After reading all of the glowing reviews online (Reddit especially) I really expected to be blown away by TTP. It was pretty good and definitely comprehensive, but there were a fair number of drawbacks to be considered. I consider it a useful tool to supplement your prepwork - if you're only using TTP and no OG materials you will have a bad time in trying to achieve a top-tier quant score imo (see my score for reference lol, still trying for it).

The quant materials are undeniably thorough; if you're a total beginner to quant this course will help you master the foundations. They drill the most basic concepts into you over and over. But the TTP quant questions are incredibly straightforward, even at the hardest difficulty levels, and they won't teach you the common "tricks" that browsing 600-700 level OG questions on here would. It won't teach you any novel test-taking strategies either.

I would recommend TTP if only to use as a foundation for drilling OG questions either here or through Wiley's site. I don't regret the money I spent on it but I'm also a bit confused by all of the rave reviews, as if the course has no flaws.

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For those interested, I wanted to share my experience with Target Test Prep in the hopes it might help others who are considering their program for GMAT preparation. I started my GMAT journey back in late January 2021. I didn't know too much about the exam at the time other than what I learnt through taking a handful of the free practice questions from the mba.com website. I went ahead and took a diagnostic exam to see where I stood and scored a 590 (Q34/V38). After a recommendation from a friend, I paid $1 for TTP's 5 day trial and never looked back. I used TTP pretty much exclusively for Quant prep from March to June, used the OG q-bank for additional practice questions, and ended up scoring a 730 (Q47/V44).

Here's what I found most compelling about the TTP prep course:

1. TTP takes out all of the guessing game when it comes to study material. I feel very confident in saying that TTP covers every single concept the GMAT will test you on. As someone who felt absolutely overwhelmed by the multitude of study materials and sources out there, I found it incredibly comforting knowing that I would never need to piecemeal together different study products or programs in order to get a truly comprehensive approach between Verbal and Quant.

2. TTP is hyper-structured. Given how much I was struggling with Quant, I can't emphasize enough how helpful it was for me to go back to the basics and have a methodical approach in building up my foundational knowledge. TTP's readings are extremely thorough and have everything you need in order to make the transition between elementary, intermediate, and advanced concepts. Whatever your Quant goal is (whether Q45, Q48, Q51, or anything in between), I truly believe TTP can get you there if you follow it as intended and trust the process. One comment on this: whatever your target score is, I would recommend setting your desired Quant Score to "Expert +" otherwise some crucial readings will be excluded from the study plan.

3. Target Test Prep is super cost effective. To be honest I didn't spend too much time comparing prices between different prep providers because TTP's 5-day trial gave me all the confidence I needed to know that it was a great value-proposition. IMO the $299 for 4 months or $399 for 6 months is a no-brainer.

Summary Thoughts:

* Superb Prep material -- long but very thorough
* Highly structured course that outlines exactly what you need to do
* Extensive Q-bank with questions that I personally thought were close to the feel of the real GMAT q's
* Small team that does their best to respond in a timely fashion and provide advice
* Didn't spend too much time with the Verbal readings but found the practice questions helpful in getting reps
* Fantastic value-to-cost, if not the best on the market

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The TTP Quant prep is the most comprehensive yet intuitive material that I have come across. I took my first GMAT attempt in November last year, and my Quant was at Q44. My scores in the official practice exams would vary widely, and I needed to breach the Q47 mark to achieve my target score of 740+. I came across Target Test Prep, I took their 5 day trial, and I was immediately hooked. The relentless interval testing along with the diverse variety of question sets pretty much ensures that you are solving the problems on auto-pilot come test day. I clocked in about 130 hours, finished 70% of the material, and I managed to score a 750 on my retake (Q48, V45). It's a great course, just trust the process.

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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

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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! :)

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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.

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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!

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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).

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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)

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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.

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