I had a great experience with Tyler Johnson's GRE prep class. He made the class environment fun and was great at explaining hard to understand concepts. Tyler was always available to answer questions, particularly when it came to difficult math problems. I was able to achieve my target score with Tyler's class and would highly recommend it. read more

I worked with Josh Yardley on the GMAT. I'm in the office 50+ hours per week which I thought would've made tutoring sessions difficult. Josh was extremely accommodating, often moving sessions back an hour if I was working a bit later that day with only an hour or so notice. His process throughout our time together was great. We started with covering basics of the three topics, which I definitely needed, and narrowed down to individual problem types as the sessions moved on. I always left those sessions hoping to see those problem types on the test. Truly would turn weak spots into strengths of mine. Seeing the progress reflected in practice test scores was great and happened quickly. I couldn't recommend Manhattan Prep and Josh enough. read more

I decided to apply to business school a bit later in the process, and I only had two months to study for the GRE. Manhattan Prep's course made that compressed timeframe possible. The Interacts boiled concepts down to easy-to-digest lessons, and made it easy to review materials on which I needed more guidance. I was able to raise my score from the low 300s to 320+. Specifically, Gregg Lachow is a phenomenal tutor. He is brilliant and finds joy in almost all GRE problems, making it easy to motivate to study and learn. He has a unique teaching style that helped me improve my scored from the low 300s to a 320+. He is encouraging, while also keeping students honest in their studies. The Manhattan Prep materials are excellent in and of themselves, but Gregg added incredible value with multiple permutations of each lesson to ensure I understood the material. If you are thinking about taking the GRE, Manhattan Prep and Gregg Lachow are elite choices! read more

My experience with Danny Child's GMAT prep course was overwhelmingly positive. Daniel is an amazing teacher, he took the time to set expectations, walk us through concepts and practice problems, and encourage us along the way. The class was a mix of small group and full-class discussions, with Daniel periodically monitoring the former and lecturing in the latter. This approach gave students with varying learning styles the best of both worlds. It also ensured that students maintained focus throughout the class; they were either solving problems, explaining their reasoning to other students, or listening to other students (and eventually Daniel) explain the solutions. He was also very accessible via email. read more

I was under the impression at sign up that the 3-hour classes would be focused on teaching the concepts required for test taking, so that at the end of the course you would walk away with a solid foundation to either test on or continue studying with. Instead, I found that the classes contained a lot of time killing "fluff" and most of the concept learning happened offline in the 7+ hours of weekly homework/readings you do, and the class is basically just the instructor putting people on the spot to answer questions. After a particularly negative class experience, I had no interest in tuning in to the class live, so I basically paid for the course and got a couple of free tests and fluffy online recordings. I really wish there was more active instruction. GRE prep is stressful enough and some of us are introverted -- that model won't work for all and I'm surprised it's still the modus for your program. Overall, very disappointed and wish I went with an alternative. read more

I had an absolutely amazing experience in Victoria Crutchfield's GRE class, and I'm certain my fellow classmates did as well. I just finished my last class with Victoria and feel confident in my ability attack the GRE. More than that, I went from dreading math to truly enjoying it thanks to her enthusiasm and tutelage. Victoria has every quality of a truly great teacher you can possibly imagine and then some - she really cares about where you're at and how to get you to where you want to be in terms of the material, strategies, and score. I started the class a decade removed from GRE level math and now fully fully confident in my ability to learn any concept and apply the strategies we learned in class to the test. She is incredibly mindful of the class's level of comfort with the material as a whole and always checks in to make sure everyone is understanding explanations, concepts, and strategies. Highly recommended for anyone at any level. Of comfort with the material. read more

I would highly recommend Manhattan Prep for GMAT tutoring. Josh Yardley was extremely knowledgable and knew the exam back to front. In the 4 months I was working with him, my score improved 140 points. I only took the test once and my ultimate score was higher than my outside goal at the beginning of the course. Josh did a great job of assigning work and relevant practice problems. We were able to hone in on specific skills that I needed to work on. Breaking up the test made it a lot more manageable and I really appreciated the structure. I've recommended Manhattan Prep to many friends and coworkers looking to study for the GMAT and truly think it is the best decision to get through this phase! read more

I had a great experience taking Danny Child's GMAT prep course. I genuinly feel as though I am miles ahead of where I would be if I purely relied on independent study. The course HW and post course learning path set up a great guardrail to pace my studies. Danny was great at explaining hard to understand concepts, as well as ensuring that the class was interactive. I felt like he respected that we paid for the class and made the effort to maximize each of the sessions with a no-nonsense, yet enjoyable approach. read more

I took Tyler Johnson's online GRE class and he was phenomenal! I was hesitant that I would enjoy the class/prepping for the GRE because it's a standardized test (which screams boring and tedious), but Tyler really knew how to utilize all of a Zoom classrooms features to make the class informative, interactive, and dare I say it, kinda fun (if you enjoy learning). 10/10 would recommend Tyler's virtual GRE class. And bonus, I was aiming for a 320 and got a 323! read more

I took an LSAT course with Alex Koceja and while I initially left a positive review in the beginning of my course, especially after reading others reviews, I actually feel the need to reassess. I wish I had see a review like this before I spent 1600$ on the class. While my instructor was very engaging, the material & "Manhattan Prep" approach was confusing. A lot of my questions did not get answered despite it being a "small" group setting. There was 1 person always answering the questions before the rest of us could even get a chance to unmute our mics. Eventually, I confronted Alex about this by lesson 6 or 7 but by then my learning experience was completely diminished. Basic classroom management and professionalism skills were almost nonexistent. Anytime I asked a followup question via email, I did not get a response until 3, 4 days later and when I was asking a question about a conceptual part of the topic (not specific to a question from the homework) my instructor kept just trying to promote some private coaching they offer for $150 an hour. They try to sell you in with "you'll have access to all our explanations from our forum" but most of those explanations were missing. When another student brought this to their attention they offered to let us email some general student help email that did not even answer the questions in a timely manner. How can I even learn this way? Half the time by the point they answered my email, I had either forgot where the confusion was or had to scram finding the answer somewhere else. Granted, there is a pandemic but the service just wasn't there at all. No refund. No discounts. Plus, they had to cancel the course a lot because of lack of students enrolled. I had to postpone my test date and purchase another package from a different course. I would not recommend Manhattan Prep to anyone for the LSAT. I thought by paying more I would get quality but I did not and regret spending so much on this package. I feel like I got fooled by their free first class. read more

I took the GRE for MBA class with Cat Powell and had a fantastic experience. I had been reviewing on my own for a while without breaking the low 160s mark. In just 9 sessions, she helped me raise BOTH my verbal and quant scores +16 points in total. This score is above my initial target for every program I am applying to, and I credit that to Cat. After shopping around and trying the free trial period of every GRE prep company under the sun, I settled on Manhattan Prep's GRE for MBA program for 3 reasons: 1. Subject Matter Mastery & Accessibility - I have never been a good test taker and my job isn't math-heavy, so I was nervous about finding a prep program that could "download" quant concepts to me in an easily digestible way. The Interact videos are extremely engaging, breaking down complicated topics into bite-sized pieces that you can tackle at your own pace. The hot tips at the end of the videos call out common traps in the test, while the drills, quizzes and books give you ample material to practice different techniques on every topic until you find some that work for you. Taking an online class with other people, I was worried about falling behind or missing out on personalized instruction, but Cat went out of her way to ensure that everyone had a strong grasp of the material. She paces the class according to everyone's ability, and gives you challenge problems on the side. She'll even read essays on your practice test and give you feedback. If something was unclear, she would make personalized videos explaining concepts to make sure no one was left behind (the video she made for me about triangles was very helpful when I got stuck on a problem on test day!). We had a 12-hour time zone difference, and I never felt like Cat was half a world away. 2. Energy & Approachability - Prepping for a standardized test is a marathon, not a sprint, and it's too easy to lose hope when you plateau/can't see immediate progress. I remember e-mailing Cat about how I didn't seem to be improving no matter how many of the different Manhattan Prep techniques I tried over three practice tests, and she responded with such kindness and patience. Her advice was always actionable and encouraging, and she made an effort to meet me where I was at. No question was too stupid to ask in or out of class, which encouraged me to try again when I wasn't getting something and to keep asking questions until we were both sure I fully grasped a concept. 3. Flexibility & Strategy - You don't plateau unless there are gaps in your understanding of a certain topic or you've built bad habits. The Manhattan Prep program teaches you how to review your performance to identify both. Cat covered problems in class VERY thoroughly. She would make sure we had three different ways to solve any problem, and she always called out how we could use information on the test to be more efficient or what things we should automatically think of when we saw this or that. It frees up so much headspace to not constantly wonder what your next move will be when you have a strong process in place. While you can't prepare for 100% of the problems you'll encounter on test day, Cat equipped me with a reliable process to break down test questions and confidently get to an answer in the face of uncertainty. A test score shouldn't keep you from applying to your dream program, and I'm so grateful I found Cat and Manhattan Prep. She's helped open so many doors for me and I've built stronger study skills that will be useful when I get back to school. I can't recommend her class enough. Thank you, Cat! read more

On my first GMAT practice test, I scored a 600 and was filling a bit blue. I'd heard great things about Manhattan Prep and Rey Fernandez in particular, so I decided to pay the hefty price tag and give it a go. I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that I didn't dread coming to class each week. Rey made it quite fun and there were a lot of really useful tips and tricks. I would 100% recommend Rey's class to anyone looking to enroll. I do think the course is quite pricey, and if you are a diligent self-studier you would likely be more than fine buying the books and working through them on your own. I did take one make-up test and wasn't nearly as impressed by the teacher, so read your reviews carefully. Finally, I do feel that they purposefully make the practice tests a lot harder than the actual test, so keep that in mind if you start getting discouraged! My score on the actual GMAT ended up being a 710 (91st percentile). read more

I worked with Paul for the GRE and he was extremely professional, clear, and informative. He helped me understand the tricky questions the GRE throws at you and was able to explain every concept in a clear and understandable manner. I would definitely work again with him in the future. read more

If I could give more stars, I would. Prior to signing up for this course, I had been self-studying the GRE for about two months while juggling a full-time job that often put me into overtime. When I didn't get the score I was aiming for, I became very discouraged. I initially signed up for just the free trial session, but the positive atmosphere was what eventually spurred my decision to invest my time and money into the full course. The full GRE prep course is 8 weeks long, and you learn helpful strategies as early as week 1. Jerry is an awesome instructor who really cares about your progress in the class and is really uplifting and encouraging. Sometimes all you need is the optimism and confidence to do well on the exam, and that honestly played a crucial role in my progress. There is also an emphasis on learning multiple ways to approach a problem, so the course can really help different types of learners. Please note that you really have to consistently study to make progress on the exam. No course is going to magically transform your score if you don't put in the work. But my favorite thing about Manhattan Prep was that the practice exam results tell you what topic areas you need to work on and how long you spent on each problem, which is useful for identifying your weaknesses. For people like me, it helped me prioritize certain topics and hone in on where my shortcomings were. In addition, Jerry likes to check in with his students to see how they're doing without being too invasive. This helps apply just enough pressure to keep you on task with your study plan. read more

I took the Manhattan prep course in October with Daniel Fogel. I was struggling with improving my score from a 640 for several months so I decided to sign up for this course. Daniel was extremely helpful from the beginning and was very easy to reach out to and reply quickly. His explanations were easy to follow and his strategies were extremely helpful and helped me improve my score. I took the official test in February and was able to improve it to a 700. read more

I started studying for the gmat on my own years ago and struggled to make much improvement due to the boring nature of the exam. I took an in-person 9 week course which genuinely made the content enjoyable. I looked forward to my three hour class every week and slowly saw my score improve. After the course ended, my instructor met with me twice one-on-one (for free!!!) to help me specifically prepare for the actual exam. After taking the exam for the second time, my score had improved 130 points since the beginning of the course (580 to 710). Shoutout to my instructor Reed Arnold who went above and beyond. I highly recommend Reed and any Manhattan prep in-person course!!! read more

I took the GRE class with Victoria. This program is fantastic. I am someone who struggles to be disciplined when studying independently and this program offers really good structure, and course materials, and classroom experiences. The strategies we learn are enormously effective and I feel much more confident going into the exam than I would otherwise. read more

LSAT review: After months of self study, I was stuck in the 160s and enrolled in Matt's weekly LSAT prep course (online). I cannot recommend this course enough! The group of us were all at very different starting points, and Matt managed to cater to each of our individual needs while still catering to the group as a whole. He also was great about guiding us through test and application anxiety which was such an above-and-beyond touch. Thanks in large part to Matt and Manhattan Prep I scored above a 170! read more

I took the guided self-study GRE program and video chatted weekly with instructor Joseph Martin. I cannot say enough good things about Joe. Everyone seems to be in agreement that Manhattan Prep's materials are top notch. The digital content is fun and engaging, and the physical books are laid out in a logical way that makes it very easy to find the class of problems you are trying to solve. Nothing is frustrating to navigate. And when studying for a test like the GRE/GMAT, minimizing frustration is key to staying the course. Manhattan Prep makes studying "fun" (or as fun as it can be) which god knows helped me keep the course. Joe Martin, was the sun that kept on shining rays of wisdom down on me--helping to make sure that I was absorbing the most important takeaways from every problem. He has a genuine love of teaching, and excitement is a contagious thing. Just watching Joe walk-and-think-through problems taught me so much about how I could approach the test, and how I needed to be flexible in my approach. Statues will be built for Joe one day. read more

I took a GRE class with Victoria at Manhattan Prep. This class was really great - I learned a lot and it made me much more confident when taking the exam. It also cut my self study time down significantly, which was really helpful for someone who is working and studying for the GRE at the same time. Highly recommend taking this class with Victoria! read more

I used Manhattan GMAT and Reed Arnold for my GMAT prep. The course was great and really prepared me. But I still was having trouble breaking the 700 barrier, which I felt was necessary for me to get into the schools I was most interested in. To get over this obstacle, I set up 4 2-hour sessions with Reed and it was worth every penny. Reed was extremely attentive and immediately found small weaknesses in how I approached different problems. Additionally, he taught me different techniques and changed how I reviewed my work. He listened to specific issues and designed a program to fit my needs and strengthen my weaknesses. He made himself very available and even moved around his personal schedule to accommodate me during test week. I have already recommended Reed to colleagues and friends. read more

I just completed my class with Victoria Crutchfield. She was very helpful. She took the time to cater to each individual student and even dedicate time post class to review 1-1 with her students. She would ensure that everyone in class was on the same page no matter what level we were at. She did a great job leading such a large class (more students than usual). The only thing I would say as feedback is I wish the class spent all of its time reviewing concepts and material versus following the slides created by MPrep that have slides that are kind of a filler (case studies, managing stress or test anxiety, filler material...) Yes, I agree those are very helpful but if I had to choose, I would rather have the extra time to do practice problems and review concepts! read more

I took the LSAT course with Alex Koceja and had a great experience, even after the class was moved online due to COVID-19. Alex was encouraging and answered questions very well. The class was structured in such a way that enabled me to positively progress. I got my desired score of 175 and could not have done it without the help of Manhattan Prep! read more

Ally was an incredible GMAT tutor. During our time together, we had to shift around our schedule because I had a busy time at work, as well as COVID-19 and Ally was incredibly helpful in re-aligning my strategy to what I needed and what i could do during the time. During our sessions, she was thoughtful, clear, and understanding. She helped me with both my math and verbal scores, and I ended up in the 96th percentile in my verbal score. When we first started studying together, I told her my goal score. I took the GMAT last week and achieved that score - thank you so much Ally! read more

Highly recommend working with Brian Birdwell - he is the sole reason I broke 700. Super smart, kind and doesn't BS but has methods that you remember and tips and tricks for your specific areas. Really enjoyed our sessions and motivated me to do the work. Only reason I gave it 4 starts instead of 5 is the price. Manhattan needs to lower their prices - it's a huge barrier and made it so that I needed to cut back elsewhere. Brian is incredible. Manhattan need some work. read more

I took the GMAT class with Reed Arnold on Sunday mornings and would absolutely recommend his class to anyone looking for GMAT instruction. His teaching style is both engaging and helpful (case in point. Thanks Reed for teaching me about closed markers & parallel sentence structure). I truly enjoyed attending his classes and felt like I was well-prepared by the end. The weekly sessions also held me accountable for studying on my own, which was half the battle. I took my test last week and am very happy with my score! 10/10 recommend. read more

520 to 690 (44Q, 41V, 6 IR, 6.0 AWA) after working with Elaine Loh I sometimes feel intimidated when I see other reviews for others that are scoring 750+. I hope to score 700+ on my retake in a few weeks, but I am very happy with the score that I received. I am not a brilliant student, nor am I naturally gifted with numbers, I just worked as hard as I could with the Manhattan Prep program. I want to be clear, without Manhattan Prep, and specifically Elaine Loh, there is NO WAY that I would have scored as well as I did. As the title states, I first scored a 520 on a practice test in December 2018 with a different GMAT test prep company. I used that particular program consistently from October-December of 2018, and I was crushed that I could only score a 520. At that point, I decided that I needed to get serious, and I started the Manhattan Prep instructor led course. I was skeptical that using a Manhattan Prep instructor led course could really help since I had been working so hard with the other GMAT program. I was completely wrong. The Manhattan Prep materials are simply the best that you can get. I've used some different materials from other prep courses, and they were pretty good. However, the Manhattan Prep strategy guides are clearly better than the competition. The online content, including the GMAT Navigator, is phenomenal and certainly worth the money spent. The strategy guides are comprehensive, easy to read, and effective. The course syllabus provided the exact type of structure that I needed to prepare for the GMAT. However, I think the real difference was the course led by Elaine Loh. I can't say enough good things about the actual course. When I was taking the class, I had confidence knowing that who I was working with actually scored in the 99th percentile. Elaine was fun, charismatic, and most importantly, she was genuine in wanting to help us score as high as possible. She really took the time to make sure that we understood the material. She taught the class in such a way that I could actually recall specific moments while I was taking the GMAT. I know it sounds weird, but I was actually singing our "peanut butter" words song under my breath while doing the verbal section. My wife laughs at me when I randomly say "when in doubt, get the pronoun out!" And lastly, I specifically recall Elaine telling us to "WORK IT OUT" when doing data sufficiency questions. Elaine not only taught us the appropriate content, but also the strategy behind the questions---I think this is the real difference between high scores and mediocre scores. She taught us different ways to approach questions, and made sure we understood WHY we worked problems the way that we did. Knowing content will only take you so far with the GMAT. After completing the course and actually taking the test, I'm convinced that anyone can score above a 650 with the right preparation. In closing, I want to thank Elaine Loh and the Manhattan Prep team for helping me to score as well as I did. This sounds dramatic, and maybe it is, but her course really helped me get closer to my dreams. For 3 long months, I had serious doubts about whether I could make it in business school. I could only see myself working in sales for the rest of my career. However, with Elaine's help and Manhattan Prep, I can not only say that I WILL go to business school, but I also have a good chance of going to legitimate top business school. Thank you Elaine! read more

I had Danny Child as my instructor at Manhattan Prep and have seen great results from before and after the group course. He is patient, kind, and intelligent. I was lucky to have been in his class! He made going to class fun and interesting. read more

Chris Gentry and Manhattan Prep were fantastic at preparing me for the GMAT! Achieved my target score the first time with guided and focused studying and great tips for strategy. Chris's approach was fantastic and kept his class engaged. Thanks, Manhattan Prep! read more

Two years ago, I took a Kaplan course and I did fairly well on the GMAT. I was pretty content, but I wanted to see if I could do any higher, so last summer, I took a class with MGMAT with Gregg Lachow. More on him in a minute. But long story short, with MGMAT, my score fell more than 100 points. I then took a break for a few months and then returned and studied all on my own using my Kaplan material, and my score on my third try was the highest of the three. Do with that what you will. The actual class is $1600 for 9 weekly sessions. Pro tip - if you know someone who works there, they can give you 50% off. You get a lot of homework, which I did and reviewed each week religiously, so you must plan accordingly. Seriously, I have never worked harder before in my life. On the syllabus, there are "easier" questions and "harder" questions, and I recommend doing both sets each week, in addition to the regular questions. I also recommend beginning to study before you take the class. They provide hundreds of flashcards with questions on them; you won't have time to do this while in class so go through them before class starts. You may find them helpful. You are given 6 practice tests, and once you finish those, the website regurgitates the questions so you have access to 6 more tests, but with a lot of questions that you will have already seen. So once I began the second set of tests, I felt that my scores weren't very precise; I was more so being tested on taking MGMAT's tests than on the GMAT itself. Also, the syllabus doesn't account for all of the 6 tests, so you may want to adjust it based on when you want to take your real test. There are several flaws. First, I found several math typos in their books and online material (that I confirmed with teachers). Numbers left out, wrong calculations, etc. This is bad enough when you are dealing with math, but when I emailed them to let them know about this, they not only did not care, but also did not fix them. Second, they only reveal to you after you've done poorly that you could have had a post-class assessment. And only if you reach out to your teacher once you do poorly will you find out about the post-exam assessment. This should be known to students from the get-go. Third, in class you do 2-3 questions a topic, but this is not nearly enough. I thought class time could have been used much more efficiently to cover more types of questions. Fourth, they offer a room in which you could take your practice tests, but this room is adjacent to a classroom with a very thin wall in between. With earplugs, you can clearly hear the teacher next door, which is very disruptive. And don't bother nicely asking the teacher to please lower her voice. Fifth, my PEA instructor, Chris Peckover, who I had a session with in mid December, created unrealistic expectations for me; he wanted me to take my GMAT again two weeks into January, even though I told him I was going away for a week in December - how this made any sense to him, I can't tell ya. He fully chose to ignore that I was going to be going away and that it wasn't going be enough time. Good thing I didn't follow his plan and waited a few more weeks... Sixth and last, while Gregg is very nice and funny, he could be a much stronger teacher. Also, once he found out that English is my third language, he kept making implications that I had a lot of grammar to learn when, in fact, I knew my grammar better than the entire class... I really wanted to give MGMAT a higher rating - this is my score and money, after all - but it just wasn't the fine-tuned experience I was expecting. read more

I took an in-person course with Jonathan last year and - seriously - it is the best thing I could have done to prep for the GMAT. I heartily agree with the other reviewers in my opinion of Manhattan GMAT - they really focused on understanding the material and the test itself, in order to produce the best scores. I thought Jonathan was a fantastic teacher as well - he really took time to help his students and seemed to genuinely care and want success for us. He's whip-smart and knows the test inside and out, and he made each concept easy to understand. The class itself is a lot of work - don't come in thinking someone's going to do the studying/planning for you. There's a substantial amount of homework each week (about 2-3 hours per night if you space it out) and honestly, don't bother taking the class if you're not prepared to buckle down. There were a few people in my class who came in un-prepared each week and I just didn't get it - it's just a waste of your money to do that. I took the GMAT three weeks after my course ended, and in the interim I used Manhattan GMAT's resources to review and refresh (they have an iPhone app with digital flashcards which I found really helpful for studying on the go). All that said, I ended up with a 99th-percentile score. The GMAT can seem like a huge obstacle in the beginning, and even with the help of a prep class it's a lot of work - but it is doable. Manhattan GMAT was a huge help throughout the process for me, and I'd highly recommend them. read more

I had two things going against me when I started the GMAT process: 1) I had been out of school for about 5 years, and 2) I am a terrible standardized test taker. I figured if I was going to have a shot at getting into a top tier school, I would need a lot of help. I signed up for a 9-week, classroom-based course for David Mahler. He was a fantastic teacher. In class, he not only shows you how to do a problem, he explains why other methods are bad or less efficient. In addition to the his incredible lecture method, he helps prepare you for studying outside the classroom. Face it, the course is only 9-weeks - you are going to have quite a bit of prep to do, after the course ends. Having a instructor that will help you build a game plan to test day is invaluable. One of the competitive advantages of Manhattan is their OG Archer software program. Basically, it is an online program where you answer problems from the GMAC books. The software categorizes all the problems by type and difficulty and it times you as you answer problem, so that after a while you build up a big enough data set to see your performance analytics. You can sort your results by type, time, etc. and the software even creates scatter plots of your performance. In the end, you have a tremendous tool to help you quickly identify the areas where you need to spend the most study time. While I missed my target score by 10 points, I improved 160 points from beginning to end and was accepted into my #1 school. Now that I am accepted to a top tier program, I don't care that I missed my target. Thanks David, thanks Manhattan. read more

This is a great class for several reasons: It's small - about eight people in my class, there's a ton of homework, and the teachers (and everyone else working there) are friendly and helpful. Manhattan's process breaks down the test not so that you can weasel your way through, but so that you are able to understand each section as best you can and study accordingly. I would take this class if you, like me, have been out of school for a few years but your brain hasn't gone soft. They stress that the goal is 170+. Within my first two weeks of class, my score improved by eight points. Fallacy of causation? Probably not. I'm confident that if I don't score in the 170s in February, Manhattan did all they could, and it's on me. I didn't give five stars because the homework review books are rife with typographical errors (not just typos, but entire conclusions in explanations carelessly copied and pasted from the wrong question) that will confuse the less careful student; and because of the following: I must mention this because it cracks me up/infuriates me. Whoever compiled the practice material is quite the Ayn Rand enthusiast. Problems of state control, 'restricted' 'markets,' individual profit vs. societal gain, etc. were inserted into practically every possible practice section; one reading comprehension section I finished just now cautioned against government donations to charity. To me, the weirdness of all this stands on its own without going into the utter moral bankruptcy of the beliefs involved. It's ironic, since a group of thoughtful people are clearly behind Manhattan's overall process. I highly recommend Manhattan if you're in the market and don't want to be in a massive class. I've also heard first-hand accounts that some other companies don't even teach reading comprehension, which seems dumb to me. May as well have all your bases covered. read more

I took an in-person course with Gregg Lachow - I'll echo the other reviewers - you are getting the best GMAT prep course on the market, and Gregg was an experienced and animated teacher. To its credit, Manhattan GMAT is smart *and* strategic - it doesn't teach shortcuts but helps you home in on your strengths and weaknesses. And then gives you plenty of additional resources to improve your weak areas. I was getting pretty pathetic scores on my practice tests - and even on the first GMAT I took *right after* I finished Manhattan GMAT. But my second GMAT, exactly a month later, was 700+. Bottom line: put in the work during the course + work with Manhattan GMAT's resources on your weaknesses after the course is over = you should reach the score you want. read more

I have two ratings for MGMAT: 3 stars for private tutoring 5 stars for the study materials I signed up for private tutoring because it accommodated my busy schedule. If you purchase a package of 5 or more sessions, you also get all the study guides and access to the online resources, including prerecorded classes. I was very disappointed with my tutor because he wasn't prepared for our sessions. I often had to remind him of what we had last covered. At $200 an hour, I expected him to lead the tutoring sessions. I signed up for tutoring because I was afraid that I wouldn't be disciplined enough to complete the online course, but in the end, my perseverance paid off. Actually, most of my friends w/ mba's told me I would probably be successful studying on my own. However, I insisted on getting a tutor because it had been almost a decade since my last math class. Tutoring isn't for everyone, and if you haven't had one before, I suggest you sign up for one session before committing to a package. I was lucky that they refunded my unused hours but I'm not sure that this is a common practice. Student support was very accommodating but it took numerous phone calls for them to respond to my concerns. In the end, I had over a 100pt gain and "beat the gmat," broke 700. It was due to my perseverance and those great study guides. I studied over a 4 month period and took the test twice. In reality, I had about 2 months of quality studying. I've heard mixed reviews of the live classes, but I think it all comes down to one's learning style. I suggest taking a free class at the different prep companies to see which one best meets your needs. Gmatclub.com has great reviews on the different prep companies and materials. Happy studying! read more

I did 8 tutoring hours with Dan Bernstein and it increased my score by 1xx points (I won't tell you exactly how many; I'm not that much of a braggart.) I'd been out of school more than 5 years and owned a million GMAT books but couldn't figure out how to tackle them with any semblance of organization. I had less than 6 weeks until my test and was in a state of utter panic because I couldn't do any math in a reasonable amount of time. Basically, the man is a wizard. Well, maybe not a wizard, but just a really patient, approachable math teacher who's capable of helping anyone circumvent a pathological math freeze-up. He's also a pretty cool dude. And of course, the Manhattan GMAT materials are the best out there. I wasted way too much time with a Kaplan book. Don't do that. read more

I took this in DC, but I can't find anywhere else to rate it so deal with it. First off, I JUST took the GRE. Like an hour ago. And I did not get close to the scores I was hoping for. I sat through nine weeks of their classroom instruction and my score went down. It went down from what I got when I took my first practice test and did nothing. Now, I know you might think well hey maybe it was just nerves. No, no it wasn't. This class was the biggest waste of money in my life. That's what I'm really mad about. Not even the score, but that I made such an "investment", put the time in, and got a negative return. I think the classes might be great if you are border line retared. If you have below a 140, yeah sign up. Just keep in mind that if you don't have a 140 or below and you sign up for this class, you might be in a class with 140s and below. Meaning while you're trying to figure out more difficult problems, they're trying to understand how to cross multiply. I might sound like a dick.....well if I'm so smart why didn't I do better? And I agree with you. My point is that for over a thousand dollars, you are better of taking a few practices tests through the ETS book, identiyfing your weaknesses, and spending the money on a private tutor. This entire standardized testing and prep is a scam and I despise it. I hated in during the SAT. And I hate it now, 12 years later. In closing, it's not worth it. I would have loved to have posted this on their site, but then only put up pre-approved positive reviews. In fairness, my instructor was nice, competent, and good at teaching what Manhattan Prep puts out. I just think what they put out is garbage. read more

I signed up for this class in December after feeling a strong compulsion to prepare myself for business school applications. I have a strong college GPA and, solid work experience, however I am awful at standardized tests. I realized shortly after starting the courses, that my memory of algebra and most of the math was very very slim. I found the online videos really helpful to do alongside the workbook, because I could do it at my own pace. I also found the instructor Jen to be patient and helpful as I moved at a slower pace. I also enjoyed her self deprecating humor. She breezes through the material with ease, that makes me feel like I ride the short bus to class, but then she jokes about being a nerd who spends her free time taking tests, so it takes away some of the sting. I ultimately stopped taking the classes in the middle, because I realized I was spreading myself way to thin between work and some other things in my life. At this time I have decided to put any business school ambitions on hold, so I never actually took the GRE, however I know for sure from the prep, that there is NO WAY I could go into this test without having done a prep course. If I decided to entertain graduate school again I would certainly take another course with Manhattan GRE or GMAT. Only reason it isn't 5 stars is because it's pricey and I couldn't get any refund since I stopped after three classes, however they make that perfectly clear when you sign up, so I take full responsibility. It wasn't like I was mislead. read more

I've completed 4 out of the 9 prep sessions Manhattan GMAT offers to prepare one for this dreadful test, and I'm lukewarm towards this school. While the teachers are super-smart, educated, and cordial, I find their over-achievement an obstacle to those in class (uhh me), who need to be taught my weak areas from a beginners perspective. There seems to be an expectancy of fundamentals known...i say, "if i knew those fundamentals, I wouldn't be here!". I'd say this is a great class if you need a refresher. If you are weak in math or verbal, my suggestion would be to teach yourself those basics prior to taking this class. Their remote-access technology allowing you to access their database from home is very poor, yet their tech-support is helpful and goes out of their way to help out. On a positive note, it's a young and hip school in a nice Chelsea space. Cordial staff and management seems to always want to know how to better the school and your learning experience. Free 30-minute phone tutoring is helpful. The potential for this school to be a top prep choice is definitely possible - just not there yet. read more

I had a great experience with Manhattan Prep! I worked with Annie Levin and was able to increase my score in only 3 months by 18 points (from my initial practice test in May to the second time I took the LSAT in August). She was great at helping me isolate the question types I needed most help with and drilling those until I could get them right, and she was a really personable and welcoming tutor to work with. I would highly recommend her! read more