Austin GMAT Review

Our Story Austin GMAT Review was founded in 2008 by Dr. Ajay Amar, who holds an MBA from MIT Sloan and a PhD in physics from the University of California at Berkeley. The company was built on the principle that people learn best from excellent teaching and a well-thought-out curriculum, specifically serving busy professionals in Central Texas who aim for top MBA programs. Dr. Amar draws on his experience working with thousands of business students and his time studying under renowned professors at MIT, as well as his early academic work as a teaching assistant to a Nobel Laureate at Berkeley. Operating as Austin MBA Review, LLC, it is the only GMAT test prep course in Central Texas providing the extensive hours and exceptional coaching required for elite scores. The philosophy prioritizes the content and skills the GMAT actually tests, valuing quality of learning above all else without compromise for profit or expediency. Programs & Trainings 🎓 GMAT Plus — 58+ hours of in-depth, expert instruction across 14 class sessions taught by a GMAT master educator, including a 2-hour review of practice test(s). This course provides systematic coverage of GMAT math and verbal topics with strategic methods and no fluff. Students may upgrade at any time. 🎓 GMAT Premium — The rigorous GMAT Plus course supplemented with 12 hours of one-on-one tutoring with your professor, totaling 68 hours of high-value preparation designed to reach your best possible score. Limited enrollment. 🎓 Super Elite — Comprehensive beginning-to-end guidance featuring 16 hours of one-on-one tutoring alongside the full GMAT course for 72 total hours of prep, plus experienced admissions consulting support on four business school applications. Limited enrollment. 🎓 GMAT Tutoring — Flexible hourly private tutoring with a top-notch GMAT tutor to target specific areas of weakness. Offered at $250 per hour with a 2-hour minimum booking. 🎓 Quant Rescue 911 — Intensive program focused on quantitative fundamentals and advanced GMAT math recovery. Example session timeframe referenced: July 25 – August 23. 🎓 MBA Admissions Consulting — Expert guidance for business school selection and applications, covering essays, resume development, recommendations, and interview preparation. Priced at $1,500 for the first school and $950 for each additional school, with deep discounts available for enrolled students. 🎓 GRE Premium Course for MBA Applicants — Available through affiliate partner Austin Elite Prep, offering worry-free GRE preparation beginning with Math Foundations classes, plus expert help from a GRE tutor and MBA admissions consultant. Specialties 🎯 GMAT Quantitative and Advanced Math Mastery 🎯 GMAT Verbal Strategy and Technique 🎯 Data Sufficiency Challenges and Unique Problem-Solving Methods 🎯 Official GMAT Content and Skills-Based Coaching 🎯 MBA Admissions Strategy and Application Consulting 🎯 Test-Taking Strategies and Exam Day Performance Coaching 🎯 Identifying and Training Individual Weakness Areas Methods & Approach The teaching approach treats GMAT preparation as a marathon rather than a sprint, emphasizing the training of weaknesses and preparation to race strengths. Instructors use only official GMAT practice materials and books, all provided with the course, avoiding generic third-party questions. The methodology delivers intelligent, well-paced, systematic instruction featuring unique problem-solving techniques, rigorous advanced methods, and personalized learning reinforcement. Classes are kept small to ensure individual attention and live interaction, whether delivered in-person in Austin or live online by professors. Who It's For Busy professionals seeking admission to top-tier MBA programs who require efficient, high-quality preparation without sorting through generic study materials. Ideal for candidates aiming for elite GMAT scores in the 700+ range or 99th percentile, as well as those needing intensive quantitative rescue or personalized one-on-one coaching to address specific problem areas. Facilities & Practical Info In-person GMAT classes are held in Austin, Texas, with classes also taught live online by professors to accommodate remote students. The office is located at 8705 Shoal Creek Blvd, Suite 107B, Austin, Texas 78757, and welcomes visits strictly by appointment. Working hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Central Time, Monday through Sunday. Enrollment upgrades are available at any time, and students may add MBA admissions consulting when ready to apply. Specific class start dates are published on the website schedule. Location Address: 8705 Shoal Creek Blvd, Suite 107B, Austin, TX 78757, United States Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CT, Monday to Sunday The "+" ✅ 58+ hours of core instruction, more than double the hours of major marketing-centric prep chains ✅ Instructors scoring in the 99.9th percentile and higher, led by a founder who achieved the 100th percentile ✅ Exclusive use of official GMAT practice materials and books, with all learning materials provided ✅ Small class sizes ensuring high individualized attention and personalized coaching ✅ Uncompromising focus on teaching excellence and content mastery over profit or expediency