{"id":2985,"date":"2015-07-28t20:27:55","date_gmt":"2015-07-28t20:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/?p=2985"},"modified":"2015-07-28t20:27:55","modified_gmt":"2015-07-28t20:27:55","slug":"education-app-review-a-for-prep4gmat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/blog\/education-app-review-a-for-prep4gmat\/","title":{"rendered":"education app review: a- for prep4gmat"},"content":{"rendered":"

with all of the education and test prep apps in the app stores, it can be hard to know what works and what\u2019s worthless. \u00a0so we do a deep dive to help make sure your precious study time is well spent. \u00a0this week we turn our attention to prep4gmat<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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prep4gmat is a mobile-first test prep app that is designed to get you studying for the gmat on the bus, train, elevator, or wherever you happen to have free time. \u00a0it\u2019s created by a small team coming out of mit who\u2019s hoping to bring test prep to where the people are. \u00a0read on to find out more!<\/p>\n

usability<\/b>: b-<\/b><\/h2>\n

the prep4gmat app works well when it works. \u00a0unfortunately, the first few times i tried to access it, it crashed. \u00a0restarted, re-downloaded, and still nothing. \u00a0i had to wait for the app to update in the store to access it, and i lost my data. \u00a0hopefully the problem is fixed, but if you\u2019re trying to cram for a last minute test then this frustration might be a big issue. \u00a0however, once it started working, it worked well.<\/p>\n

design: b<\/b><\/h2>\n

prep4gmat is pretty and intuitive. \u00a0however, there are a couple of nuisances in the app that prevent it from getting an a. \u00a0first, there appears to be some system by which you can unlock more practice questions. \u00a0but after looking at the app for quite a while, i couldn\u2019t figure out how. \u00a0i ran into a few situations where the app presented a box for \u201cpractice questions\u201d that was greyed out and unavailable, but i couldn\u2019t figure out how to make it available. \u00a0second, you can\u2019t move on from one module until you\u2019ve finished the previous one — but if you can\u2019t access the questions, you can\u2019t pass the module! \u00a0i\u2019m sure there are workarounds, but they aren\u2019t obvious and intuitive.<\/p>\n

effectiveness: a-<\/b><\/h2>\n

prep4gmat\u2019s tutorials are written. \u00a0if you like to read to learn, this is very effective. \u00a0if you don\u2019t, there aren\u2019t really other options. \u00a0the practice questions are well written and approximate what you\u2019ll actually see on the gmat, which is tough to do well. \u00a0prep4gmat can provide you with reasonably good instruction for the gmat, although it\u2019s mobile-only format and text-dependent instruction does mean that it doesn\u2019t cover some things as in depth as some students might need.<\/p>\n

addictiveness: a-<\/b><\/h2>\n

prep4gmat asks some initial questions and gives a quick diagnostic exam to students. \u00a0after this, they give a \u201cpersonalized\u201d gmat prep roadmap, and send push notifications to remind you to study. \u00a0it\u2019s not candy crush, but it doesn\u2019t need to be! \u00a0it\u2019s reasonably good at getting you back in the app to continue studying.<\/p>\n

ad distraction: a<\/b><\/h2>\n

prep4gmat is a free app with no ads. \u00a0they monetize by connecting students with local tutors who can provide additional gmat support for various hourly \/ package fees. \u00a0this monetization model is not distracting and rarely gets in the way of the app.<\/p>\n

motivation: a<\/b><\/h2>\n

because prep4gmat gives you a clear roadmap to success on the gmat, it\u2019s easy to see where you are in relation to your goals. \u00a0it updates its score estimates based on your recent performance, and even gives you a percent complete estimate at the top. \u00a0this helps you focus on why you’re studying, which is very motivating.<\/p>\n

support: a-<\/b><\/h2>\n

prep4gmat offers some traditional help; you can submit errors and bugs within the app very easily. \u00a0it also offers some non-traditional help by connecting you with tutors if you want additional support. \u00a0if you have an academic question about the content and don\u2019t <\/i>want to pay for a tutor, though, you\u2019re out of luck.<\/p>\n

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overall gpa: 3.5<\/b><\/p>\n

overall grade: a-<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

learn whether prep4gmat is worth your precious study time by viewing our deep dive into the product.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":77,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[27,33,46,154,35,155,156,51],"ppma_author":[503],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\neducation app review: a- for prep4gmat<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"find out how prep4gmat scores for usability, effectiveness, design, and more!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/blog\/education-app-review-a-for-prep4gmat\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_us\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"education app review: a- for prep4gmat\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" 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