The perception that this prep is all-encompassing can also boost a student’s confidence in their ability to take the MCAT. Having a rigid schedule of material to cover each day can make one more prepared and focused for the exam. Princeton Review: Hell, what’s another $8,000 for a prep course in the grand scheme of things?Ĭost notwithstanding, students may also be drawn to the structure of these courses. (You may reasonably question whether becoming a doctor is worth it.) Best Medical Degrees estimates that the total opportunity cost of spending four years in medical school and another three in residency is to the tune of $800,000. Let’s keep in mind that medical school costs about $250,000 on average. Indeed, each course provides “free” diagnostic exams, full-length practice tests, and thousands of review questions in addition to online tutoring and, in some cases, in-person instruction. The average price of the cheapest course: $1750.īoth companies assert the cost is well worth it. The Princeton Review and Kaplan both offer months-long courses that claim to provide the most exhaustive preparation for the MCAT. I’m weeping on the inside.įor those familiar with the college admissions process, it will come as no surprise that the business for graduate school test prep is just as lucrative. With the arrival of my 23-pound seven book set of prep materials from Kaplan this past summer, I took another step in my journey towards medical school. There comes a time in every premed student’s life when they are resigned to begin studying for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
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