GMAT Private Tutoring
Private tutoring provides a bespoke, flexible option for GMAT preparation. It is ideal for those whose schedule does not allow them to attend a group course, or who prefer a one-to-one approach to learning. GMAT tutoring sessions will be tailored to your needs based upon your own specifications and requirements, plus the results of a diagnostic test which you will take before starting your tuition. Kaplan's GMAT tutors are test experts and will work with you to improve your score in the areas where YOU need help.
Group Course or Private Tutoring—Which is the best option for me?
Can’t decide between one of our group courses or Private Tutoring? If you have never taken the GMAT before, or are not sure where to start with your preparation, we recommend you take a Classroom Course as it covers the entire syllabus in a structured way. You can also add some Private Tutoring to your Classroom Course if there are areas with which you would like some more help.
If your schedule does not allow you to attend classes, if you prefer to study on a one-to-one basis, or if you are re-taking the GMAT and only need to work on certain aspects of the test, then Private Tutoring is probably best for you.
Reasons to Choose a Classroom Course
- You have never taken the GMAT before
- You would like to cover the whole GMAT syllabus in a structured format
- You benefit from group discussion and interaction
Reasons to Choose Private Tutoring
- Your schedule does not allow you to attend fixed classroom sessions
- You have limited time before you plan to sit the GMAT
- You have specific needs and goals
- You are only coming to London for a short time to study
- You have taken the GMAT before and know precisely what you need to cover
- You prefer a one-to-one approach over a group setting
GMAT tutoring packages begin at 10 hours, which includes course materials and access to many of the center's resources. NEW larger packages of 15 and 25 hours are highly recommended for the most comprehensive coverage as they also include access to a GMAT Classroom Course and are Higher Score Guarantee eligible. After your initial package purchase, you may buy extra hours individually.
How We Assign GMAT Tutors
We have a great team of expert tutors at Kaplan. When you purchase Private Tutoring, our Academic team will assign you a tutor based on your needs, your goals and your availability. Tutoring sessions will be arranged at times to suit you and your tutor. Sessions usually take place at our London Center, but it is also possible for a tutor to come to your home, based on location and availability.
If you are interested in GMAT Private Tutoring, call us on +44 (0)20 7930 3130. An advisor will take your details and pass them onto our Academic team.
To enroll for Private Tutoring online, please click on the green Enroll button.
25 Hours of Tutoring - £2700
15 Hours of Tutoring - £1800
10 Hours of Tutoring - £1400
25 hour and 15 hour packages also include access to our GMAT classroom course and are eligible for Kaplan's Higher Score Guarantee.
10 hour package does not include access to GMAT classroom course and is not eligible for Higher Score Guarantee.
To find out more about Private Tutoring packages, call us on 020 7930 3130. You can also book online.
- An expert GMAT tutor matched to your needs
- Tutoring sessions at times to suit you
- Complete set of books and materials
- 3 months of access to GMAT Online Center including 9 full-length practice tests
- Full access to the Kaplan center
- 15 and 25 hour packages include access to GMAT Classroom Course
- 15 and 25 hour packages are eligible for Higher Score Guarantee
- Exclusive GMAT Lesson Book detailing the Kaplan strategies for each question type and providing review sections to reinforce lessons learned in class.
- Pocket Reference Guide providing you with all of the math and verbal content tested on the GMAT for on-the-go revision.
- GMAC's Official Guide for GMAT Review for extra practice questions.
- Online Center access including interactive workshops, practice questions, and quizzes to allow you to develop your GMAT skills and strategies at your own pace between tutoring sessions.
- 9 full-length practice CATs, plus the The Official Test Day Experience.
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardized test used by many business schools as part of the MBA admissions process. Data has shown that GMAT scores can be good predictors of academic success in the first year of MBA programs.
The GMAT tests general, mathematical, verbal and analytical writing skills. It is not a test of specific subject knowledge, nor does it assess business competence. The test contains quantitative and verbal multiple-choice questions, plus two essays.
The GMAT is offered in testing centers around the world, and takes the form of a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) in most countries.
A good GMAT score will increase your chances of getting into your top choice of MBA program. More than 250,000 people sit the GMAT every year, so prepare thoroughly to beat the competition!
The GMAT at a Glance
Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA)
Time:60 minutes
Format:Consists of two 30-minute essays
Topics Tested:Analysis of an Argument and Analysis of an Issue
Quantitative Section
Time:75 minutes
Format:Maximum of 37 multiple choice questions
Topics Tested:Algebra,Arithmetic,Geometry
Question Types:Problem Solving,Data Sufficiency
Verbal Section
Time: 75 minutes
Format: Maximum of 41 questions
Topics Tested: Reading, Grammar, Analytical Reasoning
Question Types: Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Critical Reasoning
Most people talk about GMAT scores as a number between 200 and 800, but in actual fact you will receive 4 scores, each with a percentile rank:
- An overall score, ranging from 200 to 800 (test-taker average = 540)
- A Math Section subscore, ranging from 0 to 60
- A Verbal Section subscore, ranging from 0 to 60
- An Analytical Writing Assessment score, ranging from 0 to 6
Percentile Rank
Each of the above scores is accompanied by a percentile rank, which shows the proportion of test takers who scored lower than you did. For example, a percentile rank of 65 means you scored higher than 65% of all other test takers.
Essay Scores
Each essay is graded individually from 0-6 and is marked by both a human and a computer. The grade is assigned holistically, taking into account all aspects of the essay’s content, grammar, and writing style.
The easiest way to register for the GMAT is online via the website of the Graduate Management Admission Council at www.mba.com. The fee to take the GMAT is US $250, plus any applicable taxes for the country in which you sit the test (17.5% VAT for test-takers in the UK). GMAC takes most major credit cards.