GMAT Prep Courses in Berkeley (California)

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If you're preparing to advance your career by taking the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), set yourself up for the success you deserve by ensuring you're properly prepared for this potentially life-changing exam. Students in the Berkeley area looking for the best standardized test prep options need look no further than Manhattan Review for the most effective and cutting-edge GMAT support. We are pleased to offer a variety of test prep options, including classroom-style group courses, interactive online instruction, and private tutoring. For those individuals intending to apply to the most competitive MBA or EMBA programs, in order to be considered for admission it is imperative that you achieve top percentile scores on the GMAT. Fortunately, there's no need to waste your time attempting to piece together your own study plan, hoping you're covering the most pertinent information and studying the most current material. Instead, make use of our industry-leading knowledge gathered over more than 20 years in the standardized test prep business, partnering with experienced and dedicated professionals who have helped countless clients just like you obtain the GMAT score they needed to be admitted to the business school of their dreams. At Manhattan Review, we take great pride in having developed a GMAT prep method that is unsurpassed in the test prep industry, and our tutoring services have helped those in the Berkeley area gain admittance to the most selective and prestigious business programs in the United States and around the world. 

Manhattan Review has been offering world-class test prep materials and resources since 1999, pairing discerning clients with leading instructors who know how to help every individual achieve the highest percentile score on the GMAT. Our personable and committed tutors have mentored and educated a diverse variety of clients, from students who recently completed their undergraduate degree to executives at Fortune 500 companies seeking to take their education and their career to the next level. We are pleased to offer Berkeley's most results-driven, comprehensive, and client-friendly resource for GMAT preparation, available at times and delivered in ways certain to work for the unique needs of every individual. Whether you prefer participating in a traditional classroom-style prep course, desire the personalized approach of one-on-one tutoring, or require the flexibility of online instruction, we have a program that's just right for you. Here at Manhattan Review, we know there's no "one size fits all" approach to preparing for an important exam, and we offer both individual and group GMAT prep courses, delivered in-person or online at times that are convenient to you and your schedule. Join our extensive list of satisfied and successful clients who prepared for the GMAT with Manhattan Review, obtained impressive total and section scores, and found themselves accepted to leading business programs, including the University of Texas at Austin, New York University, Cornell University, Harvard University, Yale University, Duke University, the University of Virginia, Georgetown University, Northwestern University, Columbia University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Chicago, and elsewhere. 

Now, more than ever, a high GMAT score is incredibly important, and the highest scores unquestionably open doors for students and professionals looking to take their success to the next level. The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the organization responsible for the administration of the GMAT, tracks and reports statistical information about test-takers, studying them as a whole while also dividing them into subgroups. Total GMAT scores range from 200 to 800, and roughly two-thirds of test-takers will score between 400 and 600. According to the available statistics, the mean GMAT total score for all test-takers is 574. Top business programs around the world require very high GMAT scores. For example, the University of Texas at Austin, repeatedly ranked as one of the best business schools in the world, regularly has an incoming first-year class with average GMAT scores falling in the range of 650-740. When preparing your application to the business program of your dreams, make sure you stand out from the competition with application materials that shine. By scoring in the top percentile on the GMAT, you can make an informed decision about which business program is right for you and choose which option is the best for your personal and professional goals. 

When you work with Manhattan Review, you can be assured you're receiving the highest quality instruction from the best and most respected instructors in the standardized test prep industry. While our instructors have first-hand experience with a variety of tests, earning their own stellar high scores, we do not only hire exceptional test takers…we hire exceptional teachers with strong backgrounds in education, learning theory, and impactful instruction. We then equip these gifted tutors with our GMAT prep course syllabus, providing them with a format that is both tried-and-true and state-of-the-art to use when guiding clients through the intricacies of the GMAT to eventual test success. Our instructors are eager to help you master the necessary skills for obtaining your own impressive GMAT score, and regardless of where you are in your GMAT preparation, our tutors will help you learn and apply the most effective test-taking techniques. By being familiar with all aspects of the GMAT, our professional instructors can help you avoid costly mistakes that might negatively affect your test performance while ensuring you can quickly identify the types of questions you're being asked and select the most effective and appropriate strategy to arrive at the correct answer. Wherever you plan to study and whatever GMAT score you need, Manhattan Review is here to help you move forward in your academic and professional journeys. 

Berkeley is a dynamic and competitive marketplace, and in order to succeed and stand out in this fast-paced city, you need to have studied at a world-class academic institution. Earning a degree from a leading business program is not simply about attending classes and gaining a diploma to hang on your corner office wall…it's about the quality of the instruction you receive and the connections you make with both peers and faculty. The opportunities you will have during your MBA program to expand and solidify your professional network is truly priceless, as these connections frequently lead to job offers or other lucrative and rewarding opportunities you otherwise would never have had. The companies everyone wants to work for have the luxury of being selective when it comes to hiring new employees, and there are always more enthusiastic applicants than there are positions available, particularly since they have their pick of prospective hires from around the world. In order to be competitive for a position with a respected company, you must possess credentials that will make hiring managers take notice of your application, and there's no better way to make a strong, positive first impression than by attending an MBA program with instant name recognizability. 

Whether you plan to stay in Berkeley, the wider Bay Area, or intend to relocate to follow your personal and professional goals, unlock your potential with Manhattan Review and obtain high GMAT scores. By partnering with us and learning from respected and experienced instructors, you can take the GMAT with confidence, earning the score you need to secure your position in the best business programs around the world. Find out why we are consistently praised as a leader in standardized test prep by reaching out and learning more about our GMAT programs today.

Meet a Berkeley GMAT Tutor: Brayden T.

Brayden was born and raised in Philadelphia and grew up never imagining living anywhere else. He and his family took frequent trips to San Francisco to visit extended family members, and over the years, Brayden came to look forward to these trips, offering something different than the usual routines of his hometown. Brayden recalls always being someone who enjoyed working with numbers, and he proudly obtained a bachelor's degree in accounting from Cornell University. Desiring a career in business, Brayden didn't want to leave anything to chance when it came to preparing for the GMAT. While he purchased some books and completed online preparation work, he didn't feel even close to prepared for an exam that could determine the course of his professional life. Brayden reached out to a local office of Manhattan Review and enrolled in a classroom-style group prep course, certain it would be helpful to have professional support and to ensure he was focusing on the correct test-related topics. Combining what he learned in his classes with his own study, Brayden prepared diligently for the GMAT. His hard work and dedication were rewarded when he scored in the highest percentile on the exam and received numerous acceptance offers to world-class business programs. 

While sad to leave his supportive family, Brayden ultimately chose to obtain his MBA at the University of California at Berkeley, crediting all those trips to the Bay Area with inspiring an unexpected love of the West Coast. During his graduate program, Brayden had the opportunity to take on occasional work as a tutor, "mostly because word somehow got around that I was good with numbers and good at explaining things," he laughs. "I really came to enjoy working with other people on projects and helping them do better than they could on their own." Brayden soon found himself helping friends and family members prepare for the GMAT, using many of the same techniques he'd learned from his Manhattan Review prep course. "I knew from personal experience there was a method to preparing for an exam like the GMAT, and I also knew I never would have mastered that exam without focused guidance and dedicated support." Brayden graduated at the top of his class and was offered a variety of exciting and impressive positions with both local and international companies, but he ultimately chose to remain in Berkeley. He enjoyed working as an executive consultant at a well-known venture capital firm for more than a decade, but after a while, he began to search for new career opportunities, the chance to make a more impactful difference in the world on a smaller, more personal level. When Manhattan Review opened an office in Berkeley, Brayden immediately reached out about the possibility of instructing students preparing for the GMAT. We were thrilled to have someone with his knowledge and experience on board, and Brayden was overjoyed to share his enthusiasm for the world of business with future corporate leaders. 

Brayden's GMAT prep courses fill up almost as fast as they're announced, and there is regularly a wait list to work with him. Clients routinely share how much they appreciate his impressive background, particularly his Bay Area connections and first-hand knowledge of preparing for and mastering an admittedly challenging exam. Brayden patiently breaks down even the most complicated test questions and has helped countless aspiring executives obtain the GMAT scores they need to pursue their own fulfilling careers. When he isn't offering instruction on acing the GMAT, Brayden can be found enjoying the Berkeley food scene, perfecting his sailing skills on the San Francisco Bay, and cheering on the Oakland A's with his wife.