I am simply not a math person. English, yes. I was an English major and a prolific reader so I was not overly concerned with the verbal section of th GMAT. Math, on the other hand... I have done well in math courses but always struggled in math standardized testing. So, I was already dreading the quant section of the GMAT from the get go.

Though I had attempted to start studying in 2016, I was not yet motivated enough to take it seriously and quickly stopped. I began studying again in March 2017 once I had MBA programs in mind. I went through the OG guides, solved every problem, sat the exam in mid-August, and ultimately scored a disappointing Q31.

At this point I reached out to Scott at Target Test Prep and he calmed me down and set me on a path to success. I restarted the Targe Test Prep quant course and this time finished every module and every exam, all with continued encouragement from Scott and Jeff.

I sat the exam again in December and scored a Q44. I never would have been able to get there without Scott and the team at Target Test Prep. I highly recommend the course, not just for how comprehensive and beautifully designed it is, but for the human touch Scott and Jeff bring.

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This is hands down the perfect course if you are struggling with quant (or suspect that you will struggle) for the GMAT. It is extremely thorough, comprehensive and detailed for you to gain confidence solving every single problem you can encounter on the GMAT. I liked the structure in which they make you master each section/type of problem before going to the next. That really allowed me to be confident in each section and that percolated to test day.

Beyond serving as the best practice tool I encountered, it also ideal to learn concepts from zero, or help with concepts you might have been struggling with. For example, I was really bad at Combinations and Permutations, but after TTP it was one of my strongest areas, the same with Geometry. The videos are detailed enough for you to easily understand and master the skills needed for each type of problem regardless of your level of expertise.

In summary, this is the only course I'd recommend for quant and would save any potential candidate lots of time and money to start their quant training with TTP. Plus, Jeff and Scot were always helpful answering any questions (academic or test related) I had during the process. TTP is 100% worth your money and more importantly your time.

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Hey guys. I'm sure you've all had the opportunity to perform much needed due diligence on all the various test prep offerings on the market. I have as well - and to be honest, I've tried it all. I began my GMAT studies with courses such as MGMAT, and later even tried out the Economist GMAT review. However - none of these courses were as comprehensive for the Quant section of the exam as TTP was! TTP's curriculum taught me to think more critically - Within a day, I was already rewiring my thinking process. I was looking for patterns, cues in the question stem and no longer simply just "solving the problem".

Additionally, I highly recommend the private tutoring sessions with Jeff if can make the commitment. I have tried private tutoring sessions with other test prep services, but none of them were as effective as the format, and pedagogy of my sessions with Jeff. Instead of many "Q&A sessions" that I had been previously accustomed to, Jeff threw me in the deep end every single session and tested my true knowledge of the material. Every session was spent effectively drilling down a specific topic, until it was near mastery.

Finally, I improved my quant score from a 45 to a 49. No
One can help you obtain the score that you want/need. However, the right tools can make or break your chances for success.

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My first attempt at the GMAT was after using Kaplan's GMAT 800: Advanced Prep for Advanced Students book. I found it to be helpful with verbal, but the quant section was somewhat lacking.

Taking the GMAT for the second time, I wanted to place more focus on the quant section. A friend referred Target Test Prep after using it for the GRE. I signed up in September but didn't start studying until early/mid October. I would study for about 5-10 hours a week dependent on my schedule.

I loved the interface and detailed explanations for every question. Having the option to review easy, medium and hard questions also helped me gauge how well I understood the lesson. The structure of the material also follows a very logical path and the dashboard clearly shows your progress throughout the course. At first I went through every lesson and quiz, but as the test got closer I started to focus only on the lessons that were indicated as weak areas on my diagnostic test (which is also a great feature to have).

The week of the GMAT I did a few of the larger review tests. An important aspect of my score below is that I did not review verbal at all (outside of 2 full length tests) between the two dates I took the GMAT.

My goal for this second test was to break 700. I needed to feel more confident going into the test and effectively use my time the day of. TTP delivered on both fronts. While my quant score increased less than my verbal did, (Q44-47, V37-42) I wouldn't have gotten a 720 without TTP. I started off with the quant section and felt far more relaxed this time around. Moving into Verbal knowing quant was behind me (and likely better than my first GMAT) was a huge asset and my confidence only grew. I am very happy with my score and would encourage anyone who wants a thorough amount of of practice questions, quizzes and lessons to use TTP.

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I really loved how TTP prepared me for the quant section of the GMAT. I hadn't studied most of the math-related coursework for 6-7 years, and I was concerned that I had forgotten many of the basic concepts that I needed to get through the GMAT quant section. TTP helped me go from a quant score of 46 to 50 by helping me relearn those basics in a comprehensive, easy-to-digest format.

TTP's teaching methods were more comprehensive than some of the other at-home courses I had tried. I really valued the opportunity to do all the learning on my own, while also having TTP staff on hand to help via chat/phone whenever I needed. Overall, it's a great service that I couldn't recommend more highly for someone trying to brush up on old quant skills before the GMAT!

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After working on GMAT prep for a few months, I just couldn't break through a barrier of 47 or so raw score in quant. Practice test after practice test, I just couldn't improve. Until I found TTP. Using their detailed lesson plans and expansive quesiton bank, I hammered home all the points I was struggling on and broke that barrier. With other services, I'd have trouble with one concept (say - time/distance style questions) and only have a bank of a few questions to sift through. With TTP, I had hundreds, including really hard ones. Felt like other services were great to get me set on fundamentals, but TTP got me over the edge. On D-day, I ended up with a 50 raw score on quant, so about as well as I could do. Thanks TTP!

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I’ve heard a lot of stories from friends and through forums of people taking the GMAT and not being able to hit the score they desire the first time round. From the get go, I decided to engage with Target Test Prep to help me.

Only taking the exam once, I’m still in disbelief of how in the world I managed to get a 740 after only studying for 2 and a half months. I’ve never even hit that score in my practice exams before.

Can I just say, Scott Woodbury is amazing. I think his online curriculum on Target Test Prep is extremely comprehensive and easy to follow. It has a very effective and efficient structure that builds maths skills and knowledge from the ground up. Just going through my flash cards before the exam, I didn’t realise how well even just the lessons in the curriculum online flows and builds on one another. The question bank is very extensive and well managed with regards to the stages of the curriculum at which it prompts you to do them. The fact that I could do it any time in my own time was an extreme plus point as well. (I live in Asia, so between Scott and me, there’s a huge time difference).

I also had one class a week of private classes with Scott, totalling 7 sessions. All that time was spent efficiently clarifying any questions I had, especially on the other 3 sections of the GMAT. These one-to-one sections are fully flexible. He leaves it to you to decide where you think you may need the most help, while also highlighting areas he thinks you should focus more on improving.

Apart from being a friendly and approachable tutor, his encouragement and his wise, yet simple, advice made everything so much easier for me. The way he put things, it made me think “huh, I don’t know why I never looked at it like that before..” The verbal section was my weakest area. We only spent a total of 3 hours on it and my score improved significantly. To be honest, besides those 3 hours, I hadn’t done much other practice for that.

I highly recommend Scott and Target Test Prep. Especially if you’re looking for an easy-to-follow comprehensive curriculum, a supportive and effective tutor, and need that flexibility of doing it in your own time.

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I was very fortunate to find Target Test Prep for help on the Quant part of the exam. The design and structure of the course is excellent - the curriculum is succinct and teaches you what you need to know and how you need to know it. The inclusion of examples to solidify your understanding of concepts is also very very helpful. The site is also very customizable so you can easily focus on areas of weakness - I found the ability to create customized quizzes to test only certain concepts helped during final preparation to shore up my understanding. Would recommend this to anybody preparing for the GMAT.

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When I started my GMAT prep this year, I scored an abysmal 570 on the diagnostic review. After spending 2-3 months going through the chapters on TTP and a few tutoring sessions with Scott, I felt relatively ready for the exam.

I scored a 600 and was devastated to say the least. I needed to send my applications with a higher score, so I decided to try once more and jumped right back into TTP. I realized I understand the basic concepts but I did not spend enough time hammering the tough questions that really improve your score.

This time I stuck to the study plan Scott and Jeff outlined. I completed EVERY single medium and hard tests and did not quit until I hit the targets they recommended.

Four weeks of intense study later I sat for the exam again and scored a 680!! My biggest advice is to 1) Use TTP to improve your Quant score and 2) Don't review the material half-heartedly thinking it will click come exam time. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!

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TTP was recommended to me by a friend. I spent around 3 months on the website using the software. I also complemented my study with private lessons with Scott and Jeff.
The software and tutors are excellent and I highly recommend them.
I don't have a quant background and received 400 on my first GMAT practice exam. In the end I received a 710. Well worth it.
I initially studied with Manhattan. The self-study option I chose was useful for Verbal but not for Quant. TTP provided me with the intensive and comprehensive syllabus and drills to achieve the score I was after.

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