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Manhattan Prep Powered by Kaplan prepares students to excel on the GMAT and in business school. All of our teachers have scored in the 99th percentile on the GMAT and have a median of 8 years of experience teaching the GMAT. We don't just teach you the skills and strategies essential to achieving a high score on the test. We also teach you how to study, think logically and critically, make effective decisions...in short, we give you all the tools you need so that you're well equipped to succeed on the GMAT and in grad school.
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Manhattan Prep Manhattan GMAT Private Tutoring
$510
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90
Average Rating
4.9
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Manhattan Prep MGMAT Interact
 $999  $899
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23
Average Rating
4.6
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Manhattan Prep Live Online
 $1599  $1599
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135
Average Rating
4.8
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Manhattan Prep Manhattan GMAT Private Tutoring
$2450
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Manhattan Prep GMAT Bootcamp
$2599
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Manhattan Prep Manhattan GMAT Private Tutoring
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90
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Most Reviewed Manhattan Prep GMAT Instructors

Jamie Nelson
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41
Average Rating
5.0
Mark Sullivan
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31
Average Rating
4.7
Jonathan Schneider
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29
Average Rating
5.0
Keith Blume
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25
Average Rating
4.9
Avi Gutman
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24
Average Rating
4.8

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December 15, 2022
K794

Joined: Mar 09, 2021

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Verified score:
750 Q48 V45 (Online)

Highly recommend Manhattan Prep, specifically Jeff Vollmer!

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Improvement 40 Points

Course Manhattan Prep Manhattan GMAT Private Tutoring

Instructor Jeff Vollmer

Location Online

Jeff was incredibly helpful in improving my score by 40 points (710 --> 750). He pinpointed my weaknesses in both verbal and quant, even though I had really only flagged verbal as a concern. In addition to teaching me strategy and diving deeper into questions I was answering incorrectly, Jeff was just a calming presence with the perfect balance of pushing me to be better and serving as a motivational coach. After taking the GMAT a couple of times with no significant improvement in my score, I was thrilled when Jeff's coaching had a direct and quick impact on my studying tactics and score on test day.

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March 14, 2023
hadrien96

Joined: Jan 31, 2023

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Verified score:
730 Q49 V41 (Online)

Manhattan Prep - Live Online 9-week course

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Course Manhattan Prep Live Online

Instructor Jamie Nelson

Location Online

Strengths:

- The instructor (Jamie has given us super clear examples and great at explaining the concepts needed to pass the GMAT)
- The tips (in the Manhattan content & given by the instructors)
- The structure (homework, CAT, etc...)
- The training plan at the end of the course

Would make the product better:

During the course, the instructor had to ask someone else to take over due to an unfortunate emergency. However, the person who replaced Jamie had a different approach, and I felt this session was a bit wasted. Next time such a thing happens, maybe have some handover in case of emergencies to enable smooth and quick transfers.

Overall, the course was great. I got a lot of tips and recommended practices that allowed me to prepare as well as I could to pass the GMAT. During the course, Jamie provided a lot of super useful examples, or "Jamiesms" as she would call them, that helped me a lot to become better at this test. Jamie was super available to help me decrypt my results and see how I could improve after the mock tests, which was very helpful to better target the potential areas of improvement. She also provided corrective measures and recommended practices to direct my efforts. Thank you very much for everything, Jamie!

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March 02, 2023
RR0608

Joined: Jun 05, 2021

Posts: 46

Kudos: 7

Verified score:
710 Q48 V40 (Online)

Manhattan Review

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Course Manhattan Prep MGMAT Self-Study Toolkit

Location Online

Strengths:

The good thing for me was the questions it was really hard for me as this was my second attempt at GMAT and I had exhausted my resources all the OGS, verbal review and quant review and the MBA.com mock tests so I had no original material left but manhattan questions are the next best thing and the way they explain sc questions are amazing.

Would make the product better:

I would recommend to improve the quant section and the weightage of some topics on quant because in my mba.com exams and original gmat both attempts I did not receive a lot of geometry questions.

Preparing for a standardized test can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to the GMAT exam. The Graduate Management Admission Test is a challenging test that requires diligent preparation and hard work. As a test-taker, it is essential to use all the resources available to ensure success.

After taking the GMAT exam for the second time, I found the questions to be quite challenging. However, this was a beneficial experience for me as it pushed me to go beyond my limits and improve my skills. Unfortunately, by the time of my second attempt, I had already exhausted all my available resources, such as the Official Guides, Verbal Review, Quant Review, and MBA.com mock tests.Despite this, I found a solution in Manhattan Prep's GMAT question bank. Their questions are well-constructed and challenging, which helped me to refine my skills and strategies. The Sentence Correction questions, in particular, were explained in a manner that was easy to understand, making it easier for me to identify and correct grammatical errors.

Using Manhattan Prep's resources allowed me to approach the GMAT exam with a fresh perspective and tackle questions that were similar in structure and difficulty to those found on the actual test. Additionally, the detailed explanations provided by Manhattan Prep allowed me to understand my mistakes and learn from them, which ultimately helped me to improve my performance on the exam.

In conclusion, taking the GMAT exam can be a challenging experience, but it is important to use all available resources to succeed. Manhattan Prep's GMAT question bank proved to be an excellent solution for me, providing me with well-constructed questions and detailed explanations that helped me to refine my skills and strategies. If you are preparing for the GMAT exam, I highly recommend utilizing Manhattan Prep's resources to maximize your chances of success.

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December 31, 2022
bcniehaus95

Joined: Dec 31, 2022

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Verified score:
740 Q46 V47 (Online)

Great GMAT Prep Course with Jamie

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Improvement 80 Points

Course Manhattan Prep Live Online

Instructor Jamie Nelson

Location Online

Jamie’s online prep course provided a great mix of live instruction and practice problems to be the foundation for my GMAT study journey. Jamie is clearly an experienced GMAT instructor and can teach all quant and verbal topics with ease. She also is very good at explaining topics in simple terms and provides a number of effective strategies and frameworks to use to attack every type of question on the GMAT, as well as overall test-taking strategies such as time management and when to guess, both of which are critical to succeed on the GMAT. She is very engaged and patient with all students that come from diverse backgrounds.

I did my Post Course Assessment with Jamie as I was preparing to take the GMAT for the first time, and she created an individualized study plan for me and shared additional resources to target my areas for improvement. This study plan was very helpful to follow between my first and second GMAT test dates, and helped me improve my overall score by 80 points in just over 3 weeks.

I highly recommend taking your GMAT prep course with Jamie!

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December 11, 2022
tarun001

Joined: Jul 26, 2020

Posts: 31

Kudos: 6

Verified score:
710 Q50 V34

Comprehensive and Value for Money

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Course Manhattan Prep MGMAT Self-Study Toolkit

Location Online

I had taken the subscription for the Manhattan test series. I found the tests worth the money. It helped me to get a grip on the format and get comfortable to be able to solve difficult questions. The tests helped me improve both my quant and verbal skills because of the comprehensive test material they provided. The explanations are also good and crisp. Finally, their customer service is also very supportive. Hence, I would highly recommend their test mocks. If you're unsure, you can always start with the free trial (one mock included) and check whether it is a good fit for you.

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August 26, 2022
Innovision01

Joined: Nov 14, 2021

Posts: 1

Kudos: 0

Verified score:
720 Q48 V41

Great Instructor!

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The courses I took were virtual due to COVID, and Paul was my instructor. He was very down to earth and made the concepts easy to understand. He really engrained different ways of thinking and methods of finding solutions, which were essential in time management and scoring well on the GMAT. When I had questions on the course material, he would respond to my e-mails promptly and provide me guidance and extra resources to practice. If you're willing to put in the work, Paul knows how to get the best out of his students. I highly recommend taking Paul's class if you are going for your GMAT score goal.

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August 16, 2022
wb42183

Joined: Aug 16, 2022

Posts: 0

Kudos: 0

Verified score:
730 Q44 V47

Manhattan Prep – Dave Mahler is fantastic! (Class & Tutoring)

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Course Manhattan Prep Manhattan GMAT Private Tutoring

Instructor David Mahler

Location Online

I took the 9-week Manhattan Prep course with Dave, and in addition to his top notch teaching, the class environment he fostered also made the time more enjoyable. Overall, Manhattan Prep's UI was very good and the strategy guides were as well. I had never taken the GMAT before and no familiarity with test, and scored in the high 500s on my first Manhattan Prep CAT. After the class, which was a great foundational intro, I began tutoring with Dave. His insight and ability to explain concepts and strategies were excellent, and he always knew the right leading questions to ask. Dave helped me fine tune my processes, time management, and strategy execution, and I scored a 710 on my first real GMAT. Just a month later, after only focusing on the areas that Dave helped me identify, I nailed my target score of a 730. I am thrilled with my improvement and I cannot recommend Dave highly enough!

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August 03, 2022
wponeill3

Joined: Aug 03, 2022

Posts: 0

Kudos: 0

Verified score:
730 Q48 V42 (Online)

A very well instructed class that improved my score significantly

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Improvement 110 Points

Course Manhattan Prep Manhattan GMAT 9-Session In-Person Prep Course

Instructor Jamie Nelson

Location Online

This class was excellent preparation for the GMAT. The curriculum is extremely helpful, and the provided book material covers all of the aspects of the GMAT very well. I was particularly happy with the "foundations" books provided that refreshed my understanding of math and grammar concepts I had not used, at least formally, in decades. Our Instructor, Jamie Nelson, was exceptionally good at presenting the material in a clear, digestible, and engaging way, and she provided spot-on feedback and recommendations after practice exams. I would recommend this class, and this instructor, to anyone who wanted to improve on the GMAT.

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July 11, 2022
whooper

Joined: Oct 05, 2020

Posts: 0

Kudos: 0

Verified score:
710 Q44 V42

100% Worth It

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Improvement 100 Points

Course Manhattan Prep Manhattan GMAT Private Tutoring

Instructor Paul Fisher

Location San Francisco, CA USA

Paul is the most incredible GMAT tutor you could ask for. He is super sharp, knows the test in and out, and will give you the best personalized plan you need to succeed in reaching your GMAT score goals. I was on the fence about getting a tutor and spent a lot of time on my own preparing. My progress dramatically accelerated within a few weeks of working with Paul and I got my target score and accepted into my #1 choice MBA program. If you are on the fence - here is your nudge to sign up and work with him! Cannot recommend him highly enough!

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June 14, 2022
Randaheleka

Joined: Jun 14, 2022

Posts: 0

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Verified score:
670 Q39 V42

Jamie is awesome!!!

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Improvement 90 Points

Course Manhattan Prep Live Online

Instructor Jamie Nelson

Location Online

I absolutely loved taking my 9-week Live Online GMAT course with Jamie. Not only was she a fantastic explainer but she also made the classes very interactive and enjoyable. I genuinely looked forward to them in the midst of a busy work week.

Jamie was able to break down complex concepts into simple steps that were easy to follow. This was particularly beneficial for me in Quant as I come from a psychology background, so I hadn't dealt with numbers for years. There's no other way to put it except that her strategies just made sense - and if they didn't, she made sure to explain again until the entire class got them. She even taught us multiple methods to answer the same question so students could choose those they were most comfortable with.

Jamie also was a great motivator and instilled confidence in me and my peers. I remember I wasn't happy with the results of a couple of my practice tests and she was extremely supportive and empathetic. She even live analyzed one of these tests during class, which was very helpful for both me and my peers. She had such strong faith that each of us would do incredibly well and that confidence rubbed off on us.

Overall, I improved 90 points from a 580 to a 670 and I have just accepted an offer to Said Business School (Oxford University)! I am still in touch with Jamie until today and I will always remember what an incredible experience taking her class was. I highly recommend anyone who wants to improve their GMAT score and have fun while doing so to take her course - you'll thank me later!

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