Kaplan Test Prep Reviews 96

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.7

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I am using the UCAT resources and well... it's not helpful at all. The timings are all off, it is giving me 10 minuets to answer 10 abstract reasoning questions when in the test you only have just ove... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super helpful 1 to 1 feedback sometimes. They do timed examples which are so valuable because they put you in the right mindset meaning you aren't rushed when it comes to the real thing. Hints and tec... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The course failed to provide anything above what's available online. There was absaloutely no scope for those with SEN or entitled to/taking extra time. The online resources are also channel... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After taking the Kaplan course, I feel 100% more confident than I did before the course. It is an amazing way to practise skills, time management, question types and much more. It has made me very awa... See more

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At Kaplan Test Prep, we're committed to your success. Study with us and benefit from 75 years of experience, as well as the combined expertise of hundreds of teachers, researchers, curriculum specialists and testing experts. Our experience in the test prep industry ensures that we can offer you a unique combination of realistic testing experiences, expertly-trained teachers, and quality study materials. Some preparation courses focus just on content, others focus just on strategy. Kaplan's curriculum covers all aspects of test preparation needed for a high score.


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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not worth the money

Not worth the money, ineffective teaching, could have learnt the same on my own, I would not recommend this course

19 February 2019
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Reply from Kaplan Test Prep

Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

At Kaplan, our goals are to provide the best test prep available, increase students' knowledge and confidence, and ensure all our students are fully prepared for the exams they are about to take. We have helped thousands of students pass their UKCAT exam every year, and we are pleased to know that hundreds of our students who attended our courses and used our online resources have successfully embarked on their medical studies.

We recognise, however, that there is always an opportunity to improve and we are sorry to hear you have had an unsatisfactory experience and would love to connect with you so we can get some further feedback on the course you attended. We would appreciate if you could contact our Customer Service team directly on global.support@kaplan.com with any additional information.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great but not perfect

Great place to practice your skills and learn the test, however perhaps it would benefit from a more streamlined course on how to do the sections.

19 February 2019
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Useful Strategies but not everything you need...

Kaplan UKCAT Test Prep is very useful to get the strategies needed to tackle the UCKAT. I got a very high score as a result of these strategies as well as the numerous practices available after the course. But, you must put in the work: the course is not a be all, end all. Neither does it prepare you as well for the SJT side but overall it is a good experience and worth the money.

18 February 2019
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very useful for exam technique

If you can get past the expense, the courses for both UKCAT and BMAT were very helpful. Whilst I wouldn't say they were essential, and I didn't find the question banks as useful as Medify, the courses were extremely valuable in terms of exam technique. Would recommend to anyone taking either exam, and have done so.

18 February 2019
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not worth £330 at all

Not worth £330 at all, you can get cheaper crash courses - for example, the 6med crash course, which covers all the same things, in just one day.

The two-day classroom at Kaplan just goes through the same things as the 6med one, but they just charge you extra because of the online exam system they use, but that's not necessary because you can use Medify and the 6med UKCAT site.

18 February 2019
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Reply from Kaplan Test Prep

Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

At Kaplan, we strive to ensure that we always do our best to accommodate our students' needs - we have been doing so for over 80 years now. Our methods and resources are proven to help students succeed academically and we have found that students who attend the entire course and utilise our online resources tend to do very well on the test day. Our extensive online materials include hours of online instruction, practice quizzes and practice tests, Question Banks, personalised reports and teacher support among others - all of these resources are often the reason students choose Kaplan over other providers.

As our goal is to help each student succeed, we are sorry to hear of your disappointment with our UKCAT course and would love to connect with you so we can get some further feedback on the course you attended. We would appreciate if you could contact our Customer Service team directly on global.support@kaplan.com with any additional information.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Invaluable explanations and hints

Super helpful 1 to 1 feedback sometimes. They do timed examples which are so valuable because they put you in the right mindset meaning you aren't rushed when it comes to the real thing. Hints and techniques are given which weren't available online, they saved me so much time and boosted my score because of it.

18 February 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great UKCAT and Interview Course

My Kaplan UKCAT course helped me get my medical school interviews, and the interview course helped me feel well prepared for those interviews! Really helpful.

18 February 2019
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Practice Materials

Whilst the course was very helpful, indeed; It gave me an idea of what to expect and how to prepare for the UKCAT. However, there was not enought practice materials on the Kaplan website.

18 February 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you!

I took the kaplan ukcat and interview course and it helped me to get an offer to study medicine!

18 February 2019
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