Whitney Garner
GMAT, GRE and EA prep and ADHD coach for adult learners
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsGrad school and PhDIvy League and top schoolsAdults with ADHDExecutive function skillsStress and overwhelm |
| Works with | Professionals and Students |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach and Life coach |
| Credentials | 1000+ hours trauma-informed yoga teacher training |
| Practice | Engage Prep |
Whitney Garner is the founder of Engage Prep. She coaches and tutors adult learners preparing for the GMAT, GRE and Executive Assessment, and she also works as an ADHD and accountability coach. She spent 20 years in test prep, including 15 at Manhattan Prep, where she developed curriculum. Her own adult ADHD diagnosis shaped her method. She teaches study strategy, stress management and test day confidence so adults can reach target scores without burning out.
What Whitney helps with
Whitney helps busy adults prepare for graduate business school tests without burnout. She also supports people with ADHD who want to find their way back to who they are.
- Cutting through content overload when studying
- Building strategic study skills
- Managing test anxiety and mindset
- Choosing between the GMAT, GRE and Executive Assessment
- Getting testing accommodations
- Creating study habits that last
- Studying while juggling career and family
Who Whitney works with
Whitney works with ambitious adult learners who are applying to MBA and executive MBA programs. Many juggle careers and families. Some have been out of school for years. She also coaches adults with ADHD, women with ADHD and solopreneurs.
How Whitney works
Whitney teaches students to spot patterns and use frameworks instead of working through endless practice problems. Her difficulty-based approach builds momentum step by step. Live courses use a tiered curriculum. Targeted workshops cover skills like test anxiety and advanced quant. One-on-one sessions can be tailored to a student just starting, stuck on one section, or fine-tuning before test day. Mindset work and stress management are part of every stage of prep.
Background and qualifications
Whitney has worked in test prep for 20 years. She spent 15 of those years at Manhattan Prep developing curriculum. She then founded Engage Prep to offer a less exhausting way to prepare for the GMAT, GRE and Executive Assessment. Her own adult ADHD diagnosis changed how she understands adult learning. She has completed more than 1000 hours of trauma-informed yoga teacher training. She also studies neuroscience research on learning and performance, and has experience with high-stress activities like skydiving and climbing.
Whitney Garner pricing
Programs and services
- Live complete test prep courses
- Targeted skill workshops
- One-on-one tutoring and coaching
- 1:1 accommodations coaching
- Free planning session
Whitney Garner reviews
The CoachVouch take
She combines 15 years of curriculum work at Manhattan Prep with her own adult ADHD diagnosis and trauma-informed yoga training.
Best for adults applying to MBA programs who want a strategic, low-burnout way to prepare for the GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment.
Common questions
How much does Whitney Garner charge?
Coaching with Whitney runs $80 to $230 an hour. Message Whitney from this page for an exact quote.
What does Whitney Garner help with?
Whitney Garner helps with cutting through content overload when studying, building strategic study skills, managing test anxiety and mindset and choosing between the GMAT, GRE and Executive Assessment.
Is Whitney Garner certified?
Whitney Garner lists: 1000+ hours trauma-informed yoga teacher training.
Does Whitney help with testing accommodations?
Yes. She offers one-on-one accommodations coaching that covers documentation and application strategies.
Which tests does Whitney prepare students for?
She prepares students for the GMAT, GRE and Executive Assessment. She also helps them choose the right test.
How do I contact Whitney Garner?
Send Whitney a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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