How we rank CMT prep
Last checked October 16, 2026 · Sources: CMT Association registration page, FAQs and 2026 Program Guide (PDF); UWorld’s CMT page
This page explains how we rank CMT prep. Our picks are based on what each option publishes about itself, checked against the CMT Association’s description of the exams, and we remove products that are discontinued. Paid courses are rated out of 5 with the same rubric we use across the site (question bank 25%, practice exams 20%, lectures 15%, platform 15%, support 10%, value 15%); ratings are editorial, not hands-on tests. There are currently no paid CMT courses for us to rate, because the official curriculum comes with your registration and UWorld’s CMT courses were discontinued.
Why the included curriculum comes first
Every CMT exam registration includes the official curriculum, access to the Optuma charting platform and research from Nasdaq Dorsey Wright, according to the CMT Association. Because the exams are written from that curriculum and every candidate already has it, it’s the starting point for any study plan. The Association’s 2026 Program Guide also includes free sample questions for each level. We judge any paid add-on on what it adds beyond these.
What we look at
| Factor | Why it matters for the CMT |
|---|---|
| Alignment with the current curriculum | The CMT curriculum changes, and UWorld itself warned its 2024 materials didn’t reflect the 2025 exam. We check that a resource covers the current version. |
| Coverage of your level | Level I tests terminology and tools; Level III adds short written answers. We note which levels a resource covers. |
| Practice and mock exams | We count the practice questions and full-length mocks a provider says it includes. |
| Still on sale | We remove products that providers have discontinued, and say so. |
| Cost and value | We compare price against what’s already included in your registration, and every price links to where you can buy. |
Our criteria. Each recommendation links to the sources we used.
What we don’t do
- We don’t claim hands-on testing we haven’t done.
- We don’t accept payment to change a pick. We do not currently earn commissions from any CMT prep provider; if that changes, our affiliate disclosure will say so at the top of the page.
- We don’t copy other sites’ ratings or text. All our writing is our own.
- We don’t list prep we can’t verify on the provider’s own site, even if it means a shorter list.
How often we check
Every CMT page shows the date we last checked it, directly under the title, with its sources. We review fees and registration windows each exam cycle, since the CMT Association sets them per window, and recheck prep providers at the same time. Always confirm the current fee on the Association’s registration page before paying.
Common questions about how we rank CMT prep
Why don't you recommend UWorld for the CMT anymore?
Because UWorld says its CMT review courses have been discontinued from sale. We removed our UWorld review and redirected its address to our best CMT prep page.
Do you test the CMT courses yourselves?
No. We base our picks on what providers publish and on the official program description, and we say so on every page.
Do providers pay for their ranking?
No. We don’t currently earn commissions from CMT prep providers. If that changes, a disclosure will appear at the top of the affected pages.
Where can I see when a page was last checked?
Under the title of each page, with links to the sources we used.
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