Target Test Prep Overview
Overview
About Target Test Prep
With a strong background in physics, chemistry, math and biology, founder Scott Woodbury-Stewart, started his Target Test Prep program in hopes of assisting students with primarily the quantitative portion of GMAT testing. Scott offers his programs, along with individualized tutoring for those in need using Skype and WebEx as his primary platforms to communicate directly with users. Scott and his admittedly smaller team of experts provide students with support towards higher test scores on the quantitative section of this exam.
Basics
Concentrating mostly on quantitative results and improving those particular test results and scores, their programs offer twenty chapters with 500+ lessons geared towards honing and developing those skills found on GMAT topics that are directly focused on math, word problems and geometry. To conquer the complicated field of GMAT mathematics, they’re giving over 3,000 practical problems with a “practice makes perfect” effort and mentality in mind.
Target Test Prep also offers analytics and bookmarking features that allow students to find solutions to previously unresolved problems and watch videos to either review their progress or enter into new, unexplored fields of study they have yet to address within the given curriculum.
Target Test Prep Cost and Contact Info
Target Test Prep offers a one dollar introduction to their services for a period of five days rather than the more traditional 7-Day free trial period often offered by the competition.
When it comes to the actual cost for these quantitative geared programs, following the $1 trial presentation, plans are based on these monthly payment levels such as:
- The “Flexible Presentation” package at $99 per month with unlimited access
- The “Dedicated Study” package at $299 for four months unlimited access
- The “Maximum Learning” package at $399 for six months unlimited access, which equates to a $66.50 monthly fee
Contact information is found here with a typical form submission system that is promised to become more individualized and personalized following the student’s admission and payment.
William Scofield – :
Really well laid out course. Even just memorizing their formula sheet gave me more confidence in my math foundation. You can go through the entirety if you have time or just focus on the parts that you’re struggling with. Make sure to take all the quizzes and practice problems because at the end of the day doing problems is the best way to get better and know what’s coming.
Cassidy – :
TTP gave me the structure that I craved and needed in order to succeed on the GRE. The module approach breaks concepts down in a manageable way so you can put in day-to-day effort but still see and measure your progress week-by-week. The material builds upon itself so you’re continuously applying what you’ve learned while learning new concepts. With this program you will certainly see an increase in your quant score and your confidence going into the exam.
Jake Shields – :
I started with Magoosh and did not take my studying as seriously as I should’ve. I got a 640 and only a Q40. I knew that I was capable of a much higher quant score but I needed some serious structure. TTP is the only way I feel that I could’ve gotten the boost I needed in quant. The structured lessons, the concepts drilled over and over, the built-in review quizzes, and the analytics of your mistakes are all what set this apart from other products. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone where math doesn’t come as easily. You have to do all the reps but if you do, it pays enormous dividends.
Brian Downs – :
I was stuck in the 43-44 range on Quant after completing the full Manhattan Prep Course. I started the TTP course and immediately saw gains in my score. The depth of each lesson and continuous repetition through problem sets was the perfect formula for me. After only completing half of the course I was consistently in the 49-50 range on practice tests.
Kim – :
Cannot recommend TTP enough.
If Quant is where you’re struggling, this has everything you need. Or, if you’re looking for an extra push to solve even the hardest of questions, TTP will provide expert knowledge. TTP was instrumental in bringing my Quant score from 47 to 51.
Allison – :
This test prep allowed me to feel confident in going into the GMAT process. Would recommend to anyone!
Brendan Lemire – :
TTP wasn’t my first choice when I started to prep for the GMAT, but I wish I had found it earlier because it would have saved me a lot of time and money. TTP probably could have helped me do better in high school and college math classes too, they’re that good. I was able to learn and master quant skills within a day or two of starting TTP. My quant score improved 60 points between my first and second GMAT attempts. I highly recommend TTP for anyone struggling with quant skills, it will truly change your life and get you points.
Francesco – :
Detailed, intuitive and with very clear explanations. Overall I really enjoyed studying Quant with Target Test Prep. 5 stars to the quant section. The verbal section (which granted, is in a Beta phase) needs some work as sentences and questions aren’t as clear as they are in the real GMAT
Ahmad Ahmad – :
The website provided me all the tools to help me study for the GMAT. The site was easily accessible, simple, and easy to find features. The site breaks up material for the exam into modules that focus on specific portions and then allow you to practice test gauge on how well you learned your newfound knowledge. Highly recommend.
Olivia – :
Very informational and definitely helped rejog the memory of someone who has been out of school for a little bit.
Taylor Smith – :
Working through the different modules sometimes felt tedious but this program boosted my quant score and added analytical insights to help me prepare.
TTP focused on building the fundamentals and continued to layer them in as the content became more advanced.
Tochi Kanu-ivi – :
TargetTest Prep is KING!!!! Do not sleep on this. This is by far the best prep for GMAT Quant. I wasted time not doing this in the first place. You don’t have to write the GMAT multiple times before you get the score you want – with TTP, you can hit a great score the first try. The classes are detailed and structured to help be you understand Quant, regardless of your level. For someone who doesn’t like quant, I loved every moment of learning with TTP. You will come out better at Quant and confident for the exam!
Eric Kei Young – :
Target Test Prep served me very well in the quantitative preparation for the GMAT. You can try out the service for a week for just 1 dollar and honestly the whole package was decently priced. There was live chat support, which you get a response very fast, and the curriculum was very useful in building up math fundamentals.
The program also served as a good refresher for math as well. Ultimately Target Test Prep helped me increase my quant score significantly.
Daniel – :
Target Test Prep was essential in my studying for the GMAT. I was very worried about the quant section, and I found TTP did a great job on breaking down the quant concepts and providing great resources for studying and test taking. The online method worked great for me and the material was well detailed. I would recommend TTP for anyone who struggles studying from a book and needs to start with the basics for quant.
Shareef – :
This course does a great job compartmentalizing the different concepts on the exam. If you follow this course in its entirety, it should help you hit a high quant score. The sheer amount of questions alone will ensure that you are familiar with the material on test day. I actually enjoyed working through the different chapters and it gave me the confidence I needed.
Lauren – :
If you dedicate the time it takes to follow the TTP step-by-step plan tailored to your test score goals, you will see results. I tried other programs, and this is by far the most effective GMAT test prep program available on the market. TTP staff quickly answered any questions I had while I was studying which was incredibly helpful. Highly recommend!
Gina – :
Very targeted review for GMAT quant. If you have ample time to prepare for the test, and follow the suggested study guides provided and are committed to improving the quant section only- they provide great resources.
I learned from taking the test that personally gmat takers would benefit from focusing on gmat strategy in a more holistic approach, since so much of a score can be improved in strategy vs. hard skills.
Ashley Jefferson – :
I really enjoyed my time preparing for the GMAT using Target Test Prep. I used them for the quant section as that is where I struggled the most. I felt that target broke the concepts down into such manageable chunks that I was able to really grasp it at a level that I wasn’t with other test preps I had tried. Good price point – would definitely recommend!
Rajatdeep Singh – :
Scott’s GMAT Quant program is by far the best in the business. Just commit to completing the whole program over a few months and you’ll be knocking out Q50s with ease. I took the GMAT 4 times after taking this course and didn’t get below a 49.
Azline S Nelson – :
TTP was amazing and helped me improve tremendously on my GMAT and GRE scores because I took both tests. The platform was very easy to use and really helped me understand the basics of each math topic to ensure I was prepared for the exam. I would highly recommend this platform to anyone looking for targeted math support
Taylor Strode – :
Target Test Prep was amazing in improving my mathematical skills and building back the foundation of learning the fundamentals. Target Test Prep’s ability to break down problems, help you understand what the question is asking, and coach you through it to make sure you get it right next time was profound in improving my Math score. Also Scott is the best tutor!
Anthony Adams – :
My GMAT journey began in May 2019 and, like the majority of students of the GMAT, started with the purchase of the Official Guide, a ‘thorough’ review of Quant section of the material and then a dive straight into the Official practice questions. It is worth mentioning that I am a classically trained linguist and have a solid grasp of grammar and reading comprehension so my ability to score highly in the verbal section of the exam was not in question at this early stage. To provide some context as to my revision schedule, I work in banking and have fairly long hours so my studying midweek consisted of an hour and a half before work (5.00-6.30am) and then two hours after work (9.00-11.00pm), with a solid six hours on both Saturday and Sunday.
I was confident that I understood the theory behind all of the maths being tested and my review of the Official Guide material reassuringly felt like a reminder of concepts I had grasped well at school at school at age 16. When it came to tackling the practice questions, however, including the added element of time pressure, my accuracy was hovering around 50% with only marginal gains as a few weeks went by. I am also fairly confident that any improvement I was making was largely a reflection of question recognition and getting to grips with the question types. After a month of aimlessly trawling through the Official Guide question bank in the hope that the sheer quantity of material and hours spent at the computer would somehow translate to an absorption of knowledge, I realised that my study required more focus and I perhaps did not have the deep understanding of the material that I had convinced myself I had.
At this point, I did my research on GMAT Club to read reviews of other peoples’ experiences with revising for the GMAT and was reassured to find that I was not alone in finding myself at a loss as to why the information simply was not ‘going in’ and the hours spent revising were not being converted into any improvement. The name that kept popping up again and again as being the most comprehensive review of the Quant material was Target Test Prep. I tried the demo for $1 and was immediately struck by how slick and user-friendly the interface was (which is not to be underestimated having tried some of its clunky competitors).
I purchased my first full month midway through June and set to work on making my way through the course. Everything about the course resonated with me, especially the strategy guide that goes into great depth about the importance of active learning, rather than hoping to assimilate information from watching Youtube tutorials and practising endless questions. These certainly have a place in learning, and I learnt a great deal from watching hundreds of Youtube videos, but these should be used to supplement rather than replace the note taking and methodical study required to score highly on the GMAT. I found that the odd Youtube tutorial from GMAT Club or a TTP webinar helped to break up the monotony of pure theory-based learning and I cannot overstate the importance of enjoying the learning process for the GMAT. The TTP course certainly helps in this regard and I was thoroughly enjoying the satisfaction of passing from one topic to the next. There were points when I felt that the end of chapter tests ‘dragged’ a bit and in all honesty there were points where I passed over certain module tests to get to the next chapter to feel like I was making progress. In hindsight, the repetition of material is what makes TTP so relentlessly effective as a learning tool and in order to get the most out of the course, as Scott often says, you need to understand everything so well that recognising what each question is asking becomes habitual and instinctive.
After a month and a half or so of studying the course, I found myself becoming too lax on timing and focused on accuracy to the detriment of speed. While the former is more important in the early stages, I had started pausing questions that I did not fully understand and had started to lose the discipline of timing. I also took this approach on my first couple of GMAT Prep CATs, giving myself the false confidence that it was more important to understand how to do each question correctly rather than simulate accurate test taking conditions (the strategy section of TTP has some quality material on how to approach practice tests – I was too stubborn to take full heed of this to begin with!). I was scoring very highly in the Official practice tests (730+) and had convinced myself that I was ready to tackle the real thing. I booked a test for the end of September, after a two week holiday, during which I revised about 2 hours per day to ‘maintain’ my ability, and had not touched the TTP in the month prior to the exam. I didn’t feel like I needed the course anymore and I had got everything out it. I was wrong.
Going into the exam, I was expecting a score of 720+, which is the required average of some of the schools to which I was intending to apply. Despite doing lots of research of the test centre and what to expect, I was incredibly nervous going into the exam and was feeling a significant amount of pressure having spent a solid four months revising in earnest. The real test felt significantly harder than the practice tests and I was feeling the time pressure more than any of my ‘practice’ tests. I was so afraid of running out of time that I found myself bailing on questions too early when a further 20-30 seconds of investment in each question would have enabled me to tackle questions which I really knew should have been getting right. I knew as I was taking the test that it was not going well and was shellshocked to see a score of 650 pop up on my screen at the end. I collected my paper as I left the exam centre to see a Quant score of 45 and a verbal score of 34 – both were incredibly disappointing and unexpected. (Q45, V34, I6, AWA 6)
Fortunately I had booked a second test well in advance to anticipate the upcoming application deadlines so only had to wait 2 weeks before re-attempting. My concern, which was totally valid, was how on earth I was going to improve my score so significantly to over 700+ in such a short period of time. Furthermore, in my mind I had completed the TTP course, finished all of the GMAT Prep practice tests and watched every YouTube video under the sun. I was at a loss as to where to start and became incredible despondent. Nevertheless I sucked it up and now divided my study 50% between verbal and quant because clearly my verbal needed more work that I had arrogantly led myself to believe. On the quant side, I revisited my notes and went straight back into the Official practice tests because it is easier to keep practising questions rather than assess and address your weaknesses. These two weeks were intensive but unfocused and I was confident that my second attempt would benefit from less exam anxiety, given that I knew what to expect, and attributed my poor first result to nerves.
I took my second exam midway through October and, despite being less nervous, scored a 670 (Q44, V39, I5, AWA 6). The exam felt equally difficult to the first and I was again at a loss as to why the additional 50+ hours of work had only translated to an improvement of 20 points. Not only that but despite my verbal score increasing, my quant score had regressed! At this point, I knew something had to change because I couldn’t keep expecting that the same approach to revising would somehow produce a vastly different result, especially given that again I only had a further three weeks until the third test that I had booked in anticipation of a repeat of last time.
I decided to revisit the TTP course to address my weaknesses and contacted Jeff Miller from TTP to discuss a short term study plan to optimise my revision over the three week period. He sent me a very well-thought out study plan (simple but focusing on quality over quantity) and we discussed the possibility of one-to-one tuition. After a week of independent study, I got in touch with Jeff to update on my progress and we booked in a private 1 hour Webex session to start with. We established that I understood the vast majority of the concepts tested very well, it was now a matter of arming me with the confidence to tackle questions under time pressure that I knew I was capable of answering. There was nothing drastic or magic about Jeff’s teaching, or TTP course for that matter, in the same way that there is no secret formula to scoring highly on the GMAT. I was introspective about what I didn’t know as well I should and we addressed each and every one of those topics. In total, I had about 8 hours with Jeff and we covered all of the areas with which I had previously struggled. After each session with him, I continued to practice the concepts we went through and found additional practice questions on GMAT Club to hone these skills. I actually revised less between second and third exam than I had between the first and second and yet something had clicked and I went into the third exam far more confident of my abilities. My mindset was now one of ‘there is no way I can come out of this exam centre without score above 700’.
I took my third test on 1 November and scored a 720 (Q49, V40, I7, AWA 6). I cannot explain the relief as the score flashed up on the screen and my first reaction was to tell Jeff. Despite not having spent a great deal of time studying with him, I felt that he was now an important part of my journey to achieving that score. Without the foundation that the months poured into the TTP had built, I would not have been able to achieve my score improvements between exams. I cannot recommend the TTP course highly enough and I believe that if I had followed the course to the letter and taken my first test shortly after completing the course, I would not have found myself having to take the test three times to achieve the score I did. Furthermore, I genuinely believe that the 8 hours I spent with Jeff took my GMAT study to another level, if not in terms of ability then certainly in terms of confidence and approach to the test. While the virtual nature of the TTP course is incredibly convenient and well thought out, there is something to be said good old fashioned live teaching.
David Hammer – :
The modules were super clear and easy to use. They definitely helped me raise my quant score on the GMAT exam.
By breaking down each section, I was able to identify the areas in which I was weakest and drill those areas to improve.
I would definitely recommend TTP to anyone who is nervous or anxious about the quant section of the GMAT
Jabor – :
I highly recommend the GMAT prep offered by Target Test Prep. I was already studying Quant for a couple of months but I was lacking some of the basics because the last time I used them was already a couple of years ago (classical situation). I needed a structured course that led me through everyhting I need to know to ace Quant and TTP offered just that. I highly recommend it for everyone who needs a comprehensive prep from scratch. I tried a number of other Quant Preps as well but TTP was the best one for sure. What I also enjoyed about it was the very professional user interface (believe it or not, when you spend so many hours with it these things actually are important). Together with GMAT Club Tests this is the only Quant Prep you need to achieve Q50/51.
Ian T Buoye – :
I went from an overall score of 670 to a 700. My quant went from a 39 to a 44. The program is affordable, the coursework is logically organized, comprehensive, and the videos provide detailed explanations of how to solve every type of problem you will encounter on the GMAT. The program covers just about every type of problem you will see on the GMAT quant section. I only took one math class in college, and I majored in Chinese, so if I can understand the material well enough to improve my quant, anyone can. If you follow the program as it is designed, your quant score will improve.
CPAtoMBA19 – :
Target Test Prep was essential in taking my Quant score from a 45 to a 50, as I brought my score from a 730 to a 780. I used multiple prep sources for my first exam, but felt like they were too focused on solving problems rather than learning concepts. After over 100 hours studying, I had barely improved and was hopeless on high difficult questions. Target Test Prep’s format started with basic GMAT concepts and gradually built on each one. By the end I felt I comfortable recognizing what was being tested and effectively applying the tools to solve questions quickly and accurately. TTP’s wealth of varying difficulty practice tests and analytics helped me identify and address weakness as I progressed.
LaTresha Staten – :
This is an excellent resource that retracted you math fundamentals from the very beginning and builds up to more complex subjects in a way that is time-saving, in aggregate, and very memorable. It is a wonderful online platform with seamless use and excellent on-site support should you need it.
bus – :
Wouldn’t have got as good of a score without it
Symone – :
We’ve all heard of Poets & Quants right? Well I’m a poet, which means I had a ton of catching up to do with regards to the quantitative side of studying for the GMAT. I used TTP as well as Veritas Prep but for those MBA hopefuls I would definitely recommend using TTP first and Veritas second. Veritas has excellent high level overview content but TTP really gives you insight as to why the right answer is right. The CEO, Scott also hosts webinars on Youtube that are incredibly helpful and you can directly message him on LinkedIn if you have any questions. It was well worth my time and money! If TTP ever does a verbal test prep program as comprehensive as their quant one they will be a force to be reckoned with
BrianD – :
TTP online software is a fantastic way to boost your score in only a short period of time. I came to TTP after first using another program’s study materials unsuccessfully, and immediately found that I learned faster and easier using Target Test Prep. The difference was in the analytics that track your time spent, success rate, and difficulty of each question – making it very easy to hone in on your weaknesses and improve them. I’d highly recommend TTP to anyone with an average score that wants to get above a 700, or anyone that was disappointed with the GMAT prep company that they used initially and is looking for a different offering.
GotMeIn – :
Great program with awesome explanations of every sample problem – walks you through even the most basic math problems.
Ashley Lannquist – :
Target Test Prep is the most comprehensive GMAT math guide available – it allows for a thorough and self-paced review of ALL the math concepts on the test, along with helpful quizzes to practice. The online guides are very clear and thorough. I highly recommend it, and it definitely helped me succeed.
Elizabeth Staines – :
Target Test Prep is ideal for self-study, showing you exactly where your weaknesses lie within each subtopic. Other programs may be more suitable as a complement to tutoring or in-person classes, as these programs tend to give a broader overview of topics. Within Target Test Prep, you can tackle topics and subtopics in a time-frame that fits your schedule, which could be 5 minutes one day or 2 hours the next. The easy tests build confidence and transform weaknesses into strengths, and the hard tests give a good level of challenge in getting closer to GMAT-level questions.
David Wolitzer – :
Jeff and Scott are both great teachers who really know their stuff and have put together a very straight forward yet comprehensive online platform that really enhances your ability to drill on specific subjects.
Before working with Target Test Prep I had taken an in-person course with Manhattan Prep where I had a good teacher in my class but felt that I needed more one-on-one assistance. The private sessions with the instructor Manhattan had set me up with were awful as the person just repeated the same basic tactics I had learned in class instead of working with me to learn my strengths.
Working with Jeff was a 180 from my experience with the Manhattan tutor. Jeff really paid attention to how I worked through problems and would deviate from the tactics they teach when he felt I would benefit from it. It was also clear that Jeff had a great understanding of what its like to take the exam and the type of questions that will actually appear on the exam because he is has taken it numerous times just keep up to date on what GMAC is doing.
I also can’t say enough about the studying platform that Jeff and Scott have put together. One of my biggest pet peeves with using Manhattan’s online platform was that you couldn’t construct short practice sets online across various subjects to simulate working through questions on the actual exam.
If you are looking for a way to hone in on your quant skills and work through problem sets you won’t be able to find elsewhere I highly recommend starting up a Target Test Prep subscription and working with Jeff and Scott one-on-one.
Arthi Manivasakam – :
Target Test Prep is your best option to study for GMAT quant especially if you plan to self-study. I was able to increase my quant score from 42 to 49 in just 1 month. Their study plans are tailored to whatever time and goals you have. I realized during their 5 day trial, how much time and money I wasted with other test prep materials.
Having studied and taken the GMAT before, I decided to self-study this time. After studying on my own for 3 months with Kaplan and Manhattan GMAT, I was fairly confident I could get my target score. The week leading up to the test, I started to stress and doubt if I was ready to take the test because my quant score was not where I wanted it to be. It was during that time that I read about TTP in a post on Beat the GMAT. I used TTP’s 5 day trial for some extra practice before test day. On test day, I ended up scoring a 100 points lower than my previous score.
I decided to retake the test one month later in order to have time to apply to my top schools by R2. I really liked what I had seen on TTP during the trial and decided TTP was my best option to increase quant in such a short period of time. I followed TTP’s short term study plan 95% of the time. TTP provides so many questions to practice each concept that I was able to identify the type of question and how to approach it before I was done reading the question. Their analytics tool was really helpful in showing me which areas I understood well and which areas I should spend some more time reviewing. After that 1 month, I knew I would score better on quant.
During the actual test, I was completely comfortable with every quant question. I never felt like the questions were too hard to answer. I believe that because I practiced over 1500 questions, I just knew how to approach the questions without any trouble. A lot of the questions looked easy but I was able to catch hidden tricks because of all the practice questions I did. TTP helped me reach my goal of 720!
You can’t go wrong studying with TTP. It will be the smartest investment you will make in your b-school journey.
Benjamin Feldman – :
I highly recommend Target Test Prep as a GMAT study program, for a variety of reasons. The website itself is extremely user-friendly, and all of the content is contained there, so instead of lugging textbooks around, you can simply log in from anywhere and continue studying. The content is organized, comprehensive, and as simple or challenging as you need it to be, depending on where you are in your preparation. You can design your own practice tests, and get some detailed analytics on where your weaknesses are, and what you need to focus on. I also did one-on-one tutoring with Jeff Miller, which made a world of difference. Jeff became more than just a tutor to me, he became a sounding board, and a friend, and I truly appreciated having him to lean on during the GMAT process. The guys at Target Test Prep truly care about their product, and they care deeply about their students’ success. I highly recommend TTP, regardless of where you are on your GMAT journey.
Nate Couto – :
I started my GMAT studies using Manhattan Prep materials and on-demand course. It helped me to increase my quant & verbal scores up to one point. Then, I hit a plateau and started to wonder what I was doing wrong since I couldn’t get to my target score. I’m so glad that I’ve come across Target Test Prep course. I was a bit skeptical in the beginning and I decided to take a trial course instead. Having previous experience with another GMAT prep course, I quickly recognized how this content material was different and more comprehensive compared to others. This is a web-based learning platform and I found it very easy to use and quick to adapt – there’s even a dashboard to keep track of your studies and practice. Also, there was no shortage of practice exercises per sections and it helped me tremendously to improve my weak areas. I took private lessons with Jeff Miller, a top notch instructor, who gave me valuable insights in how to tackle tough GMAT questions using a systematic approach. In the end, I was able to increase my GMAT score in 100-point after 5 weeks of study. Therefore, I highly recommend Target Test Prep course.
Jared Coelho – :
I’ve used just about every GMAT prep curriculum out there and nothing comes close to that of Target Test Prep. There is no fluff in the Target Test Prep material. It is simply straightforward GMAT concepts broken out by topic, and each topic immediately gets to the meat of what you need to know. There is nothing as good as TTP – period.
In addition to using the TTP Quant course, I met with a TTP tutor every few weeks for supplemental instruction. He focused me on the most important concepts (where I would see the most profit). My quant score went from 44 to 48 within a few short months. I ended up with a 720, which was 20 points beyond my goal! If you’re studying for the GMAT, do yourself a favor and use TTP. You will not regret it.
Helena Passos – :
I whole-heartedly recommend the Target Test Prep Course. Prior to working with Jeffrey Miller, my tutor from Target Test Prep, I had worked with tutors from both Kaplan and Veritas. The other tutors managed to help me bring my score up slightly, but it was nothing as rigorous as Jeffrey’s systematic approach, which increased my score by 110 points in a matter of 5 weeks. First, a bit about my background. I’m foreign-born and a non-native English-speaker. I was raised in Brazil, where standardized exams differ greatly from those in the US. The GMAT was the first test in which I’d ever been timed so strictly, and it was an incredibly stressful experience for me. Also, I physically reside in Japan, so I needed someone who had a system to work with me remotely, via Skype or some other method. Finally, although English is a second language for me, I was testing consistently higher in the verbal portion than the quantitative portion of the GMAT. I needed a good tutor who could address all of these issues. I found Target Test Prep online with a simple Google search. Like I mentioned, I’d worked with a few tutors previously, so I sort of knew what I was looking for. What immediately attracted me to Target Test Prep was its systematic approach to tutoring. What I mean by that is the Online GMAT Math Self-Study Course provides a strong foundation for the quantitative section of the GMAT. It is incredibly thorough and fills any knowledge gaps in all sections of the actual exam. This was a critical element that made the course so effective. Other tutors have good advice, good shortcuts, but none of the ones I worked with had a systematic approach to learning. My approach: I used a combination of the Target Test Prep Online GMAT Math Self-Study Course and the quant tutor, Jeffrey Miller. The course is set up for the user to methodically review GMAT quantitative material by topic – such as number properties, geometry, coordinate geometry, etc. Since I was short on time, Jeff helped me strategize – I took a diagnostic test, using Target Test Preps online course, and selected topics that needed the most work. I would read each chapter, do a practice test, and each week review questions I had with Jeffrey. During our tutoring sessions, Jeffrey used a combination of a white board and Skype; I was concerned that this system may be cumbersome but I found that it was actually quite effective. Through this process – 1) study a topic; 2) take a practice test on the chapter; and 3) review with the tutor – I was able to comprehensively cover most of my weak areas and fill in knowledge gaps. I’d like to take a minute to talk about the software – the “Target Test Prep Online GMAT Math Self-Study Course.” I think it’s worth mentioning because it was an absolute essential part of my course package. My understanding is that it was developed by Scott Woodbury-Steward over a period of several years. It is a very flexible software program that allows you to test yourself on various topics with varying levels of difficulty. The questions are very similar to actual questions one would see on the actual GMAT. This was my foundation to learning quant topics – I spent 2-3 hours on this program a day and found my math skills improve significantly in a matter of 5 weeks. This is what separates Target Test Prep from other GMAT Prep packages – there is nothing else out there like it, believe me, I searched. I have many quant books and the material covered in those don’t even begin to compare to the depth of content displayed in the software. Lastly, I’d like to highlight Jeffrey’s teaching style. He was patient, thorough, and most importantly, really helped to develop my confidence. He was always positive, even when I wasn’t, and anyone who’s taken this exam knows that half of it comes down to being confident when you walk in the room on test day. Although very subjective, this should not be overlooked, and Jeffrey really helped in this respect. My target was in the mid to high 600s – I jumped 110 points in exactly five weeks and hit my target. It was a grueling process – about 20 hours of studying and 3 hours of tutoring per week. But if you’re going to put that kind of time into this endeavor, then it’s worth every penny to hire the right people to get you there. A combination of my perseverance and Target Test Prep tutoring allowed me to hit my target. Thank you guys!
Lane Robbins – :
Target Test Prep is the most comprehensive quant prep website I have found. It clearly breaks down the question categories and gives plenty of practice items in each section at varying levels of difficulty. I would highly recommend.
Joram Coxworth – :
Jeff Miller reached out to me on Thanksgiving day via phone to tell me about Target’s services. That sold me, but that wasnt where the benefits ended. Jeff’s hands on lessons at my convenience via webex really helped me, a former actor, learn the basic math building blocks of the GMAT’s quant section and I felt confident taking my test when the time came. To be honest, I had to take the test more than once, but Jeff and the Target team were great about helping me improve each time.
Christopher – :
I worked with Jeff once or twice per week for a couple of months prior to taking the GMAT. Target Test Prep’s system is very thorough and Jeff knows the material very, very well. He’s able to walk you through the frameworks that lead to correct answers by identifying areas where you might need additional remediation, as was my case that it had been quite a few years since I’d seen the material in college. I’d strongly recommend the Target Test Prep team to bolster your GMAT scores.
Nick Baragona – :
By the time I decided to go back to grad school, I only had 1 month before the application was due for the coming Fall term. Before this, I never took the GMAT exam nor had I studied for it. I quickly ran to the closest book store and grabbed the self-teaching GMAT guides to start my journey. After one week of looking through material I have not seen for the last 10 years, I knew I was going to need some help studying for this exam in only one month. After visiting a few local tutoring businesses and searching online, I finally came across Target Test Prep. At first I was questioning the online format instead of a live tutor, however I could not have asked for anything better! After learning more about the services I quickly contacted Target Test Prep and was set up with a tutor. My tutor presented the information in a manner that was clear, concise, and completely tailored to what I needed in that 4 week time frame. He provided me with the exact structure and expertise I was looking for in a GMAT tutor. I also used the Target Test Prep self-study course and I can honestly say it was better than any of the other competitors. The clarity and detail in the writing as well as the user friendly interface allowed me to efficiently study in between tutoring sessions. After only 4 weeks of work with Target Test Prep, I was able to not only blow past my goal score but to also exceed the admissions average set by my University. I could not have asked for anything more from Target Test Prep. For anyone who is taking the GMAT, I would highly recommend using this service!
Mauri – :
After taking a big name GMAT course and not scoring what I wanted on the GMAT, I decided to look into private tutoring. I began working with Target Test Prep, and after working together for 3 months, I raised my GMAT score 90 points. It was money and time very well spent!! I highly recommend Target Test Prep. During my first session with my Target Test Prep tutor, I knew I had found the right fit. By the end of the session, he was able to pin-point my problem areas and make me feel comfortable and relaxed.
Additionally, Test Prep has their own GMAT math self-study course, which is an incredible resource that I used in between my tutoring sessions. The course was able to clarify concepts in a way that my other resources were not. I found myself understanding things more fully because they were explained better. On top of that, the one-on-one sessions with my tutor cut to the heart of the material quickly and efficiently. My tutor not only helped to improve my quant skills but he also offered me realistic advice about my approach to studying and my expectations.
If you need GMAT quant help, give Target Test Prep a shot!
Kyle Peterson – :
I completed a full Manhattan GMAT course and only scored a 40 in Quant (670 total) when I took the test for the first time. I improved significantly from the beginning of the course in Verbal but was extremely frustrated with my lack of improvement in Quant, even though I focused my studying heavily on the Quant section. I stumbled upon Target Test Prep and read a number of Target’s testimonials of people who were in a similar situation and used the site to significantly improve their Quant score. I decided to give it a try and was immediately impressed by the thoroughness of the curriculum. The curriculum walks you through all of the basics, a strategy for solving each type of problem and all of the various ways the subject may appear on the GMAT. The amount of material was overwhelming at first but the curriculum is brilliant in how simple it makes difficult questions seem as it walks you through each step. They also offer a huge library of practice questions on each subject, with explanations for each one. I also complemented my independent study time with tutoring with TTP, which was a huge help to keep me moving along and highlight key points. I exclusively studied the Target curriculum and practice questions and did tutoring for 5 weeks before taking the GMAT again and improved my Quant score to 48 (730 overall). I couldn’t believe how much I was able to improve in such a short period of time.
Melanie Espeland – :
I had an excellent experience with Target Test Prep when studying for my GMAT in 2015. I worked specifically with this company on the Quant section of the exam and found their proprietary online educational tools extremely useful. This was the best preparation I found for the Quant section, even better than Manhattan GMAT books.
Zignat – :
Target Test Prep in breaking down the quant sections of the test I should be worrying about then further breaking those sections down into chapters highlighting the different types of problems and concepts you WILL see on the GMAT. Through the practice quizzes and test I was able to identify my weak quant areas and supplement them with the TTP readings.
Stephanie – :
Great resource that helped me get my MBA!