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I had some issues using Manhattan Prep with my Mac.

Felt the instructors didn't really talk to each other, as in they weren't sure what content the other instructor covered in the previous session. Very transactional relationship with one of the two instructors - didn't get the sense that he really cared about my progress.

I first took a GMAT group course which was good overall, but after doing all the assigned problem sets and countless practice tests, I was still scoring in the low 500s 3-4 months since I first started studying. In hindsight, I would recommend that prospective students brush up on foundational math concepts before signing up for the course, as the course does not have much time to go over them. Also take your MPrep practice test scores with a grain of salt as they were inflated compared to my Official GMAT practice test scores. I then signed up for private tutoring sessions with MPrep, thinking that some targeted one-on-one quant guidance would be worthwhile. However, I was disappointed by the tutoring service considering the amount of money that I was spending. The tutor was great as a person, but quite unresponsive over email and didn't set a targeted lesson plan and strategy of how exactly to improve my score. Ultimately I stopped the sessions and resorted to another test prep plan that made a greater difference in helping me surpass the 600 mark.

I think the class and the materials are great but did not feel like I got the personalization I needed. Asked my instructor for a practice test assessment and he agreed that he would do mine and tried to schedule time but did not hear back but times that work so felt like after the class was over, there wasn’t anymore communication or feedback on how I was doing or if I’m making gains, especially with evaluating how I’m doing and if I’m reaching my goals with the materials provided. Also, was not contacted for a post course assessment. With that, I don’t feel like Manhattan Prep gives you any love after the class is over and the money is received.

I felt that the GMAT course was fast-paced for me since I work full-time. This makes it hard to really absorb the material and to complete all the assignments. Reviewing problem sets and learning materials require a lot of time committment in between sessions. I felt that I didn’t have enough time in between sessions to reinforce everything I’ve learned. My instructor encouraged a full review after all sessions were over. I scheduled my GMAT before I started this class. It was scheduled 3 weeks after the class ended. This did not give me enough time to review everything and improve on weaker areas. I should have rescheduled the test now I’ll be retaking it once my practice exams are in my more ideal score range.

Great for a review of the material. If you are missing any fundamental math or grammar skills (from the 8-10 years) you took algebra 1 etc.... they do not cover this and assume you know it. You need to brush up on fundmentals before takign the calss or it is a waste... large class.... no indvidual attention... Great otherwise... but they are not upfront about this.

GMAT score continues to drop after taking the GMAT prep courses.

Overall, the instructor was great and what the program offers is quite helpful. However, I found that maybe the online tests are questionable. Online, I scored in the 150s for verbal, but on the actual exam I scored in the 140's -a score almost on par to my first practice exam. Perhaps I did not study correctly, but I did take online practice tests available from different companies and my scores did not match up. Not too sure what the discrepancy is but that truly dampened my spirit.