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Paul Fisher Reviews

Company: Manhattan Prep

Paul Fisher holds a PhD in Health Economics from Wayne State University, and during the day he teaches economics at a community college in the Detroit area. He's been moonlighting for Manhattan Prep since 2015, teaching the GMAT. His top official GMAT score is a 790 (Q51/V51).

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Based on 8 reviews
July 11, 2022
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Verified GMAT Classic score:
710 Q44 V42

100% Worth It

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Improvement 100 Points

Course Manhattan Prep Manhattan GMAT Private Tutoring

Instructor Paul Fisher

Location San Francisco, CA USA

Paul is the most incredible GMAT tutor you could ask for. He is super sharp, knows the test in and out, and will give you the best personalized plan you need to succeed in reaching your GMAT score goals. I was on the fence about getting a tutor and spent a lot of time on my own preparing. My progress dramatically accelerated within a few weeks of working with Paul and I got my target score and accepted into my #1 choice MBA program. If you are on the fence - here is your nudge to sign up and work with him! Cannot recommend him highly enough!

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June 21, 2018
lauraucros1

Joined: Jun 21, 2018

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Self-reported Score:
720 Q49 V40

Anyone in A2 thinking of taking the GMAT should take Paul's class

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Paul is one of the best (if not the best) teacher I have ever had. I am so glad I took his GMAT class! I improved my score by 100 points, and learned a lot in just a few months. He is an extremely engaging instructor - somehow the 3 hour evening classes are fun and not dull. I really liked his tips and pointed feedback; looking back it is crazy to think about how much he taught us under such a short period of time. There are still grammar tricks Paul taught our class that I do on my day-to-day and the reason why I will not forget them is because he made them so easy to understand and gave us tricks to remember them in the exam (and the future). I also really appreciated how much he cares about his students. He is always available via email, and even long after the class is over, he still reaches out to ask about my grad school plans.

I am so glad I took Paul's class - he truly is the best instructor. I have recommended him to a lot of friends in the grade below me and all of us only have great things to say about his teaching style. If anyone in Ann Arbor is thinking about taking the GMAT, I recommend taking Paul's class in a heartbeat!!

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June 19, 2018
ysathe

Joined: Jun 19, 2018

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Self-reported Score:
770 Q50 V46

The GMAT instructor you want

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Took Manhattan Prep's 9-session GMAT course with Paul. It was clear from the first session onward that Paul had a very strong understanding of what drives success on the exam. The time Paul spent on discussing test-taking strategies, which I would otherwise not have paid much attention to, felt effectively used. In particular, Paul is great at forcing you to look at problems in multiple, unique ways, a habit that allowed me to solve some questions on test day that I would have otherwise struggled with. Paul and the course were also instrumental in helping me drop the perfectionist mentality and skip questions that were losing battles. I would definitely recommend Paul and Manhattan Prep to anyone looking for an efficient way to raise their score.

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June 04, 2018
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Joined: Jun 04, 2018

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Verified GMAT Classic score:
770 Q50 V44

GMAT Prep Course Hugely Helpful

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The Manhattan prep course led by Paul Fisher helped me make a major jump in my score. I learned how to handle the challenges unique to the GMAT test, especially timing. Additionally, the software resources and practice exams complemented what we learned in class so that my knowledge was reinforced. In particular, the Quant section lectures and practice problems really made me feel prepared for the exam. The schedule was not too rigorous while at the same time, it kept me on pace when it came to studying. I would highly recommend taking this course to any future test takers.

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June 03, 2018
jakeeriksen

Joined: Jun 03, 2018

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Self-reported Score:
750 Q49 V44

Highly recommended instructor

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Took the GMAT in-person prep course with Paul. He was very engaging throughout the course, and helped clarify a lot of concepts that weren't necessarily fully explained in the book - whether there was a shortcut or new method that was more effective for solving a problem, or just clarifying and giving an example of a concept that was easy to understand. The class felt very welcome asking questions about test content and approaches to specific problems, and Paul always knew best how to answer and clarify so everyone understood. I started the course with a 600 on my first Manhattan Prep CAT, and roughly 4 weeks after the last class I took the test and scored a 750.

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December 22, 2017
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Joined: Dec 22, 2017

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Verified GMAT Classic score:
740 Q46 V47

Best test prep option out there!

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Manhattan Prep was a huge factor in my success on the GMAT! Our instructor Paul was fantastic -- not only was he a knowledgeable and skilled teacher, but he was also funny and engaging. With the tips and tricks I learned from this class and the accompanying materials, I was able to bring my score up roughly 100 points in a short period of time, and achieve my goal score. The books for the course are an incredible resource and easy to follow, then the in-person class helps solidify all of the lessons and illustrate short-cuts to take on the test. I recommend that everyone choose Manhattan Prep for their exam preparation; you won't be disappointed!

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August 22, 2016
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Joined: Aug 22, 2016

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Verified GMAT Classic score:
710 Q44 V44

Manhattan GMAT is Excellent

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My Manhattan GMAT experience significantly helped me improve my score. I started with a score of 630 and over the course of the nine weeks improved that to a 710. Not only did I learn tips about how to stay calm and effectively take the test. Our class was large (about 30 students), but the instructor did a great job managing the group. The online practice tests are harder than the actual GMAT, in my opinion, but signing up for Manhattan also gave me access to GMATWrite, which allowed me to see how I would score on the essay. Manhattan does not focus on the IR, and in fact, doesn't have any lessons on IR. For me, the verbal section was more helpful than was the quantitative section.

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August 06, 2016
agoodwin

Joined: Aug 06, 2016

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Verified GMAT Classic score:
770 Q49 V47

Private Tutoring with Paul

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Improvement 60 Points

Course Manhattan Prep Manhattan GMAT Private Tutoring

Instructor Paul Fisher

Location Ann Arbor, MI USA

I took the GMAT in January without having ever studied to get an idea of where I would land. First time around, 710. I was happy with this score but decided I wanted to put some time in to improve my score and make myself a more attractive applicant to MBA programs.

Having crossed 700, I called Manhattan Prep on the recommendation of a friend to get some guidance on what might be the best studying option for me, and they told me that based on my current performance, and my goal, private tutoring would be the way to go. So I got matched up with Paul Fisher in Ann Arbor (I was still studying at UM) and we did 10 hours in total of one on one tutoring spread over a few months. He was extremely helpful in identifying my shortfalls and then working through advanced techniques with me to improve in those areas. I would do practice work or exams on my own in between sessions (Manhattan provides an extensive array of materials as part of the tutoring package), and then we would go over my mistakes as well as cover the general curriculum that Manhattan Prep provides as part of the tutoring service.

I took the exam again in March, and was extremely pleased my new result, 770. Thank you Paul and Manhattan Prep!

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