GMAT preparation students may be able to find a classroom course in their area. The classroom course lengths and curricula vary by provider, and the class provider may also assign homework. For example, Veritas Prep offers a full course over seven weeks where students meet twice a week; an accelerated program of 42 hours fitting into one week; or an essentials course lasting only one day. Other courses are longer, such as the Kaplan Test Prep GMAT Advantage, which lasts 180 hours. Certain courses, such as the Kaplan GMAT Advanced, are specifically designed for people who have previously scored high on the GMAT but want to boost their scores even higher.
If you are planning to enroll at a specific college after acing your GMAT test, opt for a class provided by that college. For example, Florida International University charges for its GMAT preparation course, but refunds the fees after you enroll in one of its business-graduate programs. Some colleges, such as Purdue University Calumnet, only refund the GMAT prep-course fees if the student gets more than a certain score on the test and does well in his first semester. University courses can be classroom-based or online.
GMAT preparation courses are also available online. The online programs can be in the form of recorded teacher videos or live streaming of the teachers. Students can pick whether they wish to complete a preparation course in their own time by opting for the recorded lecture material. Companies which provide online programs may also give students free lesson books, practice tests and tutor support over the phone or online.
If you prefer to learn one-on-one, opt for a private tutor instead of a classroom or online course. Choose to learn from the tutor in a private classroom, through online learning, or even over the phone. This form of preparation is more adaptable to the student's needs than classroom or online instruction. Some providers even allow the student to design her own curriculum for the tutor to follow. A student may also choose to have a tutor at the same time as she studies in a formal-preparation course.