Global education company Kaplan has introduced a new suite of innovations to its MCAT preparation offerings, expanding its study tools with more realistic practice exams, enhanced learning features, and personalized support for aspiring doctors. The enhancements span every stage of the study experience, from exam practice and interactive learning tools to targeted skills development and updated course materials. Key upgrades include:
- 21 Realistic, Full-Length Practice Tests: Kaplan now offers 21 MCAT practice tests—more than any other major provider—including all seven official Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC®) practice exams, giving students more opportunities to prepare with realistic preparation. Each Kaplan-written practice test is psychometrically validated to closely mirror the real exam experience, drawing on extensive data and the expertise of Kaplan’s MCAT specialists.
- Kaplan AI Tutor for Personalized Study Support: Kaplan’s proprietary AI Tutor provides students with on-demand study guidance, including personalized study tips, content explanations, and resource recommendations to help make preparation more efficient and tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced Explanations for Deeper Learning: Kaplan’s interactive answer explanations help students understand not only what the correct answer is, but why it is correct. Refresher quizzes provide real-time learning support through varied explanations, content breakdowns, and targeted follow-up questions designed to reinforce understanding.
- CARS Skillbuilders for Targeted Practice: Kaplan’s CARS Skillbuilders help students develop strategies for tackling the MCAT’s challenging Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills section by breaking passages into manageable segments and providing focused practice on key skills.
- Updated 2027–2028 Edition Books and Online Integration: Kaplan’s newly updated MCAT books feature more than 500 new images, a fully revamped CARS strategy, and enhanced online components designed to create a more seamless study experience across print and digital resources.
Rich Maraggio, executive director of pre-health programs, Kaplan, said:
“A strong MCAT score plays an important role in medical school admissions, making realistic preparation essential for aspiring physicians to reach their full potential. These innovations reflect Kaplan’s continued investment in helping pre-meds prepare for one of the most challenging exams of their academic and professional lives. By providing tools that mirror the actual exam experience, strengthen understanding, and support targeted improvement, Kaplan is helping students build confidence and put themselves in the best position to achieve their goals of getting into medical school and becoming doctors.”
Underscoring the MCAT’s significance, Kaplan’s 2025 medical school admissions officers survey found that 50 percent of admissions officers cited a low test score as “the biggest application dealbreaker,” far outpacing other weaknesses like a low GPA and poor letters of recommendation.
Kaplan stands behind all of its comprehensive MCAT preparation with one of the industry’s strongest score guarantees. Students enrolled in eligible comprehensive MCAT prep courses who do not achieve a score of 515 or higher—or improve their score by 15 or more points, depending on their baseline exam—are eligible for either a full refund or the opportunity to retake their course at no additional cost.
For more information about Kaplan’s MCAT programs, visit www.kaptest.com/mcat.
MCAT® and AAMC® are trademarks registered and/or owned by the Association of American Medical Colleges, which is not affiliated with Kaplan.
About Kaplan
Kaplan, Inc. is a global education company that helps individuals and institutions advance their goals in an ever-changing world. Our broad portfolio of solutions helps students and professionals further their education and careers, universities and educational institutions attract and support students, and businesses maximize employee recruitment, retention, and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, our thousands of employees working in 40 countries/regions continue Stanley’s mission as they serve about 1.2 million students and professionals, 16,000 corporate clients, and 2,700 schools, school districts, colleges, and universities worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at kaplan.com.
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