Yuri and Seth really are the best of the best. They do an exceptional job of taking the GRE and breaking it down to make each part feel more accessible and easy to tackle. They're both super approachable and engaging and truly make learning the material so much more fun than you could possibly imagine--there was even one point in the quant course that Yuri had me in tears from laughing. Something that I particularly appreciate about both Yuri and Seth is how genuine and willing they were to help throughout the course and after the course! They are both incredibly helpful and so responsive when it comes to questions, mapping out study plans after the course has ended, or just giving you the extra encouragement you need. I really have nothing but wonderful things to say about both of them and my experience with TestCrackers. If you're on the fence, go with them. You'll walk away with a bunch of great strategies, a newfound confidence in being able to destroy the GRE, and a truly personalized experience. read more

The GRE prep course is surprisingly enjoyable and really effective. Highly recommend it!

I wish I could give 6 stars to Test Crackers. If you read no further my advice to you is to skip the big, impersonal test prep courses and opt instead for 2 passionate, enthusiastic, highly effective and extremely approachable teachers. Yuri and Seth will help you reach your goal score and keep you laughing and encouraged along the way. After high school, I had written myself off as "not a math person" and avoided taking, studying, or using math at all for ten years. Needless to say I was intimidated by the Quant section on the GRE and shopped around for different courses to help me prepare to sit the exam. I was so excited when I found Test Crackers. Yuri's Quant class is the opposite of intimidating, the class is small and Yuri works hard to create a comfortable atmosphere where you feel free to ask questions and make mistakes as you work your way to quant greatness. He also sets aside time to work with each student after the course is over to develop a targeted plan to tackle any challenging content standing in a student's way of reaching their goal score. My confidence in quant has grown tremendously and I am well on my way to hitting my goal score and I have Test Crackers to thank for that! As a strong verbal student I was less concerned about my verbal score but wanted to brush up on my strategy for the question types on the exam. Seth has crafted an awesome course that gives you the tools to defeat even the most complex verbal questions and essay prompts. In just a few weeks with Seth my verbal score jumped from the 71st percentile to the 87th percentile. How's that for results? Stop shopping around and go get your study on with Test Crackers, you'll be happy you did! read more

I took the quant crash course with Yuri and I can't recommend it enough! Yuri knows the common pitfalls that test takers fall into and does a great job leading class and keeping things fun. He goes above and beyond to provide extra materials for those that need extra help or a greater challenge. Seth was kind enough to provide me some essay help as well - even though I wasn't in his verbal class. TestCrackers is great! read more

Pardon my long over due review of TestCrackers. Yuri and Seth are wonderful teachers. I've taken other GMAT courses but none compares to TestCrackers. They helped me get into my school of choice, USF. The class format is small so each student receives adequate time with both instructors. This helps the students adjust their learning pace. They know the GMAT inside & out and give tips on weekly prep and test day timing. I highly recommend TestCrackers over Kaplan or Manhattan when choosing a GMAT or GRE program. read more

I finished the Verbal prep section for the GRE with Anisa and I am extremely happy to have decided to enroll in the TestCrackers courses! On top of being outstandingly qualified and professional, Anisa is very very approachable, affable,friendly, concerned with and interested to help all her students in the best manner possible. She addresses every question, unclarity, comments, concerns with a smile, great attitude and promptly. She has an awesome energy and very kind personality which is so helpful when going through challenging material and what could be an overwhelming studying journey. I am grateful , satisfied and really recommend the TestCrackers way to prepare for your exams! read more

I needed help with the GMAT Quant section. Isaac was my tutor. I can't give enough stars to represent how awesome Isaac is. The value is simply staggering. Data Points: I took a practice test to see where I was. I scored a 40 on the quant section. 49th percentile. Unacceptable. I studied for a month and a half. No improvements. Scores were all over the place - 40, 42, 41, 39, etc. Honestly - kind of soul-crushing. I went through well over a dozen practice tests like this. Eventually, I accepted that I needed help. Signed up for the quant class. The class is designed to meet seven times. After the fourth class meeting, I was scoring about a 45 or so on practice tests. That's a massive jump for what amounts to about 12 hours of classtime. Between the fourth class meeting and the fifth class meeting, I scheduled and took the real GMAT. On the real GMAT, I scored a 49 on the quant section. Four sessions of Isaac's quant class improved my GMAT score by 60 points. The truth is that the GMAT is not like your typical standardized test. If you don't go into the quant section without a strategy, it's unlikely that you're going to score your full potential. Simply hammering away at practice problems for hours like I did isn't going to improve your score much. This is why I highly recommend TestCrackers and Isaac in particular. About Isaac - he's a consummately engaging, humorous teacher. He's patient when he walks through the problems, keeps you on your toes, and is honestly just a super cool guy to talk to. My recommendations: Take the quant course with Isaac, but study the math fundamentals beforehand. If you are too busy trying to understand the math fundamentals, you'll miss out on the elegance of the problem solving strategies. The value of the class lies in learning those strategies. I also want to warn future GMAT takers - don't be misled by the percentiles. A 40 in quant is the 49th percentile but a 40 in verbal is the 90th percentile. This makes the quant score look desperately low and the verbal score look quite high, but in actuality both sections have equal amounts of room for improvement. I made this mistake and only studied for quant. If I knew a month ago what I know now, I would have also registered for the verbal class. read more

I worked mostly with Seth, only the Quant section for the GMAT. Here are a couple reasons why he completely earned my 5 stars: 1) Quality material, in a system that works 2) Small, focused group = no time wasted 3) 1 on 1 office hours were very helpful in diagnosing where I was struggling in my practice tests 4) Helpful advice on how to think about my application essays and career goals (totally outside the scope of what I was paying him for) I wasted 3 months trying to study on my own, and did okay (670), but not well enough for my target schools. Seth's course helped me bump my math score significantly, allowing me to crack 700 and get a full ride to my dream school. 100% recommend - thank you Seth for the passion you put into your work read more

TL;DR: This is the best test preparation course I've ever taken, and I've taken plenty! My score improved significantly enough that I got into my dream program. Don't underestimate the power of having a good time in GRE class, because happiness in a course could be conducive to a better score. A bit about me: I'm going into my last year of university; I haven't taken a math class in 3 years; taking a practice GRE exam cold (prior to the first class), I got 150 on Quant and 158 on Verbal; I never took a GRE prep class before this one. I took the GRE Quant section with Yuri and the GRE Verbal section with Anisa. I was going to review them separately because they really deserve individual praise, but I found myself repeating myself--they're different people, wonderful in their own ways, but their approach was very on-brand and presented a unified front. The structure of the classes was perfect for me. I found that in a class of 10-12 people, I was able to learn the best. When other students asked questions or contributed to the discussion, I felt like I learned so much more than I could have if I was just learning the material through 1-on-1 tutoring. At the same time, the class was small enough so that I felt like I got the attention and service that I needed. If I ever had a question, or if I wanted to take the lead in solving a problem, I was always given the chance to. Yuri and Anisa's teaching styles are equanimous and empowering (ex. "yes AND" as opposed to "yes but..."). Another thing that speaks to the quality of teaching--the classes change with every iteration. Yuri and Anisa are constantly tweaking and improving their curricula so that every subsequent class is better than the last. My mindset going into this course was "go in, gain knowledge, get out." I always dreaded test prep--SAT class filled with snarky or pretentious students, ACT class with a martinet (haha GRE vocab) teacher who tells you to memorize 90 vocab words a day. I did not experience that at TestCrackers. I believe that this test prep was so effective because I actually felt excited to come to class every day. Yuri said one time, "We get the best students." Honestly, I don't think it's simply that everyone who comes into the room is eager and engaged. It's definitely the precedent that both Yuri and Anisa set on the first day of class. Extra office hours, a wealth of curated materials (flashcards, workbooks, practices exams), an expectation of respect for peers (no interrupting each other), free snacks, gifts, requesting to keep in touch after the course ends, and more. Anisa and Yuri were fun to talk to. My classmates were hilarious and kind. I felt like I could learn from them, and felt comfortable being my full self. I don't know how to put a price on the kind of experience I had. In the end, my score improved enough to get me into my dream graduate program. I've written so much because feel so passionately about this small business. I hope that when they scale (because they will, given how fantastic their services are) they retain the same quality of instruction. read more

I took the Quant course for the GMAT with Andrew in Santa Clara and it was great. Andrew was a very good instructor who help all of the students during class, made sure everyone was engaged and had a great way of teaching the material. I highly recommend him and TestCrackers in general! read more

Took the class in SC with Marty. Location was close, price was competitive. Marty was charismatic, passionate, and really wanted to help. The office hours were awesome even though I should've taken more advantage l. Overall was a very good experience and am looking forward to seeing how I do! Wish me luck read more

When I found out I needed to take the GRE for the graduate program I was applying to, I briefly considered not applying at all. I took a non-traditional approach to high school and totally avoided any non-required math in college so, 14 years after graduation and considering graduate school for the first time, I found myself at a significant disadvantage. So... I spent a year in community college learning algebra for the first time, and then I set about figuring out how to prepare for the GRE. Given that I'd never taken geometry, had last taken statistics in 2003, and had terrible test anxiety, this was a big and stressful undertaking for me. I'm your typical liberal whiner and have a lot of resentments towards standardized testing, especially tests like the GRE. I think it is NOT a reliable metric for academic success, first of all, and it is REALLY really f^*$#d up that people with the money to pay test prep companies will have an advantage over people who don't have that kind of cash to spare. The GRE itself is crazy expensive to boot. So basically the odds of success are stacked against anyone without a fair amount of money to burn in support of this enterprise. That the schools who require the GRE don't see this as a major stumbling block in their admissions process points to one of the many ways in which institutionalized racism, classism, and other forms of bigotry are alive and well today. If you're interested in thinking more about this, I encourage you to read the thoughtful article "The Problem With The GRE" from the Atlantic published in 2016. I didn't find it until after I had completed this entire process, but was pleased to see other people have the same problems with this test that I do. ALL THAT IS TO SAY: I wasn't pleased that I was being forced to participate in what I think is a discriminatory process, so I was determined NOT to give my money to a big corporation as well. Screw Kaplan, Manhattan Prep, Princeton Review and the rest. When I found Test Crackers, even though it *was* still expensive to participate, I was comforted by a number of factors: 1) I like that it is a few local people running the program. They teach as well as run their business --they aren't suited up execs counting your money. 2) I was able to reach Yuri really quickly when I had questions about the suitability of the prep course given that my math skills were so lacking. I liked that it felt like there was a human person available to answer my questions immediately, rather than a customer service script on the other end. 3) All the reviews on Yelp made it seem like the instructors were engaging and made the process feel personal rather than stale and canned. So I held my nose and paid out my big money, and hoped for the best. Ultimately, despite my reservations about test prep in general, I am glad I did. Here's what made my experience awesome: my impression that Test Crackers made the lessons feel personal and engaging was totally founded. I felt like Yuri and Seth were really accessible and genuinely engaged and made an effort to connect with all the students. One thing I loved was that, upon entering the classroom and taking a seat, Seth would make note of everyone's spot in the room and as the class went on he made sure everyone was called on equally. I don't know how to describe it exactly but I suspected they must have done some research on effective teaching methods and communication styles or something and made a conscious choice to conduct their lessons like this because it was so measured and consistent. In other circumstances, with other instructors, I might have found the forced equality sort of irritating but in this case, I just felt held and respected. Even if it was all some kind of teaching template I was simply being inserted into and cranked through, I really felt good about being there because whatever it was, was working. I was also surprised that I found the classes FUN. That's weird to say given the subject at hand and how stressful people find this whole thing, but I really enjoyed my time in class and never found myself counting the hours to the end. Also, snacks. SNAAAACCKKKSSS. In the end, I took the GRE twice --once while sick and had kind of an off day. I rocked the verbal and totally scrubbed the quant. I had to wait 3 weeks and took it again, and it went better. Did I get an incredible math score? I wish. But it was good enough for what I needed, and no doubt *much* higher than it would have been had I not had the tools and strategies I learned with Test Crackers. NOTABLY, in neither test did I experience my crippling test anxiety which was almost worth the cost of admission alone. If you're waffling over whether to invest with these guys over the others, especially if you're old, shitty at math, or afraid of tests, I promise Test Crackers is your jam. And eff the GRE. read more

great work! Got an amazing mark on my gre thanks to Marty!

Not only was Yuri's class the most reasonably priced, it was great content. I took the quantitative GMAT prep course, and he does a wonderful job with his group classes. everyone participates in class, and the homework (while a lot) is relevant. He's also great about answering questions any time, in class or otherwise. As someone who isn't totally confident with my math skills, I always felt supported and encouraged when working through a problem in class. One suggestion: Only commit to a class if you know you can be there in-person for each class session. It's way more valuable than trying to play catch-up other ways. Yuri is a wonderful teacher, and my GMAT quant score definitely improved after his classes. Thank yo Yuri! read more

The classes with Seth and Yuri were a phenomenal way to prepare for the GRE. The class sizes are really small (no more than 10 people), and both Seth and Yuri cold call everyone (which I was nervous about but ended up feeling really comfortable and encouraged participation), so you get plenty of time to work through problems and hear the way the teachers and other students work through problems. One of the biggest benefits of taking these classes for me was that they got me to study a lot because there is A LOT of homework. I took both classes at the same time, and it was tough fitting in time to complete all the homework for both classes. I'd recommend taking them back to back, or just with a week or two of overlap unless you have at least an hour every day to study. Yuri and Seth are both so friendly and approachable, and really make learning fun. Yuri should teach high school math because he makes it so fun. Seth gave such good strategies, especially for the essays, and when comparing experiences with a friend who took the Kaplan class, it seemed like I was better prepared in certain ways. The personal experience you get from taking the TestCrackers classes is really amazing, and if you're planning on taking a class to prep for the GRE, there is no doubt in my mind that this is your best option. My verbal score jumped 11 points and my quant score jumped 4 points. I'm feeling really confident with my scores, and I owe it all to Seth and Yuri! read more

Can't recommend this program enough. The teachers are approachable and go above and beyond when it comes to answering questions/concerns/making suggestions, letting you reschedule classes, and making an online program feel engaging. I am not confident (at all!) when it comes to math but the environment that the teachers and other students created helped me feel more comfortable with learning the content and asking questions during class. read more

Quant Class I took Yuri's GRE quant class. I've already taken the GMAT before and figured I would take the GRE. I'm really happy I decided to give Yuri's class a shot because he's such a great instructor. When I say great I mean knowledgeable, energetic, and funny. Yuri created a well organized test strategy booklet that reviews all the main concepts on the quant section of the GRE, and most importantly, he reviews test taking strategies that are apposite for any quant question type and tactful if your trying to approach questions the "efficient way". To me, the most important aspect of Yuri is that he's familiar with every question type that appears on the GRE quant section and has a strategy to approach each type. Yuri was also practical and realistic, letting us know that we don't need a perfect score, but the best score that would get us into our desired graduate programs. A caveat is that if you are someone who is lax, and the type that is passive about learning the GRE quant section, and loath the test, then this class probably isn't for you, since the class environment is active, with cold calls, but in a healthy, educational way. But, if your serious about the exam, aiming to eventually score 160 or above on Quant, and your looking for a GRE Quant teacher with fervor so you don't fall asleep when looking at pythagoreans theorem, then this is the class for you. -- Verbal Class I also took Seths verbal class. How can I say this, Seth is absolutely a master in the "science" of GRE verbal. When I say master, I don't just mean that he just teaches test strategies, but he understands academic studies to improve ones ability on the verbal section of the tests. Seth created a test taking booklet for the verbal questions that delineates each question type in verbal and how to approach it. The verbal section was difficult for many people because the answers are subjective and not as objective as math, however Seth created a classroom environment that allowed us to share our opinions on the correct and incorrect answers. Seths demeanor in each class was also very calm and welcoming. I can tell that he makes it his priority to ensure students don't feel intimidated, even if they are a slow reader or what have you. The ROI of Seths class was worth the money, I had a significantly better scores on reading comprehension and logical reasoning than I did before the course. After the course, he also provides follow ups to ensure students continue studying the material. It won't be easy, but if you follow Seths strategies and homework's, you will mostly likely improve. Summary I felt that both Seth and Yuri naturally want students to do well on the exam and its not a 9 - 5 for these guys. With that said, In terms of workload for both classes, you will have to do a lot of homework, however it is intended to ensure you internalize the test taking strategies so that they are indelible in your mind by the time test day arrives. I would advise not to take the GRE Quant and Verbal at the same time as the workload may be overwhelming. read more

If you are looking for a test preparation center where you can learn valuable and effective testing strategies in a short amount of time, then TestCrackers is the place for you! Anisa and Yuri are awesome tutors! I had Anisa for the Verbal prep class and she makes you feel as though you can conquer any problem even when you may not know the answer. She is very understanding and brings great vibes to the class every time she teaches. Don't worry about not knowing enough because she works with every individual at their own level while still engaging the rest of the class. Yuri is amazing as well! I had him for the Quant prep class and he is hilarious. I never thought that I'd say this but he actually makes math fun. Being that math is my least favorite subject, that says a lot about the kind of tutor and person he is. He breaks down the problems in relatable ways and if you ever get stumped he wont allow you give up or shut down. That is the type of tutor you need! Test Crackers by far is the best testing company ever! Book a course with them now!!!!! You'll thank yourself later for doing so, trust me. read more

Yuri is an excellent tutor. I'm in process now of getting help from him in taking the LSAT. I'm particularly stumped by Logic Games. Yuri has a way of using the Socratic method of asking questions to help me figure out on my own (very important) how to derive correct answers. He's super patient (has to be with me) and never makes me feel like a turkey for not completely understanding. I don't know whether I can improve my scores for the LSAT, but I'm sure if I can't, it's no reflection on him. If you want a really extraordinary tutor, Yuri's the one! read more

Best tutor I have ever had!!! I can't begin to tell you how patient and passionate Yuri is. Yuri was extremely patient with me, an ESL student, while trying to explain math and especially English concepts to me. Yuri would not give up trying to explain a problem until you finally get it. He will mold to you learning style and try to teach you in a way that it will be easily understood by you. Yuri helped me improve my GMAT scores drastically, and he made me very confident about taking the test. Yuri will not only meet with you but will also provide you with homework in order to stay on track until your test date. I promise you that your time and your money will not go to waste. Yuri is a great tutor and I am very happy and satisfied with his tutoring services. Yuri really cares about his students and will always look out for their best interest. read more

The GRE is intimidating for sure. Perhaps the most helpful thing I gained from the quant course with Yuri is feeling more comfortable with the test. I've got a lot more studying to do, but I was pretty pleased when my quant score went up 6 points after just the first three classes. I've already recommended Testcrackers to a few friends and I definitely recommend it to anyone preparing for the GRE. read more

Yuri is absolutely superb. I worked with him for several months on the GMAT, focused primarily on quantitative. Yuri can provide a comprehensive, introductory course or help you hone in on areas of weakness and improve those drastically. He finds a way to make even the most difficult or boring content more approachable without ever making you feel dumb for not knowing or understanding. He is by far the best tutor I ever had and would recommend him to anyone looking for an intelligent, flexible and affordable tutor. read more

I took the TestCrackers GMAT Quant and Verbal courses after continually scoring abysmally on practice tests while studying on my own. All of the instructors are friendly, engaging, wicked smart, approachable and non-judgmental. Seth was my instructor for both the GMAT Quant and Verbal, but I also attended office hours with Yuri and Anise. Seth was/is phenomenal and is always available if you need help with a specific problem or even a higher level concept. The instructors not only give you solid strategies to master the information on the test, but also provide encouragement along the way! My score went up 150 points (to be fair, it was pretty terrible to begin with lol) and it was 100% because of the foundation Testcrackers provided me! If you are hesitant to take the course, don't be. You will not regret it. read more

I had the chance work with Yuri with almost on an urgent need with the GMAT prep and I was happy I had contacted him. Yuri was simply fantastic. He responded to me and gave me honest feedback how much he can help me and what to expect. And sure, his help was tremendous. He has a very calm presence and sure to know how to explain complicated topics accurately and in a very simple form that can be understood. He has ways of explaining some topics in different formats or ways that suits the person needing help. I highly recommend working with him and he really cares and loves teaching the GMAT topics. read more

Yuri explains math in a way that makes it accessible and actually enjoyable. I have always hated and been scared of math, but walking through problems with Yuri made it feel totally different. He is so smart, but totally breaks things down so that anyone can understand. read more

Yuri was an incredible tutor. We were mainly working on Math for the GMAT. Normally I hate math, but Yuri was able to almost make it fun on occasion. I saw a huge increase in my ability to do math. Although I often felt stupid studying for the GMAT, I always felt that Yuri respected me and my abilities. He is highly professional and utterly focused on your learning. I recommend him highly. read more

I took Verbal with Seth and Quant with Yuri in preparation for the GRE and I can't say enough good things about Test Crackers. Seth and Yuri are both great teachers who make preparing for this stressful test fun. In addition to teaching the content necessary they cover the strategies specific to this test that will save time and stress and give you pointers on the most effective ways to study and remember materials. Classes are small so they can engage with every student. Office hours are available in person and online if you need additional help working through the material and once the class is over you still have access to online tutorials so you can keep studying. You can tell they really love teaching and bring that energy to the classroom. read more

Yuri is the --best-- tutor. After several months of studying for the GMAT on my own, one failed test, and still feeling lost (especially on the Quant. side) I called him after reading through his Yelp reviews. He was able to fit me in, and by the end of our sessions my total score had improved by 150 points. He was able to break down the math questions to simple, understandable structures that worked for me every time. He also identified areas to study on my own, gave helpful homework assignments, and made sure we did not move on until I understood every detail. I got a great return on the money I invested in tutoring--a much better and personalized experience than I am sure I would have had in a test prep. class. In addition to that, Yuri genuinely cares about his students. When I got closer and closer to my test date, he made sure I had enough time on his schedule, and made extra room to answer more of my questions. He has a great sense of humor, is very kind, and cannot hide that teaching is his calling in life. I am certain that I would not have scored competitively on the GMAT without Yuri's help, and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for help with standardized exams. I agree with all the other comments here--you can't find better than Yuri. read more

I took the GRE Quant Only course with Yuri on Saturdays, and it was a great use of my time. Yuri is clear, understanding and engaging; he made content accessible and easy to tackle. I really appreciate his candor and love of math. Yuri created a positive learning environment for all to take risks and try new things. He went above and beyond by sharing supplemental resources and answering emails/calls regarding everything from math problems to test taking challenges. I walked away with plenty of test taking strategies, understandings of common pitfalls, and a game plan to approach the test. I definitely recommend taking the course and capitalizing on the office hours! And, snacks are provided -- always a win! read more

Took the quantitative class under Marty and the verbal class with Seth. Both really great tutors who are open to questions and responsive to different learning styles. My scores increased tremendously! Highly recommend these guys. read more

I would highly recommend TestCrackers to anyone who is looking for a helpful, encouraging place to learn both the content and the test-taking tips necessary to reach your goals on the GRE or GMAT. Yuri and Anisa are awesome teachers, and they spend a lot of time and effort helping customize your study plan based on your strengths and areas of improvement. Even after the class, they continue to be a great resource. Can't say enough good things! read more

I recently decided to take the GMAT. My first step was to sign up for the test, and second I signed up for Manhattan. What did I gain from Manhattan? 6 practice tests that told me how horribly I would do on the GMAT. Then I found out about Yuri! First, I'd like to mention that I am an engineer, so my quant skills should theoretically be very good. According to Manhattan tests, I was under 50%. When I signed up for Yuri's class, I was hovering around 630-640 (Quant about 40). The techniques that he explains during class are brilliant! Being an engineer, I have no problem solving 99% of these problems given enough time, but that is not what the GMAT is about. The GMAT is about what you can solve in 2 minutes. Yuri's strategies built on my strong math abilities previously, and made me think of the test in different ways. These strategies brought my math score immediately towards the top. My quant scores hovered around 47-50 (up from 40) on all my 4 mba.com practice tests prior to my actual GMAT. When I took the actual GMAT, I thought it was the hardest test that I had taken up to that point. I was expecting another 40, but I stuck to the strategies that I had been practicing over and over. When I finished the test, I was overwhelmed when I saw my 720 score flashing at me (47 quant!). Another great thing about Yuri is that he helped me with verbal too. I was having trouble with CR and a little RC, and he gave me some insight on what to study, and where to read up on some strategies. I went from 50% correct on CR to 90+% correct with that little direction. Yuri is one of the nicest guys around and is always willing to help, even if it isn't directly related to the math class. Last thing I have to say about Yuri is that he is absolutely brilliant. There is no doubt in my mind that he is a 99th percentile GMAT taker. The best part though is that he is humble and doesn't make anyone feel stupid. He has a way of teaching that makes you think about things deeply, but never makes you feel bad about yourself. All that being said, he has a new verbal course for GMAT that I wish he had when I took the quant course. I surely would have taken that as well! I highly recommend any course taught by Yuri. read more

These guys are fantastic. You will learn a ton and they will do whatever they can to help you. One of the best decisions I made toward getting into b-school. They helped me enormously (including giving me awesome advice) and I ended up getting into my top pick school: Haas. read more

It's one of the best class I've taken. The materials they've provided along with the class experience was a tremendous help for my GMAT. Double thumbs up!! read more

I just finished Yuri's GRE Quant prep course and it was awesome! I raised my score from the 12th to the 80th percentile in just five classes and it was a great deal compared to expensive one-on-one tutoring. Yuri is a gifted and fun teacher, class size was small and includes additional office hours, and I actually enjoyed math for the first time in my life. Thanks Yuri! read more

The TestCrackers team is top-notch. My score jumped more than 100 points after taking the Quant-only course with Yuri. I would highly recommend signing up if you are seriously considering an MBA. read more

I just completed the math review with Yuri and would recommend it wholeheartedly. Yuri is patient, clear, funny, and has a great attitude about math, teaching, and the GRE. He is careful to create a welcoming, non-threatening environment particularly for people who have some math phobia. There's absolutely no judgement. The class is small - up to 12 people - and everyone participates. I really appreciated being able to take a separate math review - so many other programs make you take the whole GRE review and it's more expensive and not necessarily catered to what you need. Yuri and Seth also provide snacks every class and open office hours every Saturday. And Yuri gave each of us flash drives with all of his study materials at the end of the class. It's clear Yuri and Seth put a lot of time and effort in to creating effective and enjoyable courses. For the value, I thought the price was really reasonable. I'd definitely choose it again! read more

After completing the Testcrackers course, I have filled in an enormous gap of knowledge that has skyrocketed my test scores! Review of instructors and courses: -Overall - What I like best about Testcrackers is the positive environment and the effective delivery of a massive amount of information in a short period of time. Every detail is planned and delivered to make sure that students at all levels improve their scores and achieve the maximum results possible. I cannot imagine enrolling anywhere else for GMAT/ GRE help. They also teach very clever tricks that make complicated problems much simpler and faster. I also really appreciated the non-judgement the instructors showed when I was behind in a certain area or skill. The class sizes are very small so there is a lot of 1:1 support and its great to get to know the other students who are also experiencing what it is like to prepare for graduate school. I would recommend this to everyone who wants to take the GMAT/ GRE! - Verbal/English with Anisa: Anisa is extremely warm and welcoming and creates a very safe and peasant environment for students who are at all levels! She has deep knowledge of reading comprehension, sentence structure and identifying key points and arguments within a passage. I felt supported in each class to ask unlimited questions and clarify concepts. There was no question that she could not answer and explain thoroughly. Going to class has never been as much fun! She also stayed late after class to help me 1:1 with any remaining questions I had. - Quant/ Math with Yuri: Yuri is a MATH WIZ! He teaches math with a lot of energy and passion and is clearly gifted! He works with people who are at all levels and is patient explaining concepts to beginners. He does a great job of breaking down complicated quant problems into simpler terms that can be understood for a beginner. He also uses humor and fun very well to cheer up the class during complicated quant. - Tutoring with Seth: Seth is another brilliant staff member at Testcrackers. He is patient with beginners and explains concepts thoroughly. He has deep knowledge of quant and creates a fun environment for students who need extra help with any subject. read more

Yuri was a fantastic tutor. He was always extremely professional, friendly, and accommodating. During our private sessions, he catered his lessons towards my needs and he made sure I understood how to solve every problem. I recommend him to anyone looking for help with the GMAT. read more

Let me start this review off by thanking Yuri for being a great coach and mentor on the GMAT. There's no way I would have been able to score as high as I did on the test without his help. I dream about going to business school and doing an MBA like many of Yuri's other students. This March, I decided that it was time to make my dream come true. I purchased Manhattan GMAT and GMAC study materials and got going. My arrogance led me to believe that brushing up on some theories and concepts was all I needed to score well on the test. Boy was I ever wrong. Yes, I re-learned most of the theory on what is tested but I had major issues applying that theory on the test. By the end of May, I was still nowhere close to where I needed to be (stuck in the low to mid 600s). Luckily, a quick Yelp search led me to Yuri. I decided to give his quant course a chance because of all of his stellar reviews. Best.. Decision.. EVER! Yuri genuinely has a love for teaching. You can tell he enjoys what he's doing during courses and he has a vested interest in his student's success. His quant course gave me the confidence, and more importantly, the tools to excel on the quant portion of the GMAT. He taught me how to approach the questions in the most efficient way. Personally, I'm more of a visual and interactive learner so my experience with Yuri was invaluable. But wait, it gets better! I told Yuri that I was having issues with the sentence correction portion of the test. I needed to improve in sentence correction in order to take my score to the next level. Yuri offered me a two hour one-on-one tutoring session for free. That two hours was EXACTLY what I needed to understand how to better approach sentence correction. Overall, Yuri is more than a GMAT tutor. He really is a partner and a friend who wants to see you do well. His course will be useful to you no matter where you are in your GMAT journey. Andrew 740 (Q48 V42) read more