Best DAT prep courses in 2026
For most students, DAT Bootcamp is the best choice: realistic practice tests and a huge question bank for $599 on sale (90 days). DAT Booster is the closest alternative for a little less, especially strong for the Perceptual Ability Test. Kaplan and Princeton Review suit students who want live classes, and DAT Destroyer is the go-to practice book to add on.
DAT Bootcamp prices from its own page; Kaplan’s and Princeton Review’s course contents from their own pages; other prices as reported by review sites, because DAT prices change often and several providers show them only at checkout. Checked October 12, 2026. We have not run hands-on tests, so we rank by fit and value rather than scores.
Our picks
Realistic practice tests, 11,000+ questions, PAT tools; 90 or 180 days. Code DAT10 takes 10% off.
→Strong PAT tools, pausable access and a guarantee with a 50% refund option.
→15 live sessions, 7 practice tests and a 900+ page book.
→About 60 live hours, printed books and a score guarantee with strict conditions.
→Hard science and math questions you keep for good; pair it with a course.
→PAT generators and practice on your phone for $199.99 a year in the app.
→Side by side
| Option | Price | Access | Live classes | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAT Bootcamp | $599 / $999 (sale) | 90 or 180 days | No | Free extension (repeat takers, reported) |
| DAT Booster | $549 / $899 (reported) | 90 or 180 days; pausable | No | Extension or 50% refund (reported) |
| Kaplan | From ~$699 / ~$1,699 (reported) | Varies | Yes (Live Online) | Higher Score Guarantee |
| Princeton Review | ~$1,999 (reported) | Course schedule | Yes (~60 hours) | Score guarantee (conditions) |
| DAT Destroyer | $189.95 | Keep the book | No | None |
| Crack DAT | $49.99/month or $199.99/year (app) | Subscription | No | See Crack DAT |
Sources as noted above and on each review.
How to choose
- Start with the ADA’s free practice questions and the Perceptual Ability instructions.
- Self-studying: DAT Bootcamp, or DAT Booster to save a little.
- Want a teacher and a timetable: Kaplan Live Online, or Princeton Review for more hours and a guarantee.
- On a tight budget: Crack DAT’s yearly app plan plus DAT Destroyer.
- Retaking: look at Booster’s and Bootcamp’s guarantees for repeat takers.
Common questions
Should I buy more than one?
Most students use one course plus extra practice. A common combination is DAT Bootcamp or Booster with DAT Destroyer.
Are these paid placements?
No. We currently earn no commission from any DAT provider, and no one paid for a placement.