Our students have found that Next Step’s one-on-one tutoring approach has been incredibly effective in helping them raise their test scores. Whether studying for the first time or improving scores on a re-take, our students consistently praise the personal attention they receive from our outstanding tutors.

Next Step Test Prep Reviews:

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“Choosing Next Step for GMAT preparation was one of my best professional decisions. I considered a prep class, but since my goal was a score of 700+ I wanted a very qualified GMAT tutor that could structure a customized study plan to help me reach that goal. Working with Mike, I was able to raise my score from 620 to 730. Next Step has been instrumental in helping me achieve my MBA admissions goals; I would recommend them to anyone. Andrew, Lansing, Michigan. Improved 110 points and admitted to top-choice MBA program

“I am consistently impressed with Next Step’s approach to LSAT preparation.  I have made tremendous improvements on both my strongest and weakest sections since working with my LSAT tutor.  He uses his extensive knowledge of the test and innate ability to read his students to deliver unique instruction to each individual.  I feel like my tutor has a very good understanding of my abilities and learning style, and has done a great job of targeting our practice to maximize my performance.” Emily, University of Chicago. Admitted to Michigan Law School

“I definitely went into the MCAT with 100% more confidence thanks to Next Step. My instructor was great, as was the whole program. I liked how I could work at my own pace and focus on the things that I needed to work on the most. My tutor was always prepared with the material that I gave to him before each session, and he would work his schedule according to mine. Rather than giving me the correct answer right away, he gave helpful hints when needed. The way he taught helped me feel confident in myself and my ability to succeed on this test. I would recommend Next Step to anyone.” Nicole, Butler University

“I got in!! I was just accepted into my PA program, and I want to say thank you one more time to you both! I know my GRE scores were an important part of my application, and I never could have gotten them on my own. I thoroughly appreciated and valued the ability to conduct my tutoring sessions online. My life is very busy, and includes a minimum of 3 hours of commuting every day, so being able to work with Chip from the comfort of my home was so important. I think any differences between online and in-person tutoring were negligible. Via the webcam we could see and hear each other, and with the blackboard we could work on the same problem at the same time, just as if we were working on the same piece of paper. In addition, having the sessions online gave me the ability to go back and replay our sessions, which was very helpful in refreshing my memory about tricky problems. With online tutoring, I felt like I was getting the highest quality instruction combined with the ease and convenience of working from my home.” Misty, admitted to top-choice physician’s assistant program

“I started prepping on my own, but sought out Next Step Test Prep’s services when I realized that I didn’t quite have the underlying tools needed to master the LSAT. I was matched with an amazing LSAT tutor, Michael, who quickly assessed my strengths and weaknesses on the Logical Reasoning section. Tutoring via their online system was convenient and made it easy for us to target specific problem types. The way Michael explained the principles that many LR questions are based on helped me learn to analyze new questions on my own. I am thrilled with the results I got from Michael’s thorough and detailed feedback on my progress and his help in improving my score by challenging and encouraging me. I have since been admitted to Harvard Law, which I don’t think would have been possible without the high score I was confident and well prepared to achieve thanks to Michael! H.E., admitted to Harvard Law

“Next Step really saved my hide. I took a Kaplan course and had no improvement in my score. Instead of despairing, I looked for a real tutor, and Next Step had them. John accurately predicted my improvement to a 155. And sure enough, that’s what I ended up with. Since then, I have been offered a full scholarship to Akron, 10K/yr scholarship to John Marshall in Chicago, and I was admitted to Loyola just the other day. Hard work, and a personalized tutor who knew what he was doing (Gabe has credentials that would make a NASA scientist blush) carried me over the finish line.” Adam Demuro, Ohio

“Before the course, I scored a 660 (Q: 47, V: 33) on the GMAT.  I finally got my 740 (Q:49, V:42).  I am happy with my score and I just wanted to thank you.  Your assistance in preparing me for the test was crucial and greatly appreciated.” Nathan, Sacramento, CA

“I was working through some nondescript books for the GMAT and was getting frustrated, not knowing what specifically I needed to know to ace the test.  After much research, I decided to try Next Step Test Preparation. After my first tutoring session, I knew I made the right decision.  Not only is Next Step more cost effective than most of the other popular GMAT courses on the market but for the price you also get one-on-one GMAT tutoring.  Thanks to Peter, my tutor, I improved my score by 120 points in just 4 weeks.  I loved Peter’s enthusiasm for teaching. He equipped me with the knowledge and confidence I needed to prep me in all the math basics that I had initially struggled with.  I highly recommend Next Step Test Preparation to anyone who is looking to improve their GMAT scores.” Jaslin, San Diego, improved 120 points

“Next Step Test Prep was by far the biggest reason for my score increase. My LSAT tutor was a Harvard grad with a perfect score!  Can’t really ask for much more than that. We were able to meet about 15 minutes from my home and on my schedule. I took a Kaplan course and a portion of a Testmasters course before finding Next Step. In those courses I was in a class setting and if you don’t understand it you’re out of luck, because they won’t hold everyone up for you. So I ended up spending too little time on things I needed help with and too much time on things I didn’t. With Next Step you go at your pace 100% and if you don’t understand something you don’t just move on to keep up with a schedule, they make sure you understand to the best of your ability. All in all I was at a better understanding of the material in just a few sessions with my private LSAT tutor than I was when I was finished the entire Kaplan course. I would recommend Next Step to any person who really wants to get that score they are dreaming of. You still have to work but the staff makes it that much easier to learn. So you if you’re a person who benefits from one on one help and top notch service, this is the company to use, you won’t regret it!” Greg K, Chicago IL

“I would recommend your LSAT tutoring services to others because I have had improvement in my scores despite the limited time working with my tutor. Thank you very much for the help. It definitely has made a difference. Matt B., University of Kansas

“From the first session to the last, my Next Step LSAT tutor’s lessons always made a concrete improvement in my test taking skills.  After completing a Kaplan course without as much improvement as I expected, Next Step’s  tutoring came as a welcome relief.  Instead of forcing me to follow a rigid curriculum my tutor adopted his teaching to my specific needs.  As such, we made big strides on my weakest sections and solidified my strengths.  All of this yielded significant improvements on my practice tests.  Yet, my biggest improvements came on test day.  He did a phenomenal job of building my confidence and comfort with the LSAT.  It made a big difference when it matted most. “  Chris, Fordham University. Improved 6 points on a re-take in under 1 month.

“I would highly recommend Next Step to any student who wants to get the best score possible. I had studied for two months by myself and had signed up for the Kaplan course. A week before the course started I talked to a few different people one being a consultant. The overall assessment was that I should think about getting a private LSAT tutor. I was told that Next Step was the best and to give them a call. In the end I got my refund from Kaplan and decided to go with Next Step because I was convinced it was in my best interest. My LSAT tutor helped me a tremendous amount. Each session was specifically tailored to my needs. I am very appreciative for all the improvements he helped me make.  Next Step will give any student the best odds at reaching their potential.”  Austin, Cincinnati. Admitted to several top-choice schools with significant financial aid

“I found Next Step extremely beneficial as I prepared for the LSAT. I had taken the Powerscore prep course prior to receiving private tutoring through Next Step and I wish I had skipped the former and gone straight to the latter. I found the individual attention of a Next Step private tutor much more valuable than the group instruction at Powerscore which, while useful, was too broad and too general. The techniques and tactics I learned were thoughtful and specific. My Next Step tutor was able to isolate my individual strengths and weaknesses so we could tailor a program specific to my needs. This aspect of tutoring with Next Step, along with the flexibility to work with my schedule, made my LSAT preparation more efficient and more effective. My Next Step tutor was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. He had an exceptional ability to isolate the essential elements of seemingly complex questions and reduce them to their simpler components. He helped me trace my thought processes when I made mistakes and offered explanations for correct answers in accurate, concise language. Through tutoring with Next Step I was able to raise my score from a 161 to a167 which allowed me to get into the school I wanted to get into. I am very happy that I chose to tutor with Next Step and I would recommend them to anyone looking for that extra edge.” Cameron, Chicago, IL. Admitted to UNC Chapel Hill

“When I started my GMAT preparation, I knew I was going to need personalized help outside a teacher talking to a large class.  Fortunately, I was able to find Next Step.  My GMAT tutor helped me most in the verbal section by teaching me the logic needed to get the questions correct, and my results skyrocketed in a matter of a week or two.  I went from what I considered to be terrible to getting almost all the practice questions in each verbal section correct.  Once I was up to speed on verbal, my tutor was able to answer any and all math questions I had from my class and supplementary examples.  It is quite apparent that my tutor was a math genius.  Not only was he able to answer my questions, but if I did not understand a certain example he gave me, he was able to come up with yet another way to complete the problem that was easier for me to understand.  The two-hour sessions were both involved and enjoyable, as my tutor was very personable and upbeat.  I could not have asked for anything more in a tutor.” Clay, Atlanta

“As an international student, having already exhausted most text book materials and, seeking to improve my LSAT score I realized the next step could only be to work with a tutor to work on my unique needs. However, such resources are not available outside the United States. With Next Step I was able to work with my tutor for two hour sessions online per week and work, during all that time, specifically on my very particular needs. From very early, I noticed an improvement especially with regards to strategies that helped me track my time and target my strengths. Later on, we worked non-stop on areas in which I kept making mistakes finding new ways to attack such questions and help me avoid making the same mistakes. Overall, it was a helpful process I would recommend to anyone that would like to excel on the LSAT.” Cintia, Mexico City

Mark was absolutely a great match. He’s a very talented and engaging tutor; I’m extremely pleased with his abilities, and overall, with the ease your process worked for me. I feel that I’ve improved greatly on the GMAT with Mark’s help. I only have good things to say about Mark. He cared about my progress, was always prompt, stayed engaged throughout all of our sessions, and made himself available to answer questions outside of our hours. I will definitely be recommending your services to anyone I come across looking for tutoring, and would be more than happy to serve as a reference for your company in the future.  Matt, Chicago, IL.

“Having a Next Step private tutor was helpful, since the sessions are geared towards your personal strengths and weaknesses. This really helps to maximize time and focus on personal improvement. I used a Kaplan course before Next Setp and my score was much better after my tutor than it was after my coursework.” Blair, Cornell University
“All I’ve wanted to do is be a lawyer my entire life. Taking the LSAT has been the biggest obstacle for me. I took a Kaplan class, I spent over $3,000 on courses, I bought every book and nothing worked. I started to think maybe it just wasn’t meant to be. Then I started looking into having one on one sessions. Kaplan, and Test Masters were just teaching me the same methods that were not working. Working with Next Step helped clear up every issue I was having. We intensely worked on LR, and Logic Games. After the first two sessions things started to click! My LSAT tutor’s methods were all tailored to help with each of my issues. I thought logic games were impossible, but he guided me through setups and taught me methods I’d never heard of. By the end I was getting 4-5 wrong per logic game section rather than most of the questions. I highly recommend Next Step, and If anyone is confused please feel free to contact me. If you stick with Next Step you will all do well ”  Dede, Columbia

“When I contacted Next Step I had just scored very low on the LSAT.  I didn’t have a plan or any confidence heading into the next scheduled test.  Next Step taught me various methods to not only maximize my strengths but also how to minimize  the affects of my weaknesses.  Their hand on approach is second to none.  I went into my next test confident and with a plan to succeed.  I would recommend Next Step to anyone.” Rich, Chicago, IL

“Bill is a great tutor for the GMAT and very concerned with my progress. He constructed custom slides for me to study — in the areas where he noticed I needed improvement. I am a poor standardized test taker and knew I needed help in the areas of time management and pacing. Bill showed me some cool strategies to address this issue and along with the skills he taught me; I was much more confident when I took the test. We had strong communication throughout the weeks of tutoring. Bill’s willingness to conveniently schedule sessions was very helpful as well. If you choose private tutoring I highly suggest Next Step.” Colin, Florida State University

“I would recommend Next Step Test Prep to anyone I know. After taking a course with Kaplan (a national test prep company) I was highly unsatisfied. Instead of taking my needs into account Kaplan taught the classes with a one size fits all mentality. Their primary focus was to drill prep material over and over without the necessary review of questions. With Next Step Test Prep I got a tutor who knew MY strengths and weaknesses. We went through every question I had trouble with and he showed me just where I went wrong and what I could do to avoid that in the future. In the end he helped me create a test taking strategy specifically tailored at achieving my LSAT goal score of 163.” Dan, Ohio State University

“Next Step provided me with an excellent LSAT tutor. The Kaplan program listed my strengths and weaknesses, but didn’t provide me with any advice for improving them. My tutor gave me specific strategies and suggestions designed to help me overcome my weaknesses and succeed on test day. He offered me advice based on my own experiences, rather than those of a generic “student.” He was personable and professional, and I really enjoyed working with him.” Emily, Indiana University

“I’d be happy to recommend my Next Step LSAT tutor to anyone. She was a great tutor and I think she really did a great job of preparing me for the test. She is clearly very intelligent, but she is also very skilled at breaking down difficult concepts and rendering them understandable to her students, which to me is a sign of a great teacher. She also passed along some useful strategies for approaching the more difficult test questions as well as test-taking tips. I had a lot of trouble with the logic games when we first started, but she was very patient and encouraging with me, and by the time the test rolled around, I felt really confident in my abilities, thanks to her.” Liz, University of Wisconsin

“Annie has been incredibly helpful these past weeks. Not only is she kind, but she’s a great teacher. I’ve seen a significant amount of improvement with her, and am hoping to make a little bit more for my test on October 1st. Thanks for connecting me with such a great tutor. I really feel like I’ll reach my full LSAT potential with her guidance.” Alana, Chicago, IL

“My LSAT tutor was extremely focused, organized, and knowledgeable.  She had a plan for every meeting and was very helpful.  She was also very flexible with her scheduling which allowed me a tremendous amount of freedom to schedule around my school work, soccer etc.  I would recommend Next Step to anyone.  She did a tremendous job and I owe a lot to her efforts.” Peter, Northwestern University

“I am very happy that I was able to take your course before the LSAT. It certainly helped me prepare for the test. The one-on-one attention definitely is a great way to work on weaknesses and create a game plan for the test.  I was also very happy with Rob. It’s easy to see that he genuinely wants his students to succeed and do their best. He helped me to strengthen a lot of my weaknesses and to develop tricks to save time and eliminate incorrect answer choices. He has a kind and easy-going demeanor, which is great, because it makes the learning environment very comfortable. Also, he has a great approach to teaching difficult material. If his initial method didn’t exactly”click”, then he would try another approach and make sure that the material was understood before moving on. By the time I took my last practice test before the official day, I had increased my score by 11 points.” Shane, NYC

“I can’t say enough great things about Annie. Not only was she incredibly prompt in replying to any questions I had about the LSAT or tutor sessions through email, but during the sessions she was very patient and helpful in providing what advice she thought would help me best. She went above and beyond in helping me go over my June LSAT and really took the time to get to know me and how I handled each section. Because of her patience, expertise and the time she took to get to know me I was able to get advice from her that was completely tailored to me. I was fully prepared and exceptionally confident for the October LSAT. I would recommend Next Step to anyone who wants to not only do well on the LSAT but push past their comfort zone and do even better on the test than they thought they could!” Alyssa, Chicago, IL

“The GRE went well yesterday. It was just what I expected and I was happy with the score ranges the computer projected–700 to 800 math and 750 to 800 verbal. Given that I started with a math score in the 500s, I am even more grateful to you for your help! Thanks again, Kate.” Washington, DC

“Gabe is really a great help and I’m already appreciative of your service of finding high-end tutors for people.  These other companies just stick warm bodies in front of people and give them a script to read.  Not a good way to approach the most important test in one’s life.” Doug, Las Vegas

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Before I started studying with Rob, I took a LSAT practice test and scored a 143.  By the time I took the LSAT, I was scoring in the 150s.  There was definitely a learning curve for me.  I kept scoring in the 140s during the first month.  I can’t tell you how frustrating that is! Yet Rob was encouraging and he told me where I needed to improve.  He also had to remind me that before I can score higher, I would have to learn how to take the test. He was really very helpful.

Rob was quick to find flaws in my test-taking strategies. Rob also did a great job helping me develop skills in reasoning and analyzing.  We spent many hours with me answering logical reasoning questions and him listening attentively so that he could confirm my accuracy or tell me a way to approach the questions better.  Consequently, I became very familiar with each type of question and how to answer them or when to move on. This is how my score improved.  After learning more about the types of Logical Reasoning questions, my scores were in the 150s.  I took at least 6 tests in the 150s before actually taking the LSAT.

As for technology, Rob and I used Skype for most of our classes.  We also used Twiddla, an interactive online whiteboard, which worked fine for studying logic games. We corresponded on email and on occasions, we used Google phone.  I felt that these technologies allowed both him and me greater flexibility in our schedules, which turned out to be great since I still had to work and had other responsibilities.

I am certain that Rob will continue to be a great asset for Next Step and truly hope the best for him.

Sincerely,

David A. Wilson”

Grand Rapids, MI

 

“I started working with Gabe approximately two weeks prior to taking the LSAT. From the first two hour session, up until the last one, he was extremely helpful. I went in a little nervous knowing my weaknesses, but Gabe walked me through every section of the exam and was very patient. He was very attentive and always on time with our sessions. He would always answer all of my questions in a thorough manner and provided me with plenty of tips and strategies to work through the exam efficiently. Prior to meeting with Gabe, I was terrified of logic games and the logical reasoning section, and by the end of the second week, I thought logic games were extremely fun and the logical reasoning section was no longer a threat. He changed my perspective and helped build up my confidence and he was able to do it in only two weeks. If you ever need last minute help for preparing for the LSAT, I would highly suggest you use Next Step Preparation and ask for Gabe! Thanks for everything!” Amanda, Miami