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Joined: Apr 19, 2022
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Verified GMAT Classic score:
740 Q49 V42 (Online)
Strengths:
Easy to use, beautifully designed platform that engages the student and facilitates studying for long hours. Strong Sentence correction curriculum. The Error log page is a lifesaver.
Would make the product better:
I felt that I was not able to improve my reading comprehension skills a lot. Not sure what could have helped though
The platform is beautifully designed and is very easy to use. I know a lot of people might not find this aspect very important, but when you're on a very tight timetable with a full-time job, it is essential that the platform engages you to sit for long hours.
Another feature I liked was the timetable's customizability. I was able to enter the number of hours I want to dedicate on each of the days of the week and TTP created a timetable for me. Having a timetable to rely on is very important! Another feature I loved was the notes-making functionality. Anywhere on the course, whether that be inside chapters or practice tests, you can highlight key points/ sentences. You can also save questions you got wrong and leave a remark as to what went wrong. All these notes can be reviewed together on the 'Error log' page. This was my go-to page for revision before any mock. I used this even before my actual GMAT exam.
I used the platform for 2 months to complete the verbal section and a few chapters from quant. To maximise the outcomes from TTP, I would recommend completing the course which might take up to 3-4 months.
Strengths:
Flexible and comprehensive
When embarking on my GMAT journey, I knew I wanted to leverage a prep course to provide me with effective study materials and a flexible schedule that could be customized to my needs. Again and again, my research pointed me towards Target Test Prep. As soon as I started the course, I knew the reviews were right and I had made the right decision. The course is a one-stop shop for all things quant, verbal, IR, AWA, and test strategy. I worked through the TTP 6-month course and found it was perfect for my busy working schedule and, ultimately, led me to achieving a 760 (Q48V49, IR8) score. Thank you to Scott, Jeff, and the entire TTP team. I would recommend this course to everyone looking for an awesome GMAT prep experience and score to match.
Strengths:
Clear deliverables and thousands of practice problems.
Quant is really well done and great to practice.
Would make the product better:
Full Verbal review section could be helpful.
Full Practice Exams included in the pack would also be helpful as you had to buy your own practice exams after the first two free ones from MBA.com
Great test prep program! Will use again if I ever need to take another standardized test.
I think that the Quant section is excellent, close to perfect. I basically had everything I needed for self study and was glad to see that videos were included to show you how to do problems you get wrong when you complete the lessons. The quant review chapters are also really helpful because they help to solidify your knowledge.
Verbal was good overall, hoping that they will create a comprehensive verbal review section as this would be super helpful during final week prep.
I definitely found it worth the money since I had to study while working full-time and you can access materials at basically any time.
Strengths:
The Quant learning path is exceptional and there are ton of questions available to get up to speed. There are different difficulty level questions available so that a student at any current quant level can use it to get to Q50 or Q51.
The custom tests option is also quite good to test out few specific concepts.
Would make the product better:
I've expected the verbal content to be on par with the Quant content when I signed up for TTP after reading about it on Reddit. It is also quite an expensive subscription for people outside US.
If you are struggling with Quant, it is a great resource to get to Q50+. The learning path, the question bank and the analytics will help you a lot.
However, the verbal questions are unnecessarily hard, and quite low in number.
The SC questions, particularly, are very different from what you would get in GMAT. In GMAT, the SC questions are amalgamation of all the different SC concepts. In TTP, the SC question bank has questions that test only a particular concept of SC. Knowing about the concept prior to answering the question is not going to be the case with GMAT SC. You wouldn't know before answering the SC question, what concept is being tested and one of the crucial aspect of GMAT SC is being able to identify markers for the questions.
Strengths:
Very well organised material with tons of practice questions and very well explained methods of solving for quant.
For verbal, the theory is very well explained and examples are useful. Incredible resource.
I went through the official guide for 2 months and got 650 on a mock. After 2 months of TTP, I got 770 on my mock and 750 on my actual exam on the first try.
TTP made me feel so confident in my quant skills that I wasn’t even doubting a 750 going into the exam. Cannot recommend TTP more. Im super duper thankful for this resource. I def would’ve struggled to even touch 700 if not for it, as a fashion designer who haven’t done math in 7 years.
Would make the product better:
Nothing to improve tbh. Just brilliant. Maybe fewer emails as they feel spammy.
Very well organised material with tons of practice questions and very well explained methods of solving for quant.
For verbal, the theory is very well explained and examples are useful. Incredible resource.
I went through the official guide for 2 months and got 650 on a mock. After 2 months of TTP, I got 770 on my mock and 750 on my actual exam on the first try.
TTP made me feel so confident in my quant skills that I wasn’t even doubting a 750 going into the exam. Cannot recommend TTP more. Im super duper thankful for this resource. I def would’ve struggled to even touch 700 if not for it, as a fashion designer who haven’t done math in 7 years.
Strengths:
Great lessons, interface, questions, there is everything you need at the pace you need, at the depth you need.
Would make the product better:
They could have mocks of their own. Create a new qbank dedicated to these mocks. This would be amazing because I've found only the 6 gmat prep mocks to be useful in the GMAT prep. We need another party making mocks that are actually gmat-like and from the quality of their questions it could be TTP.
This is the best bang for the buck if you like self-study like I do. There is everything here needed for you to get a Q50 or Q51. If you do not have a solid math base, the program will get you there. And if you have a solid base to start with, you can do like me (though it might not necessarily be their recommendation) and do the chapter tests and read the chapters as you need to refresh. There are three different difficulties (easy, medium, hard) for each of the topics and both PS and DS exercises. Doing their DS exercises was my prep for Data Sufficiency.
I also really liked the Sentence Correction course. The cherry on top is the fact that you can speak to a member of the staff at any time through their chat. I needed some guidance after taking the diagnostic prep and also needed general advice after taking my exam and they were very helpful.
Strengths:
Target Test Prep carefully teaches the underlying grammar, logic, and mathematical principles of the questions that the GMAT will pose, equipping students to do well.
Would make the product better:
I have no recommendations for improvements. The course is very solid.
Target Test Prep helped me understand the principles behind the questions on the GMAT exam, gave me large amounts of practice problems with which to test my understanding, and helped me pinpoint areas of weakness for further review. TTP focuses on teaching the foundations of mathematics, grammar, and logic rather than teaching “tricks”, allowing users to develop greater consistency in answering the GMAT’s questions. TTP also helped to lend structure to my preparation efforts, by virtue of being organized into chapter form and roughly alternating between verbal and quant test topics. Additional helpful features included notes on how to efficiently parse questions to determine what grammar principle or math technique to use to solve the problem.
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Strengths:
- Structured approach
- Detailed lessons
- Customized chapter exams
- Analytics
Would make the product better:
- I didn't realize until 1 day before my subscription ran out that TTP has several practice exams, despite navigating for this on the website. It should be easier to navigate to these. The diagnostic test is clearly depicted though
Target Test Prep's GMAT preparation software stands out as a valuable tool for students seeking to excel on the GMAT. The platform's structured approach simplifies the learning process, breaking down complex concepts into manageable modules that progressively build upon one another.
One of the key merits of Target Test Prep is the emphasis on a strong foundation. By first ensuring that users have a thorough understanding of core concepts, the course lays the groundwork for more advanced problem-solving skills.
Furthermore, the practice questions and full-length practice tests provided by Target Test Prep are invaluable for fine-tuning test-taking strategies and time management skills. Detailed explanations accompanying each question enable users to learn from their mistakes and continually improve their performance.
Overall, Target Test Prep's well-organized and comprehensive approach offers an effective way to build the necessary knowledge and skills for achieving a high score on the GMAT.
Joined: Feb 01, 2020
Posts: 1
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Verified GMAT Classic score:
740 Q50 V41 (Online)
Strengths:
The curriculum is very well structured and covers any topic you need.
Would make the product better:
Nothing
I was stuck at a plateau of 700/710 and saw no way out. I took one month of the TTP course for verbal and some sections of quant and it was a game changer. The curriculum was very well structured and covered all important aspects needed. I followed the course cover to cover and did all the quizes as they came. Within 30 days, I saw a great improvement in my concepts and was able to apply them much better. After that, I re solved the Og and my practice tests had over 30/40 point difference. Would recommend to anyone aiming for a 700+
Strengths:
TTP has a fantastic course structure, and a great mixture of concept deep-dive, practice questions, and quizzes.
Would make the product better:
The verbal section can include more practice sets.
TTP is an amazing GMAT prep resource, and it helped me through every stage of my GMAT prep journey, from laying a solid knowledge foundation, to advancing my problem-solving skills and getting my target score. The QUANT and VERBAL section are super thorough, coupled with many high-quality practice questions. The practice questions also came with very detailed explanations, which allowed me to review my mistakes and bridge my knowledge gap really effectively. Another thing I like about TTP is that it shares a motivational quote every time you log in - this might be trivial but it did inspire me a lot throughout this arduous testing prepping journey :) I would highly recommend it to anyone who's prepping for the GMAT!