GMAT Tutoring with Manhattan Review

GMAT Focus Edition Tutoring – the fully customizable prep option

Students seeking a completely personalized approach to their GMAT preparation should look to Manhattan Review for the best private tutoring options available. Manhattan Review's GMAT private tutoring can be utilized either by itself as a primary option, or in combination with our comprehensive GMAT group courses. Students are offered a choice of tutors to see which background fits their individual needs and learning style. A complementary discussion with the tutor can be set up to ensure each student is matched with their ideal instructor. Our tutors work closely with students to set realistic, yet ambitious, goals. They then develop an optimal strategy to reach those goals, which is based on figuring out where each student's strengths and weaknesses lie. Each instructional session is focused on extracting the maximum potential from both the student and instructor in the most time-efficient manner possible. With both key test-taking techniques and fundamental building blocks being covered throughout the program, students are well-equipped to achieve the impressively high scores required for competitive MBA programs. 

Our knowledgeable and experienced GMAT tutors work intensively with their students to create and carry out individualized lesson plans based specifically on the student's learning style, strengths, and weaknesses in relation to the GMAT. The tutoring sessions can be held in-person or online depending on student preference and availability. If a student opts for the in-person sessions, they are able to meet with their tutor at any mutually convenient location in the area allowing for a comfortable commute for both parties. Students who choose online tutoring have the advantage of participating in their sessions from the comfort of their own home or anywhere with a stable internet connection, and they also have the benefit of no time lost traveling to and from a tutoring location.

Tutoring with or without a group course – it's your choice!

While the group GMAT prep course effortlessly assists students in structuring their study time by covering a new topic each week, supplementing this course with private tutoring can lead to optimal test preparation. We understand that preparing for the GMAT is an arduous task, and with the recent release of the Focus Edition, our instructors know just how important it is for you to master updated test content. The flexible scheduling and personalized lesson planning offered by our private tutoring packages can help students greatly improve on any weak areas, ultimately leading to a higher score and a more well-rounded performance on the day of the exam.

No matter where you are with regards to your GMAT preparation, Manhattan Review has a tutoring package that will suit you perfectly. Our instructors aim to devote the initial session with a student to assessing learning-related strengths and weaknesses and creating a customized lesson plan based upon the student's needs, goals, and expectations. The lesson plan is highly flexible and is always updated and tweaked depending on how the student is responding to the content and material. Manhattan Review's GMAT private tutoring option is becoming the preferred method of preparation for most students due to the motivation and commitment our tutors show to each student. We recommend that students enroll in a tutoring package as early as possible, securing their desired spot in the tutor's schedule and allowing the tutor to begin the process of creating a personalized curriculum.

Highly Selective Pool of GMAT Instructors

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 expect them to possess a passion for helping their students improve and progress. With Manhattan Review being a boutique test prep company offering personalized GMAT support, we have the ability to dedicate more resources to our hiring process. By doing so, we are able to execute a true 360-degree evaluation of potential tutors, ultimately hiring only those with both superb test-taking and teaching skills. Working with a tutor who has both extensive experience teaching standardized tests and a superior GMAT score gives students the best chance of utilizing their preparation time in the most effective way possible. We have learned a great deal from our vast experience in the test prep industry. Specifically, we understand that taking an exam and teaching others how to take it are two separate skills. While we care about the test scores obtained by our instructors, high scores are no guarantee of being hired. We will always prefer a candidate who scored a few points lower but is a successful and passionate teacher to a candidate with a perfect GMAT score who is unable to convey the information necessary to help students achieve their own stellar score. Our instructors are skilled at tailoring the information they teach to each student's learning style, and the quality of our instructors is just another reason Manhattan Review stands out from other test prep companies. 

To truly understand what makes Manhattan Review so unique, one must consider the origins of the firm. Manhattan Review was conceived and started at an Ivy League business school, specifically, Columbia University Business School in New York City. Manhattan Review's Founder was not only pedagogically trained but went on to become a leading academic, eventually accepting a position as a professor at a prestigious business school in Europe. The experience the founder gained by being an active member of collegiate hiring committees, as well as evaluating the teaching potential of other applicants, cannot be overstated or acquired through other contexts. That is why Manhattan Review's tutoring options are widely considered the best choice for serious GMAT students.

Given the highly selective hiring process carried out by Manhattan Review, our instructors are more than capable of teaching all aspects of effective test preparation. This includes administering diagnostic tests, planning the most useful lessons, and guiding students through test content. We want to make sure each student receives the attention and expertise they deserve when preparing for such an important exam.

The proven Manhattan Review Process makes the difference

Once a student has expressed interest in one or more of our services, there is a two-stage process that follows. First, all prospective students speak with an academic advisor. During this conversation, the student provides some background information on their situation, test-taking timeline, and study goals. Academic advisors are trained to identify the optimal course for each individual student. After this, an introductory session is set up where the student has the opportunity to get to know their potential tutor. Most often, this is a perfect match, thanks to the experience of our academic advisors. If the student feels the need to speak to an alternative tutor, this can also be arranged. We work hard to make sure that each and every student is satisfied with the teaching style and background of their future tutor.

It is important to note that these introductory sessions are completely free of charge! We offer introductory sessions at no charge because it is Manhattan Review's duty to demonstrate the value we can create for you before asking you to pay for anything.

GMAT Tutoring Sessions: Flexibility and Customization

Our private tutoring programs are designed to be customized to each individual student. With our tutors having significant experience assessing student needs and creating personalized lesson plans, students are enrolling in a program that places them and their improvement as the highest priorities. Tutors use a combination of diagnostic tests, practice questions, and in-depth discussions to learn about the student's academic background and test-related goals. Equipped with this important information, tutors can then accurately put forth a curriculum that promotes efficiency of learning while maximizing the available time leading up the student's exam. The customized lesson plan also determines the sequence of content that will be covered during the sessions, which is based on prioritizing various aspects of the process for each individual student.

The flexible scheduling that comes with private tutoring is perfect for GMAT students who have very little open time in their schedules. Working with a tutor helps you be accountable, providing additional motivation to complete agreed-upon assignments, which is imperative to the preparation process. Manhattan Review continues to evaluate and improve upon the curriculum, teaching methods, and preparation process used for our private tutoring students, most recently updating our learning plans to incorporate the content of the GMAT Focus Edition. Our commitment to our students is what keeps us at the forefront of the test preparation industry, a position we have proudly held since being founded in 1999.

GMAT Tutors are available in-person and online

Manhattan Review offers different types of tutoring options, including in-person in many cities, as well as online. While in the past most students expressed a preference for in-person sessions, there has been a growing trend towards the online option. This is likely due to a few reasons. For starters, current learning technology makes an online learning experience nearly indistinguishable from an in-person session. The online platform used for tutoring and group courses has a whiteboard, which both you and your instructor can write on in the same fashion you would mark up a normal sheet of paper in front of you. The video aspect of online learning allows you and your tutor to see each other in real time. This creates a very personal experience, quite similar to the one you would get while completing in-person sessions. But there is one other reason why online tutoring continues to become more and more popular. 

With in-person tutoring, you are naturally limited to working with those tutors who are located in your proximity, which will vary depending on the demand for tutoring where you live. With the online preparation option, you have access to a nearly infinite number of highly experienced tutors that could be located anywhere in the world, giving you the chance to work with a passionate educator who perfectly fits your study needs and learning style. At Manhattan Review, we have a pool of highly qualified tutors who are ready and willing to help students all around the world prepare for the GMAT. Of course, even with the growing trend towards online learning, we understand that this option is not for everyone. Whatever your preferred method of learning, Manhattan Review has you covered, and we will happily match you with just the right online or in-person tutor for all your learning needs.

Resources included in GMAT Tutoring Packages

Students who purchase tutoring packages of 12 hours or more receive a discount on the hourly rate, as well as a bonus selection of supplemental study materials. These materials include:

• A complete set of electronic copies of the world-renowned Manhattan Review Turbocharge Your Prep math primers. This includes a comprehensive list of mathematical formulas used in GMAT quant section questions, as well as detailed instructions on how the formulas should be applied.
• A complete set of electronic copies of the world-renowned Manhattan Review Turbocharge Your Prep verbal primers. This includes a thorough overview of essential grammatical rules and tips on how the rules could be tested in GMAT Verbal questions.
• A Strategy guide for the AWA Section of the GMAT. This book introduces a detailed structure and discusses over 30 real examples of argument topics, including multiple sample solutions ranging from flawed to excellent, allowing students to learn what the test maker is looking for.
• An electronic workbook for the Integrated Reasoning section of the GMAT. This book discusses all the different question types in the IR section and explains the best and most efficient ways of solving them. It also includes complete and challenging training sets, as well as more than 50 representative IR practice questions covering the complete range of content for which students most need to be prepared.
• Five full-length online practice tests. These practice tests are computer-adaptive, just like the GMAT, and carefully simulate an actual GMAT test.