GMAT Prep

I have been tutoring GMAT Verbal for 10 years and have very clear and precise strategies that have helped dozens of students achieve their goals. As a lover of language, a teacher of English, and a writer myself, I have the skills to integrate all things verbal with the necessary standardized test taking methods.

Hi there! My name is Avi and I have taught the GMAT/GRE for 18 years. More importantly, I have written actual questions for the test and know the hidden patterns and strategies that I can teach you in order to be successful. For those who have math anxiety and/or test taking anxiety in general, I also address the psychological aspects of the test. My students are typically ones who are targeting the top schools and need a score in the 90th percentile and above. In my years teaching standardized tests, what I have found important is to provide students with a clear and customized syllabus of exactly what they ought to be doing between our private sessions. I do that using my own materials that I have written and developed. This means you will be practicing with realistic GMAT questions that reflect what you will see on the actual exam, NOT random busy work. I also specialize in Math 'Fraidy Cats. Been a while since you took a math course? Are you terrified at the prospect of seeing horrific words such as 'fractions' or 'algebra'? Rest easy...I teach GMAT/GRE strategy, NOT math. With my approach, you won't have to revisit four years of high school math. The verbal is an equally diabolical section with plenty of strategies I have devised over my years crafting questions for the exam and teaching them to my students. Have you already tried studying on your own but find yourself just spinning your wheels? The GMAT is a sophisticated exams that take an expert to show you the game they're playing. I not only teach you the strategies to succeed; we also address test taking anxiety (a real thing!), how to pace and time yourself, as well as a structured plan to study so you don't have to wonder what to do between our sessions. I am more than a GMAT tutor. Check my reviews on Leland and Yelp. I am a relationship-driven partner, and when you cross that GMAT finish line with your 725, I'll be the first to meet you with a big hug and a hearty congrats! I can't wait to help you reach your goal score. P.S. A note about my prices. They are non-negotiable. I am not the cheapest GMAT/GRE tutor. I know that. There are other tutors that compete on price. I don't. I compete on quality. Top scores for ambitious students looking to crack the 700+ land, and gain admission to M7 programs. Please note, my schedule fills up rather quickly, especially between the months of August and April (application season), so reach out and I will tell you if I am taking on more clients. Best to all of you!! -Avi

Welcome to my profile! As a Harvard MBA graduate with a strong background in English tutoring and academic coaching, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your GMAT goals. With experience coaching over 62 individuals, I tailor my approach to fit each student's unique learning style, ensuring you gain the skills and confidence needed to excel. My expertise in communication and test preparation will guide you in reaching your target score and securing a spot at a top business school. Let's work together to unlock your potential—reach out today to start your journey!

My intuitive, common-sense approach to the GMAT has helped numerous students get top scores since 2011. I emphasize comprehension rather than memorization: Instead of just giving you rules to remember, I help you figure out why they work. There's no magic formula that makes the GMAT easy, but with my techniques, it won't feel too hard. A good GMAT tutor should meet students where they are, and I always strive to do this. If you know a concept but struggle to apply it to certain tricky problems, I can help you with that. Alternatively, if you need something explained from the ground up, I can help with that too. I am flexible enough to work within your mental framework, rather than imposing something completely unfamiliar. My goal is to find explanations and methods that work for you, even if they aren’t entirely standard. I'll make sure to warn you if you're heading in a wrong direction, but for the most part I view GMAT tutoring as an opportunity to help you leverage skills that you already have. I've found this to be a very rewarding process, and I think you will too!

I bring over 14 years of experience teaching maths at the university level, combined with extensive expertise in GMAT preparation, particularly the new GMAT Focus Edition. As a Professor, I specialize in building deep quantitative reasoning skills — not just shortcuts, but real structural understanding that leads to consistent high performance. What differentiates me as a GMAT coach is my analytical, data-driven approach. I don’t believe in generic study plans. I diagnose performance patterns, identify conceptual gaps, timing inefficiencies, and decision-making errors, and then build a personalized strategy tailored to each student’s target score and timeline. I have worked with students helping them improve not only their Quant and Data Insight scores, but also their overall test-taking strategy, time management, and confidence under pressure. If you’re looking for structured thinking, clarity, and a strategic roadmap to maximize your GMAT score — I’m here to help you get there.

I have tutored the GMAT and GRE for 10 years. I worked for Kaplan and a couple of other tutoring firms before striking out on my own 8 years ago. I developed a unique approach to mastering the content presented on the GMAT and GRE, and I also help students structure the entirety of their studying process and provide a comprehensive approach including homework and practice tests. I've tutored over 900 students, most of whom have gone on to attend all of the Top 7 MBA programs, as well as top schools in Europe. I love helping people who are struggling with their progress, giving them a fresh approach, and seeing them finally get the score they are capable of. I have personally taken the GMAT and GRE more times than any person I'm earth, that I'm aware of. I have score 790 multiple times, in addition to many 780s and 770s. I've scored a perfect 170 on both the quant and verbal sections of the GRE as well. You could be next.

Top-bracket score specialist. 4+ years professional & private experience. Lectured GMAT. Laser-focused approach tailored to student. Knowledge is fundamental - strategy more important. Scores guaranteed.

The GMAT is a fascinating test compared to others I have coached for (SAT, MCAT, USMLE, etc) if for no other reason than because of its unique scoring and administration system. The GMAT is also differentiate from other professional school exams in that test takers are working professionals applying to business school in parallel with full-time work (as opposed to students with more flexible schedules) and the exam tests topics that most examinees have not directly used in years (think: geometry, multivariable algebra, etc). Each of these features add a dimension to the learning curve which can either make the exam especially challenging OR can be leveraged to accelerate score improvement relative to other examinees. When I coach GMAT clients, we focus on the HOW more than the what. Specifically: how to prepare for the test (what to do each day of prep) and how to take the test (what to do when at the computer on exam day). Focused review of specific content can also be useful on a case by case basis for topics that are particularly problematic for the client and also highly represented on the exam.

GMAT success requires a high-level operational mindset, razor-sharp executive functioning, and an advanced command of data-driven decision-making under tight constraints. Having guided elite candidates through complex career pivots and highly selective business school transitions for two decades, I understand that traditional, rote instruction completely overlooks the psychological discipline needed for this exam. I specialize in refining cognitive strategy for transitioning executives and high-achievers who have hit a score plateau. By analyzing how your brain naturally processes complex data modules and handles pacing pressure, I design a personalized strategic blueprint that optimizes your performance when the clock is ticking. Once we have gained a clear understanding of strengths and weaknesses in regards to the test structure and question types, we establish a set of general navigation rules to practice, while zeroing in on specific areas of the test to eliminate wasted time and structural bottlenecks; Finally, we build up decision-making stamina until it is unshakable, and reclaim learning agency for long-term career mastery!

Seasoned GMAT Instructor with 7 years of experience tutoring people across 27 countries. I scored a 750 GMAT and joined the Full-time MBA program at UCLA Anderson School of Management in 2018. In 2019, I left the MBA program to pursue RacetheGMAT full-time. My teaching pedagogy involves an Adaptive-Skill Based Curriculum that sifts the GMAT into progressive modules with a strong emphasis on Cognitive Efficiency. I strive to make the learning process logical, elementary, and fun. My goal is to make you a better problem solver and critical thinker, equipping you with apt skills and pertinent psychology to do well not just on the GMAT but any situation that demands problem solving. The skills you will acquire through training with me will go far beyond the GMAT; they will make you an exceptional learner and an astute performer under pressure.