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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.
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TTP is an incredibly thorough course and I would recommend it to absolutely anyone who plans on giving gmat. The quants are super thorough and the amount of practice one can do from the course is more than enough for a substantial score improvement. Quant & CR are very well designed and the tests in SC also give you an accurate estimation of where you stand.
The language of questions can be tweaked to match the language of official quant questions. While TTP provides somewhat straightforward questions to hammer concepts, it can also include a mix of more OG type questions to provide a more accurate stat about accuracy on the real test.
Strengths:
Quant sectionexplanations are great
Chat allows you to ask questions to tutors
The software is easy to use
Would make the product better:
Verbal section is lacking, the theory is super repetitive and not particularly useful, one is much better off watching gmat ninja videos. Overall I would say the verbal section is overloaded with useless theory. In addition, the list of available exercises is very limited, I encountered repeat questions.
Quant section is too detailed for my taste, after doing the same exercise 10x i don't see the value in doing it 10x more, the number of practicing questions testing the same concepts during the course are IMO too many,
Wrong information was reported during the course, the course mentioned it was possible to take the gmat at a test center and immediately afterwards (no cool down period) take the gmat online. This is what I tried to do right before a holiday, I planned the test center option early in the week before holidays (knowing this would be a good practice run) to then take the "real" one in the more favourable online gmat environment. Imagine my frustration when I spoke to people at gmac who informed me a 14 day cool down period applied even after switching from test center to online... This completely messed up my schedule, here I am months later still practicing after taking off 1 month due to holiday (during which I obviously didn't plan to study) Overall really let down the course displayed the wrong information
Pros:
Quant section explanations are great
Chat allows you to ask questions to tutors
The software is easy to use
Cons:
Verbal section is lacking, the theory is super repetitive and not particularly useful, one is much better off watching gmat ninja videos. Overall I would say the verbal section is overloaded with useless theory. In addition, the list of available exercises is very limited, I encountered repeat questions.
Quant section is too detailed for my taste, after doing the same exercise 10x i don't see the value in doing it 10x more, the number of practicing questions testing the same concepts during the course are IMO too many,
Wrong information was reported during the course, the course mentioned it was possible to take the gmat at a test center and immediately afterwards (no cool down period) take the gmat online. This is what I tried to do right before a holiday, I planned the test center option early in the week before holidays (knowing this would be a good practice run) to then take the "real" one in the more favourable online gmat environment. Imagine my frustration when I spoke to people at gmac who informed me a 14 day cool down period applied even after switching from test center to online... This completely messed up my schedule, here I am months later still practicing after taking off 1 month due to holiday (during which I obviously didn't plan to study) Overall really let down the course displayed the wrong information
Overall disappointing, I expected more from the highest rated course.
Strengths:
The strengths of this course are simple and easy-to-understand material which is followed by different levels of practice problems to reinforce the concept learned and Explanatory videos that help in understanding the solution to the problems.
Would make the product better:
The course is perfect and complete.
This course is a complete package. It helped me improvise and reinforce my weaker area in GMAT which is SC section. The course is perfect as it contains not only simple and Easy-to-understand read through material but also followed by the practice problems and explanatory videos. It is for anyone trying to prepare to give their best in the GMAT exam.
The customs tests as well as the Summary sheets for Quants and Idioms played a major role in helping me increase my scores.
Through doing this course, I only felt that I would have been much happier had I found this course much earlier. I would surely recommend this TTP course to anyone and atleast start with the trial 5-Day period to see it for yourself how this course works magic.
In your GMAT journey, May the Course be with you!
Strengths:
Flexible
Easy to follow
Thorough
Not too expensive
I loved the written concept explanations and the videos for the actual problem solving. Their plans are flexible and easy to follow. Not too much work on any given day. I was really struggling with the quant section of the gmat and decided to go all in and only study for Quant through TTP. This really helped me just focus on the quant and then I ended up scoring 710 overall and was more relaxed during the actual exam.
While I didn't score the best I could on Quant overall I think I was able to use less brain power on the Q section (I took this first) and then use more of my strengths on the Verbal section.
I scored a 720 (Q48 V41) when I first did their quantitative program and then went on to score a 760 (Q48 V48) when I completed their verbal program. TTP is the most comprehensive, effective and accessible GMAT test prep program that a candidate needs to achieve a +700 score.
The study plan is well-structured and intuitive, covering all the sections of the GMAT in a coherent way. I barely needed to use the chat option to talk to their experts, who were very supportive and encouraging, as the course material and explanations to practice questions were very clear and thorough. The program also provides invaluable advice on how to improve test-taking strategies and time management skills in its strategy sections.
I highly recommend TTP to anyone who is serious about improving their GMAT score.
Strengths:
- Incredibly adaptable to fit any need.
- Ease of use.
- Ability to create a randomized test.
- Video explanations.
Would make the product better:
- Improvement on some of the verbal concepts, specifically sentence correction.
Target Test Prep is a GMAT study resource that proved to be an invaluable asset in my journey to achieve a remarkable 740 on the GMAT. The comprehensive and meticulously structured content, coupled with its adaptive learning platform, enabled me to master the intricacies of the GMAT with unparalleled precision. The crystal-clear explanations and challenging practice questions not only sharpened my quantitative and verbal skills but also boosted my test-taking confidence. Target Test Prep's focused approach to GMAT preparation undoubtedly played a pivotal role in my success, making it an indispensable resource for anyone aiming to excel on this challenging exam.
Strengths:
The best thing about the course is how thoroughly they break every section down for you. Be it the quant or the verbal, everything is covered with such depth that you know for sure that you will cover all of the material on the test as long as you are diligent and thorough with working your way through the lessons. The way the lessons are broken down into smaller sections is also helpful, as it's a good way to feel like you're making progress as you work your way through the vast amount of material
Would make the product better:
Only 2 improvements I'd like to see. The first is breaking down some of the earlier, longer sections into smaller pieces, as they can be a somewhat daunting way to start due to length alone even if the material is not among the most challenging in the course. The second is that TTP needs to highlight the tools available in the course more at the start, things like the analytics and the error tracker need a greater emphasis beyond just the course material
TTP was invaluable to my GMAT prep. All of the material that is on the test is covered with considerable depth, with a seemingly unending number of practice problems to go through and tons of lessons that will break down everything that you need to know. Even as a former English teacher, I found the way they approach the verbal section to be very helpful, as while I would disagree with some of the answers initially, the breakdown and explanation of why a specific answer was correct did a great job of demonstrating what the GMAT considers to be correct, not just what is the cleanest English. The same goes for all of the quant lessons, as the step by step solutions and videos were immensely helpful in understanding how to approach problems and in fully grasping the material
TTP is a great resource for your GMAT preparation, especially when you are just starting out. Their interactive interface keeps you engaged and going when you may not have 100% clarity on the curriculum and attention areas for yourself. The math concepts are clear and comprehensive. Highly recommend!
TTP is a great resource for your GMAT preparation, especially when you are just starting out. Their interactive interface keeps you engaged and going when you may not have 100% clarity on the curriculum and attention areas for yourself. The math concepts are clear and comprehensive. Highly recommend!
TTP is a great resource for your GMAT preparation, especially when you are just starting out. Their interactive interface keeps you engaged and going when you may not have 100% clarity on the curriculum and attention areas for yourself. The math concepts are clear and comprehensive. Highly recommend!
Strengths:
Basics are completely covered. One can cover the course starting from scratch and end up easily with a 720+ score. Both Quant and Verbal were covered in detail with chapter wise segregation along with examples and sectional tests. All one needs to do is follow the course instructions and be assured.
Would make the product better:
There is almost everything covered in the course. I would recommend to increase the example and test problems in RC section.
I was scoring around 630 on the GMAT Mocks and was clueless about how to handle the Verbal section especially. I was scoring around 28 to 30 on the GMAT Verbal. RC and SC were main concerns for me as I did not have an approach to go with. I realized that I needed to start with basics of SC and RC. I enrolled for the TTP Dedicated Study plan and started focusing on individual areas of each section. I improved heavily on SC and RC scoring around 85% on the Example and Sectional Test questions. Once I attempted official mocks after completing the TTP course, I was scoring around 740. On the test day, I was confident of a 730+ score. I scored 760.
Strengths:
The Quantitative section in TTP boasts high-quality questions that surpass even the Official Guide in terms of framing and clarity.
Would make the product better:
A more streamlined and video-based course for the verbal section could offer an improvement over the current extensive courses. Models like the GMAT Ninja course or Ron Purewal's videos provide a more concise and focused approach to verbal preparation, which may be preferable for learners seeking a more compact and targeted learning experience.
Exclusively relying on TTP for GMAT Quant is a dependable strategy. TTP liberates you from the headaches of Quant preparation. by completing its chapters, you can confidently move forward without the need for additional resources, streamlining your study process and allowing for a more focused and efficient learning experience. TTP's Quants approach involves tackling each concept from various perspectives, effectively enhancing understanding and confidence in the subject matter. TTP stands out with its extensive question bank, offering twice the volume of questions compared to its competitors.
While I haven't personally explored the Critical Reasoning portion, I've heard commendable feedback about its effectiveness.