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Strengths:
Target Test Prep is extremely structured, making it easy to self-study based on my schedule. It provides a lot of flexibility to adjust based on your schedule, allowing you to make consistent progress. TTP is thorough, covering every topic on the test in detail. The ability to sort by problem types is extremely helpful to drill particular topics.
Would make the product better:
More problems would be great to study once completing the course.
I enjoyed using TTP, as it was an affordable option to self study for the GMAT Focus exam. I had taken the GMAT classic several years ago, and attempted to study on my own solely through books and forums. This was not enough for me to score in the range I wanted to land in. I decided to try TTP, and it was an effective one-stop solution to help me get a desired score on my first attempt. The program was helpful in the learning phase of the studying, as well as the drilling phase when I was taking mock exams leading up to my test date. Overall, TTP is a great option to affordably tackle the GMAT.
Strengths:
One of the strengths of this product is its wide variety of question types, which ensures comprehensive preparation for the GMAT. It covers almost every type of problem you might encounter on the test, helping to build familiarity and confidence. Additionally, the course places a strong emphasis on review and reinforcement, allowing learners to revisit key concepts and solidify their understanding through structured practice. This combination makes it an effective tool for mastering the material.
Would make the product better:
One possible improvement could be adding more adaptive practice features that adjust to a learner’s strengths and weaknesses in real-time. While the course already provides a structured approach, a more personalized experience could further enhance efficiency. Additionally, incorporating more interactive elements, such as video explanations or live problem-solving sessions, could make the learning process even more engaging.
At the beginning of my GMAT prep, I struggled a lot, especially with quant. My scores weren’t improving, and it was really frustrating. I lacked a strong foundation in math, so even basic concepts felt difficult. That’s where TTP made a huge difference. The course is structured in a way that helps you build skills step by step, making it easier to go from fundamental topics to more advanced ones.
Another great thing about TTP is its thorough coverage of almost every GMAT question type. The practice problems and explanations are well-organized, helping to improve both accuracy and confidence.
Beyond quant, TTP was also useful for verbal and data insight. The lessons are clear, and the structured approach helps reinforce key concepts. If you're struggling with GMAT prep and need a comprehensive, well-structured course, TTP is definitely worth considering.
Strengths:
TTP is very thorough and well organized.
Would make the product better:
None I can think of
I really liked the TTP course. It's customizable, so it allows you to pick a desired score range and then gives you lessons based on that score range and your previous GMAT score. I picked the Expert+ (685 or higher) and I had not yet taken the exam, so I left the previous score blank. These selections gave me the most comprehensive version of the course. I spent about 9 months on it, and about 500 study hours. I wanted to cover every topic that was likely to come up, and practice on a wide variety of questions in subject matter and difficulty level, and it met both of those goals. The material was also challenging at times, but I consider that a benefit. After completing TTP's self-study plan and taking six official mocks, I was able to score an 805 on my first GMAT.
Overall, TTP's program is excellent, thorough, and well organized. It prepared me to earn my perfect GMAT FE score.
Strengths:
Everything was broken down into its simplest form. The lessons were well thought out and the progression steps to each lesson were really natural so even though you were now practicing hard questions, it didn't feel difficult because you had a solid understanding of the simpler concepts and tools learned earlier in the lesson.
Would make the product better:
More practice questions for the verbal section and perhaps even practice sets that weren't GMAT questions but forced you to do things like to sharpen up skills in verbal questions like note taking and identifying key points in the passage.
(This is absolute nit-picking) - the verbal section was overall really well done
I wrote the GMAT twice in 2019. Scored 660 and 650 respectively. This was through self-study using whatever material I found here on GMAT Club. Knowing my previous skills, I was targeting a mid-80s percentile. I found Target Test Prep and just trusted their process and content. I did every practice set they asked of me (Which was a lot), I read every word of the lessons, used their AI tools when I needed help and just went through their entire program. I unlearned my own ways of tackling problems and forced myself to do things the same way the lessons taught and over time my skills greatly improved. It was so seamless that I couldn't believe I scored 98th percentile. In 2019, everything seemed hard and after target test prep, everything seemed easy. I am very happy with the content and course. Highly recommend.
Strengths:
The course is very detailed. Kind of difficult to even complete- which is useful in building skills by making learning bit more difficult. Verbal has limited questions but it is all you require to get a good score. I found the DI course super useful with a huge array of questions to practice from. Overall it is a very good course.
Would make the product better:
Guidance in terms of improvement after course is completed and when the practice test journey begins.
This course is very detailed. I would suggest anyone who is deciding on whether to go with the course - please get ready for a difficult learning journey and make sure you give it time, it's worth it!
The verbal section is somewhat interesting, especially RC - I had never ever seen such ways to make RC interesting by focusing on key details - usage of markers, short story identification, etc. Feels more like treasure hunt when you learn those - made my RC nightmares become less scary tbh. Questions are limited in verbal but they are very standard.
Quant and DI - excellent for those who want to practice on variety of question. Huge pool to practice with.
I would recommend to go for this course if you want to have a strong foundation, which usually translates to a very good score. But yeah, there are two parts to gmat -> learning + getting better at taking tests. For the latter I faced issues and had to look for options outside of this course.
All in all, thanks TTP for a 695!
Strengths:
-THOUSANDS of problems, it's all you need
-Wide coverage of all sections
-Wide range of supplements
Would make the product better:
-Recommend sections for students to take based on their strong/weak sections
-provide practice tests
I was recommended TTP by my coworkers, and despite friends recommending different websites, I decided to pick it due to its "comprehensiveness," per my coworkers' wording.
After completing the majority of the course, I can testify that "comprehensive" is indeed the right word for this course. With the exception of practice tests, it has everything (and I mean everything) you need to succeed. There was no point during my study where I considered getting a supplemental practice course from a different provider.
You get access to formula sheets, flashcards, hundreds (1000+?) of questions, and a myriad of lessons. You can opt in for the instructor learning too, but I personally did not. As long as you're motivated and focused, I don't feel like it's necessary.
My one warning is that you should be prepared to dedicate a lot of time -- depending on how far you are from your desired score, if you're in a rush (<6 months) to improve, there might be too much content for you. Otherwise, think less and just get TTP.
Strengths:
1. The simplicity of the content
2. how the course is structured
3. The course has an inbuilt time and percentages to help monitor completion
4. A lot of review tests to help remember previous topics read
Would make the product better:
Nothing at the moment
TTP played a key role in my GMAT journey, helping me improve from a 660 GMAT Classic to a 645 (89th percentile) GMAT Focus, estimated at 700 GMAT Classic. The self-study course was ideal, keeping me on track with its structured approach. Its built-in progress tracker and percentage indicators helped me monitor performance, while numerous review tests reinforced earlier topics. The affordable pricing, thanks to promos and discounts, was an added bonus. TTP’s comprehensive design made my preparation effective and efficient, ensuring I stayed focused and remembered key concepts throughout my studies. TTP was definitely a game changer for me, and I advise a lot of folks to take the course and follow it diligently!
Strengths:
TTP is a great program as it follows a very well-structured route. It is certainly a great option for anyone beginning their GMAT preparation.
Equally, for someone who already knows where they must improve, it is a great resource, as it is very versatile and you can revise by topic / section.
Would make the product better:
Some pages can be quite word heavy, which makes them unappealing when trying to work very fast.
As someone who's been through the GMAT prep process, I can confidently say that Target Test Prep (TTP) is a great resource. The service breaks down complex concepts into manageable chunks, making it very helpful. Their practice questions mirror the GMAT closely, and the service has a very proactive approach to the habits and techniques which will be useful when taking the exam.
The explanation of each section is very rigorous, and has immediate, simple solutions, as well as in depth video solutions for every problem if you are really stuck.
Overall a great resource for anyone studying for the gmat.
Strengths:
Target Test Prep offers one of the most well-rounded courses for GMAT prep. It's quants coverage is very thorough - tackling the smallest of nuances and variations in question types that show up in the actual exam. The format of questions is very much in line with the OG format and helps gain comfort with the variety of questions.
Would make the product better:
The course could build a bit on the data insights section - the concepts are covered well to tackle the question types but the practice tests could be made slightly more competitive.
When I started preparing for GMAT, I had started with the OG quants book and dove head first into the questions with no plan. After a week of practicing questions with no target in mind, I gave a mock and scored a 615 in an official mock. I realised that a dedicated study plan is needed to increase the score so I did some research to see if there are ways to figure out the plan and I came across TTP and it's 5-day trial gave a completely new approach to how I should prepare for the exam. Since then, I stuck to TTP and it has been instrumental in my score jump from 615 to 715.
Strengths:
This product is strong in its curriculum being both very thorough and easy to use. I never had to spend time figuring out what my weak areas were nor what I needed to study next.
Would make the product better:
Program is very expansive. Potentially some topics were stressed significantly more than others.
This product is strong in its curriculum being both very thorough and easy to use. I never had to spend time figuring out what my weak areas were nor what I needed to study next. This was incredibly useful because my current job is very demanding and when I initially tried to start studying for the GMAT, I found myself in an analysis paralysis. TTP changed this by the aforementioned directed and structed study program. I thoroughly believe that this program is worthwhile not only because of these aspects, but with the vast amount of questions that I was able to form into tests that would allow me to review topics I knew I needed more work on.