Veritas Prep
Is This Your Business?Author: Kaitlyn Short
Veritas Prep was founded in 2001 by MBA students at Yale University. They aim to provide high quality materials for ambitious students. They claim to be a company “for high achievers by high achievers”. All of their instructors scored in the 99th percentile of all test takers. They have served over 300,000 students.
Top Ranked Companies
The Good
- Free Resources
- Selection of Services
- Money-Back Guarantee
Free Resources
Veritas Prep offers free resources for each test. They offer practice tests, question banks, and video solutions. Customers can find answers to both general and content specific questions about each test. Students interested in the GRE, ACT and SAT can attend a free online trial class. Veritas Prep also offers a free SAT book.
Selection of Services
Veritas Prep offers a wide selection of services. They offer private tutoring and on-demand, live online, and in-person courses. Driven students can participate in their self-study courses whereas those seeking more structure can attend live online or in-person classes. Additionally, customers who are dissatisfied with an assigned tutor can request a different tutor after their first session.
They also offer admissions counseling. Veritas offers tools and advice for students applying to college. Customers can speak to advisors. They also specifically offer one-on-one coaching for MBA applicants.
Money-Back Guarantee
Veritas Prep allows customers to retake a course for free once within 12 months of initial purchase. They also offer a full refund within seven days of purchase. Finally, they offer a money-back guarantee if a student’s score does not increase. This guarantee is valid for 90 days after the last class.
The Bad
- Limited Courses Offered
- High Prices
- Availability of In-Person Classes
Limited Courses Offered
Veritas Prep only provides test preparation for four tests, the GMAT, GRE, SAT, and ACT. Students seeking courses for the MCAT, LSAT, or other tests will need to search for another company.
High Prices
Veritas Prep’s prices depend on the service and test. For all tests, private tutoring from Veritas Prep is extremely expensive. GRE tutoring averages at $225 per hour, much higher than many competitors.
Their on-demand, live online, and in-person courses also are more expensive than competitors. In-person and live courses are the most expensive; the GRE live online courses are $849. Self-study courses are less expensive, the SAT course costs $424, but are still higher than many other companies.
Low Availability of In-Person Classes
Live online courses for each test are available throughout the country; however, Veritas Prep’s in-person courses are not available everywhere. Potential customers can verify availability by entering their zip code on Veritas Prep’s website.
The Bottom Line
Veritas Prep offers a wonderful selection of helpful free resources. Customers can find comfort in their refund, retake, and money-back guarantee policies; however, their courses are more expensive than competitors, especially their tutoring services. We recommend comparing prices with other companies before purchasing from Veritas Prep.
