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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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I am an international (eastern European) student and I've used TTP for the entirety of my GMAT prep (3 months from 620 practice to 760 official). I can tell you that this quantum leap would not be possible without TTP.
The greatest thing about TTP is how it makes studying for GMAT enjoyable. Going through the study plan that the program offers you feel the need to break you accuracy scores, to learn a new trick or method and to work through every difficulty offered. Nothing is more gratifying than hitting your target during studying and TTP makes sure to notice that and motivate you further.
While the Quant course is entirely complete and perfect, the Verbal has been introduced recently and is still under development. Nevertheless the CR part is very comprehensive and the SC is just enough for a non-native to get the grasp of the GMAT issues. The only thing lacking from verbal at the moment is the vast amount of practice questions that are there for Quant.
All in all - TTP is an amazing course, which will change you from a GMAT n00b into a GMAT Rock Star and as soon as you start using it, you'll know why.
Highly recommend!
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720 Q49 V40 (Online)
Target Test Prep was an incredibly valuable tool in my preparation for the GMAT. The way the topics were broken down lesson by lesson was very helpful to learn material and the quizzes reinforced them. The course takes dedication to go through lessons and quizzes with proper review. I estimate it took me about 2.5-3 months to complete the Quant portion of the course. My studying consisted of 1-3 hours per day during the week and about 4 hours per day on weekends. Ultimately, I was very pleased to score a Q49 on the online GMAT (no whiteboard) and feel Target Test Prep alone helped get me there. This course is helpful for anyone from beginner to advanced and can really help fine tune your skills.
I can credit TTP with boosting my score within a month of regular prep, from a Q44 to a Q49. The chapter breakdown was instrumental as a first step in gauging the quant "syllabus" (if you can call it that). The easy, medium and hard quizzes and targeted accuracy levels are designed such that you can hone in on the areas you need to focus on. I did not see a need for any other prep other than the chapters and the quiz sections. Did not get a chance to check out the new Verbal section, but if the Quant is anything to go by, I am sure it will be worth the investment!
Target Test Prep is by far the most systematic, organized, and comprehensive review of GMAT quant out there. If you find yourself struggling with Quant or not making as much progress with traditional test prep books, consider investing in a TTP course. The platform does a great job of breaking each topic down into smaller, more manageable lessons and keeping you on track with review quizzes along the way. I also appreciated how there were inspirational quotes posted at the end of each chapter, and Scott also sends you reminders to take care of your mental health when studying. Thank you TTP for helping me raise my Quant score from a 45 to 49, could not have done it without you!
I took the GMAT around a year ago for the first time and scored a 650 and to say the least I was very disappointed. I wanted to apply to reputable programs that required a 700 plus GMAT score. Having scored a 45 in quant which was around the 54th percentile, I knew I had a lot of work to do in that area. My friend pointed me toward TTP, prompting me to try the service. I was impressed with the comprehensive nature of the self-paced course. I truly believe that if someone follows the TTP Quant curriculum properly, he or she will be able to improve greatly. I was able to improve from a 45 to a 50 in Quant, ending up with a total score of 730. I wouldn’t have been able to achieve this score without the help of Target Test Prep. TTP is great if you are the type of learner that needs a more flexible time frame.
TTP took my quant from a Q49 to a Q51 and my verbal from a V39 to a V47. TTP Quant was really helpful for filling in the gaps in my Quant preparation. The chapters were very detailed—the Combinations and Permutations chapter took me from guessing on every permutations/combinations problem I saw, to making permutations/combinations one of my strongest Quant topics. When I took the official MBA.com practice tests, I used TTP's chapter tests to target concepts I missed by taking a hard chapter test and reading the lesson for any questions I missed.
I thought TTP Verbal was phenomenal, even though it was in beta. Particularly, I thought the SC chapters were incredible. SC was my weakness, as 8 of the 11 questions I got wrong in my cold GMAT practice were SC questions. The SC chapters were very detailed, and the Targeted Practice at the end of most lessons really helped reinforce the concepts taught, although TTP Verbal had not released SC chapter tests at the time. While TTP Verbal is still in beta, I would recommend everyone to at least try out the $1 trial period and to test out both TTP Quant and TTP Verbal.
Decided in mid May to schedule for the online GMAT on 6/15, and mapped out that I’d have thirty days to get the job done.
Studied about 3 hours a day on average throughout the month. Used TTP after a free trial, (you don’t need to read reviews here, just try it for yourself and see if the structure works for you) and grinded out the math there. Had one of those free consultation calls with them telling them my plan and my target score (750) but it was mostly them cautioning a rushed process.
For TTP Math I quickly realized there is just too much material to cover and I didn’t have the time, so my process became: read chapter end to end, take one hard test, move on to the next. Skipped all the review tests, just focused on getting all the content learned. This took me ~18 days.
Decided to do Verbal on TTP as well, as I had less than two weeks left at that point and didn’t want to switch formats. Felt like the Verbal chapters were pretty solid but very, very difficult. Skipped all the verbal tests as I didn’t have time and the verbal chapters are deceivingly long and full of good practice. I did take one hard test (assumptions, ch.1) and got a 10% lmao. It’s really hard, maybe counterproductively so. This took a week total.
Overall, thought TTP was an amazing resource for targeted intense study schedule like mine, especially for getting all the math content down. The verbal is in beta, but even so is still helpful. Would use additional resources to supplement verbal though.
When I first started GMAT prep I was recommended TTP but did not focus the amount of time that they ask for. I still managed to get a 44 in Quant without taking full advantage of TTP. However, I have plateau since no longer using TTP and I have tried everything else - personal tutor and Manhattan Prep. Ultimately, I decided to come back to TTP because their method WORKS! Everyone I know who has used TTP has seen an increase in their Quant score. If you are serious about your GMAT score - look no further. They also recently released their Verbal section so if it's as good as their Quant (which I can imagine it is), you will be GMAT ready in no time!
Absolute MUST if you, like me, are not great at standardized math testing. My first practice test I scored a 43 I believe, and it required iterations of fundamentals. TTP delivers by providing a schedule and forcing you to master certain concepts before moving into the next. I know too many who jump around in the OG book convinced that they understand the material, only to have learned about that specific question type rather than the fundamentals. I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking to score in the 47- 51 range for math. Very good value for the content it provides, especially the weekly webinars.
TLDR: TTP has the best preparation course for the Quant section. I highly recommend you sign up for the 6 month package if you are not already scoring near your desired score. If you're near your score, or you want test it out, then I would suggest you try the monthly plan.
I have a full-time job, so I signed up for TTP's "Dedicated Study" package as I knew I would require a lot of study time. I was unaware of how far behind I was in Quant until taking their Diagnostic Test (take this before deciding on which package is best for you). Studying 2 hours every morning before work and still did not finish up their course before the 4-month window. But, it is definitely worth the time.
TTP does not teach you one method for solving a problem and expect you to apply it moving forward. Rather, you are given a large assortment within that topic and are tested on every possible way the exam may test this topic. Sometimes it will feel overdone, but it is well worth the time for the confidence and knowledge it builds.
If you are a more advanced individual in Quant, this may appear to be tedious at times. I would recommend that you choose TTP's "Accelerated Study Plan". Use the "Custom Test" functions to study Hard question types. I use this for weekly reviews on sections I've already completed, it helps you understand what fundamentals you may be missing. Then, you can brush up on those topics.
Overall, I think TTP is the best Quant service in the market. There are options for those that need a more targeted study and options for those that need to start with the fundamentals. The only people I would not recommend TTP for is anyone that wants strategies for the "best guess" or want a quick improvement on their score without the time/effort. If you're willing to put in the time, this is the best course for you.