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Strengths:
Self-pacing, thoroughness of included curriculum.
Would make the product better:
It was not immediately apparent that the 'easy', 'medium' and 'hard' tests in each chapter often contained different types of problems; to make sure you've practiced each type of problem from each section you need to take 1-2 tests from each difficulty level. This is not necessarily an issue with the structure of the course, but would have been nice to understand up front.
I found Target Test Prep to be the best option for my learning style and prep situation. I had ~4 months to prepare for and take the test before needing to shift my timing priorities, and due to the nature of my work, I couldn't commit to a live class. TTP's self-paced structure was perfect for me as I could knock out modules when I had the time or spend more time on sections with which I was having more difficulty. The way the course is structured ensures you touch on every concept that could be presented on the test in a variety of ways, and intermittent review quizzes are built in to make sure previously learned concepts stay fresh in your mind. I naturally struggled most with the quant section of the GMAT focus, and the TTP system drastically improved my abilities in that section - the way concepts are taught and layered sequentially makes complex problems easy to digest and tackle. Overall, I would highly recommend TTP to anyone who works well in a self-paced environment.
Strengths:
1. TTP’s curriculum is organized and comprehensive.
The curriculum gradually builds up by breaking down each lesson into multiple Must-Know points. As I accumulated each Must-Know point, I could connect the dots and build a stronger, long-lasting foundation across Quant, Verbal, and DI. This is a lot better than just throwing yourself into a collection of different concepts and trying to figure out what are the key building blocks.
2. TTP’s questions and exercises are effective.
TTP offers over 1,000 practice questions. Moreover, each pertinent question does follow each sub-unit; there are also question sets associated with each chapter categorized by levels of difficulty. This ensures that every Must-Know concept you learn is put into practice.
3. TTP is more than just a curriculum.
Among the many features in TTP, I found the scheduling system, daily quotes, and AI assistance extremely beneficial. Having to schedule my preparation myself always discouraged me from studying for the GMAT. Thanks to this feature, I could finally focus on studying for the GMAT while managing other priorities. Furthermore, there were times I felt less motivated to study, but the daily quotes always came at the right time to encourage me to push through. Finally, for the AI assistance, this is a relatively new feature I tried during my latter phase of preparation. Nonetheless, it is really helpful as I can have my inquiries addressed in an instant.
Would make the product better:
I initially thought that the admin is a little bit less responsive, which could possibly be due to the discrepancy in our time zone. However, with the AI assistance feature, I believe this issue has been resolved.
If you are looking for a GMAT prep course, I highly recommend you try TTP’s free trial. TTP is an extremely effective prep course with a well-structured and comprehensive curriculum. On top of that, the course is user-friendly and highly supportive. It offers a personalized study plan, an extensive question bank, and an AI assistance to help with any doubts. The daily motivational quotes also keep you encouraged throughout your preparation. As long as you are consistent with your studies, I believe your GMAT journey should be smooth as silk with the TTP course, giving you the confidence to excel.
Strengths:
Thorough Quant review, concept by concept prep and reinforced learnings with plenty of quizzes, reviews, and cumulative practice questions.
I began my GMAT prep journey knowing my softest section was going to be Quant. I chose Target Test Prep specifically because they provide a holistic prep approach but also are renown for their Quant thoroughness. This was proven to be true; meticulous lessons that drill down concepts and reinforce them over time were the perfect resource to improve my scores significantly.
I liked the ability to focus on individual concepts (statistics, probability, work, general word problems, etc). This allowed me to focus my time and energy on the specific topics that I needed to improve, rather than take a broad approach that tackled too much at once.
Strengths:
- Most comprehensive platform that guarantees big score improvement
- Easy-to-follow curriculum that goes in-depth on all the key topics
Would make the product better:
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I first started my prep with TTP in the summer of 2024 and took a cold mock test. While I scored well on Verbal, my Quant score was lacking. After reading through a lot of different reviews on multiple platforms, I decided to try TTP, and could not have asked for a better experience. While the course is intensive and requires a significant time commitment, the results are well worth the effort. TTP’s structured approach ensures a deep understanding of concepts, with clear lessons and targeted quizzes that reinforce learning. The emphasis on fundamentals and consistent practice transformed my weakest area into my strongest, and Quant ended up being my highest score on test day. The TTP chat function was also really helpful as their team went above and beyond to solve any technical issues or any questions I had.
Strengths:
All-encompassing course, just have to follow it step by step, without thinking here and there. Final scores resemble the performance you get here. My quant remained strong, my Di remained decent and my verbal remained weak on my main exam attempts, mirroring my prep from TTP
Would make the product better:
Verbal has multiple questions that have a questionable solution key. But no place to provide feedback. A feedback platform will be highly appreciated.
I enjoyed my journey with TTP, got a 665 in first attempt and 675 in second attempt. My scoring could have been higher as I was getting 695-715 in official mocks but I found the main exam verbal set to be tougher than official mocks. However TTP mirrored my exam performance. It is an All-encompassing course, just have to follow it step by step, without thinking here and there. Final scores resemble the performance you get here. My quant remained strong, my Di remained decent and my verbal remained weak on my main exam attempts, mirroring my prep from TTP. Good job!
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Verified GMAT Focus score:
695 Q80 V90 DI83 (Online)
Strengths:
Well worded and complete explanations of quant and verbal concepts to help build up the fundamentals.
Would make the product better:
Some of the wording in GMAT focus mocks and the actual GMAT were different to what TTP had used which mean the first couple of mocks I took shook me a little bit. This can easily be supplemented with GMAT club questions from other sources as the TTP lessons should give you a great base to work from.
TTP is long no doubt, it took me around 400 hours to complete the program. However, I took my time, doing many of the practice tests multiple times to really nail the skills. It is a time committment, but it was instrumental in building up my quantitative ability as this was an area I needed the most improvement. I see a lot of people saying you should be okay to do the GMAT in 1-2 months of study, but it is so individual. If that is your expectation, I wouldn't recommend TTP, but if you want to commit to giving it your best shot over a 6 month period, then they are a good option. Great support on social media from the team too, going the extra mile.
TTP helped me go from 555 in an unprepared prep exam to an 735 in my real exam in just 2.5 months. I could increase my score in every part of the exam, especially quant, where I started with 9th percentile and ended up with 94th percentile. The reason for this was TTP and their incredible programm. They help you navigate the insane amount of information and possibilities considering GMAT preparation, making sure you can focus only on the topics needed. The program itsself is super easy to handle and GMAT prep was even fun, as you challenge yourself to finish chapters and missions in certain amounts of time. Every relevant topic for the GMAT will be explained in a way that everyone will understand it and all the basics are covered, so you dont have to be afraid if certain concepts aren't so clear in your head anymore. Due to time pressure I could only finish the quant part, but that only shows how much content and lessons you get if you buy this program. There's a lot of other good things I could mention like the fact you are tested on concepts you learned some time ago on a regular basis, sparing you the moment before the exam when you finished all topics and then realize you forgot everything you learned at the beginning. Or the dact that there are explanation videos for a huge amount of questions, where Scott and Jeff explain the solutions to practice questions in an comprehensive way. If I had the choice I would do it all again, maybe taking more time to finish the whole program, but I didnt regret my investment at any point in time.
Thanks to Scott, Jeff and the rest of the TTP team - without you this score wouldnt have been possible.
Strengths:
Target Test Prep does a fantastic job of breaking down every concept related to GMAT prep to the granular detail. Target Test Prep makes no assumptions about what you know, which helps you catch your blind spots unlike other tools. For example, Target Test Prep taught me how to organize Rate and Distance problems into a standard table. This may seem obvious to some, but this tip helped me ace every Rate and Distance problem I encountered.
Would make the product better:
It may have been user error, but I could not figure out how to randomize practice problems. Target Test Prep provides more subject tests than you could possibly need in your prep, but when you complete the tests, you know what skill is being tested. I needed to improve recognizing what type of problem was being asked. I practiced this using old GMAT resources. It's very possible this feature was available at the completion of the full training plan (which I skipped some parts of despite the constant recommendations not to!)
If you're serious about improving your GMAT score, Target Test Prep will guarantee improvement. My first practice test I scored 1st percentile (315 overall) and ended up with a 100th percentile score (735 overall) thanks to Target Test Prep resources. You will not run out of practice problems. Every concept you need to know is explained in excruciating detail - including how you should be organizing your work as you take the test. As I did more and more practice tests leading up to taking the GMAT, I would review what type of problems I struggled on and then would revisit that specific Target Test Prep section. Target Test Prep also keeps track of what problems you've struggled on - which I'd recommend you use as a pre-GMAT review guide before taking the test!
I recommend purchasing the 6 month package - I started studying in February 2024 and took the GMAT in August 2024.
Strengths:
Structural textual based learning
Lots of practice problems
Organised error tracker
Quick response by the team on queries
The best part about TTP is the study material is text based, and every chapter is carefully structured in such a way that concept buillding happens from basics to advanced level. Along with textual description, each lesson has a set of example and practice problems (apart from a huge number of chapter tests), so that we can understand the application of concept learnt in the lesson.
Verbal section was my weakest and I had very little confidence in improving my verbal ability score before using TTP. With the help of clear concept explanations, combined with a lot of practice problems which are very much close to real GMAT level, I was able to improve from 45 percentile to 84 percentile. For each chapter in verbal section, along with the skills to identify the correct answer, TTP also focuses on ways to identify the wrong answers, which was a game changer for me in improving my accuracy drastically.
Quant and Data Insights sections are very thorough, and there are plenty of diverse easy to hardest problems, similar to real GMAT problems. The amount of practise tests made sure I was ready to face any kind question. I eventually scored a perfect 90(100%le) in Quant and 82(93%le) in DI.
The team is highly responsive in answering any queries I had related to preparation strategy, clearing confusion in concepts, or providing detailed explanations to some tricky hard questions.
I highly recommend TTP course if you are looking for a comprehensive and flexible study material combined with a large number of practice problems.
Strengths:
Target Test Prep is an exceptional GMAT prep platform, offering a clear, structured approach that makes mastering even the toughest concepts manageable. The course excels with its detailed, user-friendly explanations and an extensive question bank that covers every aspect of the GMAT. Their interactive dashboard helps track progress effectively, allowing for a tailored study experience. With in-depth lessons and step-by-step problem-solving techniques, it’s perfect for anyone looking to significantly boost their score. The flexibility of self-paced learning, combined with top-notch support from instructors, makes Target Test Prep stand out in GMAT preparation. Highly recommended!
Would make the product better:
To enhance Target Test Prep, offering more personalized study plans based on specific weaknesses and adding more live or interactive sessions for real-time feedback could further boost the learning experience.
Target Test Prep is an outstanding GMAT prep platform that delivers a structured, thorough approach to mastering every aspect of the exam. The course is exceptionally well-organized, with detailed lessons and clear explanations that break down complex concepts into digestible steps. One of its key strengths is the extensive question bank, which provides a wide variety of problems that mirror the real GMAT. The interactive dashboard is excellent for tracking progress and identifying areas of improvement, allowing for a personalized study experience. Additionally, their problem-solving techniques are highly effective, helping you tackle even the toughest questions with confidence.
What really sets Target Test Prep apart is its flexibility—whether you're studying full-time or balancing a busy schedule, the self-paced learning model ensures that you can fit your prep around your life. The support from the team is top-notch, with instructors available to answer any questions you may have. For anyone serious about achieving a high GMAT score, this course is a game-changer. Highly recommended!
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