TestCrackers GMAT & GRE Prep South Bay, Santa Clara CA

I took the Quant and Verbal courses for the GMAT prep class with Seth and have learned so much! Along with the class we received 6 practice tests from Manhattan Prep and the GMAT Official Guide. We had weekly quant and verbal classes, where concepts were discussed and weekly office hours where homework was discussed. Each week, we had assigned homework and were expected to take a practice test approximately every two weeks. I have already increased my score and hope to continue as I continue using the tips and tricks taught to me. I highly recommend taking these courses.

Andrew, who teaches Quant at Testcrackers, is a superb teacher, He explains concepts with enthusiasm and patience. I would definitely recommend his class.

Desperately needed to improve my Quantitative score after a long hiatus from math classes and decided to take a class with Andrew. So glad I did, I significantly improved my score and ended up getting into the Masters program of my dreams. Couldn't have done it with out him! Would commend to anyone who feels like they are struggling or just needs to improve their score in general

What a life saver. Andrew has seemingly super human expertise with the material. I appreciated his ability to customize the learning method based on how my brain works - visual and experiential - even via online learning.which is no easy feat. He created safety to express not knowing something or being lost. That opened me up to learning. I found myself saying, “This is so easy! ” My best friend decided not to take this class (she really regrets it now) and I was even able to help her through the material. Needless to say, it was a big boost in confidence to accomplish something so hard. - Jen P.

Honestly, I’m a tough case. Math has always been a struggle for me… To the point where I could feel judgment and impatience from past teachers and tutors. A friend suggested I work online with Andrew. When he was supporting me with math, I felt better about myself. I looked forward to doing math, probably for the first time in my life. My scores raised considerably, and I wouldn’t have gotten through if it wasn’t for Andrew’s help. ~ Nicolette

I took the verbal GRE course at TestCrackers which covers the verbal section of the GRE and the essay. I really enjoyed the reading comprehension strategies taught as well as the essay outlines given. If you are looking for a comprehensive program that teaches you strategies then TestCrackers is the way to go. They also give you a ton of free material like flash cards and study guides. TestCrackers really helped me increase my GRE score and I would recommend it to everyone.

I did my GRE Prep with Testcrackers and the experience was fantastic. The instructors give real strategies and provide you with all the resources you need to succeed. There is plenty of opportunity for participation, so I never felt disengaged. The instructors are very willing to go the extra mile and help you map out strategies to maximize your score.

I loved my test crackers experience! I took both the Verbal and the Quant classes and the instructors were knowledgeable, entertaining and very caring. They have videos of all their lessons that were extremely valuable too, both for review and in the event I had to miss a class. One word of caution though: I would suggest doing some serious prep before taking the class, especially taking a practice exam to see where you stand. I haven't taken a math class in over 10 years and wish I had done their suggested "Fundamentals of Math" book on my own before Quant course began. Also, for Verbal, since most of it is memorizing GRE vocab, I wish I had gotten some apps/flashcards and started the podcast a few months beforehand too.

Test Crackers was invaluable to me for my GRE prep. I can not recommend this program enough! With the price you get quant and verbal classes taught by funny, engaging, patient instructors, a study plan, practice problems and tests, access to a generous number of office hours and the support of your fellow classmates. The instructors truly want you to achieve your goal score and their dedication to you as a student is so clear. I feel so lucky to have found this for my studies! Highly recommend

I attended Testcrackers to help me prep for the GRE. Kirk was absolutely fantastic, I came in thinking that the GRE was almost too hard, came away with tips, tricks and most importantly a real sense that it was doable with some solid prep. The teachers are all very accessible and noone there will ever make you feel like you asked a silly question. I didn't end up doing the test as we are moving countries but if I do plan to do it in the future, I have no qualms reaching out to them again for help.

I cannot think of a company or organization in recent memory that impressed me more than Testcrackers. They were easily the best decision I made in the grad school app process and after working with Testcrackers, I had the confidence to apply to my dream schools and ended up being accepted to Harvard, Oxford, Berkeley and Yale. Between the classes, prep books and office hours, every aspect of their program feels intentional and clearly designed to set you up for success. They also have phenomenal partners like Bancroft Advising which made a world of difference in my applications. Throughout the app prep process, I had many moments when I got discouraged and the team is truly a phone call away which still surprised me each time because I'm just not accustomed to that kind of genuine accessibility and care. There were many times when I got one-on-one attention during office hours or even times when I couldn't make office hours and the team took time especially for me to go over questions over video. I couldn't believe the level of care I received and could not recommend them more. They truly set the bar for what a student-centered company should be. Frankly, I'm not one to leave reviews but I wholeheartedly believe in the Testcrackers model and greatly appreciate how incredible they were. I highly recommend Testcrackers - the single best investment I have made.

My TestCrackers experience was AWESOME! I really struggle with math, and both teachers I worked with were super understanding and empathetic. Kirk is phenomenal - I highly recommend her verbal section and quant. Even months after I finished the course they are still asking how they can help me! It's really outstanding. Don't get me wrong, you have to put in the work if you want to see progress, but they make it easier. Finally, they were super flexible with my schedule, as I had to make some last minute changes. Thank you!

I had fun taking the class with Marty. The amount of homework is heavy but it's doable if you do it daily. I felt much more confident taking the GRE test after his class.

I took TestCrackers' Verbal and Quant MBA prep courses with Marty and I could not recommend them more! I did some self studying prior to signing up for the class, but saw major improvement after taking the course. Marty was extremely knowledgeable on the topics covered, and was able to explain things in layman's terms for the class to understand. Happy to say I'll be starting my MBA program in the Spring!

My quantitative percentile went up 213%, and I got a perfect score on the verbal part of the GRE, after taking this course. Anisa Ray is not only a fantastically skillful instructor, she is unassuming, genuine, kind and yet mischievously playful. It was an astonishing and really nice surprise how fun a class like this could be.

I came in here not knowing anything about the gmat. In my first diagnostic test I was below the 50th percentile in both the quant and verbal sections. After the last 6 weeks with Anisa, Yuri and Seth, I am scoring in the mid 80s in terms of percentile (with not much practice outside of these classes tbh). They are very thorough and make the classes super engaging. Planning to go ham in the next month and hopefully make it to the 90th percentile: D

When I started preparing for the GMAT one of my practice test scores was around 540. After seven weeks of both verbal and math classes with Anisa and Seth I was able to achieve a 760 on the actual GMAT. I can easily credit this to the skill and generosity of the teachers and the methodologies of testcrackers, including the ongoing thematically focused study. Working with Anisa and Seth was like having two coaches for the test. They are generous with office hours, interested in your development, and filled with practical knowledge about the test. They also create a healthy classroom environment that is respectful of everyone. I highly recommend testcrackers for anyone preparing for the GMAT who wants to improve their score.

If I could give more than 5 stars to TestCrackers, I would! Anisa was my teacher for Quant and Verbal, and I only have good things to say about her classes and the center. She is calm, reassuring, and so incredibly smart. I am not a confident test taker and she made me actually *want* to come to class and study for the GRE every day. She really cares about her students, and her enthusiasm is contagious. She taught us all of the strategies we'd need to be successful on the test, including mindfulness practices and quick meditations! I never thought that I would be excited about taking a standardized test, but she made it happen.

Along with the interactive and informative classes, TestCrackers give you a book of practice questions, class booklets, vocabulary flash cards, and access to videos of every class. All of these materials were super helpful to me when the class was over and I had to continue studying on my own.

TestCrackers went above and beyond my expectations, and I am so grateful that this place exists! Without it, I definitely would have run away from the GRE. Instead, I was confident and had the right tools and strategies to do my best on the exam.

Just completed verbal and quant classes and found them very helpful getting me organized and studying regularly. The teachers Anisa and Isaac were super friendly, able to address every question and concern, well prepared and knowledgeable, and they brought a very fun approach to learning. Have not taken the GRE yet, but during my classes my scores improved steadily on the practice exams. Definitely recommended, great people and great care.

Pre-Testcrackers Score (using Kaplan to study) : 157v and 159q
Post-Testcrackers Score (3 years after first test) : 160v and 160q

Testcrackers definitely stands out from any of the other big test companies. As someone who used materials and an online platform from one of the big test companies, TestCrackers provides much higher quality tutoring and support. There are several things that make TestCrackers stand out:

Classes with Yuri and Anisa were incredibly engaging and both have very warm personalities that made participating very enjoyable. I was constantly amazed at how smart they both were and was so happy to be getting taught by them.

Yuri and Anisa really dedicated themselves to providing me ongoing support well after my class ended and up until the day of my test. I was consistently taken back by how committed they were to making sure I got a score that made me confident in my applications.

Yuri gave me a full in-depth study plan following the end of the class based on what areas I needed to work on and another study plan the week and a half before the test. On top of that, he continuously gave me moral support when I felt that studying wasn't looking too good for me.

TestCrackers has a large library of ETS study materials that you will need and can borrow to help you prepare for the test. All for free!

TestCrackers has office hours! This has to be the hallmark of TestCrackers as every week, you can attend office hours for Quant and these are so incredibly beneficial and I think really helped me get to a 160 (I had to relearn math because it had been so long since I graduated from college).

TestCrackers is truly unparalleled in test prep in the Bay Area. I've begun referring all my friends and feel bad for my friends not living in the Bay Area who will be taking the GRE and can't enroll in TestCrackers. If you're super serious about your score and are looking to invest in your score (because it's an investment in yourself), love yourself and choose TestCrackers.