Kaplan, Inc. has become a worldwide provider of accessible education, serving hundreds of thousands of students each year. Kaplan’s work is based on the principles of its founder, Stanley H. Kaplan, a first-generation college student who believed that education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. The organization has been known for its work preparing students for high-stake tests, such as the SAT, ACT, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, and GRE. Moreover, Kaplan has become an essential partner to universities and employers and is focused on developing talent for the future workforce.

Kaplan offers test prep for all major standardized exams from undergraduate to graduate and post-graduate programs. It has also created many employment opportunities such as apprenticeships, career-focused training and development, and “education-as-a-benefit” programs to help students prepare for the workforce after graduation. Additionally, Kaplan offers more than 200 credential and licensure programs in various fields.

Kaplan Test Prep remains the industry leader in test preparation—more than twice the size of its nearest competitor—serving hundreds of thousands of students each year. Kaplan Test Prep offers prep programs for undergraduate, graduate, and professional school admissions exams. Kaplan’s Manhattan Prep and Kaplan Test Prep International (KTPI) also provide prep programs for select graduate and professional school admissions tests in the U.S. and globally. 

Today, more than half of Kaplan Test Prep’s business comes from online enrollments. By scaling up its online technology, Kaplan has created more streamlined and flexible delivery systems, such as its Live Online platform and adaptive QBank product. Test prep is delivered online in more than 100 countries through resellers, partners, and partnerships with large test makers (like the ACT and GED). Kaplan’s portfolio also includes the Barron’s Educational Series brand, with more than 650 test prep and study aid titles.

For healthcare professionals seeking to practice in the U.S. and Canada, Kaplan provides prep programs for the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) and Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) for physicians, the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) for dentists, Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) for physician assistants, NAPLEX (pharmacists) and National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN) for nurses.

Kaplan’s iHuman Patients product is a cloud-based, interactive tool that simulates virtual patient interactions to help health professionals prepare online for the clinical parts of these licensure exams. Likewise, Kaplan Bar Review offers full-service bar review programs for 51 U.S. jurisdictions and the Multistate Bar Exam for aspiring lawyers.

Additionally, Kaplan helps individuals attain and maintain industry-recognized licenses, certifications, and designations in accounting, engineering, insurance, securities, real estate, financial planning, and information technology through an array of programs offered under the Kaplan Financial Education®, Kaplan Schweser®, PPI®, SmartPros® and College for Financial Planning® brands in the U.S.; Kaplan Financial in the U.K.; Kaplan Professional in Australia; and Kaplan Genesis in the Middle East region.

These exams and licensure prep programs are offered as blended online programs with faculty-led courses or self-paced modules, as well as in traditional classroom settings. The curriculum includes more than 3,900 educational products in print or digital formats, including Kaplan-published study materials.

In partnership with the Solicitors Regulation Authority, which regulates solicitors and law firms in England and Wales, Kaplan conducts the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), the standard assessment for all aspiring solicitors, whether trained through an apprenticeship or law school and ensures rigorous professional standards.

Utilizing one of Kaplan’s test prep solutions can significantly help students and professionals with test-related anxieties and better prepare them to take standardized tests. Kaplan has been offering test prep services for more than 80 years and has spent years perfecting its testing methodology and understanding of standardized tests. All of Kaplan’s instructors are experts in their respective fields and know how to keep students engaged while teaching them crucial concepts to help them increase their test scores. Kaplan offers a variety of options for students to learn the material and decide what study option works best for them.