more nuanced than you might think). Conversely, some students are too busy to attend a structured course and crave the flexibility to study at odd hours or simply whenever they can squeeze in a session here or there.
So again, I would start with some introspection around how you learn best. For a more concrete recommendation, ask yourself whether you want a predetermined course structure or something more flexible. If you lean toward the former, I would go with a Live Online or In Person Veritas Prep course (I'm obviously biased) because I trust their curriculum, resources and instructors over anyone else out there. If you prefer the latter, then you should start to consider self-guided prep options like ORION (full disclosure: we are a Veritas Prep spin-off) or consider hiring a private 1v1 tutor if you're willing to pay for one.
A private tutor can definitely pay dividends, but frankly, I would recommend starting with something more cost-effective out the gate to get your bearings before hiring a private tutor. This will allow you to optimize your tutoring hours on more difficult material, which any good/experienced tutor will appreciate.
All of that being said, the good news is that most (if not all) prep companies offer some sort of free trial before you commit. At ORION, we offer a 10 day trial so give it a shot and see how you like it. Compare it with a few other options in your price range and hopefully one will stand out to you. Regardless of what you decide, here are 3 tips to help you maximize your study time -
https://intercom.help/gmat_learnwithori ... study-time Let me know if you have any follow up questions!
Thank you immensely for this reply.
I don't really understand the distinction between what you called structured and flexible GMAT learning.
I need a score that MUST be in the top 5% of admitted students when I'm admitted to a top b-school.
My definition of top b-school is b-school ranked by ft.
My mock test I did was Orion trial. I'm neutral with the game-wise comparison made to the Orion app. My concern is, if I use Orion sincerely, will I get to score 750 eventually?
And within which time frame can that happen.
I don't plan to register the test if my last mock doesn't hit the desired score.
If I choose a test prep, I want it to give what it promised, not a "pay-an-extra-50dollar-and-get-the-ultimate-missing-link-to-your-target-score" thing midway through practice or something like that.
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22 Oct 2018, 08:48
