I was very lucky to have studied with Keith from Chicago. I initially met Keith through the…read moreManhattan GMAT class pack in which he was the instructor, and later took a few private classes with him to improve my understanding.   Overall, Keith is a very efficient and to-the-point instructor. I was quite confident in math but was making unnecessary mistakes so Keith pinpointed it to exactly where it was and provided CUSTOMIZED study plans for me based on my goal and schedule. As for verbal, he was instrumental in teaching me how to read and answer the question.   My first practice test was in the 600, and with the help of Keith and many hours of hard work, I increased a score of 100+. I would highly recommend Keith to any student who would like to learn and achieve a good score.   Manhattan GMAT also offers one of the best online platforms. It syncs up with the book and the explanations really helped me understand why an answer was right, and better yet, why other answers were wrong. In addition, you can use the report feature to see your overall performance and area of improvement. I would recommend taking a GMAT course with Keith through Manhattan. Thank you Keith!

Quick Summary: Best in-person GMAT prep course in Chicago…read more Dan is awesome. --------- Lots and lots of detail: Teaching: 10/10 Dan. Bartz. I owe a LOT to him. He was a huge part in the 90pt increase from my first attempt to my second attempt.* He scored in the 99th percentile (several times), so yes, he's insanely smart. As a teacher, top notch scores will only get you half way to five stars. Dan's personality gets him the rest of the way and more. During my prep, I asked a lot of basic questions (trust me), but Dan always had a patient and thorough response. In class, he aimed for true comprehension. No matter how complex or simple, if we weren't getting it, he found another way to teach the concept or open up the problem. He was very conscious of varied learning styles and backgrounds in the room and made an effort to find opportunities to tailor a message. In addition to being incredibly approachable, Dan is very engaging. The Manhattan classes have a card system so all students "poll in" an answer to questions (makes sense since you can't skip an answer on test day!). He'd use this and other techniques to get the class involved. This engagement really helped keep my energy up and stay mentally present for three hours after a full day of work. He was available at any point during the course or while studying after the course ended. He wanted to help us succeed and whatever he could do to help, he would. Did I mention he's just a really nice guy? He's just a really nice guy. As we approached the end of the course, everyone had different time lines. Some were ready to face the GMAT monster. I was not. I met with Dan to create a personalized game plan for life-after-Manhattan. He went over my strengths and weaknesses and we created an outline for what turned out to be four more weeks of studying. I was planning on evenly studying Q/V and focusing on my weaknesses within those topics, but Dan suggested that I be more in the 75/25 range. It paid off! After sitting the test a second time, I maintained my Verbal percentage from the first try, but increased my Quant percentage by 37 percentage points. My overall score went up 90 points! Dan's guidance heading into the homestretch was priceless. I honestly don't think I could have cracked 700 without it. *I'm sure someone out there would want me to say that this isn't guaranteed, and no, I don't work for Manhattan GMAT. --------- Materials: 10/10 Studying for the GMAT is intense, but the order and depth of the materials broke down the concepts into digestible segments. You could all but feel the building blocks stacking as you worked through the books. The syllabus was also a godsend. I thrive on structure and deadlines (I realize that makes me sound super awesome); free form studying is not for me. The detailed syllabus kept me on task and progressing logically for nearly over months. The 14 or so books are great. Some thick, some thin. Some you'll use once, others replace your best friend (don't worry, your real best friend will forgive you). Each major concept has its own book, and you work from basic concepts to full-blown convoluted and mean GMAT questions on each topic. The syllabus ties it all together and tells you where to go and when. Then the online resources tell you if you should go back and review anything in particular. --------- Online Resources: 9/10 Manhattan GMAT has all the resources you'd expect (practice questions, CATs, videos, etc.). The OG Archer is a really great tool. Even with Dan's urging in class, I really only started using it after my class but I wish I would have taken advantage of the Archer sooner. The analyses available for both the Archer and practice tests were very insightful and helped me focus my attention on what mattered. I gave the Online Resources a 9/10 since there were a few quirks in the system, specifically in the OG Archer, that I found clunky and a bit annoying. To really work on a specific area (number properties, anyone?), there are some focused sets of questions organized by topic. Once you've started in one of these sets, clicking next will give you the next problem in the OG, not the next question in the focused set. I ended up opening a browser tab with the list of questions in the focused set, and a second tab with the OG up. Also, as you are clicking next or loading a new question, the full page reloads and scrolls you back up to the top so you have to scroll down again. Both are minor annoyances, but when you're trying to make the most out of limited study time, it would be really helpful to move through the Archer smoothly. --------- My brief history with the GMAT (for credibility, I guess): 12/12-4/13: Took an in-person course with a company in Chicago 4/13: Official GMAT (low 600s) 10/13: Demo'ed a class with another company; wasn't feeling it 10/13: Demo'ed a class with Manhattan GMAT; felt it 10/13-1/14: Took an in-person class in Chicago 1/14: Official GMAT (low 700s)

The course was good but the post course work to be done (e.g. - completing a second course survey,…read morelogging into another site for a "key", etc.) was not manageable for me. Asad was a good instructor but he ran through the post course instructions at the end of the last day at which time I was not able to comprehend what he was saying.

I took the PMP Boot Camp with Asad Haque in Milwaukee, WI in October 2019. The class was intense…read moreand very fast paced, but the content and learning about the strategies behind taking the PMP exam were incredibly helpful. It is a big investment, but I ended up passing the PMP a week after taking this boot camp (and studying a lot the week after the camp, leading up to my exam). I would highly recommend anyone who is planning to take the exam to take this boot camp.

I had prepped for 12 months via self led online programs, GMAT Official Guide, few other tutors and…read moremany other resources, before finding Adam at All Day Test Prep. I ended up purchasing the unlimited package at the time and found his tutoring style / feedback extremely help. We walked through each type of problem together very diligently and made sure I understood what it was asking. My biggest boost came on the Quantitative section, where Adam was able to help change my mindset from "Brute Force every problem" to utilizing shortcuts to achieve the same answer in a 1/4 of the time. This overall reduced my time based anxiety and left a lot more time for the other questions. I ended up earning an almost perfect score on the Q section, when my highest score before Adam was a 39. I would highly recommend Adam as a tutor and wish I would have found him sooner. I'll be entering my MBA program this fall and have to attribute my success to Adam and his company!

I took the GMAT for the first time in 2015 after taking an online prep course, and I felt woefully…read moreunprepared when I was actually taking the test. After working with Adam for 4 months and doing multiple practice tests, I was able to notably improve my score, and feel confident with the structure of the test. Thanks for always making the time Adam!

They deserved more than 5's, their team/Rachell Allen team did great job and you'll be amazed how…read morethey will turned your life 360 degrees. Content simplified,fun and light.God bless you RA Yours Truly, JRoxas USRN

I am a foreign educated nurse from the Philippines who graduated almost 10 years ago and English is…read moremy third language. I was working as a Staff Nurse while taking my MSN prior to moving to USA and I am glad I found this review center to freshen up my nursing concepts. I flew all the way from HOuston to attend the 35 day boot camp and it was worth it! The coaches are very smart and very friendly. It was a fun learning experience and not only that they do motivational talk and teach you to be positive. It was an unforgettable experience and I owe them my success! Stena C. Baldwin, BSN, RN, USRN Houston, Texas

Going into college entrance exam season, it wasn't clear to me what would be the most effective and…read moreefficient way of arming my twin teenage sons with the comfort and skills that would allow them to choose the right test and to perform their best. Each has his own strengths and weaknesses, and their study and learning habits differ vastly. Once Steve met with us and reviewed their baseline untimed scores, he easily guided each of my sons to the test that would elicit the best results, and he confidently assured that tutoring them together would not only meet each boy's individual needs but would enhance each other's learning, by virtue of the group process. Indeed, Steve was exactly right. He helped my kids to put in perspective the importance of these tests and to set goals commensurate with their college choice aspirations. His teaching style elicits discipline and engagement, without instilling undue stress and worry. He's calm and steadfast in his claim that if a person is willing to put in the practice and study time and comes prepared to tutoring sessions, he or she can incrementally improve. He makes the goal score feel accessible, and this helped to keep both of my kids motivated, hard-working and hopeful. The three of them worked together for 24 hours, over 12 sessions, and utilized a variety of materials, including prep books, websites, and group meetings to get them ready for the test. He tracked their progress, keeping me updated throughout, and though he worked with them together, he tailored the lessons to each of my kids. Now that both boys have sat for their chosen test, it's abundantly clear that Steve assessed them accurately, and guided and taught them well. My sons each reached their goal scores, one improving 3 composite points (4 with super score), and the other improving 6 composite points, to do so. Needless to say, both of my kids are pleased with the outcome, as am I, and I suspect this will open doors at schools they might not have considered. From beginning to end, and especially as measured by the results, Steve successfully ushered my kids through what could easily have been a stressful and demoralizing process. He simply understands these tests and how to master them, and we couldn't be happier to have benefitted from his expertise.

Steve helped my daughter move from high-performing on practice ACT tests (33 and 34) to earn a…read moreperfect 36 composite score on her first try! My student was already doing well in Math and Reading, but yearned to improve in Science and English. Most other courses or tutors offered full on prep -- very costly and time-consuming. Steve assessed my student's specific needs and provided individualized coaching and resources to help her use her limited time wisely. After only two sessions (about 4 hours total) and some homework, my student's confidence was boosted. Beyond improving an already great composite score by 2 to 3 points overall, specific increases included 4 points improvement in English (from 32 to 36), and a whopping 5-point improvement in Science (31 to 36). Steve was meticulous, positive, and patient. He used a variety of materials, including websites, prep books, and lessons at my home. The resources he has to offer are up-to-date and not stale, which is important since the tests have changed over time. He kept detailed notes on my student's performance to help track improvement and keep me updated. Would definitely recommend.

Preparing for Investment Banking interviews is an overwhelming task, which is hard to comprehend…read morebecause of the various trains of thoughts on how you should prepare for these interviews and the subsequent super days to follow. There are guides, blogs and mock questions on the Internet but none truly gear you with the correct game plan and knowledge to succeed in these intense Investment Banking interviews. I had the pleasure to work with Bridget and because of that performed extremely well on my various interviews that I earned due to her expertise in banking as well as her knowledge in interviewing, since she has interviewed candidates at bulge bracket banks before. First, Bridget helped me come up with a custom game plan that was made to help me increase my knowledge in parts of finance that I specifically was weaker in, this way I would not waste my time and money on things I already knew. In addition, Bridget's knowledge of banking was remarkable and the way at which she taught it is very comprehendible and identical to questions usually seen in investment banking interviews. Finally, Bridget helped me run through all the mock scenarios that I may get in an interview, this prepared me to feel extremely comfortable on all of my interviews and was essential to me getting an offer from bulge bracket investment bank. This process is an arduous one and having Bridget in my corner made the whole process significantly more stress-free.

Preparing for Investment Banking interviews is an overwhelming task, which is hard to comprehend…read morebecause of the various trains of thoughts on how you should prepare for these interviews and the subsequent super days to follow. There are guides, blogs and mock questions on the Internet but none truly gear you with the correct game plan and knowledge to succeed in these intense Investment Banking interviews. I had the pleasure to work with Bridget and because of that performed extremely well on my various interviews that I earned due to her expertise in banking as well as her knowledge in interviewing, since she has interviewed candidates at bulge bracket banks before. First, Bridget helped me come up with a custom game plan that was made to help me increase my knowledge in parts of finance that I specifically was weaker in, this way I would not waste my time and money on things I already knew. In addition, Bridget's knowledge of banking was remarkable and the way at which she taught it is very comprehendible and identical to questions usually seen in investment banking interviews. Finally, Bridget helped me run through all the mock scenarios that I may get in an interview, this prepared me to feel extremely comfortable on all of my interviews and was essential to me getting an offer from bulge bracket investment bank. This process is an arduous one and having Bridget in my corner made the whole process significantly more stress-free.

I really enjoyed taking this class and having Neal as an instructor. This class should be called…read moreWoodworking and Life Lessons. We learned a lot about wood and tools, but we also learned a lot about each other and had some deep conversations. There were two other people in my class. As far as woodworking, Neal asks questions in a way so that you think through building your project instead of just having step by step instructions. In this class you can expect safety first and that also means having a very clean classroom. Neal is straightforward when he talks. The class was very organized. Some cuts are pre-made and instructions are always posted before class starts. Neal will demonstrate how he got to the cuts and then will demonstrate next steps and possibly a lesson about tools or wood. I built a shelving unit, a toolbox, and an end table.

My uncle lives in a house that he nearly single handedly built himself in the woods of Vermont…read more It's sturdy, beautiful, and expertly crafted. So I thought, "surely I must have some of this handiness in my previously totally non-handy self." But before I plunked down thousands of dollars for lathes, circular saws and other manly machines you can buy at Home Depot, I thought I'd test the waters with a woodworking class. Finding one in Chicago proved harder than expected until one say I saw a flyer at a local coffee shop advertising Woodsmyths. It sounded like exactly what I'd been looking for: hands on, experience with a variety of common woodworking tools, and a mix of instruction and projects. The class started out fine enough: there were about 10 people, we read some handouts, received some brief instructions, then got down to business. I liked that we'd get to work on things ourselves that we'd then take home to keep, but the instruction left a lot to be desired. The teacher is a bit eccentric and seemed more concerned that everyone finished their projects than whether they actually learned anything. I felt rushed, didn't feel encouraged to ask questions and when I did, the instructor often just fixed my problem for me instead of showing me how to do it. After 10 weeks and $350, I had three items I'd crafted mostly myself: a toolbox, a simple bookshelf and a storage box-style end table. The last of these I really liked and still have, the others didn't survive my most recent apartment move. And disappointingly, I don't feel like I really learned all that much. The teacher was a stickler for safety (a good thing), so I feel mostly comfortable operating woodworking machines. But I don't feel like I know better now than I did before the class what to do with them. I know Woodsmyths also offers a more advanced class that people seem to take, so maybe others had better experiences that I. So if you can't find any other woodworking class options, it may be worth giving this one a go. But don't expect to be anywhere but a tiny step closer to building your own cozy bungalow in the New England woods.

Excelente instituto de entrenamiento , capacitación y enseñanza de altos conocimientos en estudios…read moresuperiores, con instructores y maestros totalmente capacitoados y profesionales que te brindan y enseñan las herramientas y conocimientos basicos y profesionales para despegar en la carrera que tú elijas para cambiar tu futuro a un nivel mejor y avanzado.

DO NOT SCHEDULE TO TAKE YOUR EXAM HERE. I have been preparing to take my exam and scheduled it…read morehere. The morning of the exam I woke up to them canceling it only 4 hours before it was scheduled. This leaves me no way to reschedule it day of. This place is an absolute scam. Wasted my day off of work.