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I could not speak more highly of Sherpa Prep. When I was considering Test Prep options, I did a fairly wide search, mostly consisting of the large national brands (rhyme with Maplan and Kanhattan). After not getting the sense that my experience would be personalized or attentive to a test-taker's needs, I found Sherpa. Dylan, my tutor, was extremely knowledgeable, but more importantly was a great teacher of the material. He offered mutliple explanations of the various concepts if students were having difficulty understanding, and ensured that everyone in the class had a balance of being challenged, but also digesting the information. The materials are excellent, especially the online video solutions for the problem sets, and Sherpa is very generous with the amount of out-of-session personal review time with tutors. Truly an amazing experience, and I have already referred friends and colleagues to their service. Thank you, Sherpa Prep!

Wonderful company with passionate people who are committed to pedagogy. It's rare to find a company that makes test prep humane and individualized in a group setting! I took a group class with Nafeez in the summer of 2018 and felt like I found a true coach in the process. Nafeez knew the ins and outs of the problems and concepts but was able to identify what I needed to do to succeed on the exam - both on the learning and execution dimensions. The GMAT isn't about rote knowledge or deep study; it's about knowing how you react to the content and making the best use of your limited time with test prep. He runs a sharp business that inspires folks to do their best and enjoy the process as much as possible (let's be real, none of us would consider the GMAT fun). The tricks that Sherpa teaches you are the ones you won't find anywhere else, because they know how to "hack" the test and get you to think right and work your way out of picks in a strategic manner vs. just going with your gut. All that is to say that the journey felt supportive and substantial. In terms of outcomes, I'd started off at a 700, with a rough 45Q and 40V split, and managed a 740 at the end (with a 49Q and 42V). Anyone who's familiar with the exam knows how tough it is to raise your quant score a few points, so I considered this a HUGE win and testament to Sherpa's method. Thanks again to Nafeez and his team for building such a wonderful company and product. Worth every penny - and more.

I cannot recommend Sherpa enough. Sherpa Prep is expensive, but definitely worth it. Taking their course raised my score by 10 points, 5 in quant and 5 in verbal, and made me more competitive for graduate school. Erin was an awesome teacher and the classes were long, but very helpful. It helped that he probably knew none of us actually wanted to spend our Sundays there and he mixed a good amount of sarcasm and humor into the lessons, making them a whole lot better. While the class was well thought out and well taught, the books that they send you (for free with the purchase) are a diamond in the rough. The alternatives like Magoosh or Kaplan are people just droning on and you get bored very quickly. With Sherpa's study guide and schedule, it is easy to break it up. They even break it down in to what kind of score you want (150-160, 160+, or aiming for a perfect score) to help you figure out what to study and how hard to study (easy, medium, difficult questions, and "will absolutely appear on the test" vs. "this only appears if you're aiming for a perfect score"). Overall the course is well worth the coin unless you're willing to shell out $2-3K for a personal tutor for the same amount of time.

I tried to study for the GRE myself and wasn't getting the scores I wanted. I chose Sherpa Prep because it was local, had convenient hours, and was cheaper than any of the other prep services out there. I am so glad that I took their 8-week course! They jumped my scores up several points in every category, helped me to target the areas I needed to work on (and some that I didn't realize I had a challenge with), and taught me tricks (especially with the quant/math section) that I still use in the "real world". Erin was my instructor and I highly recommend him! He understood this test inside and out, really knew all the methodologies, and was able to customize class to meet the students' needs (rather than teaching from a book as some other prep courses I've taken with other services do). If you want to master this test, Sherpa Prep (and Erin) are your best option in the DMV!

Sherpa Prep understands the entire process from start to finish. I’ve never been apart of a program that incorporates so many different aspects of preparation before. I would recommend Sherpa Prep to anyone looking for top tier test preparation.

I have to be honest, when I first signed up to Sherpa Prep, I did not know what to expect. After trying numerous other online courses, along with going through the official guide independently, I had faced a brick wall. I decided to give Sherpa a try, because of the great feedback on the forums related to GMAT. I can say that it far exceeded my expectations, and I'm so glad to have done this course in person; in class. Why and how did this course help me? 1) Nafeez is passionate about what he does, and that passion spreads to his students. It motivated me, and made me feel hopeful about facing specific GMAT challenges. 2) The Sherpa specific content provides a very black and white version of what is required, with more effective methods to solve problems than the official guide. 3) Aside from content, they are really there for you when you need to overcome the "brick wall" moments. This is done through scheduled quick chats, open office hours, and repeat classes if necessary. 4) The in person classes is a rare format in the world of GMAT courses, and I found it far more engaging than the typical online video conferences. I can't say this course is for everyone, but it certainly helped me to level up during the GMAT process.

The folks at Sherpa Prep care about you and what your goals are. They will do anything in their power to see you succeed. I continue to go back to them as a resource even two years after I last took their course. Thank you for all your help over the last several years and look forward to continuing to work with you in the future.

Sherpa is so dedicated to their student's success. They go above and beyond in tailoring their program to you with check-ins and tutoring to help you achieve your goal. I would not have been able to get the score I wanted on the GRE without them.