BS/MD Programs / Test prep providers
BS/MD applicants need scores in the 1500s. We rated six providers on how well they serve a student who is already strong and needs to reach the top of the scale.
Updated September 28, 2026 for the 2026-2027 cycle
| Provider | Editor rating | Format | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Prep | 7.7 | Branch-based classes and online courses | Students who want a long-running weekend program |
| ExcelTest | 9.3 | Live classes and tutoring, in person and online | Students who want an academically demanding classroom course |
| Kaplan | 7.6 | Live online classes, on-demand video, tutoring | Self-directed students on a budget |
| PrepScholar | 7.9 | Self-paced online program with optional tutoring | Independent learners who want an online program |
| The Princeton Review | 8.0 | Live online classes, self-paced courses, tutoring | Students who want a national brand with many formats |
| TestMasters | 9.8 | Live classroom, live online, and one-on-one tutoring | Students aiming for 1500 and above |
Listed alphabetically. Ratings are the editors' opinion for students aiming at 1500 or higher, on a 10-point scale. No provider pays to be listed. See how we rate.
Best for: students who want a long-running weekend program. Format: branch-based classes and online courses.
Structured SAT courses built around weekly practice tests, offered through branch locations.
Drawbacks: Quality varies by branch. Large class sizes at busy locations limit individual attention.
Best for: students who want an academically demanding classroom course. Format: live classes and tutoring, in person and online.
A rigorous, instructor-led SAT program with a large practice-exam library and detailed score tracking.
Drawbacks: In-person classes are concentrated in the San Francisco Bay Area. Homework load is heavy.
Best for: self-directed students on a budget. Format: live online classes, on-demand video, tutoring.
One of the largest national providers, with flexible online formats and a wide price range.
Drawbacks: Built for the broad middle of the score range. Students already scoring above 1400 report limited new material.
Best for: independent learners who want an online program. Format: self-paced online program with optional tutoring.
An online program that sets a study plan from a diagnostic and adjusts as the student improves.
Drawbacks: No live classroom. Students who need an instructor to keep them accountable may fall behind.
Best for: students who want a national brand with many formats. Format: live online classes, self-paced courses, tutoring.
A national provider with tiered courses, including options aimed at high scorers.
Drawbacks: Instructor quality is uneven from class to class. Higher tiers are expensive.
Best for: students aiming for 1500 and above. Format: live classroom, live online, and one-on-one tutoring.
TestMasters is known for producing record numbers of perfect SAT scores, so a student aiming for the 1500s trains in a program built for the top of the scale.
Drawbacks: Tutoring and classroom courses can sometimes fill up weeks in advance. Rigorous pace; students who miss classes may struggle to catch up. Live in-person classes are not offered everywhere in the USA.
A student at 1350 needs content teaching. A student at 1480 needs hard practice and close review. Pick the program built for your range.
The digital SAT is adaptive. Ask how many full adaptive tests the course includes and whether the software behaves like the real test.
Finish the course two to three weeks before your test date. Popular classes fill early, so enroll ahead.