Magoosh

• Affordable Test Preparation
• High-Quality Study Materials
• Intuitive Dashboard
• Targeted Study Schedules
• 24/7 Student Support
• Score Improvement Guarantee

Affordable Test Preparation

With a core belief that all students should have access to effective test preparation material, Magoosh makes its material a fraction of the cost of traditional classes and tutors. The pricing provided for all of its test prep consistently beats Princeton Review, Kaplan, Manhattan Prep, Economist, and Veritas. Pricing and plan length depend on the test taken, but are located on the company's website for comparison.  

High-Quality Study Materials

Magoosh provides a large collection of resources and tools. In addition to its practice questions and video lessons, Magoosh provides a text and video explanation for each practice question. Although the material is online, students are still able to flag and/or take notes on each question if necessary. Full-length practice tests are included in the plans, as well as estimated score predictions for the GMAT, GRE, ACT, and MCAT.

To make studying even more convenient for busy students, Magoosh offers several apps, including on-the-go test prep and its popular Vocabulary Builder. The Magoosh Vocabulary Chrome Extension is a free tool that allows students to build their vocabulary while browsing the web by a new word popping up each time users open a new browser tab. Magoosh’s Amazon Alexa skills include a vocabulary builder, spelling game, and kids spelling game. 

Magoosh also offers free, high-quality information on tests and admissions through its test prep blogs that receive over 15 million visitors each year. The company also has Youtube channels for each test featuring free lessons from expert instructions that receive four million views each year.

Intuitive Dashboard

Magoosh offers an intuitive dashboard with its GRE, SAT, ACT, and Praxis study programs. The dashboard helps students keep track of progress by estimating scores, comparing studying pace with other students, and tracks learning. The smart review system allows students to review their performance based on time, difficulty, subject, or bookmarks so students optimize studying time.

Targeted Study Schedules

Magoosh provides carefully crafted study schedules that accommodate varying study times and skills so students can optimize their studying. These study schedules range from one week, one month with either weekly or daily studying, to three-month or six-month studying schedules. Schedules can also be adjusted to be math or verbally focused. The schedules can even specifically target advanced students trying to reach a near perfect score. 

24/7 Student Support

Although Magoosh is an online test preparation company, it offers 24/7 support to students. While studying, if students get stuck or need extra help, they can email or use the chat support to receive help from a test prep expert. While there are limitations to how much the company can help any student, in most cases (Magoosh cites 99 percent of the time), the test prep experts are able to answer all questions students may have.

Score Improvement Guarantee

Magoosh offers score improvement guarantees for its courses. Its score guarantee for the GRE and GMAT is ambitious in that it offers a +5 points guarantee for the GRE and a +50 points guarantee for the GMAT. Competitors such as Kaplan, Princeton Review, and Manhattan prep only offer a +1 point guarantee for the GRE and GMAT. 

Customers must follow specific guidelines to qualify for the score improvement guarantee. For example, customers must have taken the exam in the past five years before studying with Magoosh, watch all video lessons, and complete all practice questions. The score guarantee is different for each package; however, premium packages guarantee the following increases: 

• GRE — 5 points
• GMAT — 50 points
• SAT — 100 points
• ACT — 4 points
• LSAT — 5 points

Furthermore, Magoosh offers a seven-day, money-back guarantee on all its courses. Customers who are dissatisfied for any reason can cancel via email, no strings attached. Certain tests also offer free trials.

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• Only Online Self-Directed Courses

Only Online Self-Directed Courses

Magoosh only offers online self-directed courses. Customers seeking in-person or live online classes will need to use other companies.