Student Testimonials
Explore the journeys of students who have soared to their target scores and gained admission to their dream graduate schools with Marty’s assistance.
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 / 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!
Max Wang, Investment Analyst
GMAT 760
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. Without his mentorship, this achievement would have seemed insurmountable. 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.
Nev, Investment Professional & MBA Candidate
GMAT 720
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!
Ahmed, Venture Investor and Startup Advisor
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 to realize my full potential as a test-taker by addressing the psychological mechanisms that were keeping me from scoring well on the test. 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.
Michael K, Business Development Analyst
GMAT 710
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 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.Meanwhile, one thing that truly stood out was Marty's unwavering support. Think of him as the GMAT's ChatGPT. Always ready. Always responsive. Marty was my constant. 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.
Dan C., Consultant
GMAT 730
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.
Nicole Johnston
GMAT 710