M7 + Elite Europe
Harvard, Stanford GSB, Wharton, MIT Sloan, Booth, Columbia, Kellogg, INSEAD, LBS, HEC.
Typical Riyadh admit: 705–745 GMAT Focus.
GMAT Focus Edition prep for Riyadh MBA applicants · tutoring
Online GMAT tutor for MBA & EMBA applicants based in Riyadh.
Boost Academy is an online international academy. Many of our GMAT students live in Riyadh, working across PIF-related funds, McKinsey/BCG/Bain Riyadh offices, Aramco, STC, and consulting startups. Targets typically include INSEAD, LBS, HEC, Wharton, MIT Sloan, and Booth. Start with the free GMAT Focus diagnostic.
- 805GMAT Focus scale
- 685+Top MBA target
- ASTEvening Riyadh slots
- 99+ %Sam's verbal percentile
Why Riyadh MBA demand has surged
Saudi Vision 2030 created a new generation of MBA applicants.
Riyadh-based professionals at PIF subsidiaries, McKinsey / BCG / Bain Riyadh, Aramco, STC, Tabby, Tamara, and Saudi-based startups are increasingly applying to global MBA, MiM, and Master's in Finance programs. The GMAT Focus Edition is the central test signal.
Regional + EMBA
INSEAD Abu Dhabi MBA, Cambridge Judge, Oxford Saïd, IE, IESE, KAUST EMBA.
EMBAs weight experience over GMAT, but 665+ smooths the application.
MiM & Master's in Finance
HEC MiM, ESSEC MiM, LBS MiM, LBS MFA, MIT MFin, Oxford MFE, Imperial MSc Finance.
Typical: 685–715 GMAT Focus, 0–2 years experience.
Pricing for Riyadh MBA applicants
Pricing
SAR is USD-pegged so prices are stable in riyals. Pay in SAR, USD, EUR, or GBP. All packages include the Diagnostic Review session free.
Diagnostic Review
SAR 225 / hr
≈ €55 · single 1-on-1 session
For applicants starting out
- 1-hour 1-on-1 walkthrough
- Section-by-section reality check
- 4–8 week plan
- Free 1-hour trial credit toward a package
Why this price: below a single hour at any premium Riyadh in-person GMAT centre. Designed to begin with a credible plan.
Intensive 1-on-1
SAR 388 / hr
≈ €95 · recommended for most applicants
Recommended for most applicants
- Dedicated lead tutor (Umer for Quant + DI, Sam for Verbal)
- Tutor-maintained error log + custom homework
- WhatsApp / email support between sessions
- Weekly written progress note
- Priority booking near test date
Why this price: 30–50% below private 1-on-1 GMAT tutoring at Manhattan Prep, Veritas, or premium Riyadh in-person centres. Dedicated 99+ percentile tutors with full method discipline.
Premium Mentor Track
SAR 550 / hr
≈ €135 · for M7 / INSEAD / LBS applicants
For M7 + INSEAD / LBS / HEC targets
- Everything in Intensive
- 24h response from lead tutor
- 2 application essays reviewed
- MBA-school shortlist conversation
- Score guarantee
Why this price: MBA-admissions consultants in Riyadh charge SAR 700–2,000/hr for application work alone. The Mentor Track bundles GMAT tutoring with essay review and shortlist work at SAR 550/hr.
Multi-hour packages
- 10 hours5% off the per-hour rate
- 20 hours · most popular10% off the per-hour rate
- 40 hours15% off — best per-hour rate
Examples: 40 hours of Intensive = SAR 13,200. 40 hours of Premium Mentor = SAR 18,700.
Frequent questions from Riyadh MBA applicants
GMAT questions Riyadh applicants ask first.
Do you tutor GMAT students based in Riyadh?
Yes. Boost Academy is an online international academy and many of our GMAT applicants are based in Riyadh, working in consulting, PIF subsidiaries, Aramco, telecoms, and tech. Sessions happen on Zoom or Google Meet at Riyadh-evening time slots after the working day.
Where can I take the GMAT Focus Edition in Riyadh?
The GMAT Focus Edition is administered at Pearson VUE test centres in Riyadh. The at-home (online) GMAT Focus is also available — requires a quiet room and a reliable webcam.
How long do Riyadh working professionals usually need?
Typical timeline: 10–14 weeks at 5–8 hours of study per week to lift from a 595 baseline to a 685+ target. The diagnostic produces a realistic per-week trajectory.
Do you cover the Executive Assessment (EA)?
Yes. The EA is shorter and used for EMBA programs (Wharton, LBS, IE, INSEAD GEMBA). Several Riyadh-based EMBA applicants prep for the EA instead of the full GMAT Focus.