Student Testimonials

For over five years, the GMAT was the mountain I could not climb. I tried every resource, read every "perfect strategy," and still found myself stuck inside my own head. The longer my journey dragged on, the more the anxiety, self-doubt, and discouragement grew.

Enter Marty Murray, someone who saw my potential long before I did.

Marty didn’t just teach me Critical Reasoning; he taught me how to think. He rebuilt my logic from the ground up so I could finally understand what the GMAT was really testing. But just as importantly, he helped me confront the inner barriers that were holding me back — the fear, the hesitation, the belief that maybe I just wasn’t capable of a top score.

Session after session, Marty strengthened my mind as much as my skills. He was there on the hardest days, when I wanted to walk away. He reminded me, relentlessly, that I could do this and that I deserved to.

Because of Marty, I finally unlocked the breakthrough I’d been chasing for years. I walked into test day calm, focused, and ready, and I walked out with a 100th percentile 755 (Q88, V90, DI85).

I mean this wholeheartedly: Marty is the reason I achieved the score I did. He didn’t just help me conquer the GMAT; he helped me conquer myself.

Before meeting Marty, I had invested nearly two years in GMAT preparation, trying various online platforms and self-study techniques, but I couldn’t break past the 435 mark and had almost given up on my GMAT dream. As a last resort, I reached out for a free consultation with Marty and explained my journey up to that point.

Marty’s approach was truly unique; he advised me to cover topics one by one in a streak format — time-consuming, yes, but far more effective than endlessly searching for quick score improvements. Also, in our one-on-one sessions, Marty helped me identify and fix the logical gaps in my understanding by asking the right questions and guiding me to build the answers myself.

At the same time, perhaps the most valuable thing he did was keep me motivated. Many times, I entered our sessions thinking, "I’m done," but I always left feeling, "I can do this." His guidance, both technical and emotional, kept me going when I would have otherwise given up, and as a result, I ended up scoring 695 on the GMAT, achieving my dream score.

Thank you so much, Marty, for being such an incredible mentor through this process.

Marty’s partnership during my GMAT prep was invaluable to my success and was key to my admission at UCLA Anderson. During my mock tests, I averaged between 595–665, but when it came to test day, I could only secure a 605. After seeing Marty’s thoughtful explanations on GMAT Club, I decided to work with him to raise my score.

We focused heavily on the mental and logical game of the GMAT Focus and refined my reasoning skills. Through our sessions, concepts like probability, min/max, and percentages became strengths from weaknesses. After a month of coaching, I retook the GMAT and secured a 655 (Q80/V85/DI82). I knew my quant score might raise some eyebrows, so Marty and I continued working together and increased my quant score to a Q85.

Marty’s approach and commitment to his students are invaluable. We consistently engaged in the mental game of the GMAT Focus and built a foundation to break down any complicated problem into a much simpler one. I wholeheartedly recommend Marty to anyone looking to unlock a higher GMAT score!

Marty’s service was instrumental to my GMAT success. Although I had worked with several GMAT resources and tutors before Marty, Marty was by far the best. I genuinely believe that without Marty, I would not have scored 760.

GMAT prep can be a grueling process, and without proper guidance, one can spend a lot of time with little results. This is what I had initially struggled with in my prep — many arduous hours spent with unsatisfactory improvement.

Things took a turn when I went to Marty for help. He not only broke down GMAT logic in an illuminating way, but also pinpointed specific weak points in my approach and thinking. Once we identified my deficiencies and blind spots, Marty tailored specific practices and questions to address my weaknesses. As a result, I gained reliable, methodical approaches to solving questions and strongly improved on the Critical Reasoning and Quantitative sections, drastically boosting my score. Marty was also personable and helped me with stress management and performance psychology, which calmed my nerves for the better.

After several months of discouraging GMAT prep, I worked with Marty for only a month or so to successfully achieve my dream score of 760. I am forever grateful for Marty’s indispensable aid in my memorable GMAT journey. I HIGHLY recommend his service for GMAT preppers. It was definitely worth it for me!

I owe my GMAT success to Marty Murray. As someone with a strong quantitative background but struggling with the qualitative section, I faced a frustrating test prep journey. Prior official practice test attempts with other resources and tutors yielded minimal progress. Then I began to work with Marty, who not only transformed my approach to the GMAT but also boosted my confidence.

Marty’s personalized coaching went beyond teaching concepts; he illuminated the GMAT logic and identified my specific weaknesses. Together, we devised systematic strategies for tackling challenging questions, particularly in the Sentence Correction and Critical Reasoning sections. His guidance extended to stress management and performance psychology, enhancing my test-taking abilities. Thanks to Marty, my GMAT qualitative scores improved significantly, leading to an impressive overall score. In just a few months, I achieved the score I needed to secure a spot at a top-5 business school.

Marty is not just a GMAT instructor; he's a transformational mentor. His expertise and unwavering support were instrumental in realizing my GMAT goals. I wholeheartedly recommend Marty’s coaching to anyone preparing for the GMAT. It was an invaluable investment in my future.

Marty Murray is an incredible test prep instructor — he completely turned around my GMAT journey. Before I found Marty, I had taken Manhattan GMAT courses and was stuck with mid-400s scores. But then I was lucky enough to come across Marty! With his expert guidance, my Math and Critical Reasoning (CR) scores shot up significantly — jumping from 50% to 91% in CR. It was like magic, really.

Marty’s approach is refreshing — he doesn't teach you to memorize stuff; he helps you understand it deeply.

What makes Marty truly unique is his ability to get inside your head (in a good way, of course). As someone who's never been a great test-taker, he helped me see the GMAT from a personal perspective. It was as if he knew exactly what was holding me back and how to fix it. Because of Marty’s dedication and innovative methods, I not only hit my target score but exceeded it, placing me in the top 10% of test-takers. This achievement opened the doors to a top 15 school, which was beyond my wildest dreams.

Marty isn't just a teacher; he's a mentor, motivator, and your biggest cheerleader. If you're on the GMAT journey, I can't recommend Marty enough. With his help, your dream school could be just around the corner. Thank you, Marty, for turning things around and making this happen!

Under Marty’s guidance, I was able to dramatically improve in the Verbal section to a final score of 84, which was significant for me as it was the section that I struggled with the most.

Although Marty primarily taught me Verbal, his teaching regarding mentality transferred over to the Quant and Data Insight sections, resulting in an improvement of overall score from low 600s to 695. His teachings have also made me a more rigorous thinker in general, ensuring that my logical understanding of topics is bulletproof — a quality that is absolutely vital to succeeding in the GMAT.

Apart from the GMAT, Marty is extremely personable and genuinely wants to help his students. He would always promptly respond to whatever questions I had without making it too easy for me, which helped me properly learn from the exchange. He is also very patient, often giving ample time for me to carefully think through the answer choices.

After about two months of working with him, I was able to attain a score that I am very satisfied with. I highly recommend Marty to anyone seeking to improve their GMAT score!

Marty’s guidance was a game-changer for me during my GMAT preparation. Under his mentorship, I transformed my approach to the exam, focusing on understanding core concepts and building a strategic mindset. His unique teaching style, blending clear explanations with actionable insights, helped me bridge the gap from a challenging starting point to a GMAT score of 665, including an incredible Q90 (100th percentile in Quant).

What stood out most was Marty’s ability to adapt his methods to my specific needs, whether it was mastering advanced Quant topics or simplifying complex Verbal strategies. Also, his encouragement and practical advice instilled confidence when I doubted my abilities.

I am truly grateful for his support and would highly recommend him to anyone aiming to achieve their best on the GMAT. Thank you, Marty, for being an incredible mentor.

The first time I took the GMAT, after approximately 400–450 hours of study involving multiple resources, I ended up with a 10-point increase from my initial diagnostic score. Needless to say, I was disappointed with those results, and I wasn’t sure what I could do to achieve my goal.

Enter Marty Murray. From my perspective, he is the world’s best GMAT instructor. Marty’s approach went well beyond teaching concepts. He taught me how to think about the GMAT and how to play the "GMAT game." He also helped me realize my full potential as a test-taker by addressing the psychological mechanisms that were keeping me from scoring well. He taught me not to be intimidated by the test, but rather to become its master.

It would have been easy to give up after achieving only a 10-point increase after over 400 hours of study. However, the combination of perseverance and meeting Marty Murray allowed me to realize my GMAT dream. If there is one person who can help anyone reach their goal in the test prep game, it’s Marty.

From being stuck in the 620–650 range to scoring 730 on the GMAT, my transformation has Marty written all over it.

When I first crossed paths with Marty back in 2019, I had already sunk thousands of hours into my GMAT prep, and frustratingly, I kept hitting the same 620–650 ceiling. But Marty saw things differently. He felt I could up my game with more nuanced thinking for the verbal section, and he realized I had the knowledge for a 700+ score but that test-day anxiety and mindset were holding me back.

Given my intense work ethic and the knowledge I had accumulated, I knew there was a missing piece. And Marty had the puzzle solution. He’s not just any GMAT tutor. Marty has this incredible knack for pointing out your blind spots, especially those rooted in psychology.

Also, Marty shared strategies to truly "play" the GMAT. From this, I devised some of my own innovative study techniques, such as the "streaks method" and other systematic mathematical approaches.

One thing that truly stood out was Marty’s unwavering support. The night before the test, the morning of, and even after — he was there, guiding, advising, and cheering me on. So, if you’re on your GMAT journey and looking for that transformative touch, Marty Murray can provide it.

Marty’s help was instrumental in my GMAT success. Though I had worked with a prep resource and a tutor before Marty, he was by far the most knowledgeable and helpful. I truly believe that without his help I would not have been able to achieve my target score.

GMAT preparation is a strenuous process, and without proper guidance and support, you may not be able to achieve the results you are looking for. Marty was great at diagnosing where my weaknesses lay and understood that I learn best through applying a systematic approach to handling questions. He sent me a roadmap for the Verbal Section — compiling all that we had discussed regarding how to approach various types of problems — and I truly believe that this is what pushed me over the edge to score high on the Verbal section. Additionally, I felt supported throughout the entire studying process, as any time I emailed Marty with a question or concern, he would reply with thoughtful commentary within 24 hours.

I worked with Marty for five months and with his help was able to drastically improve my GMAT score and gain acceptance into Harvard Business School. I truly believe that without his help, I would not have been able to improve my score so much and would not be sitting in the first-year class at HBS. I HIGHLY recommend Marty as a tutor and believe he can help anyone achieve their dream score.

A big shout out to Marty, who was my saviour. His words of advice were solid and straightforward. Thank you, Marty, from the bottom of my heart.