The test prep industry is largely dominated by two big players Kaplan and Princeton Review, with Kaplan having an estimated 50% market share in the US. But these are luckily not your only options because they tend to be quite expensive! Test prep comes in three flavors: tutoring, self-study, and group classes. Here is a summary of various test prep services offered in the US. This list is not complete, but it is as close as you will find of a comprehensive list. Prices and services, of course, are subject to change.
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WebScho Academy:
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WebScho Academy |
- $199 (1 year access) |
- Online, video-on-demand (100+) lessons - 5 Official ACT practice tests - 220+ (and growing) video explanations of ACT questions - 1000+ practice questions - Thorough review of all sections of ACT: English, Math, Reading, and Science - AskWebScho: Email support for students and parents - WebSchoLive: Weekly live online classes from our expert instructors |
Tutoring Companies:
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Companies |
Price |
Notes |
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ArborBridge |
$2695 for 12 hours $5495 for 30 hours $7995 for 45 hours $9995 for 60 hours |
- One-on-one tutoring - 3, 5, 6, or 7 practice tests offered depending on package - Tutors are employees and are trained, but expensive |
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Club Z! |
$60 per hour |
- One-on-one tutoring (not just test prep; any subject any grade level). Discounts offered for set number of hours purchased (10, 18, and 24 hours) - In-home tutoring also offered - 5 practice tests offered - Tutors are independent contractors |
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Pearson Ed |
$45 per hour |
- One-on-one tutoring. Discounts offered for set number of hours purchased. Other test prep resources provided for additional price. - Tutors are independent contractors |
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Varsity Tutors |
$60 per hour |
- One-on-one tutoring. Discounts offered for set number of hours purchased (12 hours: $840; 24 hours: $1440, 36 hours: $1980; 48 hours: $2544). - Tutors are independent contractors |
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Atlanta Tutors |
$60 per hour |
- One-on-one tutoring. Discounts offered for multiple hours purchased. - Tutors are independent contractors |
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StudyPoint |
Unknown |
- One-on-one tutoring. Discounts offered for set number of hours purchased (10, 18, and 30 hours) |
Online Self-Study Courses:
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Companies |
Price |
Notes |
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ePrep |
- $299 for 6 month access - $599 for 1 year access |
- 112 video lessons - 2-6 practice tests |
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PrepScholar |
- $497 for pre-recorded lessons |
- 1 year access. 40 hours of video instruction - 1200+ practice questions. 4 point guarantee. - 4 practice tests. - Tutoring package optional. Provides access to pre-recorded lessons. (4-hours: $995 ($23/hour); 10-hours: $1995 ($40/hour); 40-hours: $6995 ($99/hour and premium selection of best tutors)) |
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Kranse Institute |
- $599 |
- 1 year access. 40 hours of video instruction - 2 practice tests |
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GreenTestPrep |
- $597 ($397) |
- 1 year access - Guided lessons through virtual notebook/platform - 500+ practice questions |
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TutorMe |
- $249 |
- 1 year access. 10 hours of animated lessons. - 500+ practice problems. - Tutoring optional. ($1/min) |
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Magoosh |
- $70/ month - $89 for 3 mo. - $99 for 6 mo. |
- 140 video lessons - 400+ practice questions |
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Official ACT/ SAT online prep |
- $45 |
- Lessons and practice tests that match content from retail books. - 3 practice tests |
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Khan Academy |
- free |
- Hundreds of pre-recorded lessons (>30 hours) |
Group Classes: (National Companies)
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Companies |
Price |
Notes |
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Kaplan |
Group Class - $799 for 18 hours - $350 for 12 hours - $1599 for unlimited hours Tutoring - $2399+ Self-Study - $299 for one year access - Retail books |
- Group classes have variations of 0-3 on-demand online homework help from a tutor - 8-12 practice tests - 1400+ practice questions - 50 hours of video lessons - Large number of students in classes
- Tutoring discounts offered for set number of hours purchased (12, 20, 26, 32, 48 hours) |
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Princeton Review |
Group Class - $599 for 15 hours - $799 for 25 hours - $1999 for 50 hours (summer) Tutoring - $140 per hour Self-Study - $299 includes 3 hours of online help from tutor - Retail books |
- Group classes have variations of 1-3 on-demand online homework help from a tutor. - 140+ lessons. - 3-10 practice tests (depending on course) - 2000+ practice questions - 140+ video lessons - 8+ students in classes - Tutoring discounts offered for set number of hours purchased (3-hours: $420; 10-hours: $1300; 24 hours: $2760) |
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PowerScore |
Group Class - $350 for two weekend camp - $350 for 12 hours - $495 for 24 hours - $595 for 40 hours Tutoring - $150 per hour Self-Study - Only retail books |
- Live, online instruction. - 4 practice tests - 24 hour email homework help - 1000+ practice questions - Tutoring discounts offered for set number of hours purchased (5-hours: $625; 10-hours: $1150; 20-hours: $2200; 35-hours: $3675) |
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VeritasPrep |
Group Class - $690 for in-person (where offered) or online classes Tutoring - $2900-6800 Self-Study - $490 for pre-recorded video lessons |
- Live courses are 6 weeks and lessons are recorded for those who classes - 25 hours of instruction. - 3 practice tests - 12 month access to pre-recorded videos - 24 hour email homework help - 100,000 students prepared. |
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Revolution Prep |
Group Class - $299 for online value classes - $599 for online small group or in-person classes Tutoring - $129 per hour Self-Study - none |
- 18 hours of instruction over 6 classes - 5 practice tests - Value course has 10-30 students - Small Group course has 5-8 students - In-person class has 10-20 students |