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Nirmal is an incredible tutor and I would not have gotten my goal GRE score without his help. Before working together, I was stuck with a low range score. I needed to make a big jump for my top choice graduate schools and Nirmal got me there. He guided me through every verbal/quant topic on the test and broke the content down into digestible parts that we would review during our sessions. Outside of our meetings, Nirmal took time to to identify my weakest areas, developed homework specifically tailored to my needs and then provided awesome tricks to attack abstract questions. When I would struggle with a topic, Nirmal would stop and explain the concept in a way that I could understand. Nirmal is patient, incredibly kind, professional, very flexible and brilliant. I have recommended him to every friend I have that will be taking the GMAT or GRE and I can not think of a better person to work with. Thank you so much Nirmal, I am beyond grateful!

I have personally recommended Nirmal to all of my friends who are considering taking the GMAT, and I would endorse Nirmal to any person looking for assistance with this test. Nirmal is thoughtful, courteous and diligent. He is also extremely flexible when it comes to navigating your busy work schedule. With only two months of preparation, I was able to obtain a score good enough to be accepted into Columbia's M.B.A. program. I would have never been able to accomplish this goal without Nirmal.

Josh worked miracles with me. I had tried self-guided GMAT prep a couple of times on my own to limited success, but it wasn’t until working with Josh that I really felt the unlock. His targeted approach to prep through personalized and specific skill-building, in addition to live problem sets and virtual coaching with tips and tricks, was extremely effective in a short amount of time. He got me way past my target score I have recommended him to many of my peers and will continue to do so — can’t speak highly enough of him as a tutor!

My very first meeting with Nirmal gave me a glimpse of what was to come, and I quickly learned that tutoring was not just a project on the side for him, rather something that he was fully committed to. Like many graduate school hopefuls, I was filled with anxiety about the GRE before I even started studying. Unlike many graduate school hopefuls, however, I wasn't merely re-familiarizing myself with concepts learned in high school, but actually learning some of those foundational concepts for the first time. Nirmal moved far beyond explaining my errors as I worked through problems– we broke problems down step by step, he identified my particular needs, and came up with different ways of teaching me certain concepts (including playing some very interesting games that somehow made it all stick). His personal attention coupled with his gentle and caring nature, made every session worth it. Nirmal, words can't express how grateful I am that you stayed with me throughout this process. No matter what happens next, you were the rope that pulled me up to the top of my Mt. Everest.

Nirmal truly is the ideal instructor. I can't imagine a better blend of enthusiasm, intelligence and compassion in a tutor. When I was working with him it was impossible to avoid his excitement for reaching every next level. Beyond simple test prep, Nirmal also provided me with an excellent dose of perspective and insight that dramatically improved my confidence to do well on the test. He guided me from a score of 560 on my first practice GMAT to my final score of 760; a score I easily could have beaten with the instruction he gave me. Thank you again Nirmal!

I had an ambitious goal in mind: get a 750+ on the GMAT in 5 weeks. After taking a standard issue bootcamp course I was stuck in the low 700 range and confused as to what I was doing wrong. I re-read all the materials. I did thousands of questions. I summoned the test gods. Nothing worked. All of the prepackaged materials and guidance in the bootcamp course weren't working because they were just that – prepackaged materials and guidance. A friend recommended I try his tutor, so I picked up the phone and called Nirmal. My first practice test after meeting with Nirmal I scored a 750. Then a 760. Then a 780. You get the picture. Nirmal has the unique ability to not only prepare you in terms of content and strategy, but also prepare you for test day. He was extremely flexible in terms of meeting location and time and always accommodated my situation. With his help I was able to succeed in my goal. If I could do it again, I would have started straight with Nirmal. He's the absolute best Sherpa to lead you up the GMAT mountain, no matter what your goals.

Simply put, Nirmal is the ideal tutor. On my first practice GMAT, I achieved a total score of 560. By the time I was done with Nirmal's regimen, a mere 10 lessons under my belt, I scored in my target range and got a 710. I could not have achieved this score without his guidance. His mastery of the material is second to none. However, the true benefit of working with Nirmal is that he understands how to approach different types of learners. His proprietary learning material and the course goals he sets up are tailored to the individual, and if one explanation of a challenging problem does not suffice, he thinks of innovative ways to find a solution. He aligns his efforts directly with the student's and his outgoing nature makes the process not only rewarding but enjoyable. In my opinion, he is the best tutor around.

Nirmal was a fantastic tutor. I reached out to him after taking a popular course while still struggling in the high 600s on the GMAT. He helped break the test down to the basics pushing me to understand the concepts behind the hardest questions. In no time I was scoring in the range I wanted to. I am sure that without his help I never would have been able to score a 750. Thank you so much Nirmal!

Nirmal was the best fit for what I was trying to achieve: a 700+ on the GMAT. He approached each session with a positive attitude that gave me the confidence to successfully execute on test day. Nirmal's strategy was critical to improving performance on my most challenging section, Math, and the two or three tips he offered right before test day helped me consistently score in the 97th percentile in Verbal. His advice was crucial to preparing for the day itself, and getting comfortable with what to expect before, during, and after the exam. Nirmal is thoughtful, patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging, and he will hold you accountable for your work and everything you want in a tutor. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Before meeting with Nirmal, I had self studied for about 3- 4months. I went through all the usual guides (Manhattan, Kaplan, Official Guides) and had taken upwards of 8 practice tests. While my practice scores improved over time, I didn't have a great understanding of why I was doing the things I was doing. As a result, when faced with the stress of the actual exam, I underperformed badly and scored a 580. Nirmal helped me clearly think through what I was really looking for, and how to best approach getting there. He never forced the application of a specific method or formula, but rather, guided my thought process around what I was trying to accomplish on each question. This was a breakthrough for me that allowed me to relax and stop rushing through questions blindly hoping to find an answer that made sense. Prior to working together, I hated exponents and always hoped to avoid them on the test. After working on that area with Nirmal, and going through his worksheets that he created, exponents became my favorite problem type and his material and teaching really helped me master that area. Nirmal was very invested in my score and was extremely flexible working around my sometimes hectic schedule. He makes himself readily accessible and is a tremendous resource for anyone who is serious above improving their GMAT score. He is also developing his own GMAT material which was extremely helpful for me to use.