GMAT Tutoring with Manhattan Review GMAT Tutors

GMAT Focus Edition Tutoring with structure and a clear plan

Manhattan Review has developed a proprietary process on how to approach tutoring. This process has been refined over 20 years and has resulted in thousands of satisfied clients who have achieved top scores and gone on to gain admission into competitive academic programs. So how is Manhattan Review different from all the other test prep options out there? It sounds simple, but we diligently follow the timeless management process: gather data, plan, execute and monitor. While this sounds straightforward, you will find that most tutors come into sessions and teach the same curriculum to all students. They do not have a clear plan or goal for each individual client. Topics to be discussed are determined on the fly rather than according to a carefully constructed plan. In contrast, when you work with Manhattan Review Tutoring, the session content and the sequence in which topics are studied are clearly defined and sequentially addressed.

We begin by having each student complete an initial GMAT Prep Consultation. This is our opportunity to learn more about the student's educational background and test-related goals. After this important meeting, each student is assigned to one of our highly trained and experienced instructors based on that student's specific strengths and weaknesses. Our tutors work closely with students to set realistic, yet ambitious, goals, in addition to developing an optimal strategy to reach those goals. This involves identifying and conquering any topics that are deemed challenging and determining the sequence in which these topics should be introduced or reviewed. The result of the planning process is a list of sessions with the topics that should be covered during each one. Again, this is the complete opposite of the unstructured approach employed by most other test prep firms. Each session is focused on extracting maximum potential from both the student and instructor in the most efficient manner possible. With both key test-taking techniques and fundamental building blocks being covered in the optimal sequence throughout the program, students are well-equipped to achieve the elite scores required for competitive MBA programs.

Manhattan Review GMAT Tutors – much more than only good test-takers

Manhattan Review is best-known for its very selective hiring process of instructors and tutors. We not only expect great scores from our instructors, we also—and more importantly— expect a passion for helping their students improve and progress. When hiring tutors, Manhattan Review does a true 360-degree evaluation with only those who demonstrate both superb test-taking and teaching skills ultimately being invited to come on board. The combination of scoring highly on the GMAT and having a successful track record teaching in the test prep industry is the combination Manhattan Review looks for, ensuring each student receives the necessary attention they deserve from an expert on both the GMAT and the process of preparing students with a wide variety of strengths and weaknesses. From our vast experience in the test prep industry, we have learned that taking an exam and teaching others the content of an exam are two separate skills. Based on this, we prefer those candidates who have potentially scored a few points below perfection but possess the skill and passion for conveying the necessary information to students in a way that is effective and efficient.

To understand what sets Manhattan Review apart from all other test prep companies in this regard, one must understand the origins of the firm. Manhattan Review was conceived and started at Columbia Business School in New York City by someone who was actually teaching there. Manhattan Review's founder was not only pedagogically trained at Columbia University, but he went on to become a professor at a prestigious Business School in Europe. Participating on countless academic hiring committees, as well as having to judge the teaching potential of applicants on a university level, results in experience you simply cannot gain or simulate in another context. That's why Manhattan Review Tutoring is widely considered the best choice for students preparing for the GMAT.

GMAT Tutoring Sessions: flexible timing

Our private tutoring programs are designed to be customized to match the needs of each and every student. With our tutors having ample experience assessing student needs and creating personalized lesson plans, students are enrolling in a program that has them and their improvement as the highest priority. Tutors use a combination of diagnostic tests, practice questions, and in-depth conversation about the student's academic background and goals. This allows them to accurately put forth a curriculum that provides both efficiency and solid structure over the time leading up to the exam. The customized lesson plan also accounts for the sequence of content that will be covered during the sessions, which is based on prioritization to optimize the process for each individual student.

The flexible scheduling offered by our private tutoring options is perfect for those GMAT students who have a busy schedule or are often traveling. Having your tutor hold you accountable for the agreed upon assignments outside of the sessions serves as a great motivating factor, which is critical to the preparation process. Manhattan Review continues to develop and improve upon the curriculum, teaching methods, and preparation process used for private tutoring students, since we understand exactly how difficult preparing for the GMAT Focus Edition can be. Our commitment to excellence in test preparation services allows us to stay ahead of the pack, a position we have proudly held since being founded in 1999.

GMAT Tutors: available in-person and online

Manhattan Review offers tutoring in-person, as well as online. While in the past most students preferred in-person sessions, there is a growing trend towards the online option. For starters, current learning technology makes the experience nearly indistinguishable from attending an in-person session. The online platform used for tutoring and group courses has a whiteboard, on which both you and your instructor can write in the same fashion you would write on a normal sheet of paper in front of you. The video aspect, which allows you and the tutor to see each other in real time, creates a very personal experience, just like the one you would get while completing in-person sessions. But there is one other reason why online tutoring has become more and more popular: Manhattan Review has a large pool of highly qualified tutors who are eager to work with students in any time zone. Due to having no travel time, online tutoring offers the most flexible scheduling for students seeking to obtain the highest test score possible. With in-person tutoring, you are naturally limited to those tutors who are located in your proximity. This is of course affected by the current demand for tutoring in the area, whereas with online tutoring you have the chance to choose between a plethora of backgrounds and teaching styles to really hone in on your specific test-related needs. While there is a growing trend towards online learning, particularly when you consider the aforementioned points, we understand that this option might not be right for everyone. Regardless of the learning location you prefer, Manhattan Review has you covered, and we are equally happy to match you with our local tutors for in-person sessions.