Compare Kaplan
to the best of the rest.
We know that you're looking at the competition. And you should — GMAT prep is an important investment. As you do, we encourage you to consider the information below. We think you'll find that Kaplan is the only choice for your GMAT prep. We'll show you how to score higher on the GMAT — guaranteed or your money back. 
Kaplan GMAT |
The Competition |
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| Guarantee | ||
|---|---|---|
Comprehensiveness |
Pioneered the comprehensive guarantee: If you're not ready or satisfied with your score, study again for free; if your score doesn't improve, get your money back* | Many of the companies that do offer guarantees have restrictive limitations, contain hidden fees, or require that you take the actual GMAT to qualify |
| Track Record | ||
Experience in GMAT test prep |
40+ years of GMAT test prep experience | No other prep course has been offering GMAT prep as long—some have been in business for as little as 2 years |
Proof of success |
More people get into business school with a Kaplan GMAT course than with any other major course* | Beware of score claims based on home-made practice tests |
| Personalized Learning | ||
Course options |
Many options available including GMAT Advanced, the industry's only score-qualified GMAT course | No score-qualified courses |
Adaptive learning technology |
Proprietary Smart Reports™ technology provides customized homework assignments depending on test performance | Most have non-existent and/or unproven adaptive technology |
| Instruction and Realistic Practice | ||
Practice tests at the official test center |
Yes–Kaplan's exclusive partnership with Pearson gives students the opportunity to take any practice test at the official testing center | No |
Instructional hours |
Over 180 hours of instruction and practice | No other prep course offers as many hours of instruction and practice |
Practice questions |
Largest question library–over 6,000 items | No other prep course offers close to 6,000 items |
*Higher Score Guarantee: Conditions and restrictions apply. For complete guarantee eligibility requirements, visit kaptest.com/hsg. Proof of success: People refers to adults who took the GMAT and a course to prepare for it, were accepted into business school and participated in the survey. The Harris Interactive® online study for Kaplan was conducted between December 6th and 21st, 2007 among 196 US adults who applied to and were admitted into business school, of whom 181 took the GMAT and a course to prepare for it. | ||