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A GMAT journey has many elements to it. I can vouch for TTP for clearing majority of the concepts for me especially quant. I love their error log and the fact that after every concept there is a test that you need to take in order to move on.
The best part about TTP is the scheduled approach. It keeps you on track. Also, the detailed analytics available gives you very pertinent inputs for you to get an idea of your deficiencies and strengths.
I struggled most with sentence correction and critical reasoning. Both were covered in a fair amount of detail. Also, the quantity of high quality questions available is really great. Gives you a good amount of practice.
Thanks TTP.
I tried a few different resources online before I started studying with TTP. Growing up, I never really saw myself as a math kind of guy, and after high school, I did my best to just steer clear of it completely. The TTP quant was instrumental in restoring my confidence and even excitement when it comes to solving math problems. The thing I like about their quant course, when compared with the other study materials I used, is that they break the concepts down into simple, yet very concrete steps. After enough time with TTP I noticed that when I looked at a problem, I had stopped telling myself “this is something you just need to know”, and started seeing how each one could be broken down to its fundamental pieces, pieces that I understood. I started my GMAT prep by having to review my times tables, and ended it with scoring Q49 on an actual GMAT exam. I owe a huge part of that to TTP, but more importantly, I want to thank them for bringing out my interest in math again. Of course I would recommend.
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I used TTP almost entirely for quant and couldn't be more satisfied. I had major math content gaps when I started GMAT prep, but I learned SO much with TTP. Their quant course/lessons gave me the tools I needed to deeply understand the concepts, and then use that understanding to answer GMAT questions correctly.
What really set TTP apart, in my opinion, was the amount of high-quality, GMAT-style questions included throughout: there are questions in each lesson as you're learning and at in the end of each chapter via chapter tests. Then there are even more strategically woven across the curriculum (e.g. review quizzes on previous chapter content before starting new chapter, and cumulative tests strategically placed after every 3-5 chapters).
Target Test Prep was critical for my GMAT process. The self-guided portion meant I could start studying in November and do a light amount for 4-5 months until I could take time off of work. I went from a 32 quant 36 verbal to a 49 quant 49 verbal. Target Test prep set very clear guidelines and processes for how I should be studying, which helped provide structure to my study plan. Upon completion of the quant portion, I never saw a problem on the practice GMATs I had not seen before. My first practice test after was a 42 quant, so there was definitely a slight adjustment period, but on my second test and on I never got below a 49 (consistent 49s/50s). Highly recommend this course.
I was introduced to TTP through a friend who also highly recommended it, as I am doing now!
The material for quant is extremely detailed and thoroughly covers every aspect of a topic. The thing I most liked about quant was that they provided modified variations of tricky questions that are most likely to confuse test-takers. This was great practice from the get go.
For verbal, SC and CR are explained especially in an analytical manner. This enables you to really understand the essence of the topic rather than just identify a patter to answer questions. The best part about verbal was tips on trap answer choices and how to avoid them.
The chapter-wise practice tests were tremendously nifty and gave an accurate representation of topic knowledge. The ability to create custom practice tests also helps you drill on your weak areas.
Overall, a great and comrehensive course. Definitely would recommend!
When I first started my prep, I was really overwhelmed by the amount of material there was to review. Along with the GMAT Official materials, I used TTP Quant to help lay the foundations of my quant skills. They cover all the material needed and test you with different questions so that you understand how to apply that knowledge. I did not use TTP Verbal as much. I originally only bought for one month and then wanted to switch to a four month plan and they were very flexible about paying to cover the difference. Additionally, if you have questions about the course, they get back to you very quickly.
Target Test Prep was a phenomenal resource for me as I started my GMAT journey. I wasn't sure where to start with my studying and was overwhelmed with the amount of resources available. Once I started Target Test Prep, that overwhelming feeling disappeared. A diagnostic test set up by TTP allows you to identify where you currently are versus what your goal score is and how to get there.
I started by reviewing all the basics for quant that I had forgotten given I haven't taken a math class in over 5 years. Then I focused on the weak areas and read all the lessons and did practice problems until I had mastered the topic. I followed a similar routine with the verbal section, but focused more on the strategy rather than drilling practice problems. This helped me improve my reading score immensely, which is the section largely responsible for my jump in score from 610 to 760.
Target Test Prep was very helpful in helping me achieve my GMAT score goals. Although I started out at a relatively high score, I performed less well and very inconsistently on my following practice exams because I didn't have a consistent way to approach many of the quantitative problems, and found myself getting better or worse scores based purely on luck. Also, I was also struggling to meet the timing requirements because I was not approaching the problems in the most efficient manner. I realized that simply doing practice problems from the official guide and the official practice tests was not actually teaching me any concepts or methods to solve problems. TTP does a great job of doing this. The course is super organized, covers every major concept you need, and makes the information digestible. It was very helpful with quant!
I started my GMAT prep with TTP, not having used any study material before it. I had given an official practice exam and scored a 700 on it, so my starting point was pretty high, but TTP really helped my sharpen my basics a lot. I am still in college so my quant was mostly up to date, but TTP warned me of all the Quant traps and the ways to avoid them, while honing my skills in topics I had not studied for a long time. The question-bank is huge; it is more than ample for anyone to attain perfection over any sub-topic.
While TTP’s Quant is praised very highly, I am surprised its Verbal section doesn’t get the praise I think it deserves. The Sentence Correction component was a real game-changer for me because SC was probably my weakest area. Granted that you still have to practice a lot of OG questions to really get accustomed to the real Verbal questions, but the basics are what matter the most and TTP is the best at sharpening them. I used the course for just about 2 months (although admittedly I gave a lot of time daily) and then revised, practiced OG questions and gave practice exams for the next 3-4 weeks. That was all I needed to reach my target score.
After quite a bit of research and several trials of other options, I decided to use Target Test Prep for my Quant prep. It did not disappoint. The structure provided a great path to follow but allowed me the flexibility I needed to focus in on topics I needed to review. The analytics and tracking are phenomenal and allow you to hone in in your weakest area. The free trial is a great way to see if it is right for you. Don't be discouraged by the lengthy first section (properties of numbers) - that baseline is important and subsequent chapters are much shorter.
While I only used Target test Prep for the quant review, I imagine that their verbal offerings are similarly effective. I would highly recommend target test prep.