TTP is a rigorous course that delves deep into making sure that you understand all of the fundamentals. I thought I was pretty good at maths but after taking the TTP diagnostic test I realised my knowledge was very rusty. TTP sets out all the topics in a nice understandable layout, and constantly provides numerous mini exercises throughout each chapter to make sure you have understood the material you are reading, each with their own valuable video explanation. The quality of the questions is extremely high, which means you get used to the hard questions you will encounter on the GMAT. I studied the material for 3/4 months and went from a 590 to a 710! Highly recommend.

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This course is honestly great. You can take it as quickly or as slowly as you like as there are no live classes. Everything is pre-recorded and interactive so tailored to your strengths and weaknesses. It's also divided up into many sub-sections within Verbal, Quand, and IR. This means that you have the possibility to focus on just certain bits of the GMAT (even though I would recommend going through the whole course. I completed it in 4 weeks but I must honestly say that this was working at least 3 hours a day. I wish I had had more time to fully enjoy this course and do it over 3 months. It would have allowed me to practice more and use some of the extra resources that Manhattan Prep offers as part of the course (extra practice questions etc). I did however add 110 points to my previous score so I was very satisfied.
There are 6 CAT exams which are really useful to get used to the exam and also to see how you improve as you complete the course. One great thing as well, is that they have articles on time management which I found really useful because they give you special techniques of how to keep track of time as you do the exam (this is something I really struggled with initially), and how to use your whiteboard in the most efficient way given the time constraints.
Quant: I learnt some great techniques to go faster and how to recognise specific types of questions and strategies to go about them. MPrep Interact also often provides different strategies and let's you choose which one you prefer because it acknowledges the fact that we don't all go about math problems in the same way.
Verbal: I thought verbal was the best section of this course so if you're looking to improve your verbal score then I'd really recommend this MPrep Interact. It goes through everything you need to know for SC and RC but more importantly it has helped me recognise when the GMAT tries to catch you out, especially on the toughest questions which I found were in the CR section of the exam.
Overall I highly recommend this course, especially if like me you like to organise your studying with your own schedule and take more or less time depending on which sections of the exam you wish to focus on. I wouldn't recommend it however if you're looking to do it in just a few weeks like me, it's possible but really not much fun! If you're not an organised person, then maybe courses with actual live tutors would be more suited. I didn't buy the paper books, just the online PDFs that are included for free and that was fine! They're really useful (unlike the OG book that really is not enough to do well on the exam!)

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I started studying for the GMAT in early November. I had been told to just do as many practice problems as possible, but after a week I found that I was constantly making mistakes and not truly learning. That's where TTP comes into the picture. A friend recommended the course to me and it was truly a gamechanger.

The module layout of TTP makes learning the material somewhat fun! Each day I would set a goal of completing a specific module or a question set. The methodology they teach is very straightforward and in depth.

I used TTP from Nov - May and took my first attempt on May 1st. It didn't go as planned (test anxiety) and I ended up scoring a 690. I knew that I could do better, so I reached out to the guys at TTP and they examined my ESR with me and we made a game plan together. Marty even gave me his personal cell phone number and we set up a chat! This gave me tremendous confidence going into my second attempt just 3 weeks later. My second attempt went very well and I ended up with my goal score of 740!

TTP is truly the best. Their quant, SC, and CR are all that you need for success on the GMAT!

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I am a non-native English student (Argentina) and initially, I started studying using Kaplan and the GMAT Official Guide books but had difficulties tracking and keep the time under 2 minutes and was getting a 650-670 score in my mocks. A friend of mine recommended Target Test Prep to improve my math score. I tried the USD 1 trial to get 5-day access to the platform and loved it, it was truly great. After 4 months of hard study, I was getting a mock score of 710-750 and finishing the math section with 4-5 minutes left and scoring 49-50. I am not going to lie, to get these score I had to study a lot and invest many hours but TargetTestPrep gave me all the tools to succeed. There are 2 other things I loved about TTP:
1) The excellent customer service They answered my questions in a matter of minutes
2) They not only help to build knowledge but also to build confidence.
I highly recommend trying TTP for yourself, the $1 trial gives you a 5-day chance to test out their program. You won't regret it.

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I can hardly believe that before discovering TTP my highest score was 350. I’ll put it this way: Target Test Prep is the equivalent of the best teacher I’ve ever had, but with on-demand availability.

I found TTP through the subreddit r/GMAT. Of course, I was curious; and I saw the responses with glowing reviews and thought there had to be a catch. After researching, I decided TTP might be worth a shot. From the moment I started studying with TTP’s software, I was amazed by how simple and fun their program was. They made jumping into studying effortless and as painless as possible.

In some weird way, their module system spoke to my level of understanding. After every module, there are a bunch of tests that scale up based on difficulty. So, when you’ve finished the module, you can complete it knowing that you’ve mastered the subject at the end. I rarely was left with any questions after mastering the subject.

Working through TTP felt more like a game than a study software. The tests on each module had a difficulty scale, so I could challenge myself without getting frustrated. My study habits were not the best, and one of my major problems was trying to get ahead of myself. TTP’s software would gently nudge me back on course whenever I attempted to skip ahead to later material. It helped me stay motivated and kept me accountable. I found this so helpful.

The features that helped me the most:
1- The diagnostic exam which showed me where I was currently. They let me set a “mastery” goal that helped me stay on track and see how I was progressing.
2- The ActiveReview sheets. I found these study sheets to be incredible, as they came customized with my desired score in mind, and I could fill them in with all my notes.
3- The Must Knows. I can’t tell you how many times I went back to the ‘Must Knows’ because they did such a great job of summarizing the lesson’s content.
4- The examples and the comprehensive explanations. In the modules, there are questions of various difficulty levels, and when you answer them, you don’t know how they’re ranked. What was great about this was that, after I answered the question, I would get an explanation of how to solve the problem in both a written format and a video. We all have different learning styles, and this feature was something that none of the other resources I used really offered. I love, love TTP’s short video explanations.

Their team was highly approachable and available to answer all of my questions. Even after completing the software, they still reached out to see how my application process was going and followed up on how I was doing with testing. Everyone at TTP was highly involved and incredibly kind to me.

I wish I had found Target Test Prep sooner. It would have saved me a lot of money, time, and prevented the frustrations I felt along the way. It changed the way I studied, the methods I used, and the confidence I felt when it came to taking the GMAT. TTP is the real deal!

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I took the Advanced Manhattan Prep GMAT course with Mark Sullivan. He was an excellent instructor, and really put a lot of effort into clearly explaining how to approach the test and different question types, rather than how to simply solve a specific problem.

I had taken the GMAT previously (~3 years prior), but the prep I received from the course with Mark made me feel much more confident about my ability to achieve a high score.

In particular, the post-course assessment with him (30 minutes to talk through a customized post-course study path) was very useful to prioritize how to prepare ahead of the exam.

I can't recommend taking classes with Mark enough.

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eGMAT truly stands out amongst all the GMAT test prep platforms. I’ve spent countless days across multiple prep platforms, including 6 months completing the full course at one. I had followed every guideline that they laid out and yet, I was unable to get close to my desired score or simply make any progress. Till then, I had been hesitant to go with eGMAT due to their video format, but I finally took an eGMAT subscription after exhausting all other options. I could immediately tell the difference, and haven’t looked elsewhere since. I realised that while the other big name companies are content with preparing you for a 700 score, eGMAT is the only one that can prepare you for 740+ and push you to get there. For example, I consistently got a Q51 across all mock tests on every other platform, yet my quant score in the actual GMAT was stuck at Q49, Q50. Funnily, eGMAT’s Sigma-X Mock was the only one where I had scored a Q49.

The folks at eGMAT really put in a lot of effort to be the best in the industry. Alongside their self-paced course, they’ve instituted a “Last Mile Program” to handhold students on strategy and other aspects of the preparation through one-on-one mentorship. I got to be a part of the program and was lucky to have Dhananjay (or DJ) personally guiding me. He made it super simple for me to go through the course and selectively work on the competencies that I needed. I started out with a tailored study plan with set milestones, making modifications along the way based on my progress and time availability. Amazingly, my ability in CR and RC started improving in a matter of days, despite not having moved at all in months. It gave me the confidence that I could really get to my higher target and I want to thank Dhananjay and eGMAT for that. I was however running a bit short on time and took the exam before I could complete the planned modules. I scored a 720 (Q51, V36), owing to not working on my Verbal timing. It fell short of my target score but did give me more clarity on my next steps. I’m continuing to work with Dhananjay to address the gaps and move towards a higher score in my next attempt.

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I purchased the course in 2019. The course is good for getting acquainted with the basics, according to my opinion. I felt that the master comprehension model is a very good and helpful part of the course. Apart from that, I needed additional tutoring from a private verbal tutor after the course. The course is good for beginners who are just starting out on GMAT. Many of my friends also bought the course and didn't report a phenomenal improvement, but that's just my observation. So I would recommend buying the course for just the fundamentals and supplementing it with additional resources.

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When I decided to give GMAT , I did not really know how to go about the entire process in order to make it a successful attempt and fortunately I stumbled across THE E-GMAT Course. Not only did it give direction to my preparation but also the mentorship and the course as a whole made this endeavour worthwhile.
The following course features helped me during my GMAT Journey :
1. The Course Structure : The course has been aptly divided into various concept files followed by the application files and practice files. This structure helps in breaking down a subtopic into manageable pieces for any test taker.

2. Solving The SC & CR Conundrum : The two sub topics most of the test takers dread are SC and CR .
E-GMAT helps in resolving these with utmost efficiency using the Meaning Based approach for SC and Pre Thinking approach for CR .

3. The LMT Program : In my opinion this was the highlight of the course and this is what makes it the most comprehensive course available.
One of the best strategists at e-Gmat , Dhananjay helped me identify and target my week areas. This hyperspecific targetting helped break the 700 barrier in no time.

4. The Scholaranium & Sigma X Mocks : This feature is the X factor , that E-gmat has. This tool is behind the pin point detection of weak areas and if there are any issues with your strategy. The 5 Sigma X mock tests, each of them having its own question pool, are more than enough to evaluate and if required to navigate one's preparation.

I started with a score of 590 and the above features of the course and the right mentorship helped me cross the 700 barrier in my first GMAT attempt.
Hope this helps!
All the best!

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Hello all,

I am an American that spent most of the pandemic working at(?) my first full-time job, learning a second language, and knocking the GMAT out of the way. TTP was seminal in laying my foundation in Quant, and honestly, the only other Quant pointers that I can offer are to learn some unique problems from GMAT Club and allow for the Manhattan Prep practice tests to humble you on timing and difficulty. After building the foundation, the real GMAT is really just about skill/comfort.

I can say that I spent, off and on, some months studying quant. I took my first MPrep practice test and scored a 620. I was devastated. I would bet money that they were milking me for my money (maybe I can win my money back @MPrep), as after three Manhattan practice test, I had a game plan to guess on at least 5 problems to finish in time. I took the official practice tests: Q49, 50, 50, and (the real test) 50. The first Q49 was achieved with 15 minutes to spare, as I guessed and flew through the test- a joke comparatively. I was prepared all along from TTP. I wish I had known how wrong my Q44 on my first Manhattan practice test was and spent some time learning my native language!

Anyways, I recommend taking your time and nailing the foundations with TTP. Though, I took my sweet time with no deadline and the course is rather extensive, so I would be wary of wasting time in the course. As I realized quickly there are ample practice tests to keep you taking and reviewing for months.

Lastly, a minor point, whatever traditions/rituals you implement during practice tests, is to keep them for the real test. I am not saying be superstitious, but I do recommend drinking coffee at the same times, etc. I did not drink coffee, like I normally did with practice tests in-between Q and V sections, and I believe that hurt my Verbal score.

I could be making excuses for myself, but those were the major take aways from my process.

Good Luck,

Dane

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