Manhattan Prep GMAT

Like a good procrastinator, I suddenly realized I had to really take the GMAT. I was getting 580 in my practice tests. I know it was not good enough. I tried using books, etc and I didn’t had the motivation to do it.
Finally somebody recommended me to take classes with Kim Cabot, one of their teachers, and it’s like I saw the light. She helped me and took the time to answer all my questions during my trial class. She was amazing, I kept her after class and she was polite and answered all my questions with a smile. Honestly she is the reason why I signed up with them.
I took the whole class and then got some tutoring with her. I went from 580 to a 720. Yes it was difficult and at times and I wanted to give up. Kim you rock! She was sending me emails and communicating with me all along and at the end it paid off.
I paid about $ 1200 and another few thousands in tutoring. TOTALLY worth it!
I would not have been able to do it without her. Be prepared to work hard but you can really do it. If you can ask for her. I am sure all the teachers are really good but she was absolutely exceptional and just a great funny teacher that really care for us students.
Now, I wish their offices were better, it was hot in that class and I also wish their books were less heavy :-(
It has been now a few months but I am absolutely thrilled I did it!

I finished my course on Dec 1^st 2014. My instructor was Ryan Jacobs and he was fantastic! The whole Manhattan GMAT experience has been nothing but wonderful. The resources that they provided kept me on track. Even though it was a little pricey, I am glad I chose them over any other competitors. My score improved 140 points from the beginning of class to my first GMAT. I am now looking to take my second GMAT and MGMAT provided me with a Post-​Assessment session to help prep for it.
Ryan is great and I’d highly recommend him. He’s been answering all my questions even after my course. I know they’ve started a course closer to FiDi to make it more convenient for those who work closer to the ferry building area.
Overall, I’d give them more than 5 stars if I could. Don’t hesitate. I wish I had just taken this class instead of trying to self-​study at first. I believe that there’s a $ 100 dollars coupon somewhere (I didn’t get a chance to use mine). GOOD LUCK! I’ll probably re-​write another review after my second GMAT.

I can’t recommend this course enough. My instructor Kim Cabot was phenomenal. This course gives you the tools and guidance to improve your score significantly. I improved 160 points from first practice test to exam day.

Manhattan is by far the most reputable GMAT prep course, and it shows. I was particularly impressed with the myriad of online resources that allow you to simulate the actual test-​taking experience as well as optimize personal study sessions. For instance, there is a tool that allows you to practice Official Guide problems on the computer while also documenting speed and performance by problem type. This was immensely valuable for me, as I was able to quickly discover my strengths/​weaknesses and prioritize study to tackle those areas.
While no prep course can serve as a substitute for hard work and discipline, the guidance and resources that Manhattan provide are the best in-​class to help you achieve your dream score!

Highly highly recommended.
Took the online course after a month of research and taking other trial courses. It is 9 sessions, nothing short of an in person courses if not better (and it is cheaper). They send you everything you absolutely need or might need for the course and to study on your own after the course. Their material is very well written and so easy to understand.
Ryan Wessel and Seb Moosapoor taught this course and they were both amazing. I actually looked forward to each Session because they made the material really easy to understand and created this easy and fun environment.
Manhattan GMAT has truly thought of every step of the process when they designed the curriculum. It prepares you in a way that you struggle less. Their site is a really great resource and they give you really good advice on stress/​time management on the actual test (they actually have a book on it that is part of the curriculum).

I’d recommend Manhattan GMAT to anyone studying for the test. The course is very thorough, the insturctors are excellent, great classroom atmosphere, there is an abundence of resources, and the strategy guides really speak to you. (Yes, I’ve finished the course and do realize that my last sentence isn’t parrellel. =p)
After signing up for my 1 meeting per week class, I get 6 practice exams, online recordings of all weeks, 30 minute private office hours each week with a qualified tutor, books to cover every topic on the GMAT, the Official GMAT Guide, and more. This prep course is definetely well worth the money.

My 200^th review is going to go to Manhattan GMAT. If you are from Manhattan GMAT and reading this, I apologize ahead of time for my grammatical errors in this review. I really do know better!
In all honesty this is the only GMAT prep course I’ve taken, but I can’t possibly think of anything more they could add to the program to make it better. The instructors are top-​notch. I’ve sat in classes with Michael Schwartz and Rey Fernandez. Both of them are excellent instructors. They certainly demonstrate mastery of the content; with the steep prerequisite of being in the 99^th percentile of GMAT test-​takers it shouldn’t come as a surprise. Manhattan GMAT offers some of the most competitive salaries in the industry ($ 100/​hr) to help attract and retain the top talent.
The website is easy to navigate and there are tons of resources available on-​line to help you study. The OG Archer problem archive is extremely useful as well as the weekly office hour phone sessions. The course emphasizes re-​visiting all those fundamental mathematical and verbal topics we (supposedly) learned in high school and hammering down the most commonly seen issues on the GMAT. I’m midway through my course, so I can’t give you a before and after score just yet, but I feel like I’ve gained a lot simply from attending class and working through the homework problems. The course is demanding, but it’s taught in a way that keeps it continuously fresh.
You would be making a mistake if you didn’t include Manhattan GMAT as part of your prep process.

Honestly, I have been really disappointed in Manhattan GMAT and your services. I wish there was a refund policy, not due to my score, but because the support has been so poor. I scheduled a post exam assessment which was nice but the follow-​up since that time has been sub-​par at best.
Further, after getting additional materials from Kaplan I understand that the way my GMAT course was taught was not effective. It was merely putting problems on the board and solving them. I really did not learn any hard skills from class. In sum, I would not recommend this course to others.
After reading other reviews, it may have been my teacher who was not very approachable.
As a special note Rey (an instructor) was amazing. I wish he was my instructor and am sure that I would have felt differently, if he would have been my instructor.

I took the 9 week course with Rey Fernandez. I highly recommend Rey because he breaks very complex problems into easy concepts. One could buy the books and self study, however I feel that the class teaches you how to think like the test writers.
My first attempt was not so great (650). I had a post-​exam assessment with Stacey Koprince and she helped me identify what I needed to work on. Stacey really knows her stuff and my second attempt was a 700. Pretty good for a guy who normally does terrible on standardized tests.
Thanks again to Rey, Stacey, and Manhattan GMAT for all the help and support!

I highly recommend MGMAT for anyone who has a tendency to panic and choke under the pressures of timed exams. MGMAT breaks down the subject matter of the quant and verbal sections into easily study-​able and digestible chapters. Furthermore, they have a very helpful service that allows you to track the subjects and question types in which you are strongest or weakest, thereby allowing you to really tailor your studying.
I have absolute faith that if you sign up for the 9 week course, study diligently, attend all classes and do all your homework, you have an extremely good chance of obtaining a competitive score.
I had Tommy Wallach as my instructor and I would highly recommend him. He presents and teaches the material effectively, and engages you in the in-​class practice questions — all while remaining friendly and collaborative. We do a good number of practice questions in class, and you never feel angry or embarrassed to make your mistakes with Tommy as your instructor.

I took a class with Michael. Whilst the books are the most essential part of the Manhattan course, the classes give you an extra edge because you can hear how the teachers think through a problem in realtime. These test taking tips matter.
My score improved 100 from start to finish, so I was a happy customer.
Beware about parking if you are driving. The only real option is the 5^th and Mission garage which wil set you back an extra $ 25 each class.

I think this is a GREAT GMAT Prep course. I took the 9 week online course which works somewhat like a WebEx meeting. The teachers work hard to make sure all of the students are actively engaged in the class despite it being an online course. The instructors are very intelligent (all of them have scored in the 99^th percentile). They have very helpful office hours which are great when you want to review the more challenging problems.
I would say the most useful part of their package is the computer adaptive tests. They really helped me mentally prep. And the results? I surpassed my target score on the first try!

Manhattan GMAT is for people that are really serious about getting a 700+ score on the GMAT. If you don’t want to spend a lot of time studying, or just want quick tricks for getting a better score, check out Kaplan or Princeton. MGMAT is the most highly rated prep course by several of the «Get into Top B Schools» books, and by Business Week, and not without reason. My instructor in the SF Office was Tommy Wallach, and I couldn’t recommend him more highly. I ended up taking two private tutoring sessions with him as well, and saw my score go from my first practice test of 580 to a final score of 720. I’d recommend MGMAT to anyone that is trying to get into a top business school, and willing to spend a lot of time working on it.

I read the 2 – 3 * reviews on here for Manhattan and feel that the rationale doesn’t make sense. One gave a 2 * rating because he/​she doesn’t like prep courses. Really.
I’ve taken the Kaplan course, and the class size was huge. Manhattan GMAT classes don’t have more than 25 spots, of which we had only 6 filled. The personalized attention doesn’t get any better.
The books are thorough. If you’re looking for shortcuts or a 600-​range score, try Kaplan or some other course. But if you’re looking to really understand and manipulate the material, willing to commit the time, and want a 700+ score, there is nothing better in the marketplace than Manhattan. The book set includes Official GMAC prep and question books.
Retaking the class costs $ 300 on a space-​available basis. If the books have changed, they give you a new set, and that’s included in the $ 300. Beat that.
Location is nice. Right downtown, by the Powell BART stop.
The new office on the 10^th floor is much quieter than the previous one on the 6^th floor.
One other thing — their online testing and analysis tools are amazing! They help you tear into the reason why your score is what it is, how to improve, etc.

I found MGMAT very helpful for improving my score. They have great resources and the BEST teachers. It’s not cheap, and if you are extremely self-​motivated, you may be able to buy some books and teach yourself. However, if you’re looking into formal instruction options, I absolutely recommend Manhattan GMAT.

I took the class looking to improve my GMAT score.
It’s kinda pricey, I think I spent like $ 1200 or $ 1300. There’s a 10% coupon if you look. The class size is pretty small, about 8 ppl were in my class. The first class was pretty large because alot of people were checking it out but decided not to enroll.
The instruction is okay. I had this principal, but I forgot his name. He kept on getting my name mixed up with someone else, so I guess he really wasn’t too focused. He would ramble on and sometimes get phone calls during class.
The books were good. However, the practice tests didn’t reflect the actual test. Tell me how did I go from doing very good in Verbal and okay in Math to okay in Verbal and very good in Math? A complete opposite from the practice tests. Well I got into the school I wanted to go to, so I guess it helped.
I recommended and referred a couple of my friends to them, they were suppose to send me something for it but I don’t recall getting anything.
Overall I“m glad I’m done with the GMAT and on towards business school.

This is the best bang for the buck when it comes to GMAT classes, hands down.
Each 3 hour class has a specific subject purpose and if you follow the provided excel study guide, you should have no problems thoroughly understanding the GMAT. MGMAT also provides 6 CATs, included 30 minute tutoring each week, and a discussion forum. If that’s not enough, private tutoring available.
The books are tailored to a specific GMAT study area, including the holy grail of Sentence Correction that continually tops everyones list. The instructors are outstanding and required to score 99% percentile (760). Compare that to Kaplan’s 690, and you get the picture. I highly recommend Rey Fernandez.
And to think, you can put your newly found business skills to good use by selling your used books after you ace the GMAT on craigslist or ebay…