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Founded in 2008, Target Test Prep™ (TTP™) is an innovative test prep company that has been helping students break long-standing barriers to success on the GMAT for nearly 20 years.
What makes us better? Our GMAT self-study course combines time-tested teaching methods with cutting-edge technology and innovative learning science to make achieving impressive GMAT scores possible for students of all levels.
There’s a reason TTP™ users consistently give our course 5-star ratings on GMAT Club. TTP’s robust, online platform gives users unmatched flexibility and control over their test preparation, guiding them step by step through the study process from start to score goal and tracking their progress at a granular level for optimal efficiency.
The Target Test Prep™ GMAT course is accessible on all devices and includes the following:
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Strengths:
1) Excellent topic structure - allows you to understand where you are in the weeds of the GMAT topics,
2) Practice oriented - you can really dedicate 90% of your time to solving problems, not reading theory
3) Subtopic markdown of each question allows you to see your weak spots and practice them in a targeted way - this is why it's TARGET test prep!
Would make the product better:
Market the 6-month subscription more! It's really the best for most people, feels like it.
I paid for the 4 month bundle in an attempt to save, ended up preparing for 9 months, and slightly overpaying for the product.
1) The course is structured around particular topics, and the sequence is built step by step. So, there is no guessing what you need to do next! But you can also jump around later in the prep, to strengthen a particular topic.
2) Practice customization. There are step by step lessons, where each lesson has its problems from easy to hard. But there is also labeling per question TYPE. So, if I am stuck on the 'count the number of factors' questions, I don't have to re-do the entire Quant, or even 'Properties of numbers' topic.
3) Built-in videos really replace private tutoring! Most questions have a video recording of the solution. So, when you have no clue, you can follow step by step 2-5 min explanation. And you only do this for the questions YOU need, no go through hour long typical video course.
4) A wide choice of easy to hard topic tests that allow you to practice until you can't get a question wrong.
Btw, TTP is a philosophy of prep, not just a provider: practice, until you absolutely can't get it wrong. This way, easy and medium questions become your familiar bros, which you're happy and confident to tackle on the test!
Strengths:
- Very comprehensive, covers all aspects of the course, and trains you to watch out for common traps, allowing you to distinguish yourself
- TTPs wide amount of questions for Quant is particularly helpful, giving you plenty of questions to strengthen weak points
Would make the product better:
TTPs large array of offering on the course can make it easy to get bogged down in answering everything possible, which initially made me spend extra time on topics I was already comfortable with. Given my variable work schedule, I took the mission based approach, and methods which can help maintain progress on the course in line with the proposed exam date could help in scheduling sections adequately
TTP was a game-changer for me in not just helping me learn the relevant parts of the test, but also motivating me to learn more, continuously progressing to achieve my desired score. As mentioned in the strengths, the wide offering of TTP kept me continuously interested and keen to keep improving on practice tests. Furthermore, the opportunity to review my areas of strengths and weaknesses allowed me to focus on what I wasn't succeeding on, particularly on the verbal side of things.
While it can be easy to get bogged down in the amount there is, every bit helps. There is something for all kinds of learning styles, and the flexible plan was perfect for me, especially as I prefer reading and doing questions for my revision. Practice tests for all difficulties can build confidence and accuracy, with other offerings such as flashcards helping retain memory.
Strengths:
Target Test Prep’s biggest strength is its Quant curriculum. It is the most structured, comprehensive, and logically built GMAT Quant program I have used. Every topic is broken down into clear concepts, followed by increasing levels of difficulty that actually train test-taking ability, not just formula memorization. The error tracking, analytics, and adaptive review system are extremely effective in identifying weak areas and forcing mastery. The question quality is very close to official GMAT level, especially for medium and hard problems. For someone targeting a high Quant percentile, TTP provides a disciplined, step-by-step path that genuinely works if followed seriously
Would make the product better:
The main area that needs improvement is the Verbal section, especially Critical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension. Compared to Quant, the verbal curriculum feels mechanical and overly rule-based, which does not translate well to the real GMAT. Many verbal questions rely more on intuition, logic, and language sensitivity than on rigid frameworks, but TTP pushes heavy processes that slow you down. The RC explanations are often too shallow, and the CR strategy can make you overthink simple arguments. TTP should focus more on real-test style reasoning, official-level passages, and teaching how to think rather than just how tThe main area that needs improvement is the Verbal section, especially Critical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension. Compared to Quant, the verbal curriculum feels mechanical and overly rule-based, which does not translate well to the real GMAT. Many verbal questions rely more on intuition, logic, and language sensitivity than on rigid frameworks, but TTP pushes heavy processes that slow you down. The RC explanations are often too shallow, and the CR strategy can make you overthink simple arguments. TTP should focus more on real-test style reasoning, official-level passages, and teaching how to think rather than just how to eliminateo eliminate
I used Target Test Prep mainly to improve my GMAT score and my experience was very mixed depending on the section. For Quant, TTP is outstanding. The depth, organization, and difficulty progression are exactly what a serious GMAT student needs. It helped me build strong fundamentals and improve accuracy on hard problems. However, the Verbal section was disappointing. Despite spending significant time on it, my Verbal performance did not improve and in some cases even became worse because I started overanalyzing simple questions. The strategies feel artificial and do not match how the official GMAT actually tests reasoning. Overall, I strongly recommend TTP for Quant but would suggest using a different resource for Verbal if you are aiming for a balanced high score.
Strengths:
Strength in diversity of questions in the OnDemand bank, its proximity to the real questions on the exam, and the customizable features of the test to practice while not going over the same questions. The link to lessons is good to progress quickly. Tutoring was helpful to explain more questions where I struggled with a different approach to mine.
Would make the product better:
Nothing to add in terms of improvements as the program responded to my expectations and need to improve my score
Assistance during my studying was very personalized with an individual tutor that was available to schedule classes at my convenience. The tutor was of great help to understand the depths of the GMAT format as I was previously struggling with the DI and Quant parts despite being in a business degree and with good math skills. The product OnDemand is great as you can select types of questions and difficulty and tailor your training in difficulty and practice unofficial tests. The number and variety of questions is good to get as close as possible to the real exam questions. Tutors and TTP contacts are available by email and respond quickly without counting the time they take to help you if you have more questions right before the exam.
Strengths:
The quant concepts broken down into a very streamlined order is massively beneficial. If you follow the concepts in order, TTP does an excellent job of letting each concept build on each other as you progress through the course. In addition, the sheer number of practice questions, as well as detailed explanations, allow you to drill the concepts in your head as if they were second nature.
Would make the product better:
There are a decent number of hard questions that lack video explanations, which is honestly fine, as the written explanations generally are enough to grasp or understand the concept that is being tested. Seeing more video explanations would be nicer though, as they typically offer a quicker approach to solving the question than the written explanations.
I mainly focused on the quant side of TTP, and I can say firsthand that it is very effective in teaching all the tips and tricks that are required to score well on the quant section. When I first took the GMAT, I scored abysmally on this section because I was not familiar with the ways to approach these questions. TTP's structure was crucial in helping me finally understanding how to efficiently deal with every concept tested in a fast and effecient manner. With just 2 months of prep with TTP, my quant score skyrocketed to an 89. I highly recommend choosing TTP if you want to improve your quant score.
I used Target Test Prep to prepare for the GMAT, and it was hands down the most effective prep resource I tried. What really sets TTP apart is how structured and thorough it is. Every topic is broken down step by step, so you’re never guessing what you’re supposed to know or why something works.
The explanations are clear and practical, especially for quant. Instead of just showing shortcuts, TTP focuses on building real understanding, which made a huge difference when I started seeing harder or unfamiliar questions. The practice questions are high quality and very well calibrated, so you actually feel yourself improving rather than just grinding random problems.
I also appreciated how the study plan keeps you accountable. It’s very clear what to do each day, and that structure made it much easier to stay consistent. When I followed the plan, my accuracy and confidence improved noticeably.
Overall, Target Test Prep feels like a complete system rather than just a question bank. If you’re serious about improving your score and want a clear, no-nonsense approach, TTP is absolutely worth it.
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Verified GMAT Focus score:
675 Q81 V88 DI81 (Online)
Strengths:
TTP's learning modules did a great job of teaching or refreshing math topics that are covered in Quant, especially for someone who hasn't taken a math class in over 4+ years. The Data Sufficiency questions were a new type of question format that takes some time to understand/get used to, but TTP does a great job of breaking that down.
Would make the product better:
Structuring the module topics in similar ways to the GMAT (e.g. for Quant, linking what TTP modules are associated with the GMAT Fundamental Skill sections Equal/Unequal/ALC so that it's easier to go back to that section to reread notes and practice problems). The Data Insights modules could also have more practice questions.
TTP's learning modules did a great job of teaching or refreshing math topics that are covered in Quant, especially for someone who hasn't taken a math class in over 4+ years. The Data Sufficiency questions were a new type of question format that takes some time to understand/get used to, but TTP does a great job of breaking that down. As someone who does better with Literature-style questions, the Verbal prep helped me learn new testing strategies, too.
The large question banks also lets you get practice in, and the live Q&A chats with real experts helps clarify any questions/solutions you don't understand. The TTP team also is great at responding to customer requests in general and checks in with your progress/needs.
Strengths:
Target Test Prep's lessons and tests on Quant and DI material are very comprehensive and greatly aid in targeted practice and review.
Would make the product better:
I am satisfied with the current course structure. However maybe the course can adjust based on errors and weak areas found from the diagnostic test or chapter tests.
I was somewhat disappointed with my first attempt at the GMAT where I scored a 625, with my Quant section score being the lowest at 79 (50th percentile). I decided to reattempt as soon as possible and purchased Target Test Prep's Flexible Study plan to drill down on my Quant skills.
Their material on each Quant topic, and all their mental strategies for better preparing myself for the test day really did the trick. I was able to improve my Quant and DI scores dramatically and went from 625 to 735 on the second attempt.
I would highly recommend Target Test Prep's content, especially for those who are aiming to improve on their quant and DI scores like me.
Strengths:
TargetTestPrep prepares super well to get a 90+ percentile in quant and data insights with methods and ways to maximize your efficiency and accuracy in doing the exercises
Would make the product better:
I would recommend to improve the way of practicing the verbal part. As someone who is more stimulated by working with exercises and maths, I would have wanted to have a way to improve verbal by doing more exercises "similar" to the quant and data insights part
TargetTestPrep was the perfect service to use to prepare the GMAT in a few months. It gives all the content you need to ace the exam and so many practice exercises to train yourself. For the quand and data insights parts, it gives you all the methods that will make you improve your efficiency and accuracy for the exam. Finally, it also gives a lot of tips on how to prepare the last week, how to fight stress... I did my first GMAT after a first 2-months and a half study that was not very intensive except for the last 2 weeks. And then I improved my score from 595 to 645 by grinding an entire month after one month of pause. I wish I had done it a third time because with the prep, I could have really improved my verbal part.
Target Test Prep’s Maximum Learning course was by far the best GMAT preparation resource I used. When I started, my score was far below my target, but this course helped me improve by 170 points, which completely changed my confidence and results. The structured study plan kept me disciplined, and the explanations, especially for Verbal, were incredibly clear and detailed. Every concept was broken down step by step, making even difficult topics manageable. The practice questions closely matched the real GMAT, and the analytics helped me identify weaknesses quickly. Verbal strategies were also practical and easy to apply on test day. Overall, this course is thorough, well-organized, and worth every minute. I highly recommend it to anyone serious about maximizing their GMAT score.