Testimonials
“Thanks to Bell Curves - esp. Akil and Ajani - for helping me to achieve my goal of getting the score that I needed for entrance to graduate school.
The classes were small enough to actively participate in all the learning sessions, and the online material (i.e. CAT quizzes, drills, and homework) was an excellent source of practice work. Thank you again!
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Ava G.
Bell Curves '10
“I have been highly recommending Bell Curves to friends and prospective students.
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Robert C.
Bell Curves '09
“Enrolling with Bell Curves was absolutely one of the best choices I made regarding my business school applications. I was able to raise my score from a 640 to a 710! My instructor quickly and effectively determined my areas of weakness using Bell Curves’ innovative diagnostic tools. The Bell Curves curriculum is content-focused, which allowed me to truly understand the GMAT rather than try to game the system. If you want to maximize your return on investment, sign up with Bell Curves!
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Nicholas G.
Bell Curves '09
“By far the most important aspect for me was the additional 2-hour Question and Answer session that was offered free of charge every Tuesday. I was able to go over questions and concepts I struggled with. Jason taught most of the sessions and he is an absolute rock star. With class, the group Q&As, the one-on-one tutoring, and 24-hour email access, I don't think there was a quant concept that I didn't understand. As a result, my quant score jumped 16 points on my last test. Overall, I could not ask for a better team of people!
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Michael D. (80+ point score improvement)
Bell Curves Premium Course & Tutoring ‘09
“Thanks to Akil and the rest of the BC team I was able to raise by GMAT score by 120 points to 670. The information we went over in class and the answers found on the website made taking the exam much less daunting.
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Don L.
Stern Executive Program ’11, Bell Curves ‘09
“Guys,
No longer shall the beast that is the SAT preside over my Saturdays. The beast is dead. As you know, I got:
Critical Reading - 800, Math - 770, Writing - 800 (MC: 80, Essay: 11)
2370. That's right, College Board. Suck on that!
Thanks a lot for everything. I couldn't have done it without you.
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Daniel T
“Enrolling in a Bell Curves course was one of the best decisions I made in my preparation to apply to business school. While I initially thought that I could study and improve my score on my own, [Aaliyah] held me accountable and pushed me to study even when there were other important things competing for my time. Also, the Bell Curves approach just made sense. The way each lesson and assignment built on the previous one made taking on the GMAT a lot more manageable and less overwhelming. I have and will continue to recommend Bell Curves to others.
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Joy G
Duke Fuqua '11, Bell Curves '08
“I just want to let you know that I took the GMAT last week and got a 770, a scaled score of 45 on the verbal and 50 on the Math. Thanks again for everything as your company definitely made this happen.”
Kevin R.
Bell Curves '07
“I just want to let you know that I took the GMAT last week and got a 770, a scaled score of 45 on the verbal and 50 on the Math. Thanks again for everything as your company definitely made this happen.”
Kevin R.
Bell Curves '07
“My scores were a 650 in math, a 650 in critical reading, and a 710 in writing. And my combined score ended up being a 2010, so I ended up achieving my goal to break 2000. I found my tutor to be fun and engaging, at the same time teaching the skills that I needed to know in order to succeed.”
Sophia P.
U. of St. Andrews '12, Bell Curves '07
“Well, today was finally the day, and...I SCORED 710!!
I want to thank Bell Curves. Though I continued to use other study books, features of the Bell Curves site definitely made me more prepared. The CAT tests helped show how CAT scoring works, the review section helped me work on problem areas, I would have missed at least one question if I hadn't memorized the powers suggested. I could go on and on about how it's just a great site altogether.
I especially want to thank you Joe. You were always willing to help me with the many questions that I sent, you helped me find questions to target my problem areas, and you were very encouraging at the times when I couldn't hide my stress. I truly thank you. I could almost swear that at a stressful time during the test, I heard your voice telling me I'd be fine.”
Bunmi O., GMAT Center Plus
Wharton '09, Bell Curves '06
“Bell Curves personal tutoring not only fit my unpredictable schedule but it gave me the confidence I needed to reach my goal and score a 640 on the GMAT! Thanks to Bell Curves I was just admitted to the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.”
Juan O.
Tuck '08, Bell Curves '05
“Just wanted to let you know that I got accepted in UCLA's Anderson School of Management! Thanks for helping me with that GMAT.
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David H.
“I just wanted to say thank you for all your advice on how I should prepare for re-taking the GMAT. I found the Bell Curves information and drills to be wonderful, and together with the Official Guide I was able to raise my score 70 points to a 700! Thanks so much!”
Jamala M.
UVA Darden '09, Bell Curves '06
“690!!!!
46 Quant and 39 Verbal……Yes that's right the GMAT is my B@$#...now!
Up from a 5 freakin 30!!!!
Thanks for all of the help!
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Alex F.
Quant: 46 Verbal: 39 Total: 690
“I took the GMAT again today (#5 I might add) and scored a 650! This is a nice improvement over my highest score to date of 590. I am pleased with the score and feel as though I did my best!!! Thank you for all of your help man - I could not have done it without ya!!
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Andria S.
Quant: 41 (64%) Verbal: 39 (88%) Total 650 (83%)
“Just wanted to send you guys a quick note to let you know that I was just admitted into Wharton! Now I'm just waiting to hear back from HBS. Thanks for all of the help you guys have given me to help make this a reality!
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Bobby B.
Harvard '09, Bell Curves '06
“Dreams do come true! Despite the ease with which I typed that statement - please KNOW that the achievement of your dreams does not come without a lot of hard work. In comes Bell Curves: I have had an extremely positive experience with Akil and the rest of the Bell Curves team. I feel as though they had a genuine interest in my success and challenged me relentlessly. What especially stood out about Bell Curves is the team's emphasis on thinking conceptually about the GMAT and mastering your timing. I am blessed with the "high-class problem" of deciding between Wharton, Chicago, Tuck and Fuqua.”
Andria S.
Wharton '09, Bell Curves '06
“Bell Curves really helped me narrow in on my weaknesses on the GMAT. After taking the Princeton Review with no improvement in my score I started to lose hope. After working with Bell Curves I was elated when I saw my score improve by 100 points! I now have a score that will give me a fighting chance in the admissions process and I am quite excited!”
Siobhan C.
Columbia BS '07, Bell Curves '04
“I just wanted to thank everyone at Bell Curves for putting together the program for the prospective students of West Point free of charge. I am really grateful to have had this opportunity. I felt as thought I really learned something from the program and I would definitely recommend this to kids who are struggling to raise their ACT or SAT scores.”
Samantha L.Y.
West Point ACT Prep '07
“When you put them all together, 650+580+570=1810! YEAH! Thank you for putting up with my ridiculous schedule this summer and thanks for the classes and diagnostics and chance to better my grades!”
Yonnette J.
Math: 580 Critical Reading: 570 Writing: 650
“I really want to thank you and the entire Bell Curves institution for everything you have taught me because it has certainly paid off. Please tell Christina as well as everyone else that I really appreciate everything that they did for me this summer.”
Adeola S.
PSAT Math: 69 Critical Reading: 65 Writing: 60
“Thank you so much for your visit today. Your presentation made it evident that our school needs to plan more effectively to incorporate strategies and awareness around the SAT and ACT. The helpful test taking strategies made our students realize they can achieve a higher score simply through familiarity with the test structure and scoring practices.
This workshop helped reduce test anxiety and gave students the information they need to strategically plan and set goals for attending the college of their choice. Your participation with our staff and students helped solidify the college going culture that we are trying to build at our school!”
Tanya John
Principal, HS for Violin and Dance
“What especially stood out about Bell Curves is the team's emphasis on thinking conceptually about the GMAT and mastering your timing. I saw meaningful improvement in my score, and Wharton recently told me that my last push really did put me over the top. I am blessed with the "high-class problem" of deciding between Wharton, Chicago, Tuck and Fuqua.
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Wharton '09, Bell Curves '06
“Akil was the best because he had confidence in me, and required me to give my best. He helped my score improve 70 points, taught me on speaker phone when morning sickness kept me home, and kept the entire class laughing while navigating the stressful b-school process. Bell Curves endorser for life.”
Jolawn V.
NYU Stern '09, Bell Curves '06
“Bell Curves has been more than just a GMAT prep company for me. Not only did I receive expert GMAT training that helped increase my score by 90 points, but I also received helpful insights into the overall MBA application process. These insights helped me establish a framework in which I was able to successfully be admitted into two of the top worldwide MBA programs.”
Bobby B.
Harvard BS '09, Bell Curves '06
“I scored a 690! Thanks to Akil and the Bell Curves team, I was able to increase my GMAT score by 130 points! Without Bell Curves and the invaluable insights and strategies they provided, it would never have been possible. Thank you!”
Gabe P.
Bell Curves '07
“Thank you for sticking by me, and for pushing me to do better. The Bell Curves team has been an invaluable asset. Not only have I gotten THE BEST assistance preparing for the GMAT, but I’ve also gotten help with other facets relevant to the B-School process.
Thank you Maestro and the Bell Curves Team!”
Jorrell B. (GMAT +140)
Columbia '10, Bell Curves '07
“It's all over!!! I got a 750!!! Sooooo happy! Couldn’t have done it without all of your help. The class was amazing...your advice, insight and feedback were priceless. The best money I’ve ever spent. Thanks so much!”
Danielle D.
Bell Curves '07
“I'd like to sing praises to Akil, Bell Curves and most of all HASHIM! I know I was a difficult student, but your headaches were not in vain! So far I've been accepted to Darden, Fuqua, Stern and Tuck!!!”
Denitresse B., DC Classroom Student
Tuck '09, Bell Curves '07
“After not having a quantitative company in at least 7 years, the BC GMAT company and tutoring served me very well. It provided a comfortable environment where I could ask both simple and difficult questions. I not only received a basic refresher, but also study and test taking strategies. Now I have been accepted to 3 top 10 MBA programs!”
Traci G.
Tuck '09, Bell Curves '06
“The intimate classroom environment facilitated networking and support among all involved. At a cost much less than that of many other GMAT prep companies, Bell Curves easily trumps other companies in value. I am extremely thankful for all that the Bell Curves staff has done to help me attain my goal of an MBA from a top institution!”
Bobby B.
Harvard BS '09, Bell Curves '06
“The combination of peer pressure and what I felt were terribly low SAT scores made the difficult college admissions process worrisome for me. Luckily, I was introduced to the Bell Curves team and my worries quickly vanished. Comfort quickly replaced anxiety as I learned innovative strategies and techniques. As a result, my score jumped 500 points! Today I can proudly say that I attend George Washington University and would definitely recommend Bell Curves to any student looking to conquer the SAT!”
Tracey H. (SAT 1990)
GWU '10, Bell Curves '05
“Bell Curves taught me how to avoid the kinds of mistakes on the SAT that were keeping me from reaching my full potential. Bell Curves helped me push my score beyond my goal of 2300 points – a plateau I was having trouble reaching on my own. In short, Bell Curves was a GREAT help. I could not have done it without them.”
Emanuel M. (SAT 2300)
Stuyvesant HS '08
