Manhattan GMAT Prep

Expert replies

Wayward-Bound: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 30; Joined: Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:14 pm; Thanked: 1 times; GMAT Score:710

by Wayward-Bound » Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:49 am

So after careful consideration and scoring in the 580-610 range on all my practice tests I've decided the next step is to take a prep course in order to crack the 700 barrier. I was looking at Manhattan GMAT prep and they have the online course available with 9 session online for roughly 1K. They also have the self-study plus which is about $800 and offers 9-session online format however it's not a live session it's a prerecorded lecture. You are afford 2 30-minute private sessions versus the weekly ones through the actual course... knowing I'm scoring in the 600 range and aiming for 700+... is it essential that I sign up for the online course or will the self-study method if I follow the syllabus in same fashion as the online live course be sufficient? Thanks!

Source: Beat The GMAT — GMAT Strategy | Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:49 am

David@VeritasPrep: GMAT Instructor; Posts: 2193; Joined: Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:30 pmFollowed by: 512 members; Location: Vermont and Boston, MA; Thanked: 1186 times; GMAT Score:770

by David@VeritasPrep » Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:25 pm

I would say that the decision depends on how you learn. Do you need to ask questions right then - on the spot? That can save time as opposed to saving up your questions and emailing them or finding the answers yourself.

We have similar options at Veritas Prep and I find that many people are very active in the online class asking all sorts of questions and getting immediate answers. We also offer the sessions recorded so you can be there if you can't be there.

We have had many students succeed with the recorded lessons and you report that at Manhattan that option is cheaper. So it will depend on how you learn as to which of those options work for you! Good luck.

Veritas Prep | GMAT Instructor

Veritas Prep Reviews
Save $100 off any live Veritas Prep GMAT Course

Wayward-Bound: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 30; Joined: Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:14 pm; Thanked: 1 times; GMAT Score:710

by Wayward-Bound » Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:53 am

Thanks for the response. After talking with the team there it appears if you purchase a package and need to alter to the online or live sessions they just charge the difference. First practice test score under MGMAT - 620 (made two stupid mistakes on quant that pulled me down a bit). So hopefully the next 9 weeks will get me ready and sufficiently prepared for a 700+! Thanks!

GMAT Course Reviews

563 reviews

1168 reviews

431 reviews

359 reviews

147 reviews

5/5

5 Star (563 Reviews)

"Target Test Prep is the closest to the official version of the GMAT exam, about 99% accuracy in terms of the quality and quantity of information. The course has excellently created singular sets of focused lessons and tests for every possible topic that one could come across in the official GMAT exam."

"The TTP course maximizes the efficiency of the time you spend studying. It will take time and effort but I could almost guarantee that if you complete the course exactly as it is laid out you will get an amazing score. They also have a very responsive team willing to help with any questions you might have."

"TTP has two things that I think no other test prep company offers: A teaching approach that reinforces understanding and an attitude that will give you the mental preparedness needed to succeed on the test. TTP gives you a deep understanding of the concept you need to know while teaching you how to think."

Write a Review