Simply Brilliant

I starting using Stuart’s GMAT private tutoring services in early 2014. After working with Stuart for about 3 – 4 months, I improved my score to 750!
Prior to working with Stuart, I had a score of 680, using the Manhattan GMAT self study program. I felt like I hit a road block studying on my own. Stuart seemed like a good choice given his tenured experience tutoring under other name brand test prep firms. Stuart was extremely helpful by clearly explaining the nuances of harder GMAT questions and concepts. He also offered numerous test taking tips, which helped me manage the pacing of my exam.
Additionally, I used Stuart’s consulting services for my USC Marshall application. I wanted another pair of eyes to review my essay and resume. He offered several very thoughtful suggestions and comments, which improved my application and helped me get an interview with the school.
I am happy to say that I was accepted USC Marshall Full Time MBA program with a full tuition scholarship! I could not have done it without Stuart’s help.

After taking a 6-​week online course and multiple practice exams, I was still struggling with my quantitative score and unable to break 600 or get above 40 percentile on quant on my practice exams.
Stuart’s instruction was exactly what I needed to get over this hurdle. Rather that sticking to a predetermined, one-​size-​fits-​all approach to study, together we identified my weaknesses and tailor-​made a program that would address these issues. Quickly we found that my score on practice exams jumped easily 50 points when I was able to keep my time on each question down to 2 minutes. Working off of this, we focused less on studying each concept and making sure I knew EVERYTHING, and more on tips and tools that would help me keep pace on my exam. We went over easy properties that, if I could commit to memory, would save me precious seconds on each questions. Maybe even most importantly, we looked at ways to quickly eliminate some answer possibilities on difficult questions, hopefully giving me a 50% chance of guessing the right answer and moving on, rather than wasting 4 or 5 minutes trying to answer the question as I was doing previously. For my particular situation, this was a great strategy: I was just looking to improve, afterall, not get a perfect score.
This approach, coupled with a strict study regimen, of course, worked wonders. I took my test this past weekend, and scored a 710 — a full 130 points higher than any score I had before studying with Stuart. Not only that, but my Quant score jumped from 40^th percentile to 77^th percentile.
I highly recommend Stuart as a tutor, especially if you are looking for a tutor that can customize your study to your personal strengths and weaknesses.

I took the GMAT twice before seeking out a private tutor. I took a Kaplan course and it did not boost my score as I had hoped. I needed to increase my GMAT score 60 points. Stuart is thorough and EXTREMELY patient. I am HORRIBLE with numbers and a bit self conscious when it comes to math problems. Stuart was patient and VERY supportive. I took the GMAT for the third and final time and was able to improve my score exactly 60 points! I couldn’t have done it without Stuart as my private tutor!

I’m a very conscientious person with strong study habits. I studied for the GMAT for about eight months and received a 550 on the exam, scoring much lower in the Quantitative section than the Verbal. My first choice school was UCLA and I knew I needed to retake the exam to increase my chances of being accepted.
Prep courses run about $ 1,500 or more, but with Simply Brilliant Prep I was able to customize our tutoring sessions and review just the material that I was the weakest in. I was able to bring specific problems that I just did not understand, even after reading the answers hundreds of times. Stuart was able to phrase the answers in a couple different ways until it would finally click with me. He taught me how to recognize and approach certain problems. I found this to be invaluable. Through customizing the sessions, I also saved a lot of money versus paying a flat fee for a prep course.
I retook the GMAT three months later and increased my score 110 points! I received a 660 and increased my score in all 3 sections (Analytical Writing, Verbal and Quantitative). I also recently received my acceptance from UCLA! Stuart gave me the quantitative help that I needed, along with the confidence to get the score that I knew I was capable of getting. Along with being very smart, Stuart is a great teacher — which is so important. He’s very flexible with scheduling and his sessions are totally customizable. Stuart’s tutoring sessions gave me the edge I needed to get the score I needed.

Stuart’s assistance with my GMAT preparation was invaluable. I studied on my own originally and took the test, but was not happy with my score. However, after a few private sessions with Stuart and additional studying in the areas where I was having the most trouble, I was able to retake the exam and increased my score by 110 points!
The best part about Stuart’s teaching methods was that we went over topics and strategies that weren’t in any of my test prep materials from other companies. It was definitely worth it after I encountered many of those topics on the exam and knew immediately how to tackle them.
Most professional and knowledgeable GMAT tutor around!

I first took my GMAT in 2007 after completing a prep course, but was not happy with my score (510). Now, two years later, I decided to give GMAT another shot. 6 weeks before I retook the GMAT, I realized I needed more help in order to achieve a solid score, and that’s when I found Stuart. I met with Stuart for 2 hours a week until my test date, and I could not have been more pleased with the help I received. Stuart is professional, knowledgeable, and most important of all, personable. While it may be easy for one to find a tutor who is knowledgeable, in my opinion, it is not always easy to find someone who is knowledgeable AND a pleasure to work with. Stuart answered all of my questions with patience, and while I might have been able to solve a question correctly, he was able to show me how I could improve on my timing by solving it more quickly and efficiently, which is KEY to scoring well on the GMAT. I retook my GMAT last Friday and my score went up 60 points! If you’re serious about scoring well on the GMAT, you should invest in Stuart’s service. I promise you that you will not be disappointed! THANK YOU STUART!