Manhattan Prep GMAT review: live classes and score guarantees (with Kaplan)
First checked October 11, 2026; rechecked October 23, 2026 · Sources: course line-up and prices from Kaplan’s GMAT page, last updated more than a year ago, so prices may have changed; a review site’s July 2026 check; exam facts from GMAC (mba.com). The rating is our editorial assessment from published details using the rubric on our how we rank page, not a hands-on test.
This Manhattan Prep GMAT review covers the line-up Manhattan Prep now sells with its owner, Kaplan: On Demand from $299, Live classes from about $1,499 to $1,799, and a 655+ course at about $1,999 to $2,499 with a 655 score guarantee. It is the main choice here for live, instructor-led GMAT classes, and among the most expensive.
| Category (weight) | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Question bank (25%) | 4.0 | Practice within each course |
| Practice exams (20%) | 4.0 | Practice tests; add GMAC’s official exams |
| Lectures and materials (15%) | 5.0 | Live classes in person or online |
| Platform and mobile (15%) | 4.0 | On Demand lessons and a personalized calendar |
| Support (10%) | 5.0 | Live instructors and private tutoring |
| Value (15%) | 3.0 | Expensive; prices may be out of date; guarantees have conditions |
| Weighted rating | 4.1 / 5 |
Our editorial rating, using the same rubric across the site. Scores are based on Kaplan’s published details; see how we rank for the method.
In-person or live online classes with a personalized calendar.
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| Course | Price shown | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| On Demand | From $299 | On-demand lessons, your own study timeline, Higher Score Guarantee |
| Live | From $1,499 (regular $1,799) | In-person or live online classes, personalized calendar, Higher Score Guarantee |
| 655+ | $1,999 (regular $2,499) | Live course with a 655+ guarantee |
| Private Tutoring + Live Online | From $2,999 (regular $3,499) | 10 to 40 hours of tutoring plus a Live Online course; 655+ or 70-point guarantee |
From Kaplan’s GMAT page (listed over a year ago); confirm current prices.
What to watch for
- Guarantee conditions apply, including a baseline exam.
- Prices may have changed since Kaplan’s page was last updated. A review site that checked in July 2026 reports On Demand at $299 a month (not a one-off price) and Live Online at $1,799 list, often discounted.
Who should skip it, and alternatives
- You want live help for less: e-GMAT includes three live sessions a week from $249. See our e-GMAT review.
- You want rigorous self-study: see our Target Test Prep review.
- You want a different guarantee course: see our Princeton Review review.
Common questions about Manhattan Prep GMAT
How much is Manhattan Prep GMAT?
Kaplan’s page shows On Demand from $299, Live from $1,499 (regular $1,799) and the 655+ course at $1,999 (regular $2,499); it was last updated over a year ago, so confirm current prices.
Is Manhattan Prep part of Kaplan?
Yes. Manhattan Prep is owned by Kaplan, and the two sell GMAT prep as one line-up.
What does the 655+ guarantee cover?
The 655+ course guarantees 655, and the tutoring package 655+ or a 70-point increase, with conditions such as a baseline exam.
Is this review sponsored?
No. We currently earn no commission from Manhattan Prep, Kaplan or any GMAT provider, and no one paid for this review.