Josh Poker
GMAT tutor for MBA applicants, in English and Spanish
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Enid Fogel merit scholarship, Chicago Booth; MLT Fellow |
| Languages | English and Spanish |
| Practice | Von Poker Prep |
Josh Poker is a GMAT tutor who helps MBA applicants raise their scores. He has worked at BCG in Buenos Aires and San Diego, and he went through the M7 admissions process himself. His clients have won admits at schools such as HBS, Stanford GSB, Wharton and INSEAD. His top student scored 770. He coaches in English and Spanish.
What Josh helps with
Josh works on GMAT Focus Edition scores for applicants aiming at top business schools. He helps with score plateaus and test-day pacing.
- Preparing for the GMAT Focus Edition
- Breaking a score plateau on a GMAT retake
- Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and Data Insights sections
- Fixing pacing and timing on test day
- Building a study plan around a full-time job
- Reviewing mock tests to find weak spots
- Targeting M7, T15 US and top European programs
Who Josh works with
Josh works with applicants aiming for M7 and T15 US programs, or for LBS, INSEAD, IESE and HEC Paris. He also helps people retaking the GMAT who are stuck at a plateau. Many clients hold demanding full-time roles. He coaches bilingual and Latin America based applicants in English and Spanish.
How Josh works
Each client starts with a diagnostic test. Josh then builds a personal study plan around the client's timeline and target score. He teaches his own frameworks for all three GMAT Focus sections, based on the logic patterns the test repeats. He uses a mock test analysis method to turn each practice exam into a plan for what to fix. He also teaches timing and pacing rules for test day.
Background and qualifications
Josh has coached the GMAT for eight years. He earned the Enid Fogel merit scholarship at Chicago Booth and is an MLT Fellow. He served as Argentina Country Captain for Booth Admissions. Before starting business school, he received consulting offers from BCG, Deloitte and EY-Parthenon. He worked at BCG Buenos Aires and BCG San Diego. He went through the M7 admissions process himself and builds his teaching from that experience.
Josh Poker pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one GMAT coaching
- Free intro call
- Private GMAT prep through Von Poker Prep
Josh Poker reviews
Josh Poker has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 97 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He coaches the GMAT in both English and Spanish and built his method from his own M7 admissions experience.
Best for MBA applicants aiming at M7 or top European schools who need a tight GMAT plan around a full-time job.
Common questions
How much does Josh Poker charge?
Coaching with Josh runs $80 to $230 an hour. Message Josh from this page for an exact quote.
What does Josh Poker help with?
Josh Poker helps with preparing for the GMAT Focus Edition, breaking a score plateau on a GMAT retake, quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and Data Insights sections and fixing pacing and timing on test day.
Does Josh Poker coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Josh Poker have reviews?
Josh Poker has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 97 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Josh Poker certified?
Josh Poker lists: Enid Fogel merit scholarship, Chicago Booth; MLT Fellow.
Can Josh help if I am retaking the GMAT?
Yes. He works with people who are retaking the test and need to break a score plateau.
How do I contact Josh Poker?
Send Josh a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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