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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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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.
Strengths:
Best material for quant. Prior to signing up for TTP, I hadn't done long division by hand in well over a decade and I was always weak in subjects like probability and combinations. But moreso than that, the GMAT exam is a logic test rather than an aptitude test. This means that in order to succeed, you need to know how to solve problems efficiently in addition to correctly. TTP was great for that and helped me in an area that I needed to be a lot better at - time management.
Would make the product better:
TTP Verbal is a bit lengthy. Although being comprehensive certainly isn't a bad thing, the level of detail that TTP provided was probably more than necessary for a solid Verbal score. I ended up complementing my studies with free resources like GMATNinja Youtube because I was having trouble retaining the level of detail TTP provided. Still - it was an amazing resource and very appropriate for those looking to score in the 90th + percentile.
Overall an amazing product with incredible support and well-suited for those who are self studiers rather than classroom learners. The product exceeded my expectations and would definitely re-enroll if I had to go back and do it all over again. The instructors are all very responsive in the case that you have questions or comments. The flexible payment plan made it so that I was able to pay for exactly how much I used their service. For those that prefer structure, they had study plans and progress bars that made your hard work readily viewable and you could accurately plan each part of your GMAT journey (from learning the lectures, practice mocks, test day).
Strengths:
Comprehensive Quant course and Great analytics
Would make the product better:
Reading through verbal notes just didn't click with me, so a lot more of an integrated video based learning approach might be better.
TTP quant is probably the most comprehensive material you could get for the GMAT. It is exhaustive and delivers on every count. I focused primarily on the medium and hard questions while going through each and every chapter that TTP has to offer, and they built a solid base for what I was to encounter on the GMAT. I never felt under-prepared after going through TTP end to end and though very long, I enjoyed the way the quant content was presented. One piece of advice to anyone going through TTP is to make good use of their bookmark feature and the Must know tabs while making your own notes simultaneously. The custom test feature is great for revision too, and the questions are very GMAT-like so kudos to the team!
Strengths:
- Very high quality content
- Great UX/UI
- Supportive team
Would make the product better:
I dont really like TTP’s error log, it is not as easy to review question as the one I attach below
- I studied in 3 months using Manhattan and saw no improvement. I used TTP in 4 month and improved my score week over week from 600 to 740
- Started with fear for Verbal section, I became much more confident after completing TTP Verbal course. My CR and SC rate is always around 80-90% after using TTP. I heard TTP is also very good at Quant course
- Very detailed guidelines with tons of high-quality questions and explanations.
--- Very clear study roadmap, which shows you what you need to study, to review, to reflect before the test
---Very supportive team, Marty answered every one of my questions in half a day.
Strengths:
-Comprehensive Quant and Verbal material
-Flexible Self-Study course - perfect for busy schedule
-Great customer support
-Guidance on best practices to prepare for test
Would make the product better:
Sentence correction got into details not often tested. Would have appreciated a warning that it's fine not to get 100% of the Hard questions
Fantastic course for self-study. I used to improve my score from a 590 to 740 in 4 months time. It took me about 3 months to get through all the fundamental material and from there I started using a combination of TTP questions and official GMAT practice tests to get ready for the actual exam.
Their flexible program was great for someone who works in consulting and can have a varying schedule. They also have a calendar that helps you pace yourself (although I found that for me, alternating between verbal and quant throughout my study process allowed me to feel motivated and not get too overloaded with one topic). Also, they have great guidance on the best ways to study, such as not feeling the need to use the dry erase board right away until a month before taking the test.
I recommend it to all my friends starting the GMAT study process or ones that need to strengthen up in certain areas (especially in quant). Some other things to note are that the customer service is fantastic and they'll get back to you very quickly about any questions you may have.
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Verified GMAT Classic score:
730 Q50 V39 (Online)
Strengths:
For sure the structure of the program. Being able to just log on and follow the course is significantly easier than trying to self-study and make sure that you cover all of the topics especially of you are juggling other major commitments (e.g., school, work). It is also extremely helpful for making sure that you have mastered the concepts that you needed to by giving you a, sometimes, overwhelming number of tests. This is particularly useful for Quant, however, as it allows you to drill in all of these topics.
Would make the product better:
The verbal section was honestly not the easiest to understand for me as a native English speaker. More specifically the sentence correction was difficult for me to understand.
Definitely one of the best ways to do exceedingly well on the Quant. The structure of the program and amount of resources given make preparing for the test rather easy. That is not to say that the test or prep is easy, but it makes life much easier when you only have to do the material in the course to know that you're learning as opposed to self-studiying and not being sure. As most people say, TTP is a god-send for Quant. Went from Q35 on a free mba.com practice test to Q50 on the real test. I only had to take the GMAT ONCE!
Strengths:
The course content is thorough, well explained, and comprehensive. The interface is really easy and pleasing to use--completing lessons and practice problems gives you a little dopamine rush. The practice and review tests are great, and the ability to create custom practice tests is invaluable.
Would make the product better:
Firstly, it's a colossal amount of content. I realize this is a feature, but it's hard for me to comprehend how someone could get through the course in four months. I did the six month course while not working full time and I still didn't finish it in the allotted time. Secondly, I wish the IR section had more questions or even practice tests. Despite having a good grasp of quant, I was frequently stymied by IR questions and didn't know how to practice and improve. Finally, there are some sections with attempts at humor that didn't click with me.
If you want a great score on the GMAT, TTP is a clear path to get there. I started studying with a solid grasp on verbal but really shaky quant skills. TTP's thorough, methodical process got me to a point where I felt really confident answering quant questions, and ultimately I scored higher on quant than verbal. For both quant and verbal, TTP does a great job of teaching you not just the topic, but also how to approach questions and eliminate wrong answers. By the time I was taking my practice tests, I was scoring highly and feeling confident in my knowledge. On test day I got surprisingly psyched out by the experience, but even while feeling really nervous and like I was doing poorly, I was still able to keep my eyes on the prize, keep moving, and secure a 760.
Even if you're already using some other prep materials, I'd highly recommend the $1 trial so you can experience the custom practice tests with clear, detailed explanations. I found myself really missing these explanations when taking the official practice tests or using questions from other sources.
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Strengths:
Both the verbal and quantitative part of the course are well put together. I would say the core strength of the product is the helpful planning tool, ensuring that you have assignments for everyday, and the problem explanations given to each question.
Would make the product better:
Overall, I would say that the course covers all elements of the GMAT very well. However, towards the end, I felt that the really difficult questions of the quant section were not sufficiently covered in the problems of the TTP course. Obviously it is difficult to cover everything, but I would rather not have had to resort to GMATClub's forums for additional questions (despite it ultimately being very helpful).
The TTP course is extremely comprehensive, adequately covering all important aspects of a proper GMAT prep. I was especially nervous about how the verbal section of the GMAT would work, and I was delighted to learn that the course covers all elements. The video guides, course explanations, and problem reviews are all very helpful.
I had zero knowledge of the GMAT before embarking on my search for a preparation product. Despite TTP being the only one I've tried, I think it's safe to say that it was a great choice. The planning tool helped me with adjusting my daily life to the preparation, and was essential in ensuring proper balance between my job and prep.
Strengths:
Very extensive and in-depth. Covers virtually every topic on GMAT in a clear and concise manner. Also has a ton of practice questions that really help you reinforce what you have learned.
Would make the product better:
Honestly, cannot come up with much to improve. Maybe some more RC questions would have been nice. But still, this course has everything you might need.
This course really helped me study for the GMAT. I was intially worried about how to actually know what and how to study for the test. Through TTP, however, I did not have to worry about that and I could simply "trust in TTP" and focus on studying.
Each topic is explained very carefully and pedagogically, and the course also provides many different strategies on different types of questions, thereby eliminating a lot of uncertainty I usually experience when starting to solve a question.
Furthermore, the course is very easy since it is shows exactly what topic to study and in what order. Finally, TTP offers a ton of practice question, which is really fantastic since answering all of them (which you essentially do throughout the course) gives you a lot of confidence and reinforces your knowledge for the actual GMAT exam.
One recommendation I have is based on a personal mistake, and that is to give yourself a lot of time to study, maybe 4-6 months depending on how much you study each day. I gave myself 2,5 months and studied approx. 3 hours a day. However, I barely had time to complete the course before my exam, and as a result only did 2 practice exam prior to the GMAT. Having more time would definitely have been less stressful.
In short, I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone taking the GMAT, and thank you Scott and the team for creating such a great course!
Strengths:
- Extremely thorough and comprehensive: TTP starts at the most basic concepts for every topic, so no matter what your background is, it'll set you up for success. I've personally hated geometry since the 2nd grade and was especially concerned about this topic on the GMAT. Not only did TTP make me understand the concepts but it also made me actually LIKE geometry more and more as I went through the chapter. While it may seem annoying to have to learn the most basic concepts, I think this is what really ensures that you have an understanding so deep that you are able to tackle whatever question the GMAT throws at you.
- Expert help available around the clock: Although I didn't sign up for the live classes or personal tutoring, I was able to get all the help I needed from the TTP team. The experts help to break down the solutions for you when you're really stumped on a question. This was especially helpful for my Quant prep when I just could not wrap my head around a problem.
- Schedule and structure: Whether you're studying for the GMAT full-time or only have a few hours to spare each day, you're able to create a customized plan for yourself. The plan also adjusts as you go, so you don't have to worry about how to make up for a day you missed or how to get ahead when you've done a few extra lessons.
Would make the product better:
- Add at least 1-2 full-length practice exams. While the question bank is extremely thorough, taking a practice exam is still a unique experience and an important part of the prep for the GMAT. For me, this was the one piece of the puzzle that TTP was lacking.
- Make answer explanations less repetitive for the Verbal section. I have to admit that the thoroughness and comprehensive nature of the course is what led to my success on the GMAT... but it was still sometimes boring and frustrating to have to read through the RC explanations because of how long and repetitive they were. That being said, an easy solution to this is to just skim through the repetitive parts once you get a hang of the course.
When I was selecting a course, I chose TTP because it had great reviews and it was a relatively economical option. While I haven’t taken any other courses, so cannot speak to their effectiveness, I do think the TTP course gives you a great bang for your buck, and is definitely a more reasonable choice than some of the other courses out there.
Overall, the course is excellent and thorough. Even though I was studying from Asia, the TTP team responded quick enough to my queries that I never felt like I was waiting for a long time. If you truly trust and follow the full course, you can and will get a great score on the GMAT!