The Princeton Review

• Large Selection of Tests
• Selection of Services
• The Princeton Review Guarantee
• Free Practice Tests

Large Selection of Tests

The Princeton Review offers a large selection of tests. Not only do they offer common preparation courses such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT, they also offer less common courses such as the DAT, OAT, and ISEE. Further, the Princeton Review offers AP exam preparation courses. Their variety of courses is much larger than many competitors. 

Selection of Services

The Princeton Review has a large selection of services; students are not limited to self-guided online courses. They sell books, offer online courses, private tutoring, homework help, workshops, webinars, and admission counseling. Those seeking a more individualized experience can meet one-on-one with a private tutor. Some tests also offer semi-private tutoring with a class size of four or less. Many tests have 24- or 84-hour LiveOnline courses. 

For each test, the Princeton Review provides a large selection of packages. Most include a self-paced online course, an ultimate classroom or LiveOnline course, a workshop, and a private tutoring option. Students can select the option that best meets their unique learning style.

The Princeton Review also offers specialized services, such as interview preparation, for students applying to medical school. They assist students in finding colleges, grad schools, majors, and careers. Their services extend far beyond basic preparation courses. 

In addition, they offer a variety of mobile apps. Their Homework Help app connects students to live tutors 24/7. They also have a GRE Challenge app to help customer practice vocabulary and a College Advisor app. 

The Princeton Review Guarantee

Students who meet eligibility criteria (such as attending all class sessions, taking the test within 90 days after the course ends, etc.) will receive a refund if their score does not improve. A baseline score is established in one of two ways: it is either based on the official test score a student received prior to taking the course or the score he or she received on the first practice test in the program. In addition, customers who are dissatisfied can repeat the program for free. 

Free Practice Tests

The Princeton Review offers free practice tests and sample LiveOnline classes for many tests. They also offer free trials for certain courses. 

• High Prices

High Prices

The Princeton Review has much higher prices than many competitors. Prices vary greatly based on the test and package purchased. For example, GMAT preparation offer a self-paced course for $499, an ultimate LiveOnline for $949, a workshop for $150, and private tutoring for $510 (for 3 hours). Tests like the MCAT, have higher prices. Self-paced MCAT courses are $1,699, a strategy course is $2,049, an ultimate classroom is $2,499, and a winter bootcamp is $2,499.