By: Apex GMAT
Contributor: Ivan Minchev
Date: 1 July, 2021
The GMAT is a relatively different exam from what most people would expect. It requires a more involved approach when it comes to preparation. There’s a whole array of ways one can prepare for the GMAT, such as self-prep, in a group or class. However, nothing comes close in terms of personalization and efficiency to hiring a private GMAT tutor.
Indeed, spending $200-$300 per hour on a private tutor might seem expensive at first, but ultimately, GMAT preparation should be looked at as a long-term investment because the exam plays an important role in a students’ further education and career. Selecting what kind of tutor to hire is another obstacle, and it is important that if you are going to make such a large investment on your one on one GMAT prep, that you find the right tutor fit.
Why Choose The Most Expensive GMAT Tutor
When considering the most expensive tutor on the market, think about this cost as you do any other professional service cost. Hiring a specific lawyer, or going to a specialized doctor is probably a no-brainer if you are having specific issues. The same goes for a GMAT tutor, if you find yourself facing specific challenges on the GMAT, you want to streamline your prep time frame or work with someone who will hold you accountable throughout the process, working with an experienced GMAT instructor can make all the difference.
Usually, starting your search with the most expensive GMAT tutors is advised as this will quickly show you the differences between the service levels of these top instructors as opposed to those who are not primarily focused on your success. If you are currently on the fence as to whether hiring an expensive private instructor is the right investment for you, this article is going to help you decide.
Common reasons GMAT Tutors Are Needed
The most common reason private tutors are hired is because they provide a custom-tailored studying program. They have a personalized approach specifically designed to fit a student’s strengths and needs allowing for a more rapid progress with less effort and time.
Quite often students turn to private GMAT coaching as a result of previous unsatisfactory experiences with GMAT preparation whether they were at it alone or using another service. They might have taken it once, or even 2-3 times, and are still not happy with their results. Most of the time they have tried studying on their own, have enrolled in a prep class, or even both but with middling results. That’s when they decide to turn to a private tutor to help them overcome this ‘plateau’.
Another very common reason for hiring a GMAT tutor is when somebody needs help with only a specific section of the exam. A course would cover the entire exam and would probably touch only briefly on the specific section the student requires help with, while an instructor would dedicate a chunk of the tutoring time to this specific section and would identify the exact concepts the student struggles with, devising a plan to overcome the issue.
Whether a person needs help with a specific section, has reached a ‘plateau’, doesn’t know why their scores are lower than expected, or simply wants to have a more personalized and custom-tailored experience, a private GMAT instructor is going to help them.