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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.
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Joined: Mar 15, 2023
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Verified GMAT Classic score:
740 Q48 V42 (Online)
Strengths:
TTP is extremely comprehensive and goes through each concept with extreme detail. There are loads of questions for each topic. The team is really helpful and responsive. You can go at your own pace and the custom tests are helpful.
Would make the product better:
The questions could be closer to the official GMAT questions. You still need a little bit of supplementing with OG questions for full preparation. More verbal questions could be good.
Target Test Prep is extremely comprehensive and goes through each concept with extreme detail. There are loads of questions for each topic. The team is really helpful and responsive. You can go at your own pace and the custom tests are helpful. It's important that you dedicate a lot of time to your GMAT Prep. I would recommend at minimum 4 months of TTP to get through all the modules. It took me a total of 6 months to complete the whole course. The types of problems are similar to the official questions, but overall they could be a little bit closer.
Strengths:
Adaptability, fast respond staff, strategic approach to the test
Would make the product better:
Not a big deal, but I would give trial live classes to the platform users in order to see if this better suits their learning style
I started my preparation for the GMAT 5 months before the application deadline, and after exploring a ton of options, a friend introduced TTP to me. Considering I was aiming to take the Focus edition, the update they made to their platform matched perfectly with my goals.
In general, as a self-taught person, I found at TTP a platform that let me create my own path but also gave me constant and strong advice in the process. However, it is the customization that makes you feel that the platform suits your style. From a task oriented path to a calendar base one, written solutions to a problem or a video that feels like having your own private teacher, you could even focus your preparation on answering some problems from the unlimited database or reading all the theory that the platform has prepared for you. I think most people would find a tailor made ally in TTP.
The analytics they use to enhance your preparation would feed you with accurate feedback on how you are performing, making this complex process of learning or just recalling topics you saw at college, much more efficient.
As a conclusion, I would definitely recommend TTP to be your companion during this whole GMAT process.
Strengths:
The course structure of the TTP course is outstanding, and it really helps ease the mind and to not worry about deciding what to study each day, and allows users to focus their mental power on studying.
I felt the questions were almost if not identical to the questions I encountered in official GMAT practice tests and the real GMAT. This made me feel very confident that I was studying the right material.
Would make the product better:
The amount of sentence correction questions TTP has could be extended, especially the hard category.
I used TTP course as my only preparation for the GMAT (without considering the official practice exams)
I found TTP's course structure easy to follow, and removed the mental stress to figure out my own course structure, I could dedicate my whole time to study.
As for the content, I think both Quant and Verbal are tought brilliantly, the course curriculum covers everything you need to know for the GMAT, the explanations are very clear, and the questions resemble the GMAT perfectly, when I took the practice tests/offical test I din't feel any difference vs the TTP questions.
Overall, I am very happy with my TTP experience and would definately reccomend to anyone looking to get an excellent GMAT score
Strengths:
The program is definitely tailored to the material covered on the GMAT. They teach you a lot of methods that work for GMAT questions. I've used other test prep resources like Manhattan Prep, and the lessons in those books felt aimless in comparison.
Would make the product better:
Some of the material and questions can feel grindy. You definitely don't need to complete all of the practice questions to get a great score on GMAT exam. Once you grasp the high level concepts, it's all about executing on test day.
I came into the program with already a solid GMAT score but I was hoping to use the program to get a truly exceptional score. I knew completing the last mile would require a considerable amount of effort since it's a lot easier to go from 600-720 than 720-760. The TTP program reinforced my fundamentals in basic math and grammar, as well as teaching me useful methods to break down more advanced questions. I feel like after going through the program, there's no limit on how high I can score on the GMAT exam. I've gotten perfect scores on each section for my mock exams. It's just about bringing everything together and executing on test day.
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Strengths:
Design, question bank, strategies to tackle questions and exam day
Would make the product better:
I would potentially add a mode for online exam takers that would mimic the conditions of having a supervisor that might distract you in the middle of a section
I used TTP for 1.5 months before the exam, and I could not be happier with the platform. First, the design of the website is convenient and full of useful features. Second, the depth of the bank of questions impressed me, with TTP providing wide arrays of problems across difficulty and subjects. Third, I found the lessons across sections very insightful. During my studies, I have significantly shortened the average amount of time per problem. Finally, the exam day strategies have also proved very effective. Specifically, I found time management tips helpful for my preparation
Highly recommended for anyone looking to take GMAT Focus Edition
Strengths:
Comprehensive coverage of content.
Simplifies complex topics into easy to understand concepts which can be applied to easy, medium, and hard questions.
Study plan is organized and very easy to follow.
Consistent content reviews and quizzes help to measure progress.
Would make the product better:
Nothing
Target test prep is the only GMAT prep course you need. It is an outstanding course that anyone who wants to achieve a high mark on the GMAT should use. The course is comprehensive and it covers all topics tested in the GMAT. On top of this, it provides you with the tools, mindset, and strategy needed to succeed on every type of question on the GMAT. The study plan makes the course very easy to follow along and there a plethora of questions ranging in difficulty that will prepare you to achieve the highest score possible on the GMAT.
Joined: Jan 09, 2024
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Verified GMAT Classic score:
710 Q45 V41 (Online)
Strengths:
Phenomenal product for improving quantitative skills in anticipation of the exam. Comprehensive review of grammar and sentence structure to assist with verbal exam.
Would make the product better:
Disperse modules between practice exam periods.
Target Test Prep enabled me to overcome a compressed preparation timeline and score adequately enough to gain admittance to a Top 25 Program. Through comprehensive lessons on all quantitative topics coupled with relevant examples, Target Test Prep ensured there were no surprises in terms of math problem formatting on test day. The practice exams simulated the live test environment in a way that made pacing simple and enabled effective troubleshooting methods to be developed. The comprehensive approach to teaching grammar assisted greatly with troubleshooting sentence structure problems. The program is scalable and thus supports intensive preparation on a shorter timeline if necessary while also facilitating gradual preparation for an exam more than 3 months in the future.
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Strengths:
Depth of question bank
efficient study plan
organization of information
Would make the product better:
nothing
Thanks to TTP, the seemingly impossible became achievable. Their full-service prep platform played a pivotal role in my success, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone embarking on a similar journey. The depth of their resources, coupled with a user-friendly interface, sets them apart. TTP's approach is not just about preparation; it's a transformative experience. The guidance provided is unparalleled, turning challenges into stepping stones. My journey wouldn't have been as smooth without TTP's unwavering support. For those in search of a complete and effective prep solution, TTP is the answer. Grateful for the invaluable assistance on this demanding path.
Strengths:
TTP strengths are a regimented study plan designed for a learner's specific goals, time constraints, and background, a massive test bank with in-depth video and written descriptions, and a learning environment that emulates that of the actual test.
Would make the product better:
TTP is great as is, but an addition that I would have found useful is an integrated TTP-specific forums page where students could interact and learn from each other.
TTP is an amazing program. It provides guidance not only on which subjects to study but also on how to study these subjects. Before using TTP, I was misguided on the level of proficiency I needed to achieve my desired score. I was unsure of my study plan and its effectiveness, and this uncertainty led me to doubt myself even though I was studying diligently. Having a tailored plan from the TTP experts gave me confidence that I was on the path to success.
TTP includes everything from easy-to-follow instruction and question breakdowns to non-content related prep, such as how to address test anxiety and how to think about question timing. I used other prep materials in the past, but TTP by far was the most effective for me.
Strengths:
- Goes into incredible detail on every sub-section of the test
- Good amount of practice questions for each specific topic and at varying difficulties
- Organized so you are easily able to identify where you need to improve
Would make the product better:
Maybe more practice problems - I found that I was doing the custom practice questions but they were repeats from the end of section tests in the study plan. Maybe I was using it incorrectly though - good supplemental material in my experience was the free official GMAT questions that come with the free practice tests #1 and #2. Can also purchase for ~$30 additional practice problems (#1 and #2).
Overall I thought TTP was an awesome resource to help get me over the hump in achieving my target GMAT score. With its immense detail into every topic, I was able to identify WHERE I was lacking in knowledge/skill, and was able to drill these areas until I felt more comfortable.
In my experience, I had to skip around as I only had a few weeks until my test date when I started using TTP, but it still worked for me but I had to put in long hours each day. If you are more patient/take more time (ex: a few months) and go through the study plan in full, you will definitely get even more out of the course and achieve your desired score.