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I was looking at options for GMAT test plans, when TTP offered me a 5 day free trial. I had decided to take the GMAT once I am comfortable with at least 50% of the course, and decide the date of exam accordingly. At the end of the trial I was so hooked on to the course material, the detailed study plan, the structure of the courses that I decided to purchase the one month flexi plan. Having a flexible per month plan at $99 gives much freedom to choose the date of GMAT exam.
TTP offers a study plan based on your score target, which I found extremely helpful. My greatest concern was Verbal since I am a non native speaker. I started with the verbal courses which made me realize that the courses are structured very well. It is not just rules jotted down but enough examples to elucidate each concept. Not only that, any doubt I had, I used the feedback section to ask a question. Marty got back to me almost immediately providing further explanation for the SC/CR rule . The topic exams divided at 3 levels gives scope to build concepts, test your concepts and learn from them. I found the CR material extremely well structured and detailed. The provision to take notes on the go was a plus. The best part is it is almost like chatting to Scott and the team, because anytime you have a feedback you can just send them and they will reply fast enough for you not to forget what you asked in the first place.
The best topic was GMAT strategy. You know that good score is not just about answering all the questions right within time. It tells you that scoring well is also about taking a guess and moving on. The GMAT test taking strategy section will help you on your test day. Overall, I think it was the wisest $99 spent.
I decided to take the GMAT in January 2021, all the while being incredibly lazy and never actually getting down to it. I needed a test prep software that was customisable, easy to use, and broke everything down to the smallest detail. TTP gave me all of those things, and I eventually prepared for about 8-12 weeks between May and August 2021. Started out with mid 600s on my practice exams, ended up with a 750.
I spent most of my time on the quant section, even though both sections were actually very well broken down. I refer specifically to how well "broken down" everything was because trying to learn everything about the GMAT in one go can be overwhelming. Mastering individual topics and question types allowed me to confidently progress in a measured, gradual way which eventually helped me be comfortable with the whole thing.
TTP is hands-down the best way to learn quant concepts. The course is thorough and challenging, with a lot of practice problems to reinforce the lessons. They really build reinforcement into the course, and you can tell how the concepts build on themselves throughout the course. It's ordered in a very logical way, so you build your skills over time.
Sometimes it will feel like you're not making progress, but if you keep pushing, re-read the chapters, watch the question explanations, by the end you will be surprised how much you learned.
There's no way I would have reached my GMAT score goals without TTP.
Target Test Prep was everything I needed! The pricing was very reasonable and the quant prep (my focus) brought me to exactly where I wanted to be! Verbal prep was also excellent.
The course format makes you extremely comfortable with the types of questions you will see on the GMAT, so it feels simple on test day. Beyond the typical prep for the key GMAT sections, I really appreciated the strategy lessons from Target Test Prep. They encouraged you to take a step back and think about the test in the context of your whole MBA application, which helped to take the pressure off.
Their team was also very responsive and respectful. I would definitely recommend!
TargetTestPrep is really a great course and helped me get a perfect Quant score and a great GMAT score overall: 760 (Q51,V42). A 100 point improvement over my already decent cold score of 660.
Pro's:
- extremely detailed quant lessons and lots of quality practice questions (about 3.5k quant and 1k verbal)
- fixed study plan that you simply have to follow and that will cover every topic
- really detailed SC lessons, which will make you familiar with all grammar concepts needed
- nice and clean design
- completly digital course, with automatic error log and performance evaluation
Con's:
- you will need quite some time to finish the course in its entirety (i needed about 250 hours, but you could very well need even more time)
- CR lessons are good, however i don't think you need to finish every single CR lesson (focusing on the crucial topics is probably sufficient)
All in all a really nice course, all the positive reviews exist for a good reason :)
I haven't taken a math course since high school (about 7 years ago), and I was very rusty on even basic quant topics, like geometry or algebra. I decided to sign up for Target Test Prep due to rave reviews on the web, as well as Fishbowl and from word of mouth from friends. Due to work, I was absolutely short on time and couldn't dedicate a specific time/day to study consistently for, and needed a flexible self-study tool instead of a formal class. In addition, the price point was far more affordable than taking a formal class, and I liked being able to cancel at any point. The actual program itself was fantastic in terms of not only content, but even UX. It was easy to understand, navigate, and honestly, I loved every little feature, even being able to speed up video speeds to match my pace. I would recommend really taking the time to go through the chapters and take the quizzes - admittedly, I was not able to finish the entire course by the time I had to take my test, but it helped me immensely in every section I was able to complete, landing me a final 750 score in total. Quant was always my weakness, and without TTP, I'm not sure I would've been able to get this amazing score.
I was struggling with the Verbal section since my first attempt. I scored a 650(34V/46Q) in Nov'19 and scored a 650 again in Jan'21. I ended up cancelling my score this time, with no hope left in me. I read about TTP on Reddit and I thought of taking GMAT again, one last time. Started my journey with TTP on 16th May.Scored a 740(42V/49Q) on GMAT on 27th Septmenber. 4 months are enough for you to utilize TTP as long as you have brushed up your Quant. Even though TTP didnt offer RC during my prep, I was able to improve my score by 8 points in Verbal solely by practicing SC and CR modules. Bother Verbal and Quant modules are detailed and clarify each concept with examples ans quizes. I did not use any other prep material this time, only TTP and GMATclub for practicing OG questions. When it comes to GMAT preparation, TTP is a 10/10 .
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I have subscribed TTP basically for the quant. The Quant section doesn't need any introduction. It's great already. What impressed me more was the verbal section. I found it really useful. I had subscribed other tools but this one felt more natural. But they will need to add more questions on the verbal section. Also, just a heads up, as of now RC is missing.
Quant section has more questions than you can possibly finish. I didn't complete the entire study plan. Focused more on the section where i was weak. The overall interface is very intuitive and clean. Their study plan is also great for someone who is just starting the prep. I would highly recommend this over anything.
The content is truly amazing, very thoroughly, and lots of questions to practice are provided. The course methodology was essential to help me to feel motivated, to push harder, and to study longer than I usually did before.
Studying by myself I managed to elevate my Quant from 36 to 42, but couldn't go any further by myself. One month of TTP was enough to take me to the 48 Quant I needed.
The course provided lots of meaningful analytics to show my weaknesses and strengths, so I could focus on the concepts and practice questions I needed the most.
I believe the course is meant to last more than one month, but even though I had such a short time, my improvement was significant.
I have never been someone who enjoys studying mathematics, the monotony of doing sums is too tedious to be appealing. I gave the GMAT for the first time in 2020, scoring 680 (q44,v38) using a regional platform. I was disheartened and it took me almost another year to be mentally prepared to give the test again. I signed up for TTP based on the reviews at GMAT Club in July, hoping that this time I would give a better attempt.
3 days into TTP, I realised that I enjoyed studying math. The slow gradual curve of the course ensured that I learnt a lot without ever feeling overwhelmed. The explanations are VERY simple, with a focus on finding the easiest possible solution. TTP didn't give me a brainwave or a quick fix, it slowly taught me the building blocks of quant so I was able to logically come to answers on my own. Additionally, their support is really fast and the personal touch really boosted the experience.
A key aspect of TTP is the care they place into mentally preparing you for the exam. The GMAT is a gruelling process and the prep and exam tips really helped me in the runup to the exam.
After 2 months (it took me a month longer than I expected), I wrote the GMAT on 17.9.21 and got a 730 (q49,v41, IR6, AWA6)! I genuinely owe my quant score to TTP. I would 100% recommend TTP, especially if you're someone who needs help in quant like I did.