Need help deciding on a course and more

[dpmehta]

I gave my GMAT last week and scored a 550 which is way below my expectation and what I had prepared for.

I have gone through
* The Official Guide for GMAT Review (11th Edition)
* The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review
* The Official Guide for GMAT Quantitative Review
* Kaplan 800
* Princeton

I am deciding between Kaplan course and MGMAT's virtual course. I am a little skeptical on the whole virtual thing. Can someone who has taken it please tell me whether it is worth taking the virtual course or should I go with the Kaplan course?? and whether should I take a 9 week or 2 weeks bootcamp

Also, since I have already studies all the material which MGMAT provides do you guys think it is still worth it?? Need some perspective on that part.

I gave my test on Aug last week and I prepared for about 6 weeks. How long do you guys think I need to prepare to get a 700+. how feasible is that considering I have to start working on my Bschool round II applications . am i in big trouble??

Please help


Thanks a lot

[beatthegmat]

SigGolfer recently had a review about his virtual course experience: https://www.beatthegmat.com/viewtopic.php?t=4562

[bates88]

I just started Princeton Review's online course. It's really cool so far...the lessons are tailored to how I do as I go. I haven't done it yet, but I can chat with instructors if I need help (I'm not doing the one with the live lectures; my schedule is too variable because I have children). There's also a forum where I can talk to other people in the course, and I've gotten some very helpful advice already.

[Stacey Koprince]

Some stats and quotes from the end-of-course surveys of my most recent online class. (This was SigGolfer's class, in fact!)

Overall Effectiveness of the Elluminate Online Platform:
11 people rated 5 - Outstanding
3 people rated 4 - Very Good
Nobody rated lower than 4

In response to "How would you compare your learning experience in Manhattan GMAT's LIVE ONLINE platform to that of a traditional live classroom?

5 people said it was more effective than a traditional classroom
9 people said it was as effective as a traditional classroom
Nobody said it was less effective than a traditional classroom

In response to the question "How would you compare your learning experience in the Live Online platform to that of a traditional live classroom?"
These are ALL of the responses to this question, by the way. I didn't only put in the good ones.

• It was way more interactive.
• The platform was very user friendly and efficient.
• I loved that the students were able to answer questions anonymously and get instant feedback.
• I’d prefer a traditional classroom, but I found the Elluminate classroom to be a good substitute and definitely adequate for this kind of class.
• The advantage of having Steve put in tips all the time along with the main instructor made the online experience very effective. The ability to view the class at any time was superb.
• I felt that because the class is interactive the only thing missing is seeing other people's faces (and the drive to and from an actual facility).