After studying for 6 months and scoring 660-690 on practice exams, I choked and scored a 660 (42 Quant) on Test Day, with my quant score particularly low. I was bummed. Yes, it was my first time taking it, but I psyched myself out when I started taking too much time on the first 10 questions in Quant. It threw off my rhythm, and I ended up having to race through the test of test, panicking and most likely making casual mistakes.   I took two months off and started studying with a different Test Prep self-paced course, and I was very excited as I scored 750 on one practice test. However, that was the only practice test I took and was very cocky going into the exam after 30 days of serious prep. But, when I got to the Quant, I again froze after busting my butt through those first few questions. I couldn't focus well for the rest of the exam, and ended up cancelling my score of 650. I felt like I failed myself after feeling so confident going into it.   As I did some soul-searching, I started checking out the blogs on GMAT Club and Beat The GMAT. I discovered Target Test Prep, where everybody raved about how thorough the Quant Prep material was. That was what I needed: even though I majored in math in college, I was used to higher-level math and longer periods of time to solve fewer questions. I needed better strategies for solving easy and medium difficulty questions if I was going to break 700. After a hardcore two additional months of going through the supplemental notes and targeted quizzes, I felt like I was prepared for any kind of question on the exam. TTP breaks the material down into ultra-specific sections, some of which I would assume have a low probability of being on the exam. However, this extremely thorough and rigorous study material was exactly when I needed to stay both confident AND calm on test day. When I took my exam two weeks ago, I understood my weaknesses going in. I recognized many problems that I could find simple, process-driven solutions to. I may have still made a few careless errors, but I felt very proud of myself for finishing the Quant with a minute to spare. I believe this also helped with my confidence going into the verbal section next, since I wasn't on edge worrying about how I did on Quant. When I saw that I scored 710, I was absolutely thrilled. I increased in EVERY Section on the GMAT (46 Quant, 40 Verbal, 5/8 IR, and 6/6 Analytical Writing). I thank TTP so much for helping me to almost feel OVER-prepared on test day.

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TTP course is one of the best courses for Quant out there. I have tested few others as well but TTP stand out for everyone wanting to improve from low Quant to High Quant score. A good customer support especially from Jeff who is 5 mins away from clearing your doubt, a very well-structured curriculum, and practice tests for individual parts ranging from Low difficulty to high difficulty questions help you move up and cement your basics in a structured and organized way. The course is pretty vast and you have a flexibility to trim it per your weaknesses and strengths. I completed the course 100% in around 45 days, spending close to 3-4 hrs daily. Great Work TTP Team!! And I recommend this course very highly to anyone who is looking for an improvement in Quant

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Target Test Prep Quant's course is the best one out there. The course is structured in such a way which will make you learn the concepts deeply. The questions are realistic as per the GMAT standards.

The course reinforces your learning by throwing timed tests at you after completing each module. These tests are integral to your "deep" learning experience.

Also Scott and his team were always proactive in answering any doubts I had through out the course. I am thankful to their awesome support.

But mind you, the course is comprehensive and you should take enough time to maximize your learning from it. But rest assured, through the Target Test Prep course, you can achieve your dream quant score.

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TTP really helps with the methodical, step by step approach that the GMAT is well known for. I saw an incredible difference between the first exam I took and the one after I completed all of the courses, and I credit this to a few different spots:
1. The problem sets are exceptional, not just for emulating the GMAT questions but for the 'gotcha-moments' that tripped me up in the real exam.
2. The way the material is presented is very user friendly, and easy to take notes with and go back to for refreshers.
3. The lengths of the tests matched up with the actual GMAT timing, which helped with the strategy portion that I was not prepared for the first time around.

Overall, it was worth the investment- 2 months of TTP costs about as much as 1 hour of tutoring. Whether it's a video explaining the problems or a step by step solution, I can't think of a better option if you want to improve your Quant score.

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I used MGMAT software, spent close to $1000 on it and was testing at 690 by the time I finished the course. I then bought TTP for 2 months at $150 per month, and I was able to bring my score up to a 730. I debated continuing to try and get ~750, but school and work are in the way currently. I will definitely re-purchase TTP if I decide to retake.

I would highly advise anyone who wants to save money and get a high score use TTP. The Verbal beta is already coming together nicely and the SC prep is top notch. Really all you need to score well is:

1. Buy TTP
2. Buy all 6 official practice tests
3. Buy the additional 400 or so official questions

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I only used TTP for their quant program. TTP helped me go from a raw score of a 37 to a 49 in 3 weeks. My advice would be to go through the Manhattan GMAT prep books first, then tackle the Official GMAT questions to figure out your weak points. Once you have done this, you should go through the TTP Quant program to really hone in on your weak areas. Of course, while you are doing all this you should also be studying for Verbal and taking a practice exam every weekend. I think what makes TTP so great for Quant, is the rigorousness of the program itself. You end up answering a crazy amount of questions by the end of the program, but I think this is key to really ensuring you will be able to answer the question come test day. I would 100% recommend TTP.

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I started off with my GMAT preparation early and used Manhattan guide books for Quant section. Within a month or two, I was able to have a good grasp on the basic concepts. In the official practice tests, my Quant score hovered around 46-47 and I was finding it very difficult to identify my conceptual gaps.

In order to build upon my basics and identify my weak areas, I was looking for a prep material that worked in a methodical manner. I enrolled for the trial version of TTP and realised that it was exactly what I was looking for. I took a 4-months subscription and worked extensively on it. By the time I finished off my 4 months, I was easily able to score 49-50.

A few points that I observed about the course:
- Earlier I had difficulty in managing time on the quant section but after completing the 4 month course, I could complete the quant section with out time hassles. Probably, it was because of practicing thousands of question of almost every type on the TTP platform that one feels confident to take on any question.
- The structure of the platform is very neat and structured. One moves on to the next module only after completing all the concepts of the present module. I found the learning approach very methodical and well planned out.
- The program requires a lot of time investment and if one is short on time, he/she would not be able to make the best use of it.

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After taking two versions of a different GMAT prep course, including an attempt at self study, I realized that I needed more interactive type of learning to fully grasp concepts. TTP is extremely thorough and doesn’t teach shortcuts, just techniques and mastery. The way the curriculum is structured is excellent and helped raise my naturally decent quant score to the highest level. Other courses depend on you thinking you have a good control over the material and question types, TTP confirms it by making you do and re-do problems along the way while learning. The team was also extremely responsive every step of the way in helping for preparation. Without TTP, I wouldn’t have been able to confidently apply to the schools I am aiming for on time. The Verbal section looked promising as well - if i had spent more time preparing or for a R2 application I would definitely consider doing it as well.

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It's been a long GMAT journey, but I just scored a 770 Q51 V42 and it has all been worth it. Hopefully you can learn from my mistakes and get there faster. First note, I've been in your exact shoes before, looking at wildly high scores and GMAT posts, thinking: "there's seriously no way I'll get to that level". But it comes, you'll find your way.

My prep started 16 months ago right as I finished undergrad. I had 2-3 months before my job started and no money, so I decided to study for the GMAT. I used the MGMAT books and the online course over those months. Here's my scores:

GMAT Prep 1: 590 Q37 V35 (April 17 2019)
GMAT Prep 2: 690 Q46 V39 (After GMAT Course)
GMAT Prep 3: 710 Q47 V41 (1 week before first test)
GMAT #1: 690 Q47 V38 (June 29 2019)
GMAT Prep 3: 680 Q46 V38
GMAT #2: 700 Q44 V41 (July 27 2019)

I was burnt out and started my first post-grad job.

**** 10 month break ****

I started to get serious about prepping again once I decided I wanted to apply to business school this year. I knew I needed a high score to because I am a white male engineer with only a couple years of work experience. My friend referred me to Target Test Prep, and I didn't look back.

TTP is great. I did everything they told me to do, even though I had achieved a Q47 before, I wanted to build a solid foundation and that was exactly what TTP Quant did. Since TTP hadn't built out it's verbal offering yet, I supplemented with e-GMAT for verbal, although I only used it for sentence correction and I would advise MGMAT verbal or just OG Verbal questions, especially for native speakers.

After completing the TTP course, things didn't go exactly as planned.
Here's my scores:

GMAT Prep 5: 740 Q49 V41
GMAT Prep 6: 730 Q49 V40
GMAT #3: 710 Q47 V41 (August 4th 2020)

At this point, I was frustrated. I didn't know what to do. I purchased the enhanced score report, and sent it to Scott at TTP and Jeff at TTP. I had emailed them both before, and they had gotten back to me with advice and been very helpful. This time, Jeff gave me a phone call and we discussed the exam and what we thought went wrong. No other company will do this unless you hire a private tutor. Jeff talked me through a plan, then sent me a detailed 7 day prep plan that included a mix of TTP and OG questions. Then, 10 days after GMAT #3:

GMAT #4: 770 Q51 V42 (August 14th 2020, online)

How did I make that jump? Well, according to my ESR I was scoring 99th percentile and 96th percentile on DS and SC respectively, the two most difficult parts of the test for students (typically). I had focused so much of my prep on that, I ignored the rest. I spent those 7 days doing questions from all sorts of difficulty ranges and really perfecting the process.

Biggest takeaway: Drill OG questions, all the OG questions, especially the medium level questions if you are trying to get a 720+ score, because perfection on those questions will give you the opportunity to answer the hard questions. Keep working, it just takes time and a well-balanced study plan. I am certainly not a genius (I got B's and C's in calculus in college).

Another tip: TTP provides a strategy chapter that you read throughout the course. Take notes on it and follow it, go back to it, review it, and take it seriously. The GMAT is more than just questions, it takes a mindset and an attitude but you will get there. I had post-it notes with 770 written on it in my apartment and on my computer, having that mindset helps when things get tough.

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Summary:

If you can afford the program, do it. Target Test Prep is hands-down the reason I was able to score a 740 with a Q50.

Review:

My GMAT experience started in 2017. I was considering grad school and used self-study to take the GMAT, employing the typical resources such as the OG guides and Manhattan Prep guides. Score: 650 - Q46 / V34

I took a few years to work on my career and round out my profile. The GMAT loomed over my head until 2020 when I decided to give it another shot. Utilizing the same self-study techniques, the information I learned from my previous attempt came back relatively quickly, but after completing an initial practice test, I was disappointed to see an overall score of 640. My quant had dropped from a 46 to a 42. I knew I had to find a new way to study.

I consulted a colleague who pointed me to Target Test Prep. I was a little hesitant, but I knew I needed to shake things up. So, I signed up for the free trial. Within the first week, I was learning techniques that I had never seen before. Specifically, on rate / work problems, overlapping sets, and my nemesis at the time, combinations and permutations. I decided then to commit to the full course.

One thing you should know, is that the course requires a decent amount of time to thoroughly complete. In my case, I studied approximately 1 - 2 hours per night on most weeknights, and then 4 - 6 hours per day on the weekends. At that rate it took me approximately 2 – 3 months to finish. But I have to say, at no point did it feel that long. Target Test Prep does a fantastic job of structuring the course to keep it interesting and to keep you motivated to dive into the next subject. Every study session has opportunities to accomplish something and this, in my mind, was key to keeping me motivated.

At the end of the course, you are instructed to take the official GMAT practice exams. I committed to all 6 exams and immediately saw success. My tests ranged from 680 – 750 and my quant held steady at Q48. I improved my quant by 6 points!

Test Experience:

Test 1: 700 – Q45 / V40

I finally broke the 700 barrier! A huge accomplishment. The Q45 was a little disappointing, but I noticed the questions were particularly difficult. So, I scheduled another exam.

Test 2: 710 – Q48 / V39

Q48. Finally, back to where I expected it to be. Still, I was disappointed that I had not performed my best on both subjects on the same test. I knew I was capable of a higher verbal score, so I scheduled another exam.

Test 3: 740 – Q50 / V40

Q50 and V40. I still can’t believe it. I remember during the quant section that I saw questions whose strategy was specifically called out in my TTP studies. Seriously, I finished multiple questions within SECONDS because of the TTP strategies.

Conclusion:

Using Target Test Prep, I was able to increase my GMAT score from a 650 to a 740, obtaining a quant score of 50. 50!!!! I firmly believe that Target Test Prep had a major influence on my success. I cannot recommend it enough, and now that they are adding verbal practice, it is likely going to be the only test prep guide you will need.

One final thought, if you can, take the test multiple times. I noticed a high degree of variability in the questions that were asked. Don’t get discouraged. Put in the time, believe in yourself, and you’ll be successful.

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