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GtownHero – :
Veritas was amazing for my self study routine. I could watch the videos on my own time and they were very easy to follow along with the books.
Erin – :
I took the six-week course with Ravi and Ron. This dynamic duo made me look forward to class, and pushed me to succeed. Ravi was very direct with students who had clearly not prepared by doing the homework. He genuinely cared about elevating us to the highest possible GMAT scores. Ravi and Ron shared a phenomenal sense of humor; their constant banter and good natured rivalry kept things lively and very entertaining! It was easy for me to stay engaged during the three-hour sessions each Saturday and Sunday…time honestly flew. The material was quite challenging, make no mistake. But Ravi was accessible as an instructor and helped me realize the key to the GMAT was strategy. I focused my efforts accordingly, and was able to sail through test day with a huge smile on my face! Thank you to the Veritas Prep team!
abduncan – :
Veritas provides a great structure to approach GMAT problems, the videos are intuitive and useful and really go along well with the provided texts.
iea22 – :
Veritas Prep is an amazing GMAT prep experience. It is evident that the organization gave careful thought to the structure of their student experience, from the sales experience, to the comprehensive online student portal, to the creative (and sometimes appropriately wacky) teachers. During the sales experience, I spoke with someone over the phone and he quickly answered all of my questions and then some. He also followed up diligently and concierged me into the experience (I purchased the package about two or three weeks before the course started and the sales associate helped me get up and running during that lead up time).
Once you enroll, Veritas Prep gives you access to an online student portal that houses a study plan, practice tests, practice problems, videos and recordings of your class. I found this one-stop shop very intuitive and helpful to help organize my efforts (because we all know that GMAT studying can go in multiple different directions). They also sent me 12 dense lesson books; spend the time to read through them, they have some good content in there. I really liked the philosophy of Veritas Prep (focus on strategy and reasoning, rather than content memorization). A previous course that I took did not touch on strategy at all and I think that’s what prevented me from realizing my fullest potential.
I took an online live class with a teacher by the name of Ethan Todras-Whitehill. He is a little bit out there, but at the same time, you almost need someone like that to help bring the content to life, engrain it in your mind so come test day you remember certain techniques. The classroom environment he created was extremely collaborative (I’ve never taken an online course before, so I was pretty impressed with the technology as well). Ethan also went ‘off-book’ at points, supplementing the prescribed Veritas Prep material with his own creative slides to help further enforce the strategy and content. Ethan also focuses more on strategy and helps you understand why strategy is so important on the GMAT. At first I didn’t trust some of the strategies, but once I gave them a try, I became a believer….THEY WORK! It’s evident that Ethan has invested additional time to facilitate a robust learning experience, which I can say was effective at engaging me and keeping me coming back for more.
All in all, i’m in believer in Veritas Prep and would highly recommend the course.
Lauren McGehee – :
This test prep program saved my life! Going in to the GMAT I had no idea what would be on the exam, what to study, how to study, or how long I would need to prepare. With the helpful tools provided in this program I was able to take practice tests, enhance my skills with the simple-to-use program tools, and get helpful tips and advice to help me feel confident in going in to the exam. It worked so well that I only had to take the exam once (haha)!! That is a victory within itself. Definitely recommend!!
mbagirl4 – :
I did the private online tutoring. While I enjoyed the focused one-on-one attention, I found it hard to be online vs. in person. Unfortunately, at that time, there were limited options for in-person tutoring or class schedules that worked with my work schedule so this was my only option. I definitely learned how to take the exam from the program and have used some of the tools in my MBA classes.
goverste – :
I used Veritas prep’s online videos to supplement my work in the Barron’s GMAT prep books and flash card. I am normally a book only learner, but since the Barron’s books were not very well written for the mathematics portion—especial the ratios problems and percent solutio( I have a chemistry minor in undergrad and they were 100 percent incorrect!! UGH) I looked to the veritas prep videos as a supplement. * Note I did not use any of their written material.
I found the videos to be professionally done, extremely helpful in the explanation of steps, and ultimately saved my QUANT score. I also used the videos on grammar and sentence construction/correction with great success. I found them mush easier to understand when visualized as well as explained.
The GMAT WAS STRESSFUL! Practice on your timing is my biggest recommendation. Also use the method of ditch an go, I took too long on the first few problems in Quant and didn’t have any time to finish the easier ones toward the end. I hate the format in which you can’t go back and work on a problem, but it is just a fact of life on this test you must accept and work through.
Santiago – :
It’s well worth the money. It’s very easy to use and to navigate through the different sections. I liked this setup better than their competitors because of the ability to customize the length and intensity of quizzes, general questions or mock exams. In many of the others you can only take a full length mock exam, and it most days you won’t have the 2 or 3 hours to go through the whole thing. I like to receive instant feedback, and doing 5 or 10 questions helped me effectively find out my weaknesses and where I needed to focus to better my overall test results.
passed – :
It was quite helpful
Josh – :
The course was well constructed, thorough, and helped prepare to be successful on my GMAT.
Hanma – :
This class was okay. It wasn’t helpful for the basics but didn’t give me enough tips on taking my test to the next level
JR – :
Well worth the money, if anything make sure you get the books which are extremely well written, organised and thought out.
My instructor was great, stayed late to answer questions, and responsive outside of class. Highly recommend.
Alex – :
Veritas test prep helped me improve my GMAT score 100 points (from 650 to 750). Well worth the price. Helpful frameworks and tips to perform well on test day.
Natalie – :
Veritas did a great job with both GMAT test prep and admissions consulting. I highly recommend their GMAT test prep services. Our teacher was very motivating and taught many helpful tricks that I would not have gained studying on my own. He also had helpful studying recommendations outside of just using our regular GMAT books, which further enhanced our understanding of the key concepts. The course kept me motivated and enthused throughout the study period, and my score increased over 100 points from beginning to end.
Sean – :
Review of Veritas Prep Live Online Course with Ravi
The is the easiest review I’ll probably ever have to write because Ravi’s online GMAT class is excellent in every respect. Every class, you would go in with expectations of what the lesson would be like based on a conventional understanding of the topic area and every class Ravi would shatter your expectations with consistently brilliant explanations.
The amazing experience that is Ravi Sreerama’s Live Online GMAT course goes far beyond getting first rate explanations of GMAT problems. Ravi is funny, engaging and professional and is really good at pushing you to learn as much as you can each and every minute of the lesson. He truly cares about all of his students and believes everyone, if they work hard, has the potential to reach their goals on the GMAT.
Ravi has such an intuitive understanding of what it takes to do well on the GMAT and his overall approach to the class reflects that. All of the discussions are centered on what it will be like on test day–timing, psychology, and strategy are all covered in great detail. By the end of the class, if you do what Ravi recommends, you will have developed a “GMAT Mindset,” that puts you in position to do well on test day.
Do yourself a favor and sign up for Ravi’s class. It is the best possible decision you can make if you want to ace the GMAT (and ace life in general).
OhioWolverine – :
Used the test-prep books and video course. Very thorough and covers all the content areas. However, I would say this is a good foundation to get you to a 700 or so score, but look elsewhere for more advanced topics. This is not a knock on Veritas Prep, as I was extremely satisfied with the product, but just an observation on its limitations.
Liz – :
I took Veritas GMAT test prep and it was really helpful after being out of school for 3.5 yrs I was rusty!
I did the first round and fell off the wagon half way through while transitioning into a new job, took the GMAT was not happy with the score and benefited by taking another GMAT class prep for free with another instructor 🙂
Is definitely a lot of work, and a lot problems and a lot of time and a lot of money! but hey no one said people hand over master degree’s for free
I did it all online but it is hard to stay motivated
Gavin – :
Veritas Prep has great free downloads from the App store that you can listen to in the car etc. Playing them over and over really helped cement the ideas and concepts in my head. The classroom instruction takes it a step further and you come away extremely prepared for the GMAT while also growing your network with your fellow classmates!
Faye – :
Veritas was beyond amazing! the format was convenient, the books were helpful and well structured, the tutors were friendly. It boosted my score by 100 points.
Emily – :
I absolutely loved my veritas prep class and instructor. the course was heavily math-focused, which i think most of us appreciated, and had a ton of support materials and practice exams available. the veritas practice tests were actually a lot harder than the actual gmat, which was a pleasant surprise come test day 🙂
radhika – :
chris kane’s class was instrumental in helping me go from early 700’s to 760.
Philip – :
I thought the overall veritas program offered excellent value. I was able to improve my score by over 100 points in a relatively short period of time. the instructor was very knowledgeable and engaging and the lesson plans followed a logical progression that made sense to me. I will say that you’ll get out of the class what you’re willing to put in as much of the value of the class is in the guided pre and post class work that you put into it. Overall the best prep program i’ve had.
Kevin vaughn – :
Veritas Prep is a great program that really puts the ball in your court. You decide how much you get out of it. I would focus on improving your skills rather than trying to gauge your score that you will be getting on the GMAT because that portion of the program is not quite as accurate as I would have hoped.
James – :
I took the live gmat course. I liked that the class met twice a week to review the material (which is more than other live gmat prep companies) . The veritas gmat Prep exams i felt were very comparable to the official gmat.
Cvillar12 – :
Title of Review: 30-hour Veritas Prep Tutoring Package
Background: Prior to completing the VP tutoring package, I had already completed an in-person GMAT preparation class with Manhattan GMAT. The course was 27 hours long in total. After I completed the course, I took the GMAT once and scored a 600 (Q39 / V34). Unhappy with my score, I studied some more and took the GMAT again 2 months later and scored a 620 (Q42 / V34). I want to point out that by this point I had already studied 300 hours total for the GMAT. After taking the GMAT the 2nd time, I knew that these scores were too low. So, after a break to recharge my batteries, I evaluated the other test preparation options and decided that a different test preparation company and approach could help me get to the next level. I decided to invest in a 30-hour tutoring package with Veritas Prep.
Action: I invested in the 30-hour tutoring package with VP. I was paired with a VP tutor in my area. Very nice guy and a patient teacher. A good communicator for scheduling our tutoring sessions.
Pros: The personalized attention was great. My tutor had an Excel model to evaluate my performance on my practice tests (for full disclosure, this was a model that he put together and was not the property of VP, per se). He also provided me some extra practice problems that were customized for my key areas of improvement. I also want to note that during this time, my willpower to continue studying for the GMAT waned on and off because of work, and the hours it was taking to study (remember, I had already studied 300 hours prior to starting the tutoring package). My tutor gave me that extra push to continue the fight.
Cons: A tutoring package is not cheap. It’s an investment and at the end of the day, there are no guarantees that your GMAT score will improve. Granted, this is also primarily driven by the effort the test-taker makes to get a good score.
Results: After completing the tutoring package, I took the GMAT a 3rd time and scored a 610 (Q43 / V31). Major disappointment. After recharging my batteries again, I decided to study more to prepare to take the GMAT a 4th time. I took the GMAT again 7 months after my 3rd GMAT and scored a 650 (Q45 / V34). By the time I took my 4th GMAT, I had studied a grand total of 550 hours (from the start of my Manhattan GMAT course to end of my 4th GMAT). Given the timing of this last GMAT, I knew that this was my last time taking the GMAT because I had to work on the other items of my business school applications. In summary, completing the 30-hour VP tutoring package helped me improve my score from 620 (66th percentile) to 650 (76th percentile).
Final Say: Do I recommend VP? The quality of the service is top-notch. But, at the end of the day, everything depends on the GMAT scores. VP helped me improve my score from 620 to 650. While it is not the jump that I would have hoped for (I was shooting for 700), the tutoring package helped improve my score. I don’t know if I would have been able to make the jump from 620 to 650 without VP because my tutor gave me the extra mental push to continue studying. Trust me that this is key because the process was very mentally exhausting for me. All in all, I was admitted to Columbia Business School. So, the GMAT isn’t everything!
Kerry – :
The Veritas Prep practice exams were extremely helpful and very true to the actual exam.
Lucy Zuraw – :
I thought that the GMAT test prep was helpful through Veritas Prep. I completed several full-length practice tests which were very helpful in preparing me for the real life scenario of taking the full GMAT test.
Erica – :
They let you retake the class as many times as you would like within a year. I was working so this was essential for me.
Although I originally took the in-person class, work often got in the way. Switched my strategy and they allowed me to sign up for a virtual class. The virtual class was actually great. You can return to the videos, follow at your own pace. Ravi is also legitimately the best instructor in the game.
Alison – :
Veritas offered a variety of GMAT prep options in order to best fit into your schedule. I personally chose the online class format which helped me to understand the concepts better. I do think I would have benefited more from a live class, but I didn’t have the time for it. Since I had chosen the online option, they offered office hours with a live tutor where I could ask questions. This was very helpful although it was difficult to make the appointment times as it was usually when I was commuting home from work at the time.
Jordan Jones – :
I had a great experience with Veritas. The live online format made it feel like I was still engaged and involved. Even though some of my classmates were on the other side of the world, we got to know each other and have fun while we learned. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and fun. I feel like the course prepared me for the exam, and I wouldn’t have done as well without it.
Kelly – :
Veritas’ practice exams were the best that I encountered in my preparation for the GMAT. My results on the exams were within 20 points of my actual score. If you seek access to high-quality questions to train, then Veritas is a great solution.
I accessed a lot of Veritas GMAT test prep resources through a combined program offered by a Women’s Business Group, so I didn’t not have full access to the learning modules. However, the practice tests and performance breakdowns within those were immensely powerful for me.
Chris L – :
Veritas Prep Live Online Classes
– Great instructor
– ability to learn from questions asked by classmates
– raised GMAT score over 100 points
– great practice tests (as far as the computer adaptive format) – prep tests scored a little higher than actual
– great homework support (live online homework tutoring) – very underutilized, sometimes it was 1-1 or 2-1
Stephanie – :
The on-demand resources were available as a free iPad app so it was a great way to study after work and be able to re-do classes where I needed more practice. I didn’t have to worry about keeping the same pace with classmates from different backgrounds.
Aaron – :
Veritas’ online GMAT prep program was exactly what I needed to prepare for the GMAT. The program gave me a suggested training plan, but allowed me to go through the curriculum at my own pace. Broad range of resources and training methods kept me engaged throughout the process. Overall, I would definitely choose Veritas again.
Rajin Chauhan – :
The test prep was very well organized and easy to follow. I would suggest purchase of the online version and not in person because it was easy to rewind and review content. The instructors were very well informed and could teach the content well. I raised my GMAT score by 40 points from when I started test prep to after.
ojtoolson – :
I had done the Manhattan 9 week course a couple years earlier. I bought 6 or so tutor sessions to get back up to speed and that did the trick.
Max – :
The course overall was simple to digest and easy to use. It worked in a variety of platforms, and the online portion specifically made it easy to finish.
My biggest concern was that the level of the questions that was focused were far more an overview of the GMAT test, and it did not dive really into the higher level questions that are found in an adaptive test.
I would advise using this service, but it should be complemented with example questions of a harder variety (a book or e-book can easily fill this void).
dpericks – :
Veritas helped me a lot with quant. I was not where I wanted to be when I began studying for the GMAT and Veritas had some very helpful tips and tricks that allowed me to quickly sort through difficult problems.
I was not satisfied with the reading comprehension section, however. I consistently scored much higher on my Veritas practice exams than I did the official GMAT and GMAT practice exams.
Jenny – :
Starting my exam with this was a great at shocking me into understanding the level of difficulty. However, I find that the nature of the quant problems here were not quite aligned with the problems on the test, or that of the Manhattan Prep books. Some problems were of a totally different nature. The practice tests may have been more helpful if paired with another service they offer.
Aaron – :
Very expensive but it breaks concepts down to make them very easy to understand.
Daniel Teixeira – :
I took a 6 week classroom course with Ravi Sreerama and he is an excellent teacher. Very engaging and knowledgeable. Ravi was genuinely interested in our success. I definitely recommend anyone looking for a good teacher for the GMAT to take his class. Online resources (test bank, homework help, prep test, skillbuilders) are also great. Accurate practice tests and a variety of other advantages. I used the “Homework Help” service frequently. However, I agree when it is said that Veritas Prep Online Course is a great course for those who already have a solid foundation in both Quant and Verbal skills. Do not expect to be spoon-fed information.
Rachel – :
I was really happy with Veritas. The materials contained good practice problems, the homework kept me on track, and my instructor was smart and helpful.
Brian Wong – :
Veritas teaches the basics with very easy questions and concepts. I would call this the beginner of all GMAT prep coursework. However, after sampling many other GMAT prep work I realized that there are other better prep companies. Personally, I liked Manhattan.
Catherine Garabrant – :
I found Veritas dissatisfactory. My tutor was unprepared, and the practice tests were not at all representative of the actual GMAT.
Michelle – :
Great program with structured thinking and exercises. Enjoyable and easy to follow along with.
Qwontice – :
Veritas is an excellent site that allowed me to take real time practice tests for the GMAT. I am able to take a new practice test each day and pace myself as if it were the real thing! This has helped with time management and it allowed me to get a real test experience. The directions are easy to understand and it breaks it down just like the real thing. Through this simulation, I am able to practice, review old material, and learn new things. It challenges me to work thru the problems as if I was taking the real test.
Nicholas Solana – :
Veritas Prep gave me the tools I needed to succeed on the GMAT. Between question reviews and real-style practice tests, I was able to become more familiar with the language and style of the questions on the actual exam. Veritas Prep made me feel confident in my ability to succeed on the GMAT.
Jolyse – :
veritas prep really helped me prepare for and get a great score on the gmat. the chapters are very thorough and well laid-out. i would highly recommend veritas to anyone getting ready for the gmat
kiran – :
The material they provided was exactly what was test on the GMAT. The books were thorough and self explanatory. Great material and would definitely recommend using Veritas.
Taylor – :
My admissions consulting experience was fantastic. Rachel was insightful, helpful and dedicated to assisting me with whatever I needed. She gave me an excellent roadmap to start my MBA prep journey and provided me with a wealth of resources to complete my application. Once I was ready, she helped me prepare my essay and develop a meaningful story that illustrated what I could bring to the table as an MBA candidate.
She went above and beyond to help me achieve my dreams. I couldn’t be more grateful to have her and the heft and knowledge of the veritas prep team on my side.
Michelle – :
Completing the Veritas Prep Online GMAT course was one of the best decisions I made during my pre-MBA journey. After each online session, I went through additional practice questions on my own (so many were available) to help solidify my understanding of the content. The professor, who was visible via camera, called on us and we used the Chat Screen to respond. He explained concepts and practice questions/answers with ease and simplicity. Even though the course was online, it was still engaging and kept my attention. I was never bored. I laughed quite a bit as the other students and professor were humorous. And the Veritas Prep Dashboard features videos and lots of additional resources that can be used before/after class sessions. Overall, the Veritas Prep GMAT course was well worth the price of admission. Happy customer!
Thea – :
I studied for the GMAT via Veritas prep. This system was well worth the money! I took the in-person class option, I would not recommend any other way. My instructor was very clear in the explanation of problems/solving. He was also fantastic in teaching us how to flip our way of thinking to the way that the GMAT testers are testing. My score increased by 40 points after taking the several week course. Veritas offers not only problem sets from the books that are included in the pricing, but there are problems sets and video/chat assistance on the website as well. I highly recommend this program to anyone.
Christina Preo – :
I thought the prep tests were good and really showed my weaknesses.
Josh – :
Very accurate test simulations. Many questions from the prep tests were similar to the questions on the actual GMAT.
Macneal Wadhwa – :
Very good company. The instructor was nice and helped us out a lot. We met every week niht for nine weeks in Houston.
Mike – :
The Online self paced VERITAS PREP course was great. It came with all the books and online guidance to help build my confidence heading into test day. Though I did not score what I was hoping to score I had the materials available to continue to study and build on what I had already learned. Fortunately I was accepted into my top choice program and only had to take the GMAT once.
Abraham Saldana – :
I used Veritas and found the online self paced study to be easy to use and very helpful. A few things that stood out to me in regards to this program:
1. This was perfect for my life style at the time, working during the day then coming home to pick up where I last left off. The downside is that you must be a self starter to really take advantage of this course of study. No one will push you to finish up all your modules for you, so if you need that external motivation, I would find another program.
2. The cost was relatively cheap for all the books that I was given and the amount of time that I used this program.
3. My initial pre-study GMAT test score was 590, but after a month of diligent work I was able to score a 690.
Jo – :
The Veritas prep book prepared me very well for the GMAT. I even scored 40 points higher on the actual test than i had been testing at. There are chapters in the book for each section you’ll typically encounter on the GMAT and very helpful tips that are easy to remember come test day.
Meghan – :
I took the Veritas Prep class in person over ~3 months. The instructor was excellent and the course was very comprehensive touching on everything I needed to review before writing the test. My instructor provided great advice not only for writing the GMAT but for applying to schools, preparing for interviews and life after the MBA. The networking of being in class with others going through the grueling GMAT prep and school applications was a huge added resource. The online support was also available and very helpful even after the in class part was completed.
I would recommend Veritas Prep to anyone looking for a course designed to help you succeed on the GMAT and beyond.
Thomas Veazey – :
I got the basic package with Veritas and found them to be very helpful. The books were easy to follow and the teacher was great. The coaching help I have mixed reviews on. It is helpful to have someone review your application and give you guidance but when you have multiple voices it can become cluttered and can make the essay inauthentic.
Katie – :
The number, and variety, of practice questions and built in timed practice tests were very helpful. I made my way through about 70% of the material prior to taking the GMAT (did not use any other sources) and did very well. I did not encounter any surprises or shocks while taking the GMAT; the types of questions and level of difficulty was very similar to the practice materials. The video tutorials were a helpful supplement- only used these as needed but were worth it for some of the trickier and less familiar concepts on the exam. Overall, I felt very prepared. I would definitely use Veritas Prep if I had to do it over again and recommend it to others.
Surbhi – :
I really liked the veritas self study prep. There were a variety of questions and practice examples, and I was able to do it on my own time and get real live help if needed.
Christine – :
The video tutorials were excellent and the homework really reinforced the concepts.
Alison – :
I had a bit of a panic mode, last minute GMAT studying session. Initially I wanted to embark on a self-study route but soon found that I was in over my head. After doing some brief research, I decided to purchase the online course at Vertias Prep.
The course is comprehensive and includes various resources such as online lectures, homework problems, quizzes, and live help. It was a great (and cheaper) option for me as I didn’t have much time to go into a live class. If I didn’t understand the homework answer explanation, there were additional videos posted to give further insight. And if I was still confused, there were office hours where I could ask a live instructor. The software also had the capacity to create quizzes to take in cases where you didn’t have time to sit down for a full-length test. And the tests themselves were pretty similar to the actual GMAT test. The online lessons provided foundation basics that were helpful for those of us who haven’t used our quantitative side in awhile, and also expounded on various strategies to take the test.
I highly recommend this course as it helped me achieve my goal score within my two month time limit.
Chenault Taylor – :
Veritas was a great option for me; I chose the online class program. It kept me accountable, but also worked with my schedule unlike an in-person course. The materials they use are well thought out, and my score increased to get me to a very competitive level, coming from a non-quantitative background.
That said, this isn’t the right program if you need or want a lot of handholding.
David – :
I did the full VeritasPrep course. I enjoyed the VeritasPrep books and I believe that this program does great job compartmentalizing the different subjects necessary to master the GMATs.
John – :
A wealth of material and very easy to digest content (books, videos, practice questions and tests). However, I did consistently better on Veritas tests than on other test prep services and the real thing too, so it is good to diversify or at least align your expectations.
Galiana – :
I did the in-class session and then followed up with a private session since I did not score high the first time around. The in-class session was fast paced and probably not suited for someone like myself that doesn’t have a background in business or engineering.
Abishekh Neelanshu – :
The course overall was good. The course was broken down into various quant and verbal topics and outlined how each topic could be tested. The videos that accompanied the books wee great. However, one caveat was that the books were not good at teaching you the basics. I had to pick up other books to learn the basics and then use Veritas prep to supplement my understandings.
Robert – :
I used the online course. I really liked that if I was unable to sit for the class, it was recorded and I could access them later. Additionally, this feature allowed me to re-watch certain classes to review the material as I made the final studying push before the test date. I found the material to be very helpful and the tests accurately reflected the test. The teachers were very able, willing, and eager to help.
Melissa – :
The questions and self paced study was very helpful. It wasn’t exactly what I needed having been out of school for 15 years but it definitely helped prepare me by knowing where I needed the most help.
Cavin – :
I used the self-study books and felt they were pretty concise and helpful.
Julia Gilroy – :
I did the self-study online course and found the books and video courses to be very useful/helpful for re-introducing me to GMAT topics. The course work is very thourough and there are a lot of great resources for looking at problems/topics from different persepctives (lectures, practice problems, etc…).
Where I struggled with Veritas was in taking the practice exams and fine tuning my test taking skills. I consistently scored very low on their practice exams and became very frustrated with the process. There was no way for me to focus on specific problem areas and/ or identify weaknesses. I ended up scoring much better on my actual test (100 points above my veritas prep tests) and I switched to a different company (GROKIT) to focus on test taking skills.
Brad – :
Class was a good guide, but the important studying was self-guided via the books. Overall a great program, but as with most things, it’s up to the individual on how much effort they want to put in.
Jason Harrell – :
I loved it! I had not been in school in many years and the practice questions with timed practice exams helped my improve my initial GMAT by over 100 points. The practice exams no doubt helped me learn to pace myself during the actual GMAT. Overall, I would highly recommend it for the student that has not been in school in a long time. It is a great refresher which helps get the cobwebs dusted off.
Rob – :
I took the Veritas 10 week course and found it to be extremely helpful. My first cold test was 640 and I was a little bit discouraged. I studied over the next twelve weeks using only Veritas materials and I was able to improve to a 730. I found that Veritas, unlike some other companies, still had good strategies for relatively high scorers. My only complaint was that I found the practice tests to be a little easier than the real thing.
Gaurav – :
Useful prep material.
Benjamin Brown – :
I went the self-study route and used Veritas prep books as a supplement to my preparation. The books were insightful, but gave long-winded explanations to problem answers that often confused me more than educated me. The books could also use more ‘800-level’ problems
James – :
The Veritas program was great at teaching me how to take the test. The skills and lessons taught me to approach many of the questions in a different light, and this re-oriented thinking greatly benefited me on the day of the test. My instructor was very easy to access and consistently offered to help as much personalized help as he could. It was a good balance of in class instruction and outside preparation. My grade increased 40 points after the course, from 690 to 730.
Sameer – :
The veritas program is very thorough and clear. Once you complete the study guides you notice a major difference in your scores. I also felt the online tests were very representative of the actual GMAT. Overall, I really liked the program and felt it was more clear than material from Manhattan.
Sean Smith – :
The Veritas course was a good introduction to your MBA test prep. It is by no means the end all be all, but was a great way to accelerate your prep, keep you on a schedule, and give you access to a network of classmates in the same situation. There are a million test prep strategies and everyone will give you different advice. In the end you need to do your own online research and figure out what works best for you.
Joseph – :
Veritas is the gold standard in GMAT prep. Definitely purchase the text. However, I thought their online offering could be improved. I’d like to see more immediate feedback at the beginning. For example, for online questions that you got wrong, you could immediately practice many more questions similar to it.
Sean Wales – :
There are a lot of suitable review materials out there, but the quality of the instructor at my Veritas course was the differentiator. In the class and in the curriculum structure, I was able to get a motivational boost and achieve strategy objectives that helped me both on the test and in the broader application process. With limited time, I learned in the class how to optimize my studying according to my strengths and weaknesses.
Elida – :
Veritas is a very complete course, however, one has to be very careful not to spend too much time in a specific set of problems…or one book – instructors can do a better job directing student on this. Their practice tests are not an accurate representation of the GMAT software and thus results should be taken with this in mind.
Saswat – :
veritas has a very good preparation structure. i did the classroom prep and it was very helpful. there are a lot of online practice tests and excercises. i found it better than Kaplan.
Matt – :
The prep course was very thorough and well done. My class size was small allowing for lots of individual questions. The instructor was clearly experienced and well prepared for each class.
The high number of practice tests was a big plus. The tests were not the greatest quality, but they were good enough for practice. The training materials were thorough, but I thought they were better suited for someone trying to get to 700, versus someone already at 700 trying to get to 750.
Overall, I would definitely enroll again. It gave me a good foundation to build on with self study materials from other companies.
Crystal – :
The prep was ok. questions were about the same level of difficulty. give yourself time to get thru the material
Kirsten – :
Veritas was okay, but not as exceptional as everyone says. It is really just a group of people who believe they are super smart who hold you accountable for studying at the appropriate pace. It was a nice group of people to be around and discuss test taking with, but the teacher was terrible. It was his first live teaching class. Not only did he not know how to interact with his students, but he got a lot of the questions wrong and couldn’t help us when we had more advanced questions. Make sure to pick a professor with lots of experience if you pick the Veritas route. The people who you will be in the class with though are top notch who take it seriously so that is very helpful.
Anton Handal – :
Excellent course. Really enjoyable. Increased my score by 140 points. Ravi was an amazing lecturer and teacher who really knows how to get through to the students.
MK – :
Prior to taking the GMAT, I bought a lot of different books to study out of. However I knew that the actual format of the test would be online, so I wanted some prep in the actual test environment. Veritas had a free GMAT test online that gave me the opportunity to do so. I think the actual GMAT test was easier than the prep test, so I was glad that I was doing everything I can to prep for something harder so that I could ace the actual test.
CH – :
The Veritas Prep books are the best in the industry. They are well laid out and easy to follow, with numerous homework questions in the back. I really liked the format of the online class, as it allowed me to ask questions without feeling embarrassed, talk directly with a TA during the class, and also learn from the comfort of home. The recorded lessons that were provided after each class were also extremely helpful. I’d definitely recommend Veritas Prep to anyone considering business school!
Michael – :
I took the in person classroom course while simultaneously leveraging the interactive online course. I thought the classroom prep was incredibly beneficial and well worth the money.
I was also very impressed with the interactive platform. I found the online instruction to be interesting and clearly explained. They hired some very good instructors for this course.
Plenty of practice tests. I found the verbal prep to be excellent. It was challenging (harder than the actual GMAT, but parallel in its concepts). I found the quant section to be a little lacking in similarity to the actual test. This is my only knock for this whole course. I felt that Veritas quant questions were aimed at tripping the student up (burying details in long questions) while the GMAT tested conceptual understanding and application. Just my opinion.
Andrew – :
I highly recommend Veritas; I took the online classroom course in 2008. The course was about eight weeks in length with two live online lessons every weekend. There were hundreds of practice problems for each lesson, but you get more out of the lessons if you do all the problems. Veritas also gave me access to at least 6 practice tests, which definitely helped me prepare for the real GMAT. It’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it. In the end, I spent $1000 on Veritas Prep, but it paid itself back several times over in scholarship dollars.
Allison – :
Good program, good test taking tips and time management practice. Online classes were a bit difficult with time zones..but still worth waking up for 6am sessions. I’d use veritas again if I needed to take another class.
Justin Dyer – :
I did the Veritas self-study online program and workbooks. Veritas Prep was wonderful! It was a very comprehensive program and it included many adaptive practice tests. I scored a 710 on my first official GMAT.
LaMont Lane – :
I have used the Veritas self-study. It was very helpful for GMAT preparation. Before I took the GMAT I had no idea of the types of questions that I would encounter but this test prep helped a lot.
Chloe McConnell – :
I was a big fan of Veritas. The books are very deep and insightful and the instructor was committed and engaging.
Parag – :
Definitely had great books to prepare. I used a number of services (Kaplan, Manhattan, etc.) and I thought Veritas was the best.
Alexandre – :
GMAT preparation test aligned with the actual test. Good and detailed question correction.
Callie – :
Logical and comprehensive lesson sequence. Great for math tricks. The tutors are fantastic as well.
Lauren – :
Great course- useful material
zoe – :
solid coaching on gmat, essays, and interview prep. the practice group interview for wharton was especially helpful.
Laura – :
Great simple books for self study
Daniella E. Johnson – :
Very solid prep program. I did the in-class and online prep which was very helpful. It had lots of practice tests online and the in-class sessions were very good at both tactical/material review and tips/tricks by seasoned test takers