Kaplan Test Prep Reviews (2026): What Parents Say, Pros & Cons
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Kaplan Test Prep review summary
Test prep company, in business since 1938, with SAT, ACT, PSAT and AP prep for high schoolers plus ISEE, SSAT and SHSAT prep for younger students. Kaplan is the ACT's official partner for live online prep.
Kaplan Test Prep pros and cons
Pros
- Official partner for live online ACT prep
- Live instructors are 99th-percentile scorers
- Covers SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT and GED
- Higher Score Guarantee on eligible programs
- Long track record, since 1938
Cons
- Consumer prices change often and were not verifiable for this review
- Guarantee has conditions and restrictions
- Live classes are online only
- Most public reviews are about professional exams, not high school prep
Who Kaplan Test Prep is for (and who it isn’t)
Best for
- ACT-bound students who want official ACT questions and live online classes
- Students who want a live course taught by top scorers
- Middle schoolers prepping for the ISEE, SSAT or NYC SHSAT
- Families who want SAT, ACT and AP prep from one company
Look elsewhere if
- Families on a tight budget; free Khan Academy SAT prep is a strong start
- Students who want in-person classes
- Families who need to see a price before talking to anyone
What parents say about Kaplan Test Prep
A summary of public parent feedback we read on forums, app stores and review sites. It is not a set of Edulist family reviews.
Kaplan Test Prep held a 4.4 rating from about 6,300 Trustpilot reviews as of October 2026, but nearly all visible reviews concern nursing, finance and medical school exams rather than the SAT or ACT. Across those reviews, people praise instructors, test-like practice questions and test-taking strategies, while complaints mention condensed materials and dated self-paced software.
Common praise
- Knowledgeable, encouraging instructors
- Practice questions that resemble the real exam
- Useful test-taking strategies
Common complaints
- Some materials feel too condensed
- Self-paced software can feel dated
Sources: trustpilot.com · kaptest.com
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Is Kaplan Test Prep worth the price?
Kaplan sells its SAT, ACT, PSAT and AP prep on kaptest.com, with prices that change by format and season.
Can a scholarship pay for Kaplan Test Prep?
Test prep courses may be an allowable expense in some ESA programs, such as Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account, but each program decides which expenses and vendors qualify. Check your program's handbook before you buy.
No program on Edulist lists Kaplan Test Prep yet. Save it to your wishlist and we’ll tell you when one does. Many state ESAs let families buy products like this directly; each program decides.
Kaplan Test Prep alternatives
Long-running test prep company offering SAT, ACT, PSAT and AP prep for high schoolers: self-paced programs from $299, live online courses from $949, and private tutoring from $175 an hour, with score guarantees on many programs.
Online SAT and ACT prep built around a diagnostic test and a customized weekly study plan.
Low-cost online test prep. Magoosh SAT costs $49 a month or $129 a year, and Magoosh ACT costs $129 for 12 months, with video lessons, thousands of practice questions, an AI tutor and a 7-day money-back guarantee.
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Kaplan or Princeton Review: which is better?
Both sell self-paced and live online options. Kaplan's edge is its official ACT partnership and middle school admissions test prep. Princeton Review shows most prices publicly and bundles SAT and ACT in its self-paced program.
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