Live GMAT classes with Target Test Prep start Nov 21 and Nov 22. First class free.

See classes
Target Test Prep · GMAT

Choose how you want to prepare

Learn live with an expert or move at your own pace. Every option includes the complete TTP study system.

Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 winner: Target Test Prep, #1 Test Prep

Target Test Prep was voted #1 Best Test Prep in the 2026 Newsweek Readers’ Choice™ Awards.

★★★★★5.0563 reviews
GMATLiveTeachStarts Nov 22
Josh Braslow, Target Test Prep GMAT expert
LIVE ONLINE CLASSES

Get Ready for GMAT Test Day Faster with Live Online Classes

with Josh Braslow, 20+ years in test prep

Nov 22 · Josh Braslow
Sun · 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM ET
Included
40 hours of live online classes + 6 months of TTP OnDemand
  • Attend the first class for free
  • Every class is recorded, so you never fall behind
View classes & enroll
Limited seats availableTarget Test Prep
EALiveTeachOnDemandStart anytime
EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT

Target Test Prep EA OnDemand

Self-paced EA prep. Study on your schedule.

EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT

with

165+ EA score guarantee
$05-day trial no automatic billing
Schedule
Included
40 hours of live online classes plus six months of access to the complete TTP EA OnDemand course.
  • 165+ EA Score Guarantee
  • 4,100+ Quant, Verbal, and Integrated Reasoning practice questions
  • 400+ hours of in-depth video lessons
  • 3,000+ step-by-step video solutions
View EA class & enroll Start free 5-day trial
Limited cohort · enrollment openTrial includes full course accessTarget Test Prep
GMATOnDemandStart anytime
SELF-PACED MASTERCLASS

Target Test Prep GMAT OnDemand

Complete access from day one. Study on your schedule.

715+ score guarantee
$0to start then $127/mo
  • Personalized study plan and analytics
  • Thousands of lessons and practice questions

Profile Evaluation

Launched April 26, 2006
Expert replies
by MBA2009-2011 » Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:38 pm
Thanks in advance for reviewing.

Applying for full-time MBA class of 2011 – finance/international finance concentration

Demographics
Asian American (Indian)
30 at matriculation

Education
UNC – Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler School of Business)
BS in Business Administration – Finance/Accounting Concentration
3.79 GPA with Honors
Dean's List

GMAT (planning on retaking)
650 (84%)
Q44 (73%)
V35 (77%)

Resume
Investment Banking
Analyst
4 years with two different banks
Typical banking experience but have several great stories to include in essays

Finance Firm
Associate
2 years
Small team which provided fantastic experience and exposure
Several examples of teamwork, leadership, and innovation which can be included in essays

Extracurricular

College
Honor/Service Fraternity – Held various offices

After
Organization which brought together teenagers from conflict regions in the world
Volunteered with senior citizens
Running club

My list of schools is long at the moment: Wharton, Columbia, Michigan, Northwestern, Tuck, NYU, UVA, and Duke.

Given my current score and background, can you please tell me which schools would be realistic?

Can I also please know which schools would be realistic if the new score was in the 670-680 range?

Thanks!
Join the discussion
Source: — Ask Stacy Blackman |

by Lisa Anderson » Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:43 pm
Dear MBA2009-2011,

Honestly, these schools are all stretch schools for you at a 650 and many at a 680. All of these schools have GMAT averages at or above a 680, most over a 700. While you appear to have a great GPA and strong work experience, you will be facing fierce competition this year and it is probable many will have a similar profile to yours.

In addition to retaking the GMAT, I think it is important for you to put together a compelling set of essays, outstanding recommendations and a great interview. Additionally, I would suggest adding 1-2 safety schools to the mix. You might end up at one of your top choices, but it is always good to have alternatives if you want to be in business school next fall.

Good luck,
Lisa
Lisa Anderson
Consultant
Stacy Blackman Consulting

Learn more about me
Join the discussion