Princeton Review DAT review: the score-guarantee option

Princeton Review’s flagship DAT 430+ course is reported at $1,999, with about 60 hours of live classes, printed course books and 4 full-length tests. Its main draw is a score guarantee, reported to be tied to the 430+ target, with strict conditions; for its tutoring, Princeton Review says you’ll score higher or it refunds your tuition. Private tutoring costs up to $5,000.

Tutoring price and guarantee wording from Princeton Review’s own pages; DAT 430+ price, hours and test count as reported by review sites. Checked October 12, 2026. We have not tested it hands-on, so this review has no score.

What stands out

• A score guarantee. Reported to be tied to the 430+ target for the course; tutoring carries a score-higher-or-refund promise. Check princetonreview.com/guarantee for which programs qualify.
• Lots of live teaching, reported at about 60 hours, taught by subject specialists.
• Printed books: a 950+ page textbook, 500+ page workbook and compendium (reported).

What to watch for

• Price. About three times DAT Bootcamp’s sale price.
• Fewer full-length tests (4, reported) than Bootcamp or Booster’s 10.
• Guarantee conditions are strict: attendance, assignments and practice tests are required, and using the satisfaction guarantee rules out the score guarantee.