GMAT Private Tutoring in Berkeley (California)

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If you are a Berkeley area student or professional seeking to earn your MBA at a leading business program, consider partnering with Manhattan Review for all your Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) needs. When it comes to preparing for this potentially life-changing exam, set yourself up for the success you deserve by partnering with one of our experienced and dedicated instructors, ensuring you have everything you need to obtain the score of your dreams and take the next step in your academic or professional journey. We have helped countless aspiring MBAs master the GMAT, and we are proud to offer you industry-leading tools and educational techniques intentionally designed to raise your score while also improving your test-taking confidence. With the guidance of our esteemed professional educators, you're perfectly positioned to excel on the GMAT, which is the first step towards being admitted to the top business programs in the United States and around the world. If you're seeking the most effective and efficient standardized test prep services, look no further than Manhattan Review. 

Many students do perfectly well preparing for tests in the company of others, deriving numerous benefits from learning in classroom-style group settings and gaining insights from their peers. Other students, however, do not perform at their best or learn to their full potential in group settings. They worry about the pace at which they learn, fearing they may hold the group back or fail to grasp an important concept before it is time to move on. Alternatively, they may experience impatience or frustration once they have mastered a particular topic but cannot move on to something new until more of the group has demonstrated similar mastery. If you know you learn best through a customized learning plan and one-on-one instruction, we invite you to consider working with one of our world-class private tutors. If you intend to take the GMAT, strengthen your preparation by participating in a private tutoring program created just for you and fully personalized to your learning needs. Every person learns in their own way and at their own pace, easily grasping some things while requiring additional time to understand others, and because of this, we are proud to offer private tutoring services to ensure you are fully prepared for the GMAT. Our private tutoring services are available to all clients, from students who recently completed their undergraduate degree to Fortune 500 professionals seeking to take their career to the next level through a promotion, pay raise, or other exciting opportunities. 

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.

Those clients who have worked with our private tutors have experienced unparalleled success in their respective fields, creating the lives and careers they once only dreamed of, and our knowledgeable and dedicated private tutors are eager to help you experience your own success. We understand how valuable your limited time is, and our tutors are available during daytime, evening, and weekend hours, in-person or online, to ensure you can prepare for the GMAT at times that are most convenient for you. Students who have worked with our private tutoring services consistently go on to be admitted into the world's most prestigious business programs, including Oxford University, Harvard University, New York University, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, Georgetown University, Stanford University, Northwestern University, the London Business School, the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Virginia, Columbia University, and elsewhere. 

Manhattan Review has been the leader in standardized test preparation resources and services since 1999, and we hire only the best and most committed instructors. While each of our instructors has first-hand experience with a wide variety of exams, having earned their own impressive test scores, we do not only hire exceptional test takers…we hire exceptional instructors, individuals with strong backgrounds in teaching, educational theory, and impactful instruction. Our high-achieving tutors combine their own knowledge and experiences with our unsurpassed GMAT prep syllabus, using a tried-and-true format that has proven to be effective in guiding individual learners through mastering the skills necessary to excel on the day of their exam. Our friendly and hard-working tutors have guided a diverse variety of learners to test-taking success, and we are proud to offer Berkeley's most results-driven, flexible, and effective GMAT preparation resource. 

Private tutoring programs are always designed with the student in mind, and we can customize your course of study to account for your schedule, setting you up with a tutor who can meet in the evening or on weekends, if need be. Our instructors are here to help you make the most of your limited time by streamlining GMAT prep, allowing you to concentrate on the most effective test-taking techniques. When you work with a private tutor, they will begin by understanding your unique learning style, identifying the strengths you already possess and might not even be aware of while helping you avoid costly mistakes that could negatively impact your GMAT performance. Regardless of where you are in your GMAT prep, your tutor will guide you towards being able to quickly recognize the type of test question you are being asked, then teach you to select and apply the most effective strategy in order to arrive at the correct answer. Minimize the distractions so often found in group learning and allow yourself to concentrate, learning and performing to your full capabilities and achieving a GMAT score that will allow you to enroll in the most competitive business program of your choice. 

Berkeley is home to numerous internationally famous companies who have the luxury of being highly selective when it comes to hiring. In this fast-paced and competitive marketplace, one of the best ways to ensure your application stands out to hiring managers is to graduate from a business school with instant name recognition. In order to attend such a prestigious program, you will need a very high GMAT score, which is exactly what we specialize in at Manhattan Review. Whether you plan to remain in the Bay Area or relocate elsewhere, a high GMAT score will open doors wherever you go, ensuring you can live the life you want wherever your career goals take you. We encourage you to contact us today to learn more about private tutoring programs and how we can create a learning plan that's perfect for you and all your GMAT needs.

Meet a Berkeley GMAT Tutor: Naomi W.

Naomi W. grew up in Washington, DC, and never really considered leaving her beloved home until she met someone from Berkeley on a high school student government trip. "Olivia—who I'm still friends with today—just loved the Bay Area so much, and to hear the way she talked about it made me curious. I loved the fast-paced energy of DC, but then again, I'd never lived anywhere else, and the idea of experiencing the West Coast just kind of stuck with me." Naomi obtained her undergraduate degree in business from Georgetown University before surprising everyone in her family by announcing that she intended to complete her MBA in California.

"I knew I would need all the help I could get to be accepted into a leading business program," shares Naomi. "I was fortunate to have an incredibly supportive family and between my baby-sitting work and everyone pitching in, I was able to work with a private tutor to prepare for the GMAT." Naomi recalls many of her friends thinking she was over-doing it by working with a tutor, "when really, I was just being smart," says Naomi. "I knew what I was capable of on my own, and I knew I could go farther with someone teaching me test-related strategies and holding me accountable for studying on my own." Naomi's hard work and dedication paid off and she scored in the 98^th percentile on the GMAT, earning herself admission to countless leading business programs. She ultimately chose to attend Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where she focused on economics and improving developing economies around the world. After graduating, Naomi accepted a position with a global company headquartered in Berkeley that allowed her to regularly travel all around the world, and while she initially enjoyed this lifestyle, after a while she began to think of being at home more than just one or two weekends a month.

Naomi chose to settle in Oakland and switched to a position that didn't involve travel; while she enjoyed the chance to be home more, she missed meeting and connecting with new people. She accepted a mentorship position in her company and was surprised to discover that people enjoyed learning from her, appreciating her patience, her real-world experiences, and her ability to translate those experiences into valuable lessons. Naomi joined the team at Manhattan Review in 2018 and provides private tutoring to students preparing for the GMAT. "I wish more people understood it's truly possible to master a test," she says. "You don't have to be brilliant, and you don't need to be lucky. Being prepared is more than enough." When she isn't helping future business leaders obtain impressive GMAT scores, Naomi can be found working on her rock wall climbing skills, bicycling to her favorite local eatery, and enjoying weekend picnics at Tilden Park.