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Prior to starting private online tutoring with Josh, I took a Manhattan Prep review course. The review course helped me re-learn a majority of the quant material, but I needed additional help preparing for the sentence correction and critical reasoning parts of the exam. After the course and prior to starting with Josh, I was consistently scoring around a 600 on practice tests, with low verbal scores (31/32). My sessions with Josh were challenging and often focused on sentence correction. He assigned thoughtful homework after each session that truly helped me finally understand the material. Josh completely transformed the way I approached sentence correction, allowing me to bring up my verbal score to a 40. Josh also taught me a number of test taking strategies that helped with my quant timing and data sufficiency, helping me improve my quant score from 43 to a 47. Overall, Josh is an extremely patient and knowledgeable tutor. I believe he is the reason why I was able to surpass the 700 mark. I strongly recommend working with Josh if you are looking to achieve your goal score on the GMAT.

I've had a long history of test anxiety, especially when it comes to the quantitative section of most standardized exams. Going into the GRE with a 156 as my original quant score, having tried and failed with two previous tutors, and after multiple potential tutors and peers told me it would be difficult to raise my score above the 160 threshold I was aiming for, my prospects looked gloomy. And trying to raise my score over the course of two short months filled with application preparation, in the midst of post-graduate coursework, and travel for work nearly every week? Downright impossible. And yet, from the get-go, Nirmal's unceasingly positive energy and saintly patience made this an easy task. From conducting lessons over Skype to scrapping his own lesson plan in real time as I struggled more with one section or did better than expected in another, Nirmal was always flexible in addition to being focused on making sure I fully understood the concepts the GRE tested from all angles. I've hated math for as long as I can remember, but under Nirmal's tutelage the GRE became less of a nightmare and more of a tough puzzle I knew I could solve. As a bonus, he also introduced me to meditative practice that I used on test day and continue to use in my everyday life. My only regret is that I didn't listen to the friend who recommended me and seek out Nirmal's help sooner. I can't imagine the leaps I would've made under less stressful personal conditions and over more time. Even with all that pressure, on test day I scored a 162 - my highest yet! If you're looking for a tutor for the GRE or GMAT go with Nirmal - this is one answer I'm 100% sure is right!

Let me start by stating that I am definitely not a good standardized tester. My SAT scores weren't overwhelmingly stellar so I knew the GMAT would definitely be a challenge. That being said I tried all different manners of studying in order to make sure I was at my peak performance for my test day, but if I were to do it again I would definitely start with the private tutoring from Josh. He gave me a variety of incredible strategies and helped instill some fantastic study habits in me. With his help I was able to increase my scores in almost every category and break into a high enough percentile to have a shot at my dream schools. I initially had reservations about online tutoring but I can't stress it enough that it is just as good as in person tutoring. I was even able to schedule sessions BEFORE work so that my brain was at its freshest! If you're tentative about taking the dive, I highly recommend Josh. He will work with your schedule and budget to create a study plan that's perfect for you!

I worked with Josh Braslow and got great results! Josh was not only very knowledgeable but also very easy to work with. Over the 2-3 months of tutor sessions, we were able to work on a number of my weaknesses and with his help, we were able to turn those weaknesses into strengths. Josh provided me with a number of different test taking strategies to help me with my timing and a bunch of tips which helped vastly improve my quant and verbal performance. When I started studying I scored a 580 on a practice test. By the time I took the official exam, I finished with a 710 (45Q/41V)!

I'd highly recommend working with Josh Braslow. When I was initially looking up GMAT tutors, I found there were many highly rated. Josh's name obviously came up, and it showed his consistently strong track record. I figured that Josh's experience with the test for many years would be helpful. And boy, was I right! Josh really understands the test inside out, and will help you understand how the test writers think about questions. This goes a long way in terms of understanding guessing and elimination strategies. Josh also has a great sense of humor, which makes working with him very enjoyable. The first time I looked at anything GMAT-related was in February 2017. I improved 140 points from my first practice test in February 2017 (620) to my actual test in May 2017 (760) - all in the span of 3 months It's not about working hard and doing as many practice questions / tests as you physically can, it's about working smart and using your time efficiently. Josh does a fantastic job of reinforcing these principles.

I took the GMAT twice 3 years ago after taking a Manhattan Prep course and studying hard on my own. I didn't get my target score and gave up. Fast forward 3 years I decided to take the test again. I knew I needed an extra push and happened to find Nirmal. This was truly the best decision I've ever made. Nirmal knows exactly how to break concepts down in a way that's not only digestible but also replicable. He helped me fill gaps in my foundation and even helped solve issues I didn't know I had. He's incredibly flexible, is always available by phone, and genuinely kind. With his help I beat my own goal and am forever thankful to Nirmal for his help. Couldn't have done it without him!

I scored a 710 on the first attempt of GMAT but felt that it wasn't quite adequate for schools I was aiming for. To get that extra push and target my weaknesses I opted for 10 hours of tutoring with Josh. From the first hour itself I could see a remarkable change in the way I approached problems especially in the verbal section where I needed the most improvement. Josh also guided me through difficult quant concepts like divisibility, number properties, permutations and combinations by providing me with material with challenging questions and by explaining the concepts in a clear manner. He taught me the right way to approach critical reasoning problems, which were my main area of concern. He also helped me get over my test anxiety, which used to hamper my concentration to a large extent. Overall it was an excellent experience working with Josh, and the results are evident from a score of 740 on the second attempt.

When I started working with Nirmal, I was fighting major confidence issues, having studied by myself for months without making major improvement. I was also working full time and didn't have much time to study. Nirmal encouraged me to push through, to find more time and to commit to my prep so I could grow quickly. He gave customized homework and helped target my areas of growth. He was very flexible in timing and made sure we could meet when it was feasible for me. As a result, I grow 9 points on the GRE quant section in only several weeks, putting myself in a position to attend a top ten business school. Thanks, Nirmal!

Nirmal is an outstanding tutor and resource for those seeking an elite GMAT score. After months of online classes and inefficient self-study, I had scored 700 three consecutive times -- short of my target of 730. I was burnt out, and more than a little disheartened. Nirmal's targeted approach quickly identified my primary deficiencies (in this case, quant), and developed a focused program to help fill in my knowledge gaps. His study materials and teaching methods are excellent, but what most impressed me was his genuine interest in my success. You won't find a more responsive, professional, and passionate tutor out there.

The best advice I have ever received when it comes to preparing for a standardized test at any level was to work with Nirmal while studying for the GMAT. As I began studying for the GMAT I had a goal of scoring a 700, but when I took a diagnostic test the result was a 580. In my past experiences working with multiple test prep materials, study guides and teaching methods this difference would have been near impossible to overcome, but not with Nirmal. Nirmal systematically diagnosed my weakest areas in both the verbal and quantitative sections of the test, helped me to identify efficient procedures to solve the problems and made sure I stayed ready throughout the whole process. I cannot speak more highly of Nirmal and will certainly be recommending him to any friend I have even considering taking the GRE or GMAT!