Cheapest MCAT prep: free official tests and the lowest-cost courses
Start free: the AAMC gives you two full-length practice tests at no cost. The cheapest full courses are Magoosh (about $379 to $399 a year, as reported) and UWorld Core ($599). UWorld Comprehensive at $1,199 is the cheapest course that includes the full AAMC Official Prep bundle.
Prices from each provider’s own pages, checked October 11, 2026, except where marked as reported.
| Option | Entry price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AAMC Sample Test and Practice Exam 1 | Free | Official, full-length |
| AAMC Practice Exams 2 to 6 | $35 each | Official, one year of access |
| Magoosh Premium | About $379 to $399 a year (as reported) | Self-paced, no AAMC materials |
| UWorld Core | $599 | 3,000+ questions, 8 books, 2 UWorld exams |
| Jack Westin CARS course | $950 | CARS only |
| UWorld Comprehensive | $1,199 | Adds videos and the full AAMC bundle |
| Blueprint Self-Paced | $1,199 (3 months) | Full course platform |
| Kaplan On Demand | $1,599 | 21 full-length tests |
Sources: AAMC, UWorld, Blueprint, Kaplan; Jack Westin list prices via a university partner page; Magoosh and Princeton Review as reported.
Ways to pay less
- Apply for AAMC fee assistance. If approved, you get free official prep products and a $145 registration fee instead of $360.
- Use the free official tests first, then buy only what you need.
- Check your university. Some schools list discounted rates for prep courses.
- Watch for promotions; see current MCAT deals.
Official source & community discussion
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