If I had two words to describe a stellar teacher, I would say one name: Vinay Narang. When I first met Vinay, I was overwhelmed with the GMAT journey ahead of me. Vinay helped me get centered - we were able to focus deeply on creating a strong, structured path forward. He is understanding, supportive, and truly cares about the students that he works with. It was clear from the first session we had together that he wanted to see me succeed; having a mentor and teacher that truly believes in you is refreshing and game-changing. Vinay was patient, caring, and very understanding throughout our time together. He is a stellar teacher because he can focus in on identifying the exact areas of improvement that one may need in test preparation. Our time together was fun and engaging, and he was one of the few teachers I had that could make learning about difficult subjects captivating. Vinay puts in a great deal of personal care and attention to his students. I highly recommend him and the services of GMAT Genius! read more

Working with Vinay was a great experience. In addition to having an extreme mastery of the content, being great to work with, and being a great instructor, Vinay had other qualities that I felt set him far above the rest! The first thing that comes to mind was his preparedness. Each session Vinay would come extremely prepared, with packets he created himself + an incredibly detailed review of my last practice test to set the trajectory of our session. Second, he was always accessible and very responsive to any random questions you might have throughout the week, and would talk on the phone even outside of paid hours! Finally, his understanding of the test is so strong that he and I worked to completely shift the way I think in order to improve my scores on this exam. He's not just a master of the content, but a master of the strategies that can boost your scores immensely! If your GMAT scores aren't where you were hoping they'd be, you will probably benefit greatly by having Vinay to teach you the content and the strategy to succeed on this exam. Overall, it was excellent, and I highly recommend it! read more

I worked with Vinay for about 2 months during my GMAT prep. He was instrumental in helping me solidify my understanding of basic principles and concepts, all the while being very flexible and patient. I was studying while working a full-time job and Vinay was always willing to accommodate and schedule our sessions around when I was free. Prior to working with him I felt extremely overwhelmed by the volume of information I needed to learn and he helped break concepts out into sections that were digestible and more beneficial to my learning. I would definitely recommend Vinay to anyone seeking help with GMAT prep! read more

If you're looking for solid advice about improving your GMAT, definitely reach out to Vinay. Without any commitment, he gave me fantastic advice and honest feedback about my current profile. He was never pushy and worked with my budget and schedule to find something that was comfortable for me. You can tell that he is genuinely passionate about helping people through the GMAT + MBA application process, and he is a wealth of knowledge. read more

Excellent experience with Vinay! Would recommend to anyone trying to improve their GMAT/GRE scores. He took the time to explain things clearly and definitely gave bang for the buck read more

Vinay is an outstanding teacher and one of the best tutors I have had. He was able to adapt to my style of learning and was extremely patient in doing so. He has a wealth of knowledge on all topics regarding the GMAT and MBA process. I really enjoyed the way he conducted his teaching sessions as they were informative, insightful, and very interactive, creating a good balance between teacher and student. He also clearly cares about students success and genuinely wants them to do well. I could not thank him enough for all the help he gave me and would recommend him to anyone looking to take the GMAT. read more

I worked with Vinay on improving my GMAT quantitative score, and he was instrumental in helping me achieve a 760 target (above my goal!). Vinay knows the GMAT inside and out, and saved me precious time and energy by showing me clear strategic approaches to the toughest GMAT problems (ones that I'd otherwise have gotten stuck or wasted lots of time on). I'd worked through some other prep guides by myself prior to working with Vinay, and he had insights and strategic tips that I could not have found anywhere else. Vinay was generous with his time and advice, and was a great teacher in a remote environment, tailoring lessons to where I needed, making complicated concepts simple and building my confidence heading into test day. He helped me develop a study plan and quickly identified target areas for me to focus on so that we could use our time and my studying most efficiently. read more

As a tutor, Vinay is knowledgeable, attentive and patient. What sets him apart is that his experience gives him so many insights that NO books on the market will cover. I came to Vinay mainly to address my quant performance with an initial quant score of 28, after a few lessons with Vinay I scored consistently between 47-50 on my quant (51 on a good day). I would recommend my fellow test takers to space out your classes with Vinay to fill in plenty of exercise to familiarize yourself with the topic Vinay covers in class. I highly recommend GMAT Genius if you're preparing for the exam! read more

Vinay was such a valuable resource for me as I navigated the GMAT. He helped me get organized and kept me focused throughout my entire study period. 1. He helped me choose the right study tools and how to tackle daunting self-study projects. 2. He taught me how to think through important topics. 3. He reviewed my exams and helped me understand my progress and talked me through setbacks. 4. He spent many hours with me going through the topics that I struggled on including: RT=D, Geometry, Combinatorics, and Sentence Correction, among others. I ended up getting a 740, and I have Vinay to thank for guiding me through the process. I would use him again in a heartbeat, and I have been telling everyone I know that they should at least give him a call to see if he would be a good fit as a tutor. read more

I cannot thank GMAT Genius enough for helping me get a truly amazing score! Working with them was sooo easy! I went through Manhattan prep courses to help me prepare for my GMAT. I got a 650 on my first GMAT Prep test before the course, was testing at around a 710 after the course, and felt pretty confident going into my exam. When I took the official GMAT, I got a 650. I was pretty upset to end up where I started and reached out to Vinay at GMAT Genius for some extra help. Vinay responded immediately, and was able to see me that following weekend. His flexibility was very much appreciated! Vinay helped me boost my confidence by reassuring me that I knew all the concepts clearly, and that what I was missing was an ability to think strategically on the exam. He provided excellent materials, and walked me through all the errors I was making that were costing me valuable time. The GMAT is truly about strategy and testing your ability to use your time wisely. With Vinay's help, I was able to boost my score by 120 points in just 5 short weeks! I cannot thank GMAT Genius enough for getting me to a 770, and wish that I had done all my GMAT prep with them from the beginning. I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking to boost their score in a short amount of time! read more

GMAT Genius was absolutely critical to my improved performance on the GMAT exam. Never a skilled test-taker, I struggled to get my score out of mid-600s with self study. When I reached out to Vinay for help, I got much more than I had expected. Vinay will not only help you tackle questions, but he will also de-mystify the underlying mechanics of the test, how you are scored, and then craft a strategy for your success. What is more, Vinay also has great insight into specific MBA programs and the overall application process. As a result, you get much more than a mere standardized test tutor. Working with Vinay has been a great experience. He is patient and supportive, but also pushes you to reach your best. Vinay always felt like a great coach vying for your success. The GMAT Genius program is tremendous at re-designing how you approach the exam. By learning tips, tricks, and key concepts in the GMAT Genius program, I was able to improve my score to a 710. I would highly recommend Vinay and GMAT Genius to anyone looking to improve their score. read more

Hiring GMAT Genius for my GMAT Prep was the best decision I could have made. My first time around with the GMAT, I used a MGMAT prep course and scored a 630 with a 43 in Quant. My second time around, I used another tutor, as I had not stumbled upon GMAT Genius as of yet. I scored a 710 with a 46 in Quant. Finally, someone recommended I work with Vinay and GMAT Genius, and his ability to clearly explain difficult concepts and drill key test strategies helped me boost my score to a 760 with a 50 in Quant. I could never have achieved this without GMAT Genius. Vinay also goes above and beyond for his clients, and makes himself available even during non-billable time, sharing tips and extra practice problems. A true pro. Thank you GMAT Genius!!! read more

I took a 5 session class with Vinay to bring up my score because I was just below the 700 mark. Some of my weak topic areas included RTD problems and Combo/Probability problems and I really enjoyed how Vinay kept his material very organized and taught it in a very structured way so that it was digestible. He lays out all the different scenarios these types of problems could be tested to avoid any wild surprises on exam day. In addition, he recommends material that I used extensively to cross the 700 threshold. I also like that Vinay did not push more classes on me. I have heard of some horror stories with other GMAT tutors where they will pressure you into taking more classes and make you feel unprepared. Even when our sessions ended, Vinay still helped me review my practice exams to tell me which areas to watch out for and talked me down when I was feeling anxious! read more

I had a great experience working with Vinay on the GMAT quantitative section! He provides excellent study materials and practice problems geared towards the areas I needed improvement in. Our study sessions primarily covered developing strategies for answering certain types of questions. The strategies were very simple to follow and were useful during my practice exams and actual exam. I was able to improve my quant score after only three sessions working with him. Vinay is very flexible and coordinating a meeting time and location with him was a breeze. He genuinely cares about the success of his students, not just on the GMAT, but with their applications as well. I intend to keep him informed of my application results as I know he cares! read more

What I appreciated the most was his thorough review of my gmat practice tests/ official tests and his subsequent recommendations. He helped improved my score significantly. read more

Vinay has been tutoring me for less than a month and my score went up 100 points to a 700+! He has a lot of experiences and knows how to tackle hard GMAT problems in the most efficient way. He understands what the test makers want to challenge you on and where the traps are for each problem. I have tried many other test preps, but all of them fail to address your personal concerns. Instead, they teach you the most basics information that can help you to get a score of 500 or 600. Vinay is great at helping you to overcome your weakness, reinforce your strengths, and help you get that dream score! I live in the bay area so we have online tutoring sessions, which are just as effective as face-to-face tutoring. Go to Vinay if you want to achieve your dream score! read more

After reading Vinay's reviews ( the founder of GMAT Genius) I thought if I was going to get a tutor- this was it. There were several testimonials where many students shared 100+ score jumps. I spent about $$2500 working with Vinay for a subtle point increase from my first GMATprep score. Throughout prep, Vinay assured me that I would hit my target ( which was above a 700). I felt at some point he used my time crunch to push more tutoring hours. Although I think Vinay was well intentioned and a very nice person, his method did not assist me in making the necessary jump. In the past, I have scored exceedingly well in other standardized tests and attended a top 20 university. I write this review because when I read these yelp reviews I thought it was almost a guarantee that I would see my desired score increase. This was not true. He may work for you, but he did not for me and I lost a lot of time and money. read more

Vinay is not just a wonderful tutor, he is a wonderful person. First of all, he is truly a GMAT Genius. He can look at a question and think of insanely fast ways to conquer the question. He knows his stuff. He used to be the head tutor of a large GMAT tutoring chain. There are subtleties that I pick up working with an expert, for example how he organizes his questions, and things he immediately thinks of when he sees certain problems. He helped me find my weak areas and guides me on how to study efficiently to maximize the results of my efforts.He is there to answer my questions via e-mail even when we are not working together. Vinay doesn't waste any of the time you schedule with him. He comes ready to make sure you get your money's worth of tutoring, sometimes even staying later than our designated time. I am from South Bay Los Angeles and I drive to Irvine to meet him at a library. My score has improved over 100 points working with Vinay. I wouldn't go with anybody else after having worked with him! read more

I shopped around for a GMAT tutor because I had limited time and wasn't scoring anywhere close to where I wanted. I had been using the Kaplan book and the GMATPrep tools but hit a ceiling. We met at the library and I found Vinay to be incredibly professional. He helped me enhance my Verbal score by leaps and bounds. I've never been able to test well in English but he helped me walk thru every question and problem I had. I feel so much more confident about my reading and writing abilities. If you want a stellar, highly experienced, and helpful teachers of the GMAT; look no further! read more

After an attempt to study with an online GMAT program for a few months, I took the GMAT. I did quite poorly and lost all hope in my abilities. I quickly searched for GMAT experts, and GMAT Genius popped up. I reached out to Vinay and he was able to work with me right away. Vinay was able to identify my strengths and weaknesses, and using his expertise we were able to build a tailored study program for my needs. After a short amount of time he helped improve my score drastically. His knowledge of the test is second to none and I would not have been able to get the score I got without his help. The GMAT is as frustrating a test out there, but Vinay is able to simplify its complexities and show you the right way to attack it. I would not have been able to get into my MBA program without his instruction. read more

Vinay is the best. I truly do consider him a genius. I had what felt like hefty goals when it came to a high score in a short amount of time. On my first (yes my first) practice test with him we hit it. Soon after, we exceeded it. Trust me, make the investment with one of the few out there like Vinay - he is legit and will get you to where you need to be. I highly highly recommend Vinay if you are serious about investing in yourself and reaching your GMAT goal in a timely and straightforward manner. read more

After months of self-study and sub-par performances on my practice tests, I felt like I hit a wall. I decided to invest in a GMAT tutor and that's when Vinay came into the picture. He made all the difference. His insight into the exam is invaluable. Not only did he teach me the most efficient way to solve each type of problem, but he also changed the way I viewed the exam so that I could approach it strategically. Vinay is an incredible instructor who can improve your score in every section of the exam. He'll break down all of your practice tests, tailor each session to your needs, and work with your busy schedule. I highly recommend Vinay to anyone preparing for the GMAT. read more

Vinay has been a God-send. I first took the GMAT without much preparation, assuming that as a normally decent test taker, I might hit a stroke of luck and get the minimum score I was aiming for (a 700). I ended up scoring a 660, with a dismal 30 on Verbal, and was in full-on panic mode. I only had one more shot to take the test and three weeks to prepare, since I made the hasty decision to apply to business school very close to the deadline. Thankfully, I reached out to Vinay. I was a bit hesitant since I had never done online classes, but decided to give him a shot because of our initial session. In this initial session, he reviewed my Enhanced Score Report and was able to quickly pinpoint my weaknesses and create an effective and efficient study plan for me. He went above and beyond, and worked around my very busy schedule in which I was juggling 50-60 hour work weeks in a demanding field. He was willing to take time to answer my emails with any practice problems or questions I came across, and came up with excellent tactics for tackling the issues I had with the test (time management, strategy for Sentence Correction, and quicker, more effective ways to solve math problems). He is passionate about his work, and truly did an amazing job getting me to focus on the right areas. He believes in his students, and pushed me to aim for a higher score, refusing to let me settle with a Quant score under 50. In 10 short hours, over the course of 3 weeks, he was able to help me pull my score up to a 740. read more

Vinay is truly a GMAT genius. After months of working full-time, taking GMAT classes, using online resources, and countless hours intensive self-study, I found Vinay to be the missing link in my preparation journey. I'd taken the GMAT once before and did not receive the score I was hoping for, but Vinay was confident in my capabilities. He came to every tutoring session organized, energetic, and attentive to my questions. He is extremely accommodating and easy to work with. 10/10 would recommend Vinay to anyone looking to improve his or her GMAT score! read more

My experience with GMAT Genius has been awesome. Vinay gave me a lot of his time answering questions I had about the GMAT process and even was able to give me advice on finding my career path. When I contacted GMAT Genius I received much more than I expected. For me, the GMAT processes seemed daunting, Vinay was very helpful guiding me and even sharing, books and other resources that I could refer to saving me time and money if I was to try and figure it out on my own. Thank you Vinay! If you're still thinking about it, give GMAT Genius a call already. read more

My experience with GMAT Genius was nothing short of terrific. It is important to note the difference between a GMAT tutor and a tutor hired to help you pass a class. Vinay Narang didn't help me pass a class, he helped me qualify for an opportunity that will make a tremendous difference in my life and career. I was able to improve my score 60 points. My Quant score improved, and Vinay was able to coach my official verbal score to the 96th percentile! I cannot stress enough the importance of having someone on your team when taking on the GMAT. GMAT Genius delivered immediate, measurable results quickly and my tutor truly cared about my personal success. Thank you. read more

I feel fortunate that I worked with GMAT Genius, because I truly feel that they are the best in the business. I had attempted to study on my own, and as soon as I started working with Vinay, my improvement accelerated significantly. The GMAT Genius materials explain exactly what you need to know in a way that makes sense and is easy to understand. Vinay can solve any problem that the GMAT can throw at you, and he usually has a trick to get it done in thirty seconds! (I still don't know how he does it, but I'm glad I learned the shortcuts!) When it came to test day, the strategies that Vinay taught me proved extremely valuable. I surpassed my target and scored a 740 - I know I could not have done it without him. read more

Vinay was instrumental in my preparation for the GMAT. He is a gifted instructor who can walk anyone through the toughest GMAT question with clear, concise, and thorough direction. With his guidance and a fair bit of hard work, I went from consistently testing in the mid-to-high 600s to scoring a 760 on test day. read more

WOW! So glad that I found GMAT Genius when I did. I had about a month left until my test date and was scoring around the 700 mark on my GMATPrep practice exams. While encouraging, I knew I was going to need to score higher to achieve my goal of attending Stanford's GSB. I began researching several tutoring options and found them to all be very expensive and money was tight. Regrettably, I signed up for tutoring with a company that shall remain nameless in this review, and the experience was HORRIBLE. They were not experts. The tutor did not care if I succeeded or failed. They did not provide any insights into the GMAT math section (my problem section) that I could not have read about on my own. Lesson learned - you get what you pay for with GMAT tutoring. As a last ditch effort, I searched Yelp for local GMAT EXPERTS. That was the key for me - to get to the next level, I knew I needed a true expert. GMAT Genius was able to provide the level of expertise and deep knowledge and understanding of the test that I was so desperately seeking. As if that weren't enough, I knew that I had found a truly great resource as soon as I spoke with Vinay. He initially spent 45 minutes on the phone with me discussing all things business school before we even spoke of us potentially working together. Clearly, Vinay and the whole GMAT Genius team go above and beyond. They take a vested interest in all of their clients. So, if you've gotten yourself most of the way to your target score and just need that extra bump up, then GMAT Genius is for you. In fact, Vinay only had to spend five sessions (10 hours) with me to bump up my score to a 740 on test day! Thanks to GMAT Genius, I am in the midst of applying to my three top programs and am very hopeful! Thanks guys! read more

Vinay is truly what the company is called, a GMAT Genius. I wish that I had met him before I originally attempted my GMAT the first time. He was able to break down complex problems and show me that any GMAT problem is able to be tackled with the right methods. Anybody can study for a test and any tutor can teach you something, but for the GMAT you need a GMAT Genius. I can't thank Vinay enough. He's truly an asset to assist you in studying, applications, and networking. He went above and beyond my expectations and he genuinely cares about our success as future MBA students. If you are thinking about starting your GMAT journey, make sure to take Vinay along for the ride. read more

Fantastic experience with GMAT Genius and would recommend to anyone! Given that I do not live in Souhern California, I was initially hesitant to do the live-online sessions (instead of the in-person tutor option), I was very satisfied with the experience and felt it was actually more beneficial than a traditional in-person tutor. The depth and breadth of GMAT Genius' experience is truly unrivaled - the strategies/techniques go far and beyond anything that one could memorize in a book so GMAT Genius is truly worth every penny. By using GMAT Genius over several weeks, I increased my score by ~100 points and got my dream score! read more

After a pretty disappointing experience with a tutor who did not specialize in the GMAT, I decided to work with GMAT Genius. I worked directly with Vinay, who was incredible. He taught me very specific methods for tackling each problem type, specifically for quant questions. We worked together on a weekly basis and tracked my progress through both official and unofficial practice tests. I am not a natural test taker and put hundreds of hours into studying for the GMAT, both before and during my work with Vinay, but it wasn't until I started working with Vinay that I began to see major improvements in my scores. In the end, GMAT Genius helped me raise my score by 100 points! read more

As opposed some other aspects of the MBA application that I could no longer manipulate, such as my undergraduate GPA or my work experience, the GMAT was one area where I felt an ability and a need to perform well. Vinay gave me the requisite tools, tips, and confidence that allowed me to perform to the best of my abilities. His teaching style is at once personable and structured. He truly cares about his students' performance and he always gives the extra effort to give his students every chance to reach their goals for the test. read more

I worked with GMAT Genius through the 2018 MBA application cycle targeting a 700+ score. They were extremely professional and knowledgeable about question types and was able to tailor the content/methodology to my weaknesses and timeline, resulting in a great score in a relatively short period of time. Additionally, I really appreciated their flexibility in working around my hectic work schedule despite a 4 hour time zone difference with my tutor Vinay. I was initially hesitant to work over their online system, worrying that it'd be clunky or not built-to-purpose but my fear was quickly laid to rest - it's a very easy-to-use teaching setup (not skype!) with whiteboards / video / slides / etc that really brings to life a classroom experience. I've strongly recommended GMAT Genius to personal friends and recommend them to anyone seeking to take the GMAT. read more

I highly recommend using GMAT Genius for your GMAT preparation course. The tutor, Vinay Narang is extremely intelligent. He is an amazing person who cares about his students and truly believes in their abilities. He goes into great detail during each tutoring session, covering every single topic imaginable and providing very well thought out descriptions and explanations. He prepares you for all of the possible questions that you could come across on the test, so you are ready for anything. He prepared me so well that I ended up with a 200-point swing from my original test to my final test! I am extremely thankful for all of the hard work, effort, and care that Vinay has put forth over the past 6 months. Vinay's instruction has made a world of difference in my future graduate admissions. read more

GMAT Genius helped me understand the GMAT concepts I previously missed and gave me customized practice recommendations that helped tremendously. Vinay, GMAT Genius founder, is incredibly generous with his time and was a great source of advice and guidance during the MBA application process and after, when I decided on a program after receiving 5 offers of admission. read more

Before I worked with Vinay of GMAT Genius, I studied independently and took the test three times but was stuck in the high 600's. Working with Vinay was an instant game changer. After just one session, I could already see that he knows the test materials inside and out. Vinay has a wealth of knowledge and amazing insights on all question types. The sessions were structured to tackle whatever weak areas I wanted to work on and Vinay showed me the most efficient approaches that I would not have thought of on my own. In addition, he is very responsive and flexible when it comes to scheduling. Even after we finished our sessions, Vinay constantly followed up with me to see how I was doing on my test preparation; this demonstrates that he genuinely cares for his clients and their success. Overall, it was a great pleasure to work with Vinay and I would not have been able to raise my score from 680 to 750 without his help. I would highly recommend Vinay & GMAT Genius to any test takers who are serious about improving their GMAT scores. read more

Vinay is a great GMAT instructor and a great person to work with. He understood that my background is not very quantitative and helped me to improve in that area for the test. He was extremely patient with me and helped me understand new concepts that otherwise I would not be able to have clear before the test. I improved my score in 60 points thanks to his lessons and to putting in practice all of his recommendations for my self-study time. He is the best GMAT prep option in the Los Angeles and Orange County Area. read more

Vinay is the man. My GMAT score increased roughly 150 points after I took his course. He's familiar with the exam, knows the short cuts, and genuinely loves teaching students. What I found most impressive though was his ability to consistently come up with his own GMAT questions - this was especially helpful when trying to break into the 650-800 range. Here I am several years later with a UCLA MBA recommending him without reservation - that says it all! read more

GMAT Genius was recommended to me by a trusted colleague who I had observed having great success throughout the studying and application process for his MBA. When I became curious about the next step in my career, he immediately accredited GMAT Genius with much of his success throughout the testing process. I had tried other online classes and did not think they were a good use of my time, a precious resource when applying to business schools. Vinay was effective and professional, and a great tutor. He genuinely cares about the success of his students, and helped craft a personalized study plan to help me achieve my goals. I would definitely recommend Vinay to anyone looking to quickly and effectively lock down a GMAT score reflective of your true potential. read more