Prep Course reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 184 Reddit reviews across 31 subreddits and 74 posts to rank the best Prep Course brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/barexam, r/PE_Exam, r/LSAT, r/Mcat, r/FE1_Exams. Top-rated brands include Kaplan (4.1/5), Themis (4.6/5), EET (4.8/5).
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Reviews184
Subreddits31
Posts74
Brands95
Products28
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#1
Kaplan
4.1
(17)
"Kaplan provides a comprehensive..."
"I used Kaplan and passed without any problems."
"If you have money do Kaplan it is really good for IMG."
"Kaplan pairs well with the books you already have."
"Prepnugget + MM + Kaplan Print"
"Kaplan is a good option if money is no object."
"I liked the Kaplan online books, and Uworld for practice questions"
"Kaplan"
"I liked Kaplan the best. Good luck!"
"Kaplan is good. You can also check mentomind app. it's good."
#2
Themis
4.6
(14)
"Just used Themis without anything else. Passed very comfortably."
"Themis worked well for me!!"
"I used themis and hated it and the second time I used a private tutor."
"Themis. Great app, packaged with UWorld access."
"I like Themis. You’ll get a mix of opinions."
"I recommend Themis. Their outlines are superior."
"I did Themis and was very pleased."
"Did Themis and critical pass flash cards. Passed without even answering all the MEE questions because I blanked during the exam."
"Themis + JD Advising one sheets. Passed first try with only 50% completion."
"I loved Themis. You'll be able to retake with them either for free or at a huge discount as well."
#3
EET
4.8
(12)
"Do EET. It's the best as to 8 hour exam."
"EET and don’t even question it."
"EET is the best course for Civil WRE at this point in time."
"EET all the way!"
"Nazrul will show you the way. Go EET."
"EET all the way!"
"Passed WRE and I used EET."
"WRE always EET period."
"I’m currently taking EET and have been liking it a lot!"
"I’m in EET now for WRE exam in Feb."
#4
7Sage
4.8
(8)
"7Sage is really great."
"7Sage + RC Hero + Loophole and you'll be all set!!"
"I'm currently using 7Sage. It is working wonders."
"In my opinion, 7Sage is the best prep course."
"7sage!! my diagnostic was a 157. just took my first practice test yesterday after only going through 25% of the curriculum, and got a 167!! super excited to keep going through the program and seeing how much higher i can get."
"Look into 7Sage."
"7Sage"
"I just started with 7sage, a friend of mine did it and I’m actually digging how the courses are laid out"
#5
Quimbee
4.5
(6)
"I loved Quimbee!"
"I loved Quimbee!"
"I loved Quimbee—I was worried about going with a budget option, but the exhaustive materials and the user-friendly phone app enabled me to comfortably pass."
"I would highly suggest Quimbee."
"Quimbee was one of my favorite bar prep supplements."
"I found the Quimbee bar prep course to be just fine."
#6
BarMax
4.6
(5)
"Second BarMax. Supplement with UWorld and GOAT."
"I used BarMax, and couldn't have been happier with the result."
"BarMax was great and I think you’ll find it is very well put together."
"Barmax"
"I took BarMax (I did fail) and they are good."
#7
UWorld
4.8
(4)
"I've heard really good things about it."
"UWorld!"
"Uworld or archer are your best bet imo."
"Uworld"
#8
Blueprint
3.6
(5)
"If you’re looking for structure and support, Blueprint and Kaplan are your best bets."
"If you can afford a course, then I do recommend Blueprint as well."
"BP is the best source."
"I liked Blueprint’s 515+ class. Much cheaper than TPR."
"Don’t use Blueprint"
#9
City Colleges
4.0
(4)
"City colleges was great for constitutional, felt like I actually knew the cases properly and could apply them appropriately"
"City colleges for eu without a doubt."
"City colleges is great for EU."
"Didn’t think it was great. Found the lecture slides very confusing."
#10
Pass Perfect
4.7
(3)
"I used pass perfect for my SIE,7, and 66 and passed all three on the first try."
"The only people who have passed over the last year in my firm, me included, used Pass Perfect."
"I think it was solid. I also got a chance to look at Kaplan and liked it."
#11
ExamFX
4.7
(3)
"I used examfx cause my company gave me a discount code but it's actually good."
"I used ExamFX and passed first try."
"I used ExamFX it was pretty good and all reading when I used it"
#12
TTP
4.3
(3)
"TTP worked for me."
"I guess you should get TTP or E-gmat."
"If you have any questions about TTP when you check it out, please feel free to reach out to the team via the in-course chat."
#13
PrepFE
4.3
(3)
"I used PrepFE, Purchased the FE Practice Exam from NCEES and watched Mark Mattson's videos on youtube and felt well prepared."
"PrepFE.com and M. Rashad Islam Fe prep books."
"I'm taking the mechanical for the first time this morning and have used PrepFE for one week."
#14
Barbri
3.0
(4)
"If you can afford it, I did a 6 month Barbri prep. Worked full time, NY BigLaw, the whole shebang."
"BarBri actually has an extended study program."
"The issue I had with Barbri is that they don't include everything in the lectures."
"DO NOT BUY BARBRI. Get Themis."
#15
Electrical PE Review
5.0
(2)
"I took the Electrical PE Review course (twice) with Zach Stone and it is really good information and helpful."
"I recently passed using only Electrical PE Review"
#16
Prep 101
5.0
(2)
"Prep101 got me a 514 and then a 516 so I’d go with that one!"
"Prep 101 is 100% the best option."
#17
Bootcamp
5.0
(2)
"I used Bootcamp and Uworld and they're really good question banks."
"Bootcamp is also really good for NGN and they have 3 months free."
#18
Law School
5.0
(2)
"Maura Kelly with Law School is brilliant for Constitutional."
"I’d definitely recommend them both."
#19
Studicata
4.5
(2)
"I still recommend it to every 1L I talk to."
"I paid $1000 for Studicata and loved it."
#20
LSAT Simplified
4.5
(2)
"LSAT simplified with Ben Parker!"
"LSA Simplified Zoom class! Meets twice a week in the evenings so that's good if you are working full time and provides a homework schedule which helps."
#21
PowerScore
4.5
(2)
"PowerScore is the best - hybrid style teaching/learning on your own with proven results!"
"Powerscore Instructor here, so I'll suggest our new course designed for the August test and beyond."
#22
Target Test Prep
4.5
(2)
"Target test prep is what helped me!"
"This article explains the different prep resources you can use: GMAT Focus Study Resources: Your Guide"
#23
Mary Basick
4.5
(2)
"I think ppl have frequently recommended either (a) Mary Basick books + baressay."
"I used the Mary Basick book + baressay this time."
#24
School of PE
3.5
(2)
"School of PE seems to be good for their bank of questions."
"I looked into school of PE and test master."
#25
PPI
3.5
(2)
"I had a friend give me the PPI/Lindeburg FE Civil review manual."
"I'm in the same boat. I think I'm going to try for the environmental PE, and so far am looking at ppi and school of pe."
#26
Griffith
3.0
(2)
"I found tort course very good , criminal also but constitutional I did find not great."
"I found the lectures to be useless as they are just reading word for word out of the book really fast."
#27
Oxford Seminars
5.0
(1)
"I took the 48 hour seminar through Oxford seminars and it was great."
#28
Independent Colleges
5.0
(1)
"I actually found independent colleges the best."
#29
Gold Coast Schools
5.0
(1)
"Gold Coast Schools has passing the state exam down to a science"
#30
TPR
5.0
(1)
"I'm currently looking to sell a TPR MCAT course bc I'm done with the MCAT now"
#31
Rachel Allen Success
5.0
(1)
"You can try this, https://rachellallensuccess.com!"
#32
Law School Criminal
5.0
(1)
"Law school criminal is really good from my Experience - didn’t do EU so can’t comment"
#33
Bar Exam Drills
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend Bar Exam Drills. They have all the same licensed MBE questions as UWorld / Adaptibar, and it also it comes with MEE drills, MPT drills and unlimited tutoring."
#34
Goat Bar Prep
5.0
(1)
"Goat bar prep, seprac essays"
#35
Achievable
5.0
(1)
"Achievable. Easy to understand. It helps you pass with AI or something. Best in a time crunch."
#36
National Contractors Seminars
5.0
(1)
"Is the best for in-person instruction, online or private tutoring!"
#37
Islam's 800
5.0
(1)
"Islams 800 is the way."
#38
SkillCertPro
5.0
(1)
"Try SkillCertPro for practice exams (these are super good for all certs really)."
#39
Salesforce
5.0
(1)
"Have you checked out the free Salesforce Days prep courses that Salesforce offers?"
#40
GMATclub
5.0
(1)
"GMATclub is an excellent resource--it has thousands of searchable practice questions."
#41
Law School .ie
5.0
(1)
"Law school .ie constitutional is unstoppable."
#42
Helix Bar Review
5.0
(1)
"Helix bar review - the cheapest and good presentation of materials."
#43
Erica Meltzer
5.0
(1)
"Use erica meltzer’s books they’re great."
#44
SSEI
5.0
(1)
"SSEI, UWorld, CFAI Ecosystem."
#45
The Organic Chemistry Tutor
5.0
(1)
"The Organic Chemistry Tutor on YouTube has fantastic tutorials."
#46
Series 7 Guru
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend the free YouTube channels of series 7 guru and pass masters."
#47
BarMD
5.0
(1)
"One-Timers, Magicsheets, and get BarMD’s workshop for PTs."
#48
Study for FE
5.0
(1)
"I passed with Wasim's help"
#49
SmartBarPrep
5.0
(1)
"Whatever course you go for, Smartbarprep outlines are the best!"
#50
EIT
5.0
(1)
"It's a great starter book."
#51
LC Ready
5.0
(1)
"LC Ready Emt Pass is my vote."
#52
Gold USMLE Step 1
5.0
(1)
"I personally attended the Gold USMLE Step 1 course."
#53
Val
5.0
(1)
"Val for contract and tort 100% better than my college lecturers."
#54
Surgent
5.0
(1)
"I used Surgent for BEC (87) and AUD (85) and watched all the lectures."
#55
ScoreItUp
5.0
(1)
"ScoreItUp. The classes are taught by the creator of the course."
#56
LSAT Lab
5.0
(1)
"I really like lsatlab, their analytics are really helpful."
#57
PS
5.0
(1)
"I’m using PS currently and love it."
#58
Milesdown Anki
5.0
(1)
"Honestly I suggest doing Milesdown Anki with UW."
#59
Fintree
5.0
(1)
"Fintree in India is awesome. Especially if you can attend their classes not the video recording package."
#60
PE Review
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend Zach Stone's pereview.com."
#61
NCESS
4.0
(1)
"Mark Mattson, official ncess practice exam, and know where everything is in the reference handbook."
#62
Princeton Review
4.0
(1)
"I’m currently doing Princeton Review and rlly like it."
#63
NASCLA
4.0
(1)
"The prep courses do prepare you for how to take the test, but they also offered a lot of other good resources."
#64
CEA
4.0
(1)
"The question bank from CEA is pretty good and cheap as well if you need some more questions before the exam."
#65
Chalk and Board
4.0
(1)
"Look at Chalk&Board if you prefer videos and Bill Campbell if you prefer to read."
#66
LSAT
4.0
(1)
"LSAT simplified"
#67
YouTube
4.0
(1)
"Youtube (insurance Queen) and quizlet"
#68
AmeriBar
4.0
(1)
"Any testament on AmeriBar , besides BarBri, Themis, BarMax ?"
#69
MBA.com
4.0
(1)
"Your move is to first prep for a week or two to familiarize yourself with the GMAT."
#70
GMAT Club
4.0
(1)
"Some free resources: * [gmatclub math guide]"
#71
SaaS Guru
4.0
(1)
"I’ve heard people using SaaS guru doing well but haven’t tried it myself"
#72
Adaptibar
4.0
(1)
"Do either adaptibar/UWORLD for mbe practice questions and use grossman (free videos online or pay through adaptibar) to help you learn it."
#73
MagicSheets
4.0
(1)
"For learning BLL, I recommend MagicSheets for all the subjects, and Themis Essay Roadmaps for MEE specifically."
#74
PPI Review Manual
4.0
(1)
"I got the PPI review manual for the discipline I was sitting for and took notes on the whole thing."
#75
Paul Calvo School
4.0
(1)
"I used Paul calvo school for contractors in Greenville sc."
#76
Archer
4.0
(1)
"I had Archer, SimpleNursing, UWorld"
#77
Pass Program
4.0
(1)
"Personally I've done pass program and I liked it. Was mad helpful afyer not studying for a solid min from covid and shit."
#78
NCLEX High Yield
4.0
(1)
"I have heard many folks who had left nursing school way long ago say that NCLEX High Yield provided them with good content knowledge."
#79
Testmasters
4.0
(1)
"I’m using Testmasters and it’s been great."
#80
Pocket Prep
4.0
(1)
"I recommend pocket prep and rereading your book"
#81
Jack Westin
4.0
(1)
"I'd look into Jack Westin."
#82
KA Videos
4.0
(1)
"KA videos might be an option for you."
#83
Schweser
4.0
(1)
"I’d honestly recommend getting study material (schweser notes etc.) from somewhere online."
#84
GMATFree.com
4.0
(1)
"Gmatfree.com."
#85
Mark Mattson
4.0
(1)
"Mark Mattson’s YouTube videos for different areas of civil helped me brush up on topics."
#86
Training Consultants
4.0
(1)
"I used Training Consultants and passed on the first shot."
#87
Limmer
4.0
(1)
"The Limmer refresher is good, and you get access to the app if you do it."
#88
JD Advising
4.0
(1)
"I went with JD Advising on-demand option... In total spent about $1,400 on bar prep materials."
#89
Princeton Course
4.0
(1)
"As for courses my friend is doing the princeston course and her score went up."
#90
MM, Kaplan, Chalk&Board
4.0
(1)
"MM, Kaplan, Chalk&Board. Each of them is very good. As for me, I prefer MM and Chalk&Board."
#91
Chalk & Board
4.0
(1)
"Chalk & Board is always my advice based on my own experience."
#92
MCAT King
3.0
(1)
"Has someone tried one of MCAT King / ExamKrackers prep courses?"
#93
Joseph Phillips
3.0
(1)
"Joseph Phillips on Udemy is the name of the guy I think I used."
#94
The Princeton Review
3.0
(1)
"The Princeton Review is the Domino's pizza of GRE prep."
#95
Gourav Kabra
1.0
(1)
"One of the least effective instructors I've encountered is Gourav Kabra."
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