Manhattan Prep

Issy Berkey _{on Google}

Jan 12th, 2018

I genuinely couldnt be more thankful for Manhattan Prep, specifically for Noah Teitelbaum. Taking the online class with Noah as my tutor made 8 months of non-stop studying, countless I cants, because I have to study tomorrow, and more anxiety than Ive ever had in my life, worth it.
I came into Manhattan Prep after privately tutoring for 3 months and a 560 on my first real GMAT. Prior to the class, I knew quiet a bit of the fundamentals of the test. This lead me to being skeptical of how the class would help me, come day one of it. After the first class, Noah virtually pulled me aside and told me to be patient and that I would learn everything I needed to know to succeed on the test.
Week after week I found myself absorbing more information and tricks of the trade than I ever could have imagined while I was tutoring privately (not a Manhattan Prep Tutor). The class breaks down the GMAT into its finest details and gives students the proper tools to succeed on the exam. The Interact Lessons, for me, were a saving grace. Anytime I wanted to review a specific section without waiting until the next class, I would go through each interact lesson feeling like I was in a one on one session with a Manhattan Prep tutor. Everything became very clear and concise.
Unfortunately for me, as much as I was absorbing, I was stressing myself out more than ever. I would do small problem sets, getting questions right, but when it came down to taking a full CAT my scores were not improving they were actually getting worse. At this point, I was studying 6 hours everyday, taking a CAT every week, and going absolutely insane.
The GMAT itself produced an anxiety in me that I had never experienced before. Not only did Noah help me with learning and understanding the exam, but also he helped me manage my stress and gave me plenty of outlets to help me cope with my anxieties. I told him after my second GMAT that I would try anything to help me succeed, and he gave me as many options as he possibly could think of.
For some, the GMAT can be a walk in the park; for others, like me, the GMAT can be one of the worst experiences that can stand in the way of you and your dream of attending business school. Noah, along with Manhattan Prep, never gave up on me. Four GMATS later I walk away with a 660 total score: 100 points increase!