Proven Results: GMAT and GRE

It was so wonderful working with you. I improved my score an absurd amount and feel excited about applying! None of that would have been possible without you. You serious changed my mindset about the test and also about who I am as a learner too.

Hi Brian! I just wanted to update you with some happy news- I got into NYU Stern with a full tuition scholarship last week!!! I’m over the moon. Thank you so so much for your part in the GMAT prep… I’m so grateful to have had the chance to work with you.

Wanted to send a quick update…I just accepted an admittance at Berkeley Haas, where I was awarded a $90K(!) scholarship. I’m absolutely thrilled with the outcome – Haas was one of my reach schools. Never expected a scholarship on top of that. I wanted to thank you one more time for the terrific tutoring! Talk about a killer ROI.

Thank you Brian for all of your help with the test. Like I told you, you were my Yoda, Jedi master of the GMAT. I am thrilled with my score and can’t thank you enough for all of your wisdom and guidance!

Can’t hold it on anymore brother — 780. And this is 90% you. I can’t thank you enough. You changed my life. I literally didn’t think I was smart. I tried to convince myself I was but I didn’t really believe it. And you got me there.

Just wanted to let you know I took the GMAT today and got a score of 750! Thank you very much for your help again and for being such a brilliant teacher (you made a big difference even in the very short time we had!)

Brian thank you!!!!! You got me here!! Columbia is my top choice….I am so happy to stay in NYC and they just built a brand new building! I’m levitating right now!

Really delayed but huge thank you. I really have never had much time for tutors in the past and you completely changed my perspective on that. You are insanely good at your job!

I can’t begin to thank you properly for all your help, guidance and patience throughout this entire process. When I took my first practice test, I honestly never thought a 156 quant would be remotely within my range of possibilities, and I really believe I got there all thanks to you. It’s weird, I’m relieved that I’m “done” with the GRE, but I’ll miss meeting with you each week. While I certainly don’t love the GRE, I have actually really enjoyed meeting with you and getting to know you. 

Thank you again for everything – of all the tutors I’ve had over the years (and believe, I’ve had my fair share) you are by the far the best and most helpful and impactful tutor I’ve ever had.

As a healthcare worker with minimal quant background, I came to Brian already 4 months into rigorous GMAT prep with another tutor. It had taken me far too long to admit that my original tutor was leaving me stressed out and increasingly doubtful in my own abilities to achieve a 700 score. 

Brian is like the favorite teacher you had in school; he is kind-spirited, relaxed, and genuinely invested in not only your success but also your well being. With Brian on my side, my stress level about the exam went down by 10 fold. Within 2 sessions with Brian, I saw marked improvements on my practice scores and 6 weeks after getting set up with Brian, I achieved my goal score on the official test (720). I literally could not wait to tell Brian, who honestly may have been more excited for me than my own family and fiancé as he sees the work that goes into studying and truly understands how much his students want to achieve their goals. Brian’s assistance not only gained me the score I wanted to submit for my MBA applications, but it rebuilt my broken confidence in my ability to commit myself to a goal and achieve it.

Working with Brian Prestia from Reason Test Prep was hands down the best decision I made during my GMAT journey. Before finding Brian, I had worked with other tutoring companies and spent over five figures on their tutors, but after three attempts, my score stayed the same as it was before I even started with them—below the HBS/GSB median. The results in three attempts and hours of homework speak for themselves.

Brian took the time to understand my unique challenges and weaknesses, creating a completely customized plan. Unlike other tutors who assign generic homework and barely check the homework log, Brian’s assignments were precise and targeted exactly where I needed to improve. Amazingly, Brian told me, “You don’t need many lessons,” and he was right. I spent less than $5,000 and hit my target score without wasting time on unnecessary work. He didn’t push extra lessons on me either—just what was truly needed.

Brian’s commitment to his students is exceptional. He went above and beyond—whether it was always giving extra time during sessions, responding promptly to emails, or having calls between lessons to keep me on track. His care and attention stand out in ways I’ve never experienced with other prep services.

If you’re looking for a GMAT tutor who is invested in your success and provides a personalized, strategic approach, Brian is the absolute best. He helped me reach a score I didn’t think was possible, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.

I was scoring 540-590 after five months of studying and after I worked with Brian I scored a 740 (Q49,V41) on the GMAT.

Brian is hands down the biggest factor that enabled me to exceed my targeted GMAT score and easily break the 700 point hurdle that I wasn’t able to do by studying on my own. His approach to each question along with his various useful techniques allowed me to understand the GMAT on an incredibly deep level, and eventually allowed me to outthink the writers of the GMAT to avoid falling into their many clever traps. At first I was hesitant to hire a private tutor but believe me when I say it is worth every penny! You cannot go wrong with Brian, his teaching style made every sessions thoroughly enjoyable and insightful. As long as you are willing to listen and practice the material, Brian provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to help you achieve your dream GMAT score.

Brian doesn’t simply teach you the topic matter tested on the GMAT but teaches you how to master each and every question type instead in both the quant and verbal areas. I didn’t waste my time learning every math formula, grammar rule or facts that the books suggested, but rather learned how to think about each question from a strategic, problem solving standpoint which allowed me to find the answers to questions without even knowing certain facts that the solution manual deemed necessary. I learned how to take on the GMAT from a completely different point of view psychologically. I learned how to alleviate my test taking anxiety and take on the test with confidence and ease.

I worked with Brian this past summer to help boost my GMAT scores and I highly recommend working with him. He took the time at the beginning of our sessions to develop a custom tutoring program and schedule based on my strengths, weaknesses and goals. He helped develop the skills that I needed and, most importantly, worked with me to develop a strong approach and strategy for the test. Thanks to Brian , I was able to stay calm and score well on the GMAT the first time I took it.

As well as boosting my GMAT score, I thoroughly enjoyed working with Brian. He is a very nice and funny guy and very easy to get along with. He managed to keep the sessions fresh and interesting every time. I had a great time working with Brian and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a GMAT tutor.

Brian is an excellent tutor. He helped me improve my GMAT score by 100 points by helping me understand the exam. The focus was not on learning the answers to specific practice questions, but learning to master question styles and how to approach questions. He gave me the tools to approach any GMAT question, to get to the correct answer in the quickest and most logical way. He also helped me with time management. With his help I got into a global top 3 Business School.

He has the unique ability to marry his extensive knowledge of the subject matter with a true understanding of the way each student works best. He was able to effectively cater the curriculum to best suit my style. Furthermore, he taught me how to navigate the exam with a strategy I understood. It worked. I scored a 740, which was well and above what I had been reaching for.

I went to Brian hoping to break through the 700 barrier on the GMAT, which I was struggling to do consistently on my own. Brian was able to quickly determine my strengths and weaknesses and identify the biggest opportunities for gains in my score. He demonstrated a clear mastery of the exam material as he presented me with multiple strategies for tackling each question type. Brian was able to provide me with my own personalized toolkit to use on the exam. With Brian’s help, I blew through my score goal. Brian gets results.

Brian is absolutely the best of the best. This might be a little aggressive to say about a GMAT tutoring session, but he actually made the process fun (!), and he completely changed my psychology around the test and how to approach it. After struggling in the 600s for many painful months–my score finally went into the 700s! I have already highly recommended him to friends looking to do the same.

Brian is an amazing GMAT coach. It was clear from day one of working together that he is a master of the test’s subject matter and teaches test taking strategies to optimize performance. Brian designed a personalized study plan around my strengths and weaknesses and adapted it on an ongoing basis as we moved closer to my test date. I could tell that he really cares about his students and wants the best for them. Working with Brian was a great experience and I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to improve their GMAT score potential.

Brian is unbelievable. He helped me raise my GMAT score from the mid 500s to the low 700s. What more could you ask for?

I believe Brian’s greatest strength is his innate understanding of the test which helps him equip his pupils with high level reasoning strategies that the test rewards. The strategies Brian recommended to me were personalized based on my strengths and weaknesses which definitely helped me absorb and utilize the material.

I very rarely feel inclined to write a review but my experience with Brian and ReasonGMAT was exceptional and certainly worthy of a 5-star review. Brian helped me improve my score by ~200 points within a matter of months. Brian’s approach to the GMAT is dramatically different than others. His focus on the reasoning behind various sections of the test and/or the specific question types not only allowed me to improve my ability to get to the correct answer and to do so in a shorter amount of time but it also made studying and practicing more enjoyable. Beyond the x’s and o’s, Brian is an incredibly good guy who takes a sincere interest in his students and their success. He is incredibly knowledgeable of the test, knows the best strategies to employ based on your strengths, smart but able to relate, and above all, enjoyable to spend time with. All of this is evident from the first time you meet with him. It goes without saying, but I’d confidently recommend Brian to anyone who is looking to improve their GMAT score, no matter your ability.

I had a fantastic experience working with Brian to prepare for the GMAT. Brian knows the test inside and out. He has a mastery of which concepts tend to appear on the test more frequently than others, and, as a result, he directs his students to expend time and effort in the most efficient way possible. He devises a well-thought-out preparation gameplan catered to each student’s areas for improvement and test goals.

What really sets Brian apart, though, is his emphasis on the importance of taking the test with a calculated, strategic approach. His numerous shortcuts and watch-outs are game-changers when it comes to time management.

Brian is a great guy. With his humor and personality, he is able to turn what might be a stressful, burdensome process into a fun, personal challenge. I can’t recommend working with Brian enough. Thank you, Brian!