About the School
Manhattan Review is one of the oldest players in the standardized test preparation market. The company was founded in 1999 by a business school professor and has since helped thousands of students worldwide gain admission to top universities. The school specializes in GMAT, GRE, LSAT, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, and IELTS, and also offers admissions consulting.
Programs and Formats
Manhattan Review offers:
- In-person courses in classrooms across various cities worldwide (New York, London, Paris, etc.)
- Online courses in real-time with an instructor
- Private tutoring — personalized programs
- Admissions consulting — help with essays, school selection, and interview preparation
Programs cover all exam sections: quantitative, verbal, analytical writing, integrated reasoning (for GMAT). For TOEFL and IELTS, all four skills are covered: reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
Cost and What's Included
Prices vary depending on the program and format. Please check the exact cost with the school manager or through Tutorly support. Typically, the course fee includes study materials, access to online resources, practice tests, and instructor feedback. Private tutoring is billed separately.
Why Choose Manhattan Review
- Experience since 1999 — the school has been in the market for over 20 years
- Expert instructors — many hold MBA or PhD degrees and have achieved high scores on the exams themselves
- Flexible format — study online or in-person in different countries
- Admissions consulting — comprehensive support from preparation to application submission
- Focus on results — structured programs emphasizing test-taking strategies
Things to Consider Before Choosing
- Cost — tuition may be higher than some online schools, especially for private tutoring
- English level — programs are designed for Intermediate and above; beginners may need preliminary preparation
- Geography — in-person classes are not available in all cities; only online is available in some countries
- Trial lesson — the school does not offer a free trial lesson, but you can schedule a consultation