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Magoosh was founded by two MBA alums from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. Our goal is to take the best of traditional teaching and share it with students everywhere online. Everyone should have access to convenient, effective, and enjoyable ways to learn.
Joined: Mar 15, 2016
Purchased Course: Feb 15, 2016
Purchased Course: Feb 15, 2016
College: Caltech
Major: Chemistry
Major: Chemistry
Industry: Food/Beverage
Country: United States
Country: United States
Amazing VALUE!
March 15, 2016
- Teacher:
- Recommended for —Verbal: Yes Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: N/A After: 690
I understand that these courses are preparing you for a career (and life) changing step that will hopefully net you eleventy billion dollars for the rest of your life. However, we are not made of money and value is a key variable that needs to be maximized. This is where MAGOOSH shines! Especially if you find one of the 20% off coupons - I used the Valentines Day special and studied from Valentines Day to the Ides of March - 30 days.
As a working professional, I had limited time and money resources. I needed a course that didnt break the bank and helped me remember all that great math I used to love in highschool / college. Magoosh delivered and helped me build general strategies to approach each question "style" The Lesson Videos are great, and the question solution videos are even greater. I dedicated at least 2 hours every day for about a month and it got me from feeling very uncomfortable to scoring a decent 690. I studied with a friend that purchased something from Veritas for ~$2K and we both agreed that Magoosh was better. She then wanted to Magoosh and chill every Saturday. She got 560 :(
The interface is really easy to use and is available on mobile platform so you can take it on the go. It has a very powerful question selection tool that you can set so you can practice a particular type of question, of a desired difficulty. Also, you can review missed questions, flag intractable ones, you can do it ALL. The program also has guidelines on what and how to study depending on the amount of time you have to prepare.
I found the Quantitative section to be much better than the Verbal section. The large amount and variety of practice questions with video explanations were the most helpful. Even though the Verbal part is good, it seems to be not as developed as the Quantitative section. For example, the video narrators are less engaging and it got boring at times, maybe because math is just intrinsically more exciting. There were a few too many typos that were somewhat annoying.
Overall, Magoosh was a big part of me doing better than I would have by just reviewing the GMAT official guides. 10/10 would buy again.
As a working professional, I had limited time and money resources. I needed a course that didnt break the bank and helped me remember all that great math I used to love in highschool / college. Magoosh delivered and helped me build general strategies to approach each question "style" The Lesson Videos are great, and the question solution videos are even greater. I dedicated at least 2 hours every day for about a month and it got me from feeling very uncomfortable to scoring a decent 690. I studied with a friend that purchased something from Veritas for ~$2K and we both agreed that Magoosh was better. She then wanted to Magoosh and chill every Saturday. She got 560 :(
The interface is really easy to use and is available on mobile platform so you can take it on the go. It has a very powerful question selection tool that you can set so you can practice a particular type of question, of a desired difficulty. Also, you can review missed questions, flag intractable ones, you can do it ALL. The program also has guidelines on what and how to study depending on the amount of time you have to prepare.
I found the Quantitative section to be much better than the Verbal section. The large amount and variety of practice questions with video explanations were the most helpful. Even though the Verbal part is good, it seems to be not as developed as the Quantitative section. For example, the video narrators are less engaging and it got boring at times, maybe because math is just intrinsically more exciting. There were a few too many typos that were somewhat annoying.
Overall, Magoosh was a big part of me doing better than I would have by just reviewing the GMAT official guides. 10/10 would buy again.
Good course to brush up Basics
February 25, 2016
- Teacher:
- Recommended for —Verbal: Yes Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: N/A After: N/A
I am yet to appear for my GMAT, but the resources of Magoosh was very comprehensive and upto date.
The focus of the course never shifts away from the core understanding of the concepts which is the most important part in the preparation.
The design of the course takes care of the understanding and the sequence you should follow for your preparation and you can trust it and follow it without worrying about a separate plan for your prep.
Although I feel the course best suits somebody who is starting with very little knowledge of GMAT. The videos does at times stretch towards a lot of basics. But you always have the option of rushing through it by reading the transcripts.
They even extended my course free of cost when I was not able to prepare during the course validity period.
Best of luck to anyone who finds this review helpful and ends up getting a score they desire after using Magoosh's products.
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The focus of the course never shifts away from the core understanding of the concepts which is the most important part in the preparation.
The design of the course takes care of the understanding and the sequence you should follow for your preparation and you can trust it and follow it without worrying about a separate plan for your prep.
Although I feel the course best suits somebody who is starting with very little knowledge of GMAT. The videos does at times stretch towards a lot of basics. But you always have the option of rushing through it by reading the transcripts.
They even extended my course free of cost when I was not able to prepare during the course validity period.
Best of luck to anyone who finds this review helpful and ends up getting a score they desire after using Magoosh's products.
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Joined: Feb 24, 2016
Purchased Course: Aug 11, 2015
Purchased Course: Aug 11, 2015
College: University of Texas at Austin
Major: Finance
Major: Finance
Industry: Other Non-Profit
Country: Singapore
Country: Singapore
Video explanations are fantastic!
February 24, 2016
- Teacher:
- Recommended for —Verbal: Yes Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: N/A After: 710
Magoosh has videos for both the concepts necessary to know for the GMAT as well as for EACH practice problem. This is a huge resource that should not be overlooked! Very nice user interface as the cherry on top.
Great structure for my studying
February 14, 2016
- Teacher:
- Recommended for —Verbal: Yes Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: N/A After: N/A
When I first started preparing for the GMAT I decided not to spend >$1000 in a prep course and decided to hey the original guides and learned everything by myself. However I realized that my studying lacked structure and that's why I decided to purchase Magoosh. With the Ir study plans I made sure to not only.l cover and review the core concepts but also I had the chance to try hundreds of practice questions. The videos and explanations are easy to follow. I would recommend Magoosh for anyone serious tabout he GMAT but not wanting to spend a fortune in that prep.
Perfect course for self-study
February 12, 2016
- Teacher:
- Recommended for —Verbal: Yes Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: N/A After: 740
Magoosh is the perfect course for students looking to learn on their own time and at their own pace. Everything is self-contained within Magoosh. The only outside resources I used were the official GMAC practice tests and a couple Veritas practice tests. I learned/reviewed everything else in Magoosh.
Having watched every single math video, I can say with authority that every lesson is well designed and recorded in high quality. I will admit that I found the verbal review a little lacking in terms of overall content, but since I started with a decently high verbal score it wasn't an issue for me. I would still recommend Magoosh to folks that need to dramatically improve their verbal score, but I'd recommend using additional outside resources to supplement the content in Magoosh.
As far as pricing goes, I only spent $99 for one year access. I grabbed the Black Friday deal. That said, I wouldn't hesitate to spend the full retail price ($399) if you can't find any discounts. It's absolutely worth it.
Magoosh helped me raise my score 50 full points in just 2 short months of studying. I could not have done this without Magoosh and I would recommend it to any student.
Having watched every single math video, I can say with authority that every lesson is well designed and recorded in high quality. I will admit that I found the verbal review a little lacking in terms of overall content, but since I started with a decently high verbal score it wasn't an issue for me. I would still recommend Magoosh to folks that need to dramatically improve their verbal score, but I'd recommend using additional outside resources to supplement the content in Magoosh.
As far as pricing goes, I only spent $99 for one year access. I grabbed the Black Friday deal. That said, I wouldn't hesitate to spend the full retail price ($399) if you can't find any discounts. It's absolutely worth it.
Magoosh helped me raise my score 50 full points in just 2 short months of studying. I could not have done this without Magoosh and I would recommend it to any student.
Joined: Jan 29, 2016
Purchased Course: Dec 22, 2015
Purchased Course: Dec 22, 2015
College: university of connecticut
Major: Biology
Major: Biology
Industry: Student
Country: United States
Country: United States
Great Product if you have very less time and need a good score
February 7, 2016
- Teacher:
- Recommended for —Verbal: Yes Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: N/A After: 670
I had less than two weeks to take the GMAT. I was skeptical at first to purchase magoosh. I finally bought it when i took a practice test and score a 560. I realized I needed to review my concepts. I loved magoosh and loved the big video library. I also really liked how all the practice questions were accompanied with an explanation video. I was having timing problems in quant and the videos taught me alternative methods to think faster. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants a high score. I went from a 560 to 670 in two weeks. It only makes you wonder how high one would score if practiced for a month or two. It is a great product with a great team behind it.
Videos and practice problems are great!
February 3, 2016
- Teacher: NA
- Recommended for —Verbal: Yes Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: 660 After: 740
I studied for approximately two months before I took the test the first time. I used Manhattan prep books, OG15, Math and Verbal OGs, and Aristotle Sentence Correction. I studied probably 3 to 4 hours a day for two months straight and could only seem to increase my score by 20 points on my first GMAT from my practice tests.
I then switched gears and ordered the Magoosh Premium Prep. I went through almost all the videos and about 1/3 of the practice problems. It seemed to provide the missing key to unlock a great score. I went from a 660 on my first test to a 740 on my second test. I think Magoosh tied together all the info I had learned and was a great review to take the test the second time.
I then switched gears and ordered the Magoosh Premium Prep. I went through almost all the videos and about 1/3 of the practice problems. It seemed to provide the missing key to unlock a great score. I went from a 660 on my first test to a 740 on my second test. I think Magoosh tied together all the info I had learned and was a great review to take the test the second time.
Joined: Sep 24, 2014
Purchased Course: Sep 2, 2015
Purchased Course: Sep 2, 2015
College: Vanderbilt Univeristy
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Industry: Aerosp/Autom/Transp Equipment
Country: United States
Country: United States
Absolutely wonderful
January 30, 2016
- Teacher:
- Recommended for —Verbal: Yes Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: 640 After: 700
The depth of information between the blogs, explanation videos, review videos, vocab/idiom cards and schedule is incredible. No matter what you're preferred learning style is or how much time you have you'll find a method that works best for you. Work out you're own pace and with the materials you feel are benefiting you best.
Joined: Jan 29, 2016
Purchased Course: Dec 21, 2015
Purchased Course: Dec 21, 2015
College: university of connecticut
Major: Biology
Major: Biology
Country: United States
Great strategies that will guarantee a success on the GMAT
January 29, 2016
- Teacher: Mike McGarry
- Recommended for —Verbal: Yes Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: N/A After: 680
I was a skpetical at first to purchase magoosh. I decided to try it out though and I was surprised how user-friendly the product was. I have taken courses before for other tests like MCAT with princeton review and kaplan. I think magoosh does a much better job with their student interface than any of the other major companies. They have a variety of questions with different difficulties for each topic studied on the test. They also have an extensive video library that is well taught by Mike McGarry. The strategies and the resources they provide on the blog will lead to great success. On a note, I increased my score from 570 to 680 in less than two weeks as that was all of the time i had due to my hasty decisions. I think if you work hard and work with a company that is willing to help students, like magoosh, you can achieve the 700plus score. I think magoosh is the best for cheap and most effective way for studying for the GMAT.
Joined: Jan 26, 2016
Purchased Course: Dec 4, 2015
Purchased Course: Dec 4, 2015
College: Texas A&M University
Major: Finance
Major: Finance
Country: United States
Great practice resource and helpful videos
January 26, 2016
- Teacher:
- Recommended for —Verbal: Yes Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: N/A After: 680
I was recommended Magoosh by a friend as a good supplement for classroom studying. With only a month to study due to approaching deadlines, I ran out of time for a class and used only Magoosh. I followed the one-month prep guide located in the blog section of the site and found it to be intense but exactly what I needed under the time constraints. The learning videos were useful but a little repetitive in some areas. I ended up skimming through videos by the end and only watching videos that contained material I needed help with. Other than that I was very pleased with the number of practice questions available, the varying degrees of difficulty (which are stated after answering) and the accompanying video solutions. It made it easy to pinpoint my strengths and weaknesses and saved me time by allowing me to only focus my efforts where I needed. I would definitely recommend Magoosh. (I paid $99 for the Premium, so that could be why I think it is so good for the value.)
user-friendly and perfect for working on your weaknesses
January 25, 2016
- Teacher:
- Recommended for —Verbal: No Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: 650 After: N/A
I have been studying for GMAT for over six months with MGMAT and Magoosh materials. IMHO, MGMAT and Magoosh complement each other very well. MGMAT is an excellent resource to get up to speed on the content but once you cover the books/classes you are pretty much left only with OG questions to practise. While Magoosh's explanation may be inferior to MGMAT, it is by far the best resource for practising and improving your weak areas. Magoosh's interface easily allows you to select the topic and the level of difficulty. Each question is accompanied by a video as well as comparison of your timing to others. The latter function is very handy if you are concerned about your timing on certain questions (not all easy questions can be solved in 1 minute!). Overall, Magoosh is an excellent resource for practising, provided you have solid understanding of the content.
it creates a pressure - free environement
January 20, 2016
- Teacher:
- Recommended for —Verbal: No Math: No
- GMAT Scores —Before: N/A After: 700
I am a working professional who have limited time to study. I like the online videoes which give me a lot of free time to arrange my own schedule. The lessons are short but to the point. I don't feel super pressured to prepare for this exam. I am relaxed but I learned.
Joined: Sep 27, 2015
Purchased Course: Sep 28, 2015
Purchased Course: Sep 28, 2015
College: SASTRA University
Great approach to GMAT prep!
January 17, 2016
- Teacher:
- Recommended for —Verbal: Yes Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: N/A After: 710
My GMAT aspirations were big, but my problem had been deciding how and when to start studying. Magoosh was to be the solution. The study plans suggested are comprehensive and cater to a variety of skill levels.
I watched a few lesson videos in the free version and immediately knew I had to buy the Premium product. At $99, it was a top-notch product available at an affordable price. The videos, especially the ones by Mike McGarry (who I tend to refer to as 'Mike Magoosh' :)), are brilliantly articulated and filled with concept review as well as strategies to maximise your performance.
I watched the lesson videos and backed it up with regular timed problem sets. For the first 7-8 weeks, I followed, almost to a tee, the 3-month advanced study plan. I took the second GMAT Prep test a week before the exam, and scored a 740. That's when I realized the contribution of Magoosh to my improvement.
Test day could have gone better, but I was happy overall with my final score of 710. Thank you Magoosh!
I watched a few lesson videos in the free version and immediately knew I had to buy the Premium product. At $99, it was a top-notch product available at an affordable price. The videos, especially the ones by Mike McGarry (who I tend to refer to as 'Mike Magoosh' :)), are brilliantly articulated and filled with concept review as well as strategies to maximise your performance.
I watched the lesson videos and backed it up with regular timed problem sets. For the first 7-8 weeks, I followed, almost to a tee, the 3-month advanced study plan. I took the second GMAT Prep test a week before the exam, and scored a 740. That's when I realized the contribution of Magoosh to my improvement.
Test day could have gone better, but I was happy overall with my final score of 710. Thank you Magoosh!
Joined: Jan 16, 2016
Purchased Course: Nov 30, 2015
Purchased Course: Nov 30, 2015
College: Vanderbilt University
Major: History
Major: History
Industry: Multimedia
Country: United States
Country: United States
Magoosh- the easiest way to become a GMAT guru
January 16, 2016
- Teacher:
- Recommended for —Verbal: No Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: N/A After: 730
A month and a half ago, a Masters of Marketing program was announced at a school where I live, and I felt I needed to jump at the opportunity. I had no knowledge of the GMAT and little background in business/math, so I knew I needed some kind of study aid. Magoosh was recommended to me by an admissions counselor and I loved it. Magoosh uses video tutorials to cover every topic that could appear on the GMAT. The video tutorials were easy to follow and explained each concept really well. My favorite little thing about them was the ability to slow down the video to .75x the normal rate or speed it up to 1.25x or 1.5x. Really helpful. Magoosh also has study guides that you can follow that vary from 1 month to 3 months to 6 months to a year. Overall, I came in with zero knowledge and had only a month to prepare but thanks to Magoosh, my score was way above what I thought was possible. And it's affordable! (I got a Black Friday deal).
Joined: Dec 29, 2015
Purchased Course: Aug 17, 2015
Purchased Course: Aug 17, 2015
College: Lehman College
Major: Accounting
Major: Accounting
Country: United States
An all encompassing package!
January 13, 2016
- Teacher:
- Recommended for —Verbal: Yes Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: N/A After: 650
Doing this online course was probably the best decision I made in terms of flexibility and price. If I had more time to commit to studying for the GMAT, I am absolutely sure that I could have reached the 700 score range easily. The concepts were simply explained by all the teachers in the Math and Verbal section and it was helpful that I could always repeat the explanation until I really understood it. The bank of practice questions were also crucial as it was by constant practice that I increased my score levels from my diagnostic exam.
Overall, I was expecting a flexible study schedule with plenty of review opportunities and I got much more, such as video explanations for many of the Official GMAT Prep questions. I would certainly recommend Magoosh to anyone who plans to take the GMAT, especially if they are concerned about pricing and high quality instruction!
Thank you, Magoosh!
Overall, I was expecting a flexible study schedule with plenty of review opportunities and I got much more, such as video explanations for many of the Official GMAT Prep questions. I would certainly recommend Magoosh to anyone who plans to take the GMAT, especially if they are concerned about pricing and high quality instruction!
Thank you, Magoosh!
Joined: Jan 5, 2016
Purchased Course: Aug 5, 2015
Purchased Course: Aug 5, 2015
College: Colegio Buen Pastor
Major: Economics
Major: Economics
Industry: Consulting
Country: Colombia
Country: Colombia
A great way to study the gmat
January 5, 2016
- Teacher:
- Recommended for —Verbal: No Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: N/A After: 640
The videos are really good, it?s great that is possible to study using the phone or the tablet. It has many exercises. The mark on the test is very similar to the mark on the real test.
Joined: Jan 1, 2016
Purchased Course: Dec 4, 2015
Purchased Course: Dec 4, 2015
College: Georgetown University
Major: English
Major: English
Industry: Advertising/Marketing
Country: United States
Country: United States
An absolute lifesaver!
January 1, 2016
- Teacher:
- Recommended for —Verbal: Yes Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: N/A After: 740
Whether you're looking to relearn content or brush up on test-taking strategies, I think it would be hard to find a better value than Magoosh. Before I signed up I tried working with a tutor and going through practice problems on my own, but I started to feel overwhelmed by how much content I needed to relearn (or, in some cases, learn) in such a short time. The great thing about Magoosh is that it breaks down every topic (and I mean EVERY topic) you might see on the GMAT, and each topic has its own <20 minute video packed with practice questions and explanations. I started using Magoosh just a month before my test, and I had no trouble getting through all of the videos, doing the ~900 practice problems, and still having time left over to review my weakest areas.
I took three diagnostic tests before signing up for Magoosh, and all of my scores were between 630 and 650. After using Magoosh for less than a month, though, I ended up with a 740 on the actual exam. I never would have expected to see that much growth in so little time, and I'm so thankful that Magoosh helped me to meet my goals!
I took three diagnostic tests before signing up for Magoosh, and all of my scores were between 630 and 650. After using Magoosh for less than a month, though, I ended up with a 740 on the actual exam. I never would have expected to see that much growth in so little time, and I'm so thankful that Magoosh helped me to meet my goals!
Joined: Dec 27, 2015
Purchased Course: Dec 8, 2015
Purchased Course: Dec 8, 2015
College: BHU, Varanasi
Major: Agriculture
Major: Agriculture
Industry: Advertising/Marketing
Country: India
Country: India
Very Good Course
December 31, 2015
- Teacher:
- Recommended for —Verbal: Yes Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: N/A After: 710
Video explanations of Magoosh are awesome, it will helps in brushing up the foundation.
The best part of the course is it has 800+ awesome questions, which really are close to the GMAT. Second good thing is all these questions come with detailed video explanation.
The verbal videos could be made more interesting, sometimes it gives you a feeling of monotony.
Support from Magoosh team was fantastic.
I would sincerely recommend this course to the aspirants.
The best part of the course is it has 800+ awesome questions, which really are close to the GMAT. Second good thing is all these questions come with detailed video explanation.
The verbal videos could be made more interesting, sometimes it gives you a feeling of monotony.
Support from Magoosh team was fantastic.
I would sincerely recommend this course to the aspirants.
Magoosh is Awesome!
December 28, 2015
- Teacher: Chris Lele
- Recommended for —Verbal: Yes Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: 540 After: 640
Magoosh offers quality prep materials at a very affordable price. The materials were effectively delivered. Tips and tricks on the verbal section are very useful! Most importantly, using Magoosh prep helped improving my gmat score!
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
Crystallizing concepts helped improve my score by 60 points
December 27, 2015
- Teacher:
- Recommended for —Verbal: Yes Math: Yes
- GMAT Scores —Before: 700 After: 760
Magoosh helped me tremendously in quant (went from a 46 to 50) - I made sure I solved all the 'hard' and 'very hard' questions, and saw the video explanations for the ones I couldn't understand. I'd say practicing as many Magoosh problems as possible in math helped me in understanding the fundamental mistakes I was making. The video explanations further crystallized the concepts. Also, I wasn't so scared of math as I was the first time I attempted the GMAT Exam. I would say the quant questions are pretty close to actual GMAT ones.
I'm good at relying on common sense and on my ears in Verbal, but I knew that I needed some sort of strategy to cross 40 in that section. Critical Reasoning was where I was making the maximum mistakes in verbal. I saw the Magoosh lectures on it and solved hard questions. That was enough to boost my verbal score by 2 points (39 to 41). I think I could've improved more if I had studied Sentence Correction strategies too, but I didn't have enough time for that.
Overall, I'd recommend this course as its question bank is pretty close to GMAT's, and the video explanations make all the difference.
I'm good at relying on common sense and on my ears in Verbal, but I knew that I needed some sort of strategy to cross 40 in that section. Critical Reasoning was where I was making the maximum mistakes in verbal. I saw the Magoosh lectures on it and solved hard questions. That was enough to boost my verbal score by 2 points (39 to 41). I think I could've improved more if I had studied Sentence Correction strategies too, but I didn't have enough time for that.
Overall, I'd recommend this course as its question bank is pretty close to GMAT's, and the video explanations make all the difference.