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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.
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Strengths:
The strength of TTP lies in its structured approach across all three sections—Quant, Verbal, and DI. If you commit the necessary time to the course, it will undoubtedly benefit you. I personally achieved a 50-point score increase in just three months while working full-time. TTP also offers an accelerated study mode for those who wish to complete the course faster; however, I strongly recommend completing the entire program for maximum impact.
Would make the product better:
One possible improvement could be the inclusion of a couple more practice tests within the course. While I understand and appreciate TTP’s emphasis on OG tests as the final source of truth, having a few additional module-level tests could further reinforce learning and boost confidence.
Target Test Prep is a highly structured course for anyone serious about improving their score. It builds strong foundational concepts and steadily reinforces them using OG-level questions and clear explanations, making it especially suitable for working professionals.
Quant: Extremely intensive and thorough, with a strong focus on core concepts and a wide range of practice exercises that build accuracy and confidence step by step.
Verbal: No gimmicks or shortcuts—just sound strategy, logical frameworks, and excellent OG-level examples that truly prepare you for the exam.
DI: Relatively new, but comprehensive in coverage and largely at par with OG-level difficulty and standards.
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Strengths:
One of the strongest aspects of this product is how in-depth and well-structured the Quant and Data Insights sections are. Both sections break down concepts thoroughly and are supported by a large number of worked examples that walk through each step of the problem-solving process. This level of detail leaves very little room for confusion, especially when paired with the comprehensive review problems that reinforce the material.
Would make the product better:
One area that could be improved is the Verbal section. Compared to Quant and Data Insights, there is noticeably less practice material available, which makes it harder to fully reinforce concepts through repetition. Adding more targeted practice questions and review sets for Verbal would help bring this section to the same strong standard as the others.
Overall, this product is extremely easy to use and makes it simple to track progress over time. The platform clearly shows strengths and weaknesses, which helps guide study efforts efficiently. The Quant and Data Insights sections stand out for their depth, clarity, and abundance of examples, supported by both detailed text explanations and in-depth video walkthroughs. While the Verbal section could benefit from additional practice material, the existing content is still well-organized and easy to follow. Taken as a whole, this was the most effective test preparation resource I’ve used. The structured approach, clear explanations, and strong review system played a major role in my improvement and helped me achieve a 725 score. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comprehensive and results-driven test prep program.
Strengths:
The real strength of TTP is that it allows its users to really master the fundamentals. The course follows a very structured path that has obviously been researched extensively. It flows seamlessly, allowing the user to master one principle before moving onto the next, forging an understanding of the material that I haven't seen in other prep products.
Would make the product better:
I think more alternative ways of solving problems would be helpful in accommodating learning style of different test takers. One of the reasons I loved GMAT Club so much was that it offered an open forum for users to explain how they arrived at answer choices, rather than a "one size fits all" approach. Scott and the team do a very good job explaining how they think about and solve the problems in DI and Q sections, but there are myriad ways to solve these problems, some offering huge time saving capabilities
Overall, I wouldn't have scored what I did without TTP. The course gave me a deep understanding of the foundation principles GMAT tests users on, and it allowed me to delve deeper into how to maximize my score in certain areas. It has a near flawless UX that doesn't distract the user from the content at hand, unlocking more capacity to understand exactly what you need to learn. I would recommend the Self Study program to anyone who is starting their process with the GMAT Focus preparation, specifically if they start early enough (it is a lot of content). The practice questions and explanations allow for timed practice in addition to untimed practice of concepts. It was a fantastic tool!
Strengths:
Exceptional study plan structure: Concepts are broken down into clear thematic sections and the study plan is very comprehensive. Having a well-defined plan removed the guesswork and made me sure I haven't missed anything.
Great explanations: Each topic is supported by examples that also explain the whole reasoning process.
Good balance between theory and practice: The platform strikes a good balance between concept courses and question-grinding, which was exactly what I needed.
Would make the product better:
The course is quite extensive, especially in Quant, and some sections can feel long. For candidates on a very tight timeline, this may be challenging.
That said, the depth is also what makes TTP effective. I personally preferred having more detail.
I initially prepared using the Official GMAT Guides for about three months, doing a large volume of questions. My first mock score was 605, and my first official GMAT score was 615. At that point, I knew that Quant was my main weakness because I lacked structure and some specific strategies that I couldn't learn by just doing questions.
After switching to Target Test Prep, my preparation completely changed. The platform helped me identify a clear study plan and methodically fix weaknesses instead of practicing blindly. After around one month using TTP, I retook the GMAT Focus and scored 745.
What TTP does exceptionnally well is that it provides the clear structure needed to solve many questions in a systematic fashion, where many strategies especially in the Quant section will save you a lot of time on exam day. If Quant is holding you back and you’re looking for a serious, results-driven preparation tool, TTP is absolutely worth it.
Strengths:
The verbal was surpisingly very good, they helped me nail it. They do a good job of breaking down the fundamentals and helping you build a path to the score you want. They also had great back end support.
Would make the product better:
Sometimes I found myself spending too much time on material that was realistically never going to be on the exam, and it was hard to discern that while going through the course sometimes.
I would recommend this course to anyone taking the GMAT Focus. I got more score goal and then some and am very pleased with their support, knowledge building process, and psychological support as I tried to crack the exam. They truly have all their bases covered in the prep and the results showed it. I had several issues as well at the test center (@Pearson Learning) and TTP also helped me understand and plan for some of the logistical hangups that happened, so ultimately I could focus on the test. Finally, verbal became the backbone of my score unexpectedly, and I think the course does an excellent job at breaking down the concepts and getting you to a point where you can trust your prep and just let it rip. Thank you TTP!
Strengths:
It cleanly lays out exactly what to study and how to break up topics. There were no topics in the test that I feel weren't covered by TTP's course, and just having a program laid out for me to follow was incredible in terms of the mental and logistical energy it saved me during a process where you have many competing priorities and timelines.
Would make the product better:
Nothing will prep you for the style of the GMAT questions except official questions, if you are looking for that specifically then you will need to just get official questions. Also if there's a way to somehow shorten the course without losing too much of the quantitative content, that would be good.
It cleanly lays out exactly what to study and how to break up topics. There were no topics in the test that I feel weren't covered by TTP's course, and just having a program laid out for me to follow was incredible in terms of the mental and logistical energy it saved me during a process where I had many competing priorities and timelines. That in and of itself was worth the money if you are able and don't want to spend hours and hours trying to figure out a study plan. Of course, nothing will prep you for the style of the GMAT questions except official questions, if you are looking for that specifically then you will need to just get official questions, however this is a complementary/precursor course that in my opinion, prepped me for the official questions and guide as those were not helpful in the slightest in teaching you what and how to study.
Strengths:
TTP has best content on Quant, Each module is so detailed with strong process oriented examples, Definitely a best choice for the best process skills. Question quality is good. Anyone struggling with P&C, this is it for you.
Would make the product better:
Verbal content could be better, I found other better options so didn't use it much.
TTP is the best for Quant. Each module is so detailed with strong process oriented examples, Definitely a best choice for the best process skills. Question quality is good. Anyone struggling with P&C, this is it for you. Each and every question types is covered, beyond that, beyond that the portal is so good that no other course even comes closer to this quality. You have plenty of practise question in each module and custom quizzes. I am not from engineering background, Didn't do any math after school. Used TTP for a month and was able to cover everything.
Strengths:
TTP is incredibly strong when it comes to Quant & DA prep. The Verbal is thorough, but my Verbal baseline was already quite high, so I spent way more time on Quant & DA.
Cannot recommend the Live Classes enough.
Would make the product better:
More chapter tests or the ability to take questions from specific sections.
LiveTeach with Ceilidh is certainly what put me over the edge to scoring a 655 (91%). Between the regular 2x / week cadence of classes, bonding with some other GMAT hopefuls, and the instruction I was able to string together a consistent routine + third party accountability to ensure I was staying on track every week. Despite working in Finance for ten years, there was a lot of Quant that I had not used in probably 15-20 years, so I found that I needed to spend most of my time on that section. Ceilidh had fantastic tips + process to work through even the toughest problem types.
Strengths:
Very in-depth curriculum with a large quantity of exercises available. I loved particularly the custom tests, that allowed me to train my timing form and my weak points.
Would make the product better:
A separate section devoted to timing tactics. By the end of the course, while I was accurate, I had to dive in tacticts to help me be faster in quant. It would be nice to have a section for that!
The product is really on point with what I was looking for: a comprehensive and structured course that allowed me to dictate my rhythm as I go, while still keeping me on track to reach my goals. This truly is a thorough and well-designed program, which helped me jump from a base score of 500 to 675 (95th percentile). I especially recommend it for anyone who needs a clear roadmap and wants to build skills step by step, with solid explanations, smart practice, and detailed analytics that clearly show where you’re improving. The platform’s combination of flexibility, depth, and consistency makes it ideal for both beginners and high achievers aiming for top performance.
Strengths:
1 QUANT
2 Active Instructors
3 Interface is very nice and clean
4 Motivational quotes (if you're into that sort of stuff)
TTP definitely helped me tremendously when it came to Quant. I went from struggling in Quant to feeling confident and relaxed while doing the Quant section of the GMAT. The instructors there also provide help in case you're unclear of something or need guidance which helped me identify my main problem - test taking anxiety.
The course feels very long but that's the price you have to pay if you want a good score. You can't rush your GMAT prep and expect a great score. I tried some other platforms, but with confidence I can say TTP has a very easy to use and modern UI, with clear instructions and easy to follow study plan.
Finally, don't expect that getting TTP and just cruising through it will get you 705+. You have to put in work. TTP just gives you direction and structure to set you up for success.