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Strengths:
- many practice questions with solutions
- strategies that specifically save time on the exam
- fully structured study plan that prioritizes the most important parts
- video explanations for most of the questions
- analytics dashboard with your performance by topic
Would make the product better:
nothing, it's great
I had a limited time to prepare (3 months) and I was looking for a course that would fully cover the exam material. I chose TTP because it had many positive reviews. After using the free 5-day trial I loved this course and I bought it.
The most useful part of the course for me was the questions bank. While studying you solve hundreds of questions, and this is what really prepares you for the exam. I had concerns about time per question, and I was slow at first, but I kept focusing on solving the problems as the course had recommended and my speed improved on its own.
Overall, I loved this service and I can recommend it to anyone taking GMAT.
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.
Strengths:
- Ease of use / UX
- Building the knowledge/skills base
- Tracking your work
- Covers each and every concepts
- Support easily accessible
Would make the product better:
Overall I am happy with the prep
I used Target Test Prep (TTP) for my GMAT prep in February 2024, focusing on both verbal and quant, and I was very happy with the results. I improved my score from a 455 on my first mock to a 675, landing in the 96th percentile overall. Specifically, I scored in the 98th percentile for Data, 89th for Quant, and 79th for Verbal.
UX: The platform is easy to navigate, making studying efficient. TTP covers all the GMAT topics comprehensively, so if you go through the entire program, you’re fully prepared. The content is robust, offering plenty of both quantity and quality.
Learning personalization: I appreciated the ability to create custom tests and tailor my study plan. This flexibility helped me focus on areas where I needed the most work, and it was easy to track my progress along the way.
Customer Support: The customer support at TTP was outstanding. They responded quickly and were always available to help with any questions I had, which really stood out compared to other platforms.
Overall: I would rate TTP 9.5/10. It is a solid choice for GMAT prep, offering great content and top-tier support. Highly recommend if you're serious about improving your score.
Strengths:
Thoroughness, Organization, Amount of Practice Problems
Would make the product better:
DI questions are a little bit too "tricky" as compared to the official questions.
TTP is thorough and well structured. The sheer number of practice problems you end up doing throughout the course is mind-boggling, and in my opinion, that's what makes it stand out. By the time I finished my 5 weeks of study I'd done almost 1000 Quant problems, which had me feeling very confident. The problems (especially quant) are very representative of the official test questions, to the point that the real test felt like just another practice quiz. After scoring 615 on my first official mock, 5 weeks later I scored 715 on my first try on the official test, higher than my second mock where I scored 695. I would absolutely not have been able to do this (especially on such a short timeframe) without TTP's mission based course. If you're someone who learns by repetition and values a structured plan for study, TTP will get you a high score. If I'd been able to spend 3-4 months with TTP, I'm confident my score would've been even higher.
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Strengths:
- Breaks down mathematics to its basic foundations, which massively aids those students that have struggled with the subject throughout their life.
- Offers personalised support to students that are trying to boost their score
- Offers a high degree of similarity in its practice questions relative to the actual GMAT
Would make the product better:
- None, amazing work
TTP helped me boost my score from a 605 in practice attempts to a 665. I’ve always been weak in mathematics from a foundational perspective, yet TTP was able to overturn this weakness courtesy of its meticulous quant and data course outlines, and practice questions. Additionally, the fact that the organization’s diagnostic exam shows you an indication of your capability rather than an actual score really shows the energy the team has put into thinking how to provide their students with the least stress-inducing course experience.
If you’re thinking that you’ll get a better monetary deal elsewhere - trust me, the value to investment ratio with TTP is far better.
Strengths:
The product really emphasizes repetition. The product also offers an essentials need-to-know cheat sheet that is extremely helpful in breaking down the exam into its core components that one may then practice on.
Would make the product better:
I was satisfied with the product through and through.
The ability to break down an exam into its core components and then practice those allows for marvelous increases in speed and accuracy towards taking the exam. The speed portion allows you to spend more time on difficult questions, courtesy of the numerous practice questions that emphasize repetition, but also as your accuracy improves, you feel yourself gliding through the exam. This is courtesy of the numerous ways you'll see the same problem or question framed such that one may be able to recognize the inherent pattern within to apply it to a multitude of different scenarios and problems henceforth. It becomes less of an exam and more of an exercise with sufficient practice with TTP's product