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Thanks to the TTP team, my GMAT score went from 580 to 740 in 8 months. Working full time, I was looking for a course with a proper structure so that I can track my progress. TTP is the most well-organized course out there and they genuinely prepare you to get 700+, given you put in the time and work to complete their course. Jeff was always there to guide me through and show me how I can get over plateaus and their weekly webinars kept me on top of quant topics while I was heavily focusing on Verbal. Huge shoutout to Scott and Jeff
TTP is an absolutely brilliant course, comprehensively covers everything you need for both Quant and Verbal, in an amazing interface. It's the complete package. I have used only TTP, OG and GmatClub tests to score my twin 760s.
TTP's Quant section has been there from the start, and has been constantly refined. It's pretty comprehensive, and has thousands of problems organised by topic and by difficulty, with an error tracker and analytics as well. No problems are repeated. Bottom Line: If you finish TTP Quant, I'd honestly be shocked if you score below Q47, if not in the Q49-51 range.
The Verbal was launched recently and honestly covers everything. I've no idea why it's still classified as "Beta". There are hundreds, if not thousands, of Verbal questions as well. I only used TTP Verbal and then OG & GMATPrep for my Verbal preparation, got V45 twice and my 6 mocks ranged from V46-49. I found GMAT CR easy after TTP's CR course. Bottom Line: TTP Verbal, despite being "beta", is sufficient to score V45+. The RC module will be launched soon as well, and I'm sure it will be amazing.
One key facet of GMAT preparation is being organised. Maintaining an error log, knowing your mistakes, knowing your accuracy in each topic, your strengths and weaknesses, and subsequently drilling your problem areas. TTP makes this simple, with their meticulously organised interface and analytics. You don't have to spend any bandwidth on this and can instead focus on moving forward with the course and reviewing your error log. The modules are set out such that it will ask you to revise your error log periodically, and there are regular mini-review tests. This proposed schedule and module order is based on the science of spaced learning & revision to maximise knowledge retention and efficiency of time spent.
The team is extremely dedicated and passionate, as well as easily approachable via the chat function. Replies usually come within the hour. Once again, Scott, Marty and Jeff, thanks a lot for everything! :)
Prior to using TTP I used the manhattan test prep books but after studying those books and following their strategies I found them to be lacking as I was only able to score around 670 on practice exams. I subsequently stumbled upon TTP and after completing their outlined courses and bolstering the subjects I struggled with, I was able to easily and consistently score 760 on the remainder of my official practice exams. Truly felt like magic.
On the day of the exam I wasn't used to the keyboard setup, the test environment, or the sticky whiteboards they made us use but regardless I was able to stick to the gameplan as provided by TTP and perform to my usual standards. This is a testamannet to the quality of instruction they provide.
I started studying for the GMAT in early November. I had been told to just do as many practice problems as possible, but after a week I found that I was constantly making mistakes and not truly learning. That's where TTP comes into the picture. A friend recommended the course to me and it was truly a gamechanger.
The module layout of TTP makes learning the material somewhat fun! Each day I would set a goal of completing a specific module or a question set. The methodology they teach is very straightforward and in depth.
I used TTP from Nov - May and took my first attempt on May 1st. It didn't go as planned (test anxiety) and I ended up scoring a 690. I knew that I could do better, so I reached out to the guys at TTP and they examined my ESR with me and we made a game plan together. Marty even gave me his personal cell phone number and we set up a chat! This gave me tremendous confidence going into my second attempt just 3 weeks later. My second attempt went very well and I ended up with my goal score of 740!
TTP is truly the best. Their quant, SC, and CR are all that you need for success on the GMAT!
I was blown away by TTP's program and customer support. I started my journey studying for the LSAT so I had a solid foundation for verbal. I had a good quant base but I was inconsistent (Q44-46 in mocks). After 4-5 months of self studying, I received the same mock score as when I initially started studying (710). I started TTP the next day. It was easy to follow and, if followed as planned, provides a very good foundation to tackle almost all Quant questions on test day. When I finished the program I was getting 730-770 on the mocks. What blew me away the most was the customer support. I scored a 710 on my last mock and panicked. I emailed Scott and within hours I received a call from one of the tutors (Jeff) who gave me some last minute tips and advice before my test. I ended up taking the exam online (710) and again in person (750).
TTP is unparalleled in getting you prepared for the GMAT. I started studying with Manhattan Prep books and found it helpful for general test knowledge, format, and strategies. But, the style of just reading content and no practice wasn't working for me and I was scoring in the low/mid 600s on practice tests (used Veritas for this initially) and wasn't improving. After the holidays, I needed a new way to study that would keep me engaged and on track.
I took the leap and tried TTP and while it's intensive and lengthy, it's worth it. I was getting 49s in Quant on the OG tests after TTP and got a 48 on the actual GMAT online. I also did the beta Verbal course on TTP and think it has great potential - I liked the SC parts but felt the critical reasoning content to be overkill, especially after reading through MP. RC has always come pretty naturally to me so I didn't mind that they didn't have this up and running yet.
I'd recommend following the plan they outline. I printed the review sheets, took notes on them, etc and made flash cards before the bigger tests. I don't think you need to do ALL the quizzes tbh - for some of the later chapters, I followed the accelerated plan and then came back to the quizzes I didn't do if I felt like I needed more targeted practice later.
First time cold test (veritas test): 550 (33Q, 33 V)
after Manhattan (veritas test): 620 - 650 (~43 Q, ~35 V)
After TTP (OG Tests): got scores between 680 and 750, high of 49Q and 44V
Actual GMAT: 740 (48Q, 44V)
TLDR: I have so much love for TTP.
After scoring a 610 (Q40, V33) on an initial GMAT practice test, I spent weeks (maybe months) trying to decide what prep course to invest in. TTP was the one course, no matter what website I was on, that had the (seemingly) most consistently positive and authentic reviews.
Just over 3 months later, I totally see why. With TTP (and TTP only), I improved my GMAT score from a 610 to a 720 (Q49, V40.) The learning path is clear, extremely comprehensive and provides endless amounts of relevant practice problems.
On test day, there was not a single quant problem that was unfamiliar to me - The real GMAT was straightforward and predictable thanks to the thousands of practice questions TTP offers. (It feels absurd typing this because my reach goal before studying with TTP was a Q46.)
The TTP team has created an insanely special program. Seriously, trust TTP.
I initially used Target Test Prep due to the sheer depth it provides in the quant section. It had been about 4 years since I last took a math course, so I knew I was going to be in for a rough time. The first mock test I took, I got around a 34 on Quant- heartbreaking!
Immediately after, I signed up for Target Test Prep, and went through the modules over the course of about 4 months. The quant section itself has everything you need, and throws almost every type of question you'll see (and more!) in the practice exams. I ended up leveraging TTP and Gmat Club practice questions to get a 47, which was an unbelievable journey for me from my initial abyssal score.
The newly added verbal section was also helpful, particularly in SC, which helped boost my knowledge of key rules and easy ways to eliminate obvious errors in many questions.
Finally, the team at TTP is incredibly helpful, and involved with the community- almost any question I had was answered within a business day (often faster)!
Cannot recommend the product enough if you're looking for a huge improvement and have the time and energy to expend for a full revamp.
I would recommend Target Prep to anyone looking to confidently test on the GMAT. I work in PE and had pretty limited time to study. I found Target Test Prep to be very efficient at teaching the necessary materials and testing my knowledge. I am someone that really likes to be secure that I am going into a test prepared, TTP has a number of reviews and tests for all the materials covered, and really embraces time-based reviews that locks in your knowledge. I spent 3 months preparing, spending approximately 20 hours a week studying on average. I wasn't able to complete the entire test sets, but felt really strong prior to the test and the results followed.
I first took the GMAT in February 2020 (right before COVID) after studying for approx. 3 months using traditional prep materials. I scored a 630. Total devastated I started looking for other study programs and that's when a friend recommended TTP. The quant was particularly helpful. I had been struggling with it, but the program lays out exactly what you need and structures the curriculum in a sequential manner that is intuitive and builds on itself. Practically no previous experience needed. The verbal study sections and practice problems helped me identify common trap answers and think about how I was reading on a much deeper level. TTP was instrumental in me hitting 760.