If you're comparing GMAT tutors, here is what the main options cost, who does the tutoring, and what you get. I run Vince Kotchian Test Prep, so I'm not neutral, and I've put our GMAT tutor, Blake Jensen, first. Every other fact here comes from each company's own website, so you can check it.
Prices from each company's websiteChecked November 5, 2026
GMAT tutor prices compared
| Option | About 10 hours | Who tutors you | Score guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Kotchian Test Prep (Blake Jensen) | $2,480 ($248/hour for 10 or more hours) | Blake Jensen, a full-time test prep coach for nearly 20 years. Online, or in person in San Diego. | No |
| GMAT Ninja | $3,200 ($320/hour, in 2-hour sessions). Its founder is $420/hour. | A GMAT Ninja tutor, matched to you | No |
| Kaplan (Manhattan Prep) | $3,499, with the GMAT Live course included | A Kaplan (Manhattan Prep) tutor | 655+ or 70+ points, depending on your baseline. Conditions apply. |
| Target Test Prep | $3,500 ($3,325 on sale when we checked), with 4 months of its self-study course | A Target Test Prep tutor | Not on tutoring. Its guarantees cover its courses. |
| Wyzant | Set by each tutor. The GMAT tutors it listed charged $40 to $325 an hour. | Independent tutors, many of whom teach several subjects | No |
Sources: each company's GMAT tutoring page, checked November 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
What to look for in a GMAT tutor
- The GMAT is their main subject. On tutoring marketplaces, many GMAT tutors also teach calculus, chemistry, and the SAT. A specialist has seen far more GMAT questions and far more GMAT students.
- They teach the current test. The GMAT now has three sections: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights. Older books and courses teach a different test.
- Full-time, with years of GMAT experience. Ask how long they've tutored the GMAT and whether it's their job or a side gig.
- Who you'll work with. At the big companies, you're matched with a tutor. Ask who it will be before you pay.
- How the price works. Some companies sell 10-hour packages, and some charge by the hour in 2-hour sessions. Compare what 10 hours costs.
- Results you can check. Reviews on Google, or another site the tutor doesn't control, tell you more than quotes on the tutor's own page.
The options, one by one
1. Vince Kotchian Test Prep (Blake Jensen)
Blake Jensen has been a full-time test prep coach for nearly 20 years and works with students aiming for top ten MBA programs. He meets students online over Zoom or in person at our Carmel Valley office in San Diego.
- GMAT tutoring with Blake is $275 an hour, or $248 an hour for 10 or more hours.
- You start with a free phone call with Blake about your timeline, baseline, and target programs.
- No score guarantee.
Read more about GMAT tutoring with Blake. Still choosing a test? See GMAT vs. GRE.
Or call or text Blake at (858) 367-0187.
2. GMAT Ninja
GMAT Ninja charges $320 an hour, and each session runs two hours. Sessions with its founder are $420 an hour. You fill out an intake form, and GMAT Ninja matches you with a tutor. You pay as you go, and it doesn't offer a score guarantee.
3. Kaplan (Manhattan Prep)
Manhattan Prep's GMAT tutoring is now sold under the Kaplan name. Packages are $3,499 for 10 hours, $6,399 for 20, and $8,499 for 30, and they include the GMAT Live course. Kaplan guarantees a 655+ or a 70-point increase, depending on your baseline exam, if you complete the program. Conditions apply.
4. Target Test Prep
Target Test Prep sells tutoring in packages of 5, 10, 20, and 40 hours, from $1,750 for 5 hours to $13,860 for 40 before sale prices, with access to its self-study course. Its score guarantees apply to its courses, not to tutoring.
5. Wyzant
Wyzant is a marketplace, not a tutoring company. Tutors set their own rates, and the GMAT tutors on its listing page charged $40 to $325 an hour when we checked. Many also teach other subjects, so check each tutor's GMAT experience and look for reviews from GMAT students.
Which one should you choose?
- You want a score guarantee: Kaplan (Manhattan Prep), with conditions.
- You want a self-study course with tutoring on top: Target Test Prep.
- You want to pay as you go, in 2-hour sessions: GMAT Ninja.
- Lowest price, and you have time to vet tutors: Wyzant.
- You want a full-time coach who works with you directly, online or in San Diego, for less per hour than the big companies: Blake.
Or read more about GMAT tutoring with Blake.
FAQ
How much does a GMAT tutor cost?
Among the options on this page, GMAT tutoring runs from $40 to $420 an hour, and about 10 hours runs from $2,480 to $3,500. Blake is $275 an hour, or $248 an hour for 10 or more hours.
Do GMAT tutors guarantee scores?
Kaplan (Manhattan Prep) does, with conditions. GMAT Ninja doesn't, and Target Test Prep's guarantees cover its courses, not tutoring. We don't offer one.
Can I work with a GMAT tutor in person in San Diego?
Yes. Blake meets students in person at our Carmel Valley office, or online over Zoom.
Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?
ETS says 92% of business schools accept the GRE as well as the GMAT, so check each program. Our GMAT vs. GRE page compares the two tests side by side.