As many of our readers know, Clear Admit earlier this summer completed its series of interviews with the heads of each of the top GMAT test preparation firms in the United States and abroad. We thought those of you who found that interesting might also want to check out BusinessWeek’s recent piece on the same subject.
The BW piece, published this week, provides a quick-and-dirty rundown of six test prep companies: Kaplan, Princeton Review, Manhattan GMAT, Manhattan Review, Veritas Prep and Knewton. In each, you’ll find brief descriptions of the companies’ offerings and pricing, as well as comments from company representatives and students who have used the services. Perhaps the most useful component of BW’s compilation piece is the “Bottom Line” segment at the conclusion of each company profile, which suggests what type of student stands to benefit most from a given company’s approach to GMAT prep.
For more detail on each of the six companies profiled by BW, as well as four others, consult Clear Admit’s own Q&A series on GMAT test prep. Posted over the course of two months earlier this summer, our one-on-one interviews with the heads of each company go into greater depth with regard to the companies’ backgrounds and future directions while also identifying the ideal candidates for each company’s unique offerings. To view the entire Clear Admit Q&A series, click here.
As BW points out, the 2008 Kaplan Business School Admissions Survey revealed that 55 percent of participating MBA admissions officers consider an applicant’s GMAT score to be the most important factor in his or her business school application. Isn’t it worth your time, then, to be as informed as possible about the options available to help ensure that you have the best possible performance on the exam? Together, our series and BW’s article should give you all the information you need to select the test preparation firm that’s right for you.
