Strengths:

The course is user-friendly, allowing the students to easily understand the whole process and how to follow through with it. TTP provides deep insights and recommendations on how to tackle every detail of the GMAT questions. It gave me the structure/foundations to prepare myself for the GMAT exam. I achieved a 710 grade, but I truly felt TTP prepared me to do better than that and that I could have surpassed that grade had I taken the exam again.
I cannot think of any improvements to this course. It maximizes the efficiency of your time spent studying.

Would make the product better:

Nothing

The course is user-friendly, allowing the students to easily understand the whole process and how to follow through with it. TTP provides deep insights and recommendations on how to tackle every detail of the GMAT questions. It gave me the structure/foundations to prepare myself for the GMAT exam. I achieved a 710 grade, but I truly felt TTP prepared me to do better than that and that I could have surpassed that grade had I taken the exam again.
I cannot think of any improvements to this course. It maximizes the efficiency of your time spent studying and I think it is worth the money.

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So as the title suggests, yesterday I scored a 770 overall (51 Quant and 44 Verbal) after prepping for 120 hours. I started prepping last October (pretty late for B School applications) and went on reddit to see what resources successful people had used. I saw several posts of scores in the 760-790 range from people using Target Test Prep, and thought “good enough for me”.

I started and quickly learned an essential truth: knowing the material isn’t enough. Everyone on this site is smart enough that, given 10 minutes per question, you could probably solve the problem. You have 2 minutes instead, 30 questions in a row. You need to have strategies for each of these questions. You need to drill these questions and your weak areas consistently. I’m convinced that I wouldn’t have scored anywhere nearly as well with a live course or a book, because where TTP really worked best was the strategy guides for specific problems and the additional bells and whistles to ingrain the strategy into your head.

When you first start, the site will auto generate a calendar with “To Dos” based off your preferences. I didn’t always follow this calendar, but it was really helpful to have a baseline of “this is where I should be at right now” or “I need this many tasks done today (even if they’re not the recommended tasks)”. After most individual lessons (about a page) there is a mini 3-8 question comprehension quiz to test how well you really get what you’re reading as well as a couple sample questions. The best part about these questions is right away you get the answer and detailed explanations for each choice. I don’t have to flip to the back of the book every single time like I did with my ACT study guide, and I don’t have to listen to a lecturer waste my time explaining why a certain choice was wrong when it was obvious to me. 120 hours of active study time is a lot, and staying engaged during that time is important. There’s no question I was maximizing the amount of learning I was doing in my limited time.

The custom test generator was one of the best features for me. You can make custom exams of any length, with any combination of chapter material in difficulty. If I wanted to drill hard Geometry questions and easy + medium Parallelism questions, I could do that. There is a LOT more, but those were the features I found myself appreciating the most. Features like error trackers and flash cards I probably would have used more but honestly I got a score I was happy with a lot sooner than I was expecting.

3 days ago I took my only practice exam and scored a 770 (50 Quant, 45 Verbal), took a last minute tutoring session on Quantitative through TTP, and scored a 770 on the official exam yesterday. The tutoring session was particularly helpful because the practice tests don’t give an answer breakdown like TTP does, and my tutor quickly got me up to speed on the questions I missed. He also had similar questions on deck to solidify my understanding of those types of problems.

I can’t imagine doing another course, book, class, etc. and achieving better results, especially in that amount of time. I highly recommend Target Test Prep, and you can try it out for $1 to see if that format is right for you.

I was not paid to write this, I’m just very satisfied with my experience and results and was encouraged to post about my experience here.

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Strengths:

Extensive material that covers almost all possible topics. Great explanations.

Would make the product better:

The time allocate for quant tests + review in the study plan is often unrealistic in my opinion. It often took me double the time, messing up the schedule.

This course is really solid and worth the money. It covers a ton of topics with plenty of materials. The explanations are clear and make things easy to understand. Further, it covers a lot of great tips and tricks, meaning that you won't need any other materials (except for official mock exams) to study for your GMAT. The tool allows you to pick a score range you want to achieve and the automatically created schedule is contains everything you need to know. It's a good deal if you're looking for a course that's informative without being over-the-top.

I can definitely recommend it!

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Strengths:

Comprehensive Coverage
Adaptive Learning
Extremely User-Friendly Interface
Real Time Practice following each lesson
Performance Analytics and progress calendars
Effective Teaching Methods

Would make the product better:

Nothing really! Everything was top notch and you can really feel it was build on years of experience.

One of its standout features is the depth of its content. Target Test Prep covers the GMAT math syllabus comprehensively, even for an engineer like myself, ensuring that students have a solid understanding of all the concepts and topics they'll encounter on test day. This level of detail is beneficial, especially for those who may need a thorough review or a deeper understanding of quantitative concepts.
Target Test Prep's approach to the verbal section is tailored to address the specific needs of non-native English speakers, employing strategies that aid in comprehension and language mastery. The course focuses on breaking down complex verbal concepts into easily digestible segments, facilitating a more thorough understanding for those with language-related challenges. Through targeted practice and guided exercises, it cultivates not only a deeper understanding of verbal concepts but also enhances language proficiency, providing a solid foundation for success in this section.
The course structure is tailored to individual needs. With its adaptive learning platform, it customizes study plans based on the student's strengths and weaknesses. This personalized approach helps optimize study time by focusing on areas that need improvement, making the learning process more efficient and effective.

Moreover, the platform's user interface is intuitive and user-friendly. The lessons are well-organized, and the practice questions and mock tests closely resemble the actual GMAT format. This allows students to become familiar with the test's style and pacing, boosting their confidence on exam day.

Another significant advantage of Target Test Prep is its analytics and performance tracking. The platform provides detailed feedback on practice tests and quizzes, allowing students to monitor their progress and identify areas that require more attention.

Overall, Target Test Prep has proven to be a valuable resource for GMAT aspirants. Its comprehensive content, adaptive learning approach, and user-friendly interface make it my top choice for those aiming to excel in the GMAT.

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Strengths:

The practice problem sets allowed me to test and retest my weak areas and improve them.

Each lesson is so detailed that I felt confident at the end of lessons for previously weak areas.

Tailoring the study plan to my needs was very easy. I never felt like I wasted a moment.

When I started preparing for the GMAT, I felt comfortable using the official guides. However, after taking my first test it was clear that there was room for improvement, as I was about 100 points below my target range. I especially lacked in the quantitative section.

I happened upon Target Test Prep while doing some research on the internet. Other people spoke favorably of it; so I thought I would give it a try. Almost immediately, it was clear why TTP was so well-received by others. The study plan was clear and straightforward, and was tailored to goals that I inputted upon signing up.

Each section of the study plan has extensive information and tips on how to approach each subject. If you study each lesson carefully, it is impossible to not improve.

What I found particularly helpful were the practice/chapter tests and the ability to make your own customized problem sets. The standard practice tests at the end of each section were a great way to apply what I gained from the lessons. Towards the end of my time preparing for the GMAT, making customized problem sets that included only my weak topics was incredibly effective in refining my approach.

Without TTP, my score of 720 does not happen. I could not recommend their services more strongly!

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Strengths:

-Very effective Quant section; Verbal, IR, and AWA sections are also well-designed
-Large pool of practice questions which are similar to official GMAT questions
-Provides good testing strategies

Would make the product better:

-My only suggestion would be matching interface of RC questions to match that of the actual test
-Ability to create Verbal practice quizzes

Very thorough lessons, especially in regards to the Quant section. As someone who's reading skill is far better than his quantitative reasoning, and especially considering that I hadn't extensively done any hard math problems in over four years, TTP was what I needed to boost my confidence and my score. This program will form a steady foundation for and understanding of the GMAT as a whole, but I especially recommend this course for anyone struggling with the Quant section. Being able to access so many questions in one place and take mini-tests was a major boon, as it allowed me to get a feel for what GMAT questions would look like. The course does take a decent amount of time to complete (around 4 months), but it is worth every minute. Overall, TPP is a course that is well worth the price.

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Strengths:

Generally, the couse was really well stuructured, they give you tons of questions to practice on quant, although untill the time you begin to reach the end of the course you begin to forget the things you have taught for, and that`s because of the massivness of the course probably i guess.

Would make the product better:

Client orientation and more verbal tests, they lack so much on verbal. You cover one topic on quant, course gives you 300 questions to solve, you cover one topic in verbal, they give you 20 question to practice on.

So guys, all in all, i must say first time i did Gmat i only got 540, but after the course managed to get 620! But the thing is that before you purchase the course they promise you to return your money if you don`t get at least 110 point increase , which i clearly didn`t manage to do, but anyway got no return. Must say the cash return guarantee works only if you finish 100% of the course, and i finished 90% only as they say, but the 10% was just recommendations and Ir and AWa parts, which couldn`t just impact my score, which means i have finished their course,but anyway that was their reason(

The most horrible thing about the course is that they have 0 client orientation. I said them i don`t pretned for the return , though i practically finished 100% of the course , its so called learning phase with all the tests on Verbal and Quant. All i wanted from them was that they would give me some sort of discount, cause i hoped they would support their students, who spent 600$ on the course, for which i got rejection. I know that eGmat for example just gives their course for several months for free for students who trusted them and still couldn`t get promised by them score, however the same policy doesnt work at TTP, they give no interest on the people who trusted them and its sad.

So, my recommendation guys, if you are stuck between eGmat and TTP, don`t you even think twice, eGmat will support you as opposed to TTP, which doesnt even keep its promise(score guarantee)

So guys, i realize that my claims about TTP nit giving me discount may sound for some of you brazenly, cause technically they are right and i am just crying, and so it be, but the undisputable fact is that, if you hope to get 110 point increase by finishing TTP, that`t not guaranteed as well as their money return promises.

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Strengths:

verbal section (especially SC)

Would make the product better:

quant tests.

No brainer for verbal section, especially SC , which i struggled with the most. Helped me get those last 20-30 points to break into 700s within a month. Anyone who has exhausted all study resources and are unable to get those last few points should strongly consider TTP. Their youtube channel and videos on Gmat club channel are just as helpful. I was skeptical at first given the buzz and marketing around TTP. But the 1$ trial was enough for me to gauge that it was perfect for me and my study habits. Kudos to scott and the team for making GMAT prep easy and fun !

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Strengths:

- Well organized. The user doesn't have to worry about making a study plan, it's already created for them
- Very thorough and detailed
- Makes the user actually learn the material, avoids cheap "tricks" to improve your score
- Video explanations on how to solve practice questions

Would make the product better:

Create a virtual flashcard section where students can you a default set of flashcards to study theory or create ones of their own. Have a funcionality similar to custom tests.

Recommend a flexible study plan for people who have a limited amount of time to study for the test.

TTP was the best resource I could have asked for to prepare for the GMAT. Before I began studying, I had no idea how to effectively study and wasted a few months solving random OG practice questions without actually learning the material. After searching for a more structured study plan, I found TTP was the most recommended choice and decided to stick with it after my $1 one week trial given how thorough it is. Turned out to be a great choice.

TTP basically holds your hand all throughout the process and is so detailed and simple to use that you don't need any other resources to study for the GMAT. The study plan has you alternate between Quant and Verbal so you never lose focus on either section and ends each lesson with practice tests that ensure you don't forget what you just learned.

As everyone says, the Quant section is amazing, but the Verbal section was also a life-saver for me, more so given that English is not my first language. Every single topic the GMAT could ask you is covered in the lessons. This ensures the score you get is not luck-based, my practice tests were 10-20 points from my real GMAT score, and I was able to exceed my target score on my first try.

I really believe that TTP is the best plan out there with its combination of lessons, practice questions, practice tests, and video explanations, keeping you engaged every step of the way.

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Strengths:

Impressively detailed QUANT instruction.
The sheer number of questions.
The analytics.
Good instruction on HOW to approach study not just WHAT to do.

Would make the product better:

Guidance on the perils of spending too long on individual sections methodically without continuously reviewing and refreshing previous chapters (all of them).

If you are a rote learner, I would advise you to seek out uncomfortable question styles at the end of your prep.

I came from a very weak QUANT background and I have historically been someone who is quite anxious taking standardised exams to the extent that it impacts my performance.

Some highlights from using this course are: (1) that it explains early on HOW to study and not just WHAT to study, i.e., the correct-answer at all costs oriented mindset is why I was able to develop such strong VERBAL skills in CR, (2) the incredibly detailed understanding-oriented approach to QUANT was very helpful given that I am someone who previously struggled a lot with math.

That said, one constructive criticism is that if you are someone who is traditionally very rote and you have a strong memory, I would advise you to seek out uncertainty and discomfort in the OG bank at the end of your prep. Because I crave patterns I found myself getting really high analytics accuracy (90%) on TTP tests but comparatively poorer scores when handling truly uncertain problems on mock exams.

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