Andrew, who teaches Quant at Testcrackers, is a superb teacher, He explains concepts with enthusiasm and patience. I would definitely recommend his class. read more

I highly recommend TestCrackers. I did probably around private GRE tutoring with Marty Cinke for about two months and he was really helpful with general test taking strategies, as well as learning the concepts in the quant section (which was the area I struggled with the most). Though my quant score did not go up as much as I had hoped, my verbal and analytical scores went up quite a bit, I would guess because of the strategies he gave me. His communication was clear, and he was accommodating with my schedule. Highly recommend working with TestCrackers and Marty specifically, if you want GRE tutoring. read more

Marty is amazing, always insightful, happy, and accommodating schedule wise. I couldn't be more appreciative of the help. Thank you!!

I recently completed my GRE quant class with Andrew. From day one, you can tell he is super passionate (and knowledgeable) about math. I am so glad that I decided to take this course. I learned lots of tricks and tips when tackling different question types. He also made it fun with his stories which helped me remember the concepts. I definitely recommend taking GRE quant with Andrew! read more

I worked with Martin remotely via video chat, and I would recommend him to anyone. He helped my raise my GMAT score 120 points. If you are looking for the best tutor in the Bay Area, it is him! read more

I completed both the GMAT Quant and Verbal courses and have learned so much. The techniques are easy to understand and allow you to see the test in a different way. All of the teachers are incredibly helpful and are really invested in your success. The class size is small and allows you to interact and learn by doing in class. Outside of class, the teachers are there if you need them via email and office hours and the way that the homework is broken down really lets you take what you learned in the class and apply it to the questions so that you can fully digest and understand the techniques. I highly recommend TestCrackers, they have great technical expertise and they are honestly there to help you get better. read more

I've had such a great experience with TestCrackers. I took the courses with Yuri and had 1v1 tutoring from Martin Cinke. Both were amazing but the 1v1 with Martin was so helpful. I was accepted into my dream MBA program and I couldn't have done it without him. Martin was basically a cheerleader, therapist, and tutor all in one! I had a lot of test anxiety, but through working with him I finally mustered up the confidence to improve my score. I cannot recommend him enough. If you are looking for a GRE tutor, look no further - Martin is the best!! read more

I did both the verbal class and the math class. I really tried hard to crunch and I did not do any of the verbal homework before my first test (there is a second because of that). My score went up 70 points. The instructors are very personable. They reach out and make it a real personal experience even after the class is over. Way worth the money could not imagine a "better" study method. read more

I was introduced to Marty from a friend of mine who had studied for the GMAT last year. I tutored privately with Marty via Skype for 2 months. I had been studying for the GMAT on my own for the previous few months, and found my sessions with Marty to be invaluable. Marty took the time to explain the smallest, and most important details. He tailored our sessions to exactly what was needed for me to improve. My score improved over 100 points. For anyone interested in improving their score, I would highly recommend TestCrackers. read more

My quantitative percentile went up 213%, and I got a perfect score on the verbal part of the GRE, after taking this course. Anisa Ray is not only a fantastically skillful instructor, she is unassuming, genuine, kind and yet mischievously playful. It was an astonishing and really nice surprise how fun a class like this could be. read more

TestCrackers is a great small organization that really takes the time to help you succeed. They helped me with my GRE preparation and I ended up getting a score that got me accepted to my top business school! Shoutout to Kirk and Andrew for being such awesome teachers :) read more

Taking and studying for the GRE can be extremely nerve-racking. Before TestCrackers, I did not have a set studying plan and I was only memorizing at most....10 vocab per day and I also had trouble understanding long passages on my practice exams. Enrolling with TestCrackers is one of the best decisions I've ever made. I took both my Quant/Verbal courses with Anisa and she was a great instructor/motivator. All of the instructors at TestCrackers are excellent, but I would highly recommend Anisa because she is very friendly, approachable and genuine at helping out her students the best she can. After implementing the strategies Anisa taught in class, I was able to memorize up to 25-30 vocab per day and long reading passages weren't as daunting anymore! read more

I took GRE classes with Martin (marty) and he was honestly one of the best teachers I could have had. Super professional, and very kind and understanding. His technique of explaining was very helpful and definitely improved my marks way more than I had expected! The one-on-one tutoring in where he teaches specific techniques in order to understand the GRE and do better were the most helpful! I really appreciate that I was able to have the pleasure of learning from Marty and would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs help in their GRE, either math or english. He also has a super flexible schedule and will work around yours. read more

If you're looking for an excellent class experience with very earnest, thoughtful, and skilled instructors, then pick Testcrackers. I decided to give Testcrackers a shot because they have an office in the South Bay and because of the mixed reviews from other test prep companies plus other online prep courses. And I was definitely not disappointed. I took the GRE Verbal Test Prep course with Anisa. And she's fantastic! On top of being kind and witty, she manages the class at an engaging pace with a no-stress environment. Anisa lays out very concrete guidelines from the actual test strategy to vocab memorization. I had one of my best class experiences ever with Anisa, even beating out classes I had in college. Anisa has gone above and beyond by providing detailed feedback on essays and structured test-prep plans. If you're in the South Bay and just want a morsel of an excellent GRE Verbal course, then I highly encourage you to pick Anisa's class. I'm also currently taking the Quant course with Yuri and catch myself needing to drink more water because of how much I crack up in that class. The office fortunately has a water cooler and snacks. Plus the jokes are relevant to the GRE and they do stick! Yuri is very accommodating and responsive in and out of the classroom. No questions, no matter how silly, goes unanswered. Yuri also recommends the Quant office hours with Marty which have been incredibly helpful! Marty gives thorough explanations to any questions we have throughout the course and the homework. So, you have an additional layer tutoring. Pro-tip: Homework is minimum 5 hours per week for EACH course. So unless you're not working full time or can speed through GRE problems as fast as the cars at the Daytona 500, then please consider taking a course one at a time. Overcoming score plateaus is really about daily practice more so than spending 10+ hours finishing the homework in one day instead of throughout the week. Overall, the team at Testcrackers really do care about your success. Not only is the classroom experience top-notch, but the instructors are remarkably skilled and dedicated to every person who walks through their doors (and lives). I can't urge you enough to consider what you can gain at Testcrackers. Thus, 10/10, would recommend! read more

I had a great experience at TestCrackers and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for targeted test prep. Pro tip: go to office hours! read more

Lynne is a fantastic instructor! Her care for her students and her dedication to pedagogy really show. Lynne helped me with both GMAT and GRE Verbal, and I felt well prepared. I decided to try the GRE and Lynne continued to help me after the class ended. I ended up with a 90+ percentile score on the GRE with Lynne's help. I highly recommend her GMAT or GRE class if you're in the South Bay. read more

My TestCrackers experience was AWESOME! I really struggle with math, and both teachers I worked with were super understanding and empathetic. Kirk is a phenomenal instructor - I highly recommend her verbal section and quant. She not only gave me the hard skills needed to score higher, but also helped build up my self confidence. Even months after I finished the course she is still following up and asking how she can help me! It's really an outstanding program. Don't get me wrong, you have to put in the work if you want to see progress, but Kirk makes it easier. Finally, Yuri was super flexible with my schedule, as I had to make some last minute changes. Would not recommend taking both the verbal and the quant at the same time unless you have plenty of time to study. Thank you! read more

Want to go to business school? Start here... I used TestCrackers to prep for the GMAT. It was easily the best decision I've made in getting ready to apply for business school. I had to fight a bit of an uphill battle with a low GPA from undergrad, so I needed an extra-high GMAT score to help balance out my application. I raised my score by 110 points (610 - 720). I've also had experience with Kaplan, as I took the GRE during college. If you want a more personalized and focused experience, TestCrackers is easily the way to go. Even after my class, Seth continued to work me to make sure I was fixing the areas I needed to fix. Prepping for the GMAT is not an easy task, and you have to put in a lot of work outside of class too. If you're expecting some sort of magic pill, I assure you it doesn't exist nor is that what TC promises. But if you're looking for a way to focus your studies and figure out why you're missing the problems you are, TC is the place to go. read more

I highly recommend testcrackers to anyone who is looking for targeted test prep. Cant thank enough, excellent teachers, great strategies and study material, help with study plan and all what you need to excel in GMAT read more

I recently enrolled in a Quantitative course because I knew my problem solving skills were lacking and that I learn best in classroom settings. My instructor, Andrew, was fantastic! While I was nervous about the cold-calling aspect of the course, Andrew was completely non-judgemental and gave helpful nudges in the right direction, providing passes to students who didn't feel comfortable sharing. His funny stories added a personal touch to the course material that made the math concepts both understandable and memorable! I left knowing I had the skills to succeed on the exam and actually enjoy math again (who would have thought?). Thanks, Andrew! read more

I just completed the TestCrackers Quant and Verbal courses for GMAT at their Santa Clara location, and can't say enough good things about them. My instructor for Verbal was Lynne and for Quant was Andrew. They are both excellent instructors, and you can tell right away that they love teaching and truly care about their students. They create a very friendly environment where I really felt comfortable to participate, ask questions and even make mistakes. Both Lynne and Andrew are extremely patient and knowledgeable. I learned so many tips, tricks and test taking strategies from them that I would've never figured out on my own. I highly recommend TestCrackers to anyone who is planning to take the GMAT. read more

TestCrackers is an amazing program that helped me a lot with my GMAT preparation. I first heard about Test Crackers when my cousin enrolled in their class and when it was time for me to study for the test I enrolled myself. The instructors are very friendly and they are easily approachable before and after class. They provide all the materials needed to prepare for the test such as class manuals that cover what the days lesson will be, a GMAT book that has practice problems, and a small library where you can find and borrow books with extra practice problems if one needed them. Also when you enroll in the test crackers program the instructors let you know right off the bat that they have office hours that you can take advantage of if you are having trouble with a question or if you just some one on one help. The classrooms themselves are very inviting, they have a clean restroom, and they provide snacks that you can take to eat during the class. All in all test crackers was a great experience and helped me have more knowledge about what the GMAT test really is and they teach you tips and tricks on how to solve the questions quickly and efficiently. read more

I have nothing but fantastic things to say about TestCrackers. I would recommend taking a prep course to anyone even considering taking the GMAT or GRE. Taking the exam without this prep course would not have done me any justice. I've never met anyone who enjoys teaching math more than Seth. He was engaging and excited and his style made difficult math topics approachable. He was incredibly patient and open to all questions (of any stupidity level). Seth made the Quant class more than bearable, I dare say I enjoyed it. I'm currently in the Verbal course with Anisa, who is just as talented and engaging as Seth. She is incredibly talented at giving examples to clarify all questions, which I find very helpful. Can't say thanks enough to the TestCrackers team. The entire team has clearly put a huge amount of thought, time, and effort into creating the study materials and advice. You guys rock. read more

I took verbal class with Lynne ..She is really great ...she helps you anytime and In fact she stays late after class to clear doubt.she gives you trips and tricks to approach each section ...One thing I like the most is she pays individual attention to everyone and checks on you after class !! read more

I'm writing to 100% recommend Test Crackers! I took the GRE Quant class with Yuri in October 2016 and am extremely happy with the results. I was frantically looking for a test prep course, and looking for some major results within a short period...I wanted to jump 33 percentage points, which I am happy to say I achieved! I had a phone conversation with Yuri before signing up for the course, and he was realistic -- he said he couldn't guarantee any miracles, but that if I worked hard I could definitely expect to improve a lot. That was actually the perfect sell for me -- no fake promises about scores, just honest people who really want to help you succeed. My experience is that if you commit to doing all the homework, going to office hours, and not missing any classes, you can achieve your goal score (if you have to miss one class, they let you make it up). A little bit about the course -- it's small, 10-12 people, and everyone gets the chance to participate. Yuri is a great teacher and actually makes the material enjoyable. He also holds weekly office hours, which I attended every week and would recommend. After the course ended I still had about 3 weeks until my test date. Yuri helped me design a personalized study plan to keep improving until the test date. At that point I had improved a lot but felt stuck slightly below my goal score. Yuri worked closely with me, and we even talked on the phone about timing strategies. Maybe most importantly, he stayed super positive and I was able to check in with him via email up until test day. On test day, the results spoke for themselves! Highly recommended, you won't regret going with Test Crackers. read more

Really glad I signed up for this class! I took the math/verbal combo class during the one month I had to prepare for my GRE. The course taught me small tips & tricks that I found to be very useful in time management during the exam. Also my favorite part was how they recognized that some of the material might be boring for students already scoring high. In my case, I had scored a 159 on the math section when I first took the GRE. So, when I started the class I was given a "advanced quant workbook" which was a godsend in helping my score cross that 160 barrier! When I went to class, I would work on problems out of this book if the material being taught was something I already knew: I found this advanced manual to be super helpful in getting me into that "GRE math attitude". The teacher also provided helpful ways to study vocab. The price of the course covers the 5lb book, a Testcrackers workbook, and 500 vocab cards (if you take the verbal course). I'd recommend this course to anyone preparing to take the GRE. Super affordable for almost a one on one tutoring experience :) Thanks Martin for all your help, I'm really happy with my improved math score! read more

I just finished the GMAT Verbal Test Prep course with Anisa. She was a flat out delight. (in general, I'm "meh" on most instructors, so for Anisa to be a delight, she's something special.) She covered all the material, but somehow managed to go at a pace that was appropriate for everyone ... ranging from people who were very comfortable with all of the topics and just needing some help fine tuning testing strategies and getting familiar with the question types to people who were not native speakers and needed more in-depth discussion and review of topics. Anisa is thoughtful, encouraging, nurturing, but doesn't baby you. She pushes you to improve, but you don't feel pushed or rushed. You can tell that she genuinely cares about her students and you as a person. (and she brings cake on the last day!) I haven't taken the GMAT yet, but with Anisa's help the Verbal section is far less intimidating. I wish that I could take the Quant course with her as well. read more

I took the GRE quant course with Marty and verbal course with Anisa. Both of them were excellent tutors and genuinely cares about their students. They goes out of their way to help their students. Marty is one of the best quant teachers I had, he breaks down even the hardest of problems into their simplest forms and takes time in explaining them to you. I have learned a lot from his class. I would definitely recommend TestCrackers to anyone who is planning to take GRE or GMAT. read more

Using TestCrackers to help prepare for the GMAT has been the best decision I've ever made. I've both attended the prep courses and received private tutoring from Marty. The prep courses are extremely well structured and TestCrackers even makes its own study materials. Marty was an amazing private tutor who helped me identify what I needed to work on. I ended up getting a 770 on my test and this wouldn't have been possible without Marty and the TestCrackers team. Highly Recommend! read more

Absolutely recommend TestCrackers. Their tips and tricks for taking the GMAT are what helped me master the test. The classes were small, and they did a great job accommodating all skill levels. They patiently answered questions and helped each student find the way into the problem that was the most intuitive to them. Their office hours were also great, definitely recommend using this extra time to get the most out of the homework! read more

Highly recommended! I took gmat quant with Andrew and verbal with Kirk and I can't thank them enough. Even long after classes ended, they were still helping me to make study plans and offer advises. They genuinely care about their students and passionate at what they do. Class is small and engaging and you can borrow additional study material from their library. I raised my gmat score by 100pts in 3 months. Thank you so much Testcrackers! read more

Testcrackers was a great place to train at for the GMAT. The environment was very friendly and energetic. The instructors were knowledgable, engaging and super supportive. They do whatever they can to ensure the students are successful - not only did I learn and reenforce concepts, I also learnt some great strategies. The classes are intentionally kept small so that everyone gets to participate and receive individual support. My instructors were Marty and Anisa. Both were great! I took quant with Marty. I found Marty to be a very energetic person who really loves Math and enjoys teaching it. We revisited and reinforced several math concepts. My biggest takeaway in these classes was learning techniques to solve problems more quickly, and learning to organize data in a manner such that the answer quickly pops out. I took verbal with Anisa who I felt was genuinely motivated by seeing her students succeed at their goals. Anisa was very personable and great to train with - be it discussing GMAT topics or fun topics such as hobbies and favorite restaurants. I found every class of hers extremely helpful. Her classes helped me understand concepts, and learn frameworks and strategies that I could use to answer questions accurately. I went from feeling intimidated by the verbal section to actually feeling excited. During classes and practice, Anisa would encourage us to not only identify the correct answer but also reason out why the other options were incorrect. She also paced out our homework questions in a manner that built consistency and a strong foundation. All of this helped me get a good grip on the verbal section, and significantly improve my accuracy. read more

I was terrified of taking the GRE. I hadn't taken a math class in 20 years and standardized tests in general make me nauseous. With TestCrackers help I was able to achieve my quant goal score and exceed my verbal goal score. I wasn't even nervous the day of the test! I knew what to expect and had a plan for each section. The teachers really care about your success, and it shows. The only thing I'd do differently is attend the quant office hours. That was one on one free tutoring time that I missed. I would highly recommend any of their test prep courses. It's worth every dollar! read more

Seth's GMAT class was a lifesaver! I had always been struggling with the verbal section of the exam and difficult to focus when studying by myself with loads of studying material. I contacted TestCrackers and got in the Verbal class taught by Seth. He helped break down how to do the problems and approach them in a specific way. Also, his insight into how the questions are structured is great. He doesn't try to teach you cheats to help answer questions, which I think defeats the purpose of the GMAT. Rather he wants you to actually think about the question critically and think of your own answer before looking at answer choices (for critical reasoning). This was very helpful along with the tremendously needed help on sentence correction. Was able to break 700 with Seth's help! read more

Highly intelligent instructors who deliver the content in manageable chunks. I took their GMAT prep course and found it to be extremely useful in helping me decipher the test itself. There is an easy way to do almost every quant problem, and TestCrackers helped me find it. Additionally, Seth and Yuri are very approachable and friendly. They're obviously much more intelligent than I am, but they didn't make me feel like an idiot in class. They're extremely patient and take the time to answer any questions you may have, and they do so very respectfully and thoroughly. I started before TestCrackers with a 500 and by the end of the class I scored a 600 (both are official scores). I am confident that I now have a base to continue building on and score much higher in months to come. read more

Took the quantitative class under Marty and the verbal class with Seth. Both really great tutors who are open to questions and responsive to different learning styles. My scores increased tremendously! Highly recommend these guys. read more

I had Lynne as my GRE verbal instructor and Andrew as my quant instructor. Both Lynne and Andrew were incredible! They went through each type of problem that would show up on the test in detail and shared helpful tips on how to navigate each section. I felt much more confident taking the GRE than I would have if I had not had Lynne and Andrew as my instructors! read more

I'm really glad I decided to take Test Crackers GRE quant course. I learned a how to recognize problem types and quick ways to approach each type. My instructor Andrew Pappin was great! He made it simple to learn the concepts and he made the class engaging. Even though math isn't my favorite subject, it was painless and actually enjoyable to be in Andrew's class. He also offered a lot of extra help. Yuri was also very friendly and helpful. I was late to sign up, but it wasn't an issue because of his wonderful customer service. You can also make up classes, which is a great feature. I definitely recommend test crackers! read more

Not normally a big Yelp review person but had to make an exception. Desperately needed to improve my Quantitative score after a long hiatus from math classes and decided to take a class with Andrew. So glade I did, I significantly improved my score and ended up getting into the Masters program of my dreams. Couldn't have done it with out him! Would commend to anyone who feels like they are struggling or just needs to improve their score in general read more

I took the quant course with Andrew and it was great. I'd had trouble knowing where to start with my study prep and the course broke things down into a comprehensive overview of both the content I'd almost completely forgotten how to do as well as test-taking tricks/strategies. The course was 3 hours every Tuesday evening which sounded daunting at first, but the class went by super quickly and painlessly every week. read more