Karan Bagadiya

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An Aerospace Engineer turned Standardized Test-Prep Expert

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About Karan

Hi, I am Karan Bagadiya. And my passion, interest, and expertise lies in training people for standardized tests, primarily the GMAT and the GRE. So for the last decade, I’ve guided students through their test preparation journeys, serving as a concept-builder, doubt-solver, and—most importantly—a mentor-coach.

The key aspect of my teaching pedagogy is to hone the reasoning skills of each student - train how to think. A deep focus on training students to reason critically - set up a strong conceptual base first, and then strategize to maximize the score. Through this process, I strive to unearth each student's full potential.

Student reviews (4)

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Soham Bhatia

GMAT · Scored 675

Karan was a patient tutor that did a great job with breaking down GMAT concepts in an easy to understand manner. He helped me raise my score by over a 100 points and get into multiple T15s with significant $$. Additionally, he was accommodative with scheduling sessions given our time differences (PST vs IST)

Teaching

We focused primarily on Quant/DI, and he did wonders to boost my confidence along with reframing the most challenging portions of the test.

Value for money

Yes, highly competitive and was generous with going over allotted time in sessions as needed

Anonymous

GRE · Scored 339

Karan is an exceptional tutor who focuses on deep understanding rather than shortcuts, helping develop a problem-solving mindset. He personalizes his teaching to fit your needs and keeps you motivated to do your best. I wish I had started working with him sooner. I owe my GRE score to his guidance and highly recommend him!

Teaching

Karan’s teaching methods are all about understanding concepts at a deeper level rather than relying on tricks. He encourages you to think critically and find the most efficient way to solve problems. His approach is highly personalized as he adapts his teaching style based on how you learn best and creates study plans tailored to your needs.

Value for money

Karan’s tutoring is completely worth it. He doesn’t just teach during the sessions, he takes the time to understand your strengths and weaknesses and creates a study plan that actually works for you. He puts in extra effort beyond classes, making sure you’re always on track.

Anjika Nanda

GMAT · Scored 730

Karan has been an exceptional mentor and educator, profoundly shaping my approach to learning and problem-solving. His unwavering focus on reasoning and conceptual clarity has been instrumental in my growth, both as a test-taker and as an individual. Karan isn’t just an outstanding teacher - he’s a coach, a mentor, and a guiding force. For anyone looking to master the GMAT or any standardized test, I couldn’t recommend him more highly. His impact on my learning and personal growth extends far beyond a test score, and I will always be grateful for the skills and mindset he helped me develop.

Teaching

The biggest takeaway from my time learning with Karan isn’t just the score improvement - it’s the mindset shift. He doesn’t just train you for an exam; he trains you to think better, and that’s a skill that stays with you far beyond test day. His ability to break down complex quantitative concepts into intuitive frameworks made a significant difference in my learning, while his insights into verbal reasoning helped me understand the intent behind test questions

Value for money

Working with Karan was absolutely value for money. His teaching went beyond test prep, strengthening my problem-solving and logical reasoning skills in a way that benefited both my GMAT performance and long-term analytical thinking. Unlike generic courses, his personalized approach helped me study efficiently, saving time while deepening my understanding. His mentorship provided unwavering support, keeping me motivated and confident throughout the journey.

Madhav J. Sankar

GMAT · Scored 740

My interaction with Karan was minimal: four months and 20+ classes. But the magnitude of change that this brought into my thought process and business communication is beyond words, to be honest. In the end, competitive exams are more about discipline than skill. They require a structured method of approaching questions and a structured practice as a precursor. This is what I gained from Karan. The direction he imbued in me was the differentiating factor that helped me reach my score. And I am sure it will help me down the line. Moreover, I am thankful for the career perspectives he gave me.

Teaching

From his analysis of my initial GMAT mocks he asked me to take, he saw exam approaches, which I had followed till there, holding me back. To tackle them, he took a two-pronged method. First, he made me do a timed practice to keep me exam-ready. Then there was an untimed look-back into the problems that required me to muse about the different ways to answer the problem until we both were satisfied with my level of comprehension. This approach prepared me to solve, any variation of any problem.

Value for money

Absolutely