Kaplan Test Prep

Personally, I thought it was a waste of money. It's probably highly individual-dependent. If you have a lot of time, it's probably a worthwhile investment. The classroom version may be a better investment. The book series wasn't bad... they just seemed to be textbook vomit and include a good bit of unnecessary information. I preferred the Exam Krackers books. Take my opinion with a grain of salt because my MCAT score was in the mediocre range.

The only thing that could possibly surpass the educational benefits in the Kaplan Test Preparation book would be to have an actual professor standing there with you explaining every word. It was truly an easy to understand book that guided me step by step and helped me to achieve my overall goals. With the assistance of the Kaplan Test Prep book, I was able to pursue the college of my dreams in person and was able to not only pass my classes but to surpass all my needed requirements in my educational studies of becoming a registered nurse in the medical field with a focus on internal medicine. I would recommend this book to anyone.

I have taken the MCAT preparation course provided, given and instructed by the people, the instructors, the teachers and the overall team at the Kaplan Test Prep. I found there were many features of the Kaplan MCAT prep that I did enjoy and liked. My favorite things about the Kaplan MCAT test preparation which included the level and detail of the instruction quality, the high quality and the discerning nature of the knowledge the instructors unequivocally and personally had with the test themselves. All of the instructors' willingness to answer any of the questions the students had (Regardless of how little or long it took for the individual students to comprehend the topic or the answer before moving on to the next subject), the level of the detail and the attention to the exam detail was wonderful and very helpful, as well as the tips which were given regarding and about the MCAT test itself.

For example, the things like what to look for in the MCAT exam questions and the possible answers, the sample questions and their corresponding answers. Taking the time going over the topics that may or may not be on the actual MCAT exam, the things to students should plump focus on prior to the test, a suggested timeline given for studying which topics when and how to do that in the most efficient manner. The general test taking tips for guaranteed success or increasing your chances of success especially when you don't remember the exact topic or the exact answer. How to eliminate the possible wrong answers and many reminders of what to bring and what to do for the day of the exam, like not panicking, getting enough sleep and ample rest the night before the exam, packing all your necessary test taking tools and items days before the MCAT exam.

Even that tip about making flashcards for certain subjects that you struggled with for quick review prior to the test time helped me with retain the information I struggled with while studying before. I really liked the informative booklets they produced and provided to the class. The pricing Kaplan asked for was reasonable given the level of instruction and knowledge given to the students by instructors. I think that overall, the value was indefinitely superior to other test preparation companies and classes compared to the competitors. I was very pleased with the Kaplan MCAT preparatory course and felt like I would've given myself a major disservice if I had not taken it and went with another company or no company at all.

The best features were the fact that the preparatory class dedicated a lot of time on the actual test topics and went full scale into and about the exam from cover to cover. I really like how dedicated the instructors were to one on one tutoring and teaching in different ways and manners if any of the students required it, especially since people all learn in different ways more efficiently than only one way of instruction. It truly was catered for the individual learning if anyone required that level of attention. The instructors never made anyone feel stupid for asking questions they didn't understand, and the instructors were very encouraging with every single student. I liked and enjoyed how we were able to break into the smaller groups for peer study sessions on some of the harder test topics.

I also thoroughly enjoyed the instructors' willingness for teaching and their enthusiasm for getting the students feeling comfortable as well as very prepared for this big test that could determine a life-changing event in their lives. The reputation of Kaplan also was something I really liked because it made me confident they would provide me with the tools necessary for accomplishing a high score on the MCAT test which I really needed for the next step in my education and college career. The Kaplan instructors' conduct was very professional and they had very good teaching techniques which allowed me to retain the information after leaving the class. They also went above and beyond by providing their emails so that students could email them after class if any of us had more questions or needed clarification on any topic, subject or general help.

I also liked the fact that the schedule for classes was given at very flexible openings that worked with my own schedule and the locations of classes was also very convenient for me to access and travel to. The instructing team was very valuable to me as they gave me not only knowledge regarding the MCAT exam but also mnemonic devices for memorization that I could take with me even after I complete the MCAT exam and all the testing. Furthermore, the Kaplan style of teaching and instruction, attention to detail with the MCAT test, and the repetition of ideas and test topics was extremely important and helpful to me even upon leaving Kaplan. I feel like it was well worth the money and time spent taking the course with Kaplan for my MCAT preparation.

They only things I wound improve about the Kaplan MCAT test prep would be that I would do the course over a longer period of time if possible so that we could do a slower or faster pace if any of the students required it. Since that time was limited and people do have very complicated and sometimes they also have very limited time slots in their schedules, that I would have found it nice to have the class run over that longer period of time with even more flexibility on scheduling. For improvement that perhaps an online portion could be added to the course, whether it was live instruction on video or prerecorded classes so that students would not have to travel to class making it more easily accessible. Especially for those who do not have transportation or have difficulty making time for the class within their own set and often times very busy schedule.

I think having that as an option to be taking the class over the internet would have helped many students tremendously. Even a possibility of having the classes recorded and available online to rewatch at home would have be spectacular. Because sometimes being very tired from school and work already before going to class, it would be hard for me to stay alert and focused on the topic at hand, the MCAT exam in this particular case. It would have been great for me and other students to be able to review our specific class at home at our own time and leisure, especially since we are paying so much money and putting in so much financially to have a Kaplan approved and directed course for MCAT exam instruction.

I want the best possible outcome and added value for my hard earned money and this would be an option that would've added a ton of perceived value and would have just sent me over the moon to be able to review the exact class I was just sitting in. Even if an online class were to be an option later on, I think adding a live chat option working would have been spectacular for the students who wanted to receive instruction that way.

The breakdown of strategic planning was most beneficial to my learning style and my testing style. I found this information most useful of all the tips and techniques advocated in the test prep. However, I found the order of the study topics in the preparatory materials less intuitive than I initially expected. Of all the information and techniques included in the study materials, this was the least helpful information out of all presented in the literature.

However, I did not like the selection process based of the selection of questions that made you have to fit a certain criteria for acceptance. It makes you become discouraged about 30% into taking the exam. Before the military I wasn't exposed to certain criteria that was required and certain categories I had no experience with. It made me feel singled out and not wanted because of the not knowing even though I'm a straight A student. It was actually pretty racist in my book. I looked around the room and all the ** people had the same look of confusion on their faces. We all looked at one another. I skipped over that section and came back to it. They all did the same.

He took tests in class and we couldn't review them even when the teacher told him to go on line and review it there. This was part of the class requirement. So I started calling customer service and asked for help. I called at least 4 times and e-mailed twice. Nothing was done in order to give my son access to his account. Finally, on the last day when he was taking the last test, I called and I was very upset and told the customer service that this class was a waste of my time and money since I couldn't finish half of the things that this class required.

I finally got one customer service rep on phone who took care of us and gave my son access to his account. Well, this was his last day and at that point it didn't matter because the class was over and this account access was part of the class and his success. I spend $600 on this class and have no results. The company blew me off and didn't fix the problem until the last day of the course. I have e-mail from them on the last day of my son's course letting me know that I finally have access to practice what was part of the course contract and what I paid for. I wouldn't recommend Kaplan to anyone because they don't care and they don't want to make anything right. Still today, they left me without a resolution.

You register for course. In my case, it was at my daughter's high school premises. You get emails encouraging your child to register for online courses as soon as possible so she would be ready for SAT course that will take place at her high school. 4 days prior course date, you get email from Kaplan stating that course has been cancelled since they had only 3 participants enrolled, and in return you get alternative choices of courses available. Offered alternatives were not acceptable to us and I asked for refund of tuition for the part that has been cancelled by Kaplan. In return, you will get informed that since your child started online preparation tests, therefore you are not eligible for any tuition refund for the services that have been cancelled by Kaplan.

In summary, Kaplan will lure you into trap of registering online course then they will cancel course that you are registered for and if you will not accept alternative choice then you will not receive tuition refund. Please note on their website - "Money Back Guarantee". Exactly the same scheme has happened to my son who enrolled into Kaplan MCAT preparation course. We were left with no alternative, since his original course location has been cancelled; either you would accept alternate option or lose entire tuition. Person representative from Kaplan who assisted me in that matter is: Justina **.

I took the test on March 17 after two weeks i got the result, I didn’t pass. According to Shannon call within 10 days after getting the result. I called the following day and let them know but Vivian is not in the office. She called me after 3 days. She said its money back guaranty for those who graduated here in United States not for international nurses. She didn’t tell me that when I enrolled or talk to her about the program. They just keep telling us in the classroom that you have to fulfill all the requirements so if you don’t pass the test you get your money back. I ask Vivian if I want to take another review if I don’t have to pay anything. She said I will have to pay 50%. Please help me; I want at least partial part of my money back. I paid $600.00 for this review. No physical damage.