Cheapest SAT and ACT prep: start free
The best SAT prep is free: Khan Academy’s official lessons and College Board’s full-length Bluebook tests. ACT publishes free practice tests too. If you want to pay for extra practice, UWorld’s SAT question bank starts at $99 and Magoosh’s course is reported at about $129.
Sources: College Board, ACT, UWorld; Magoosh and Kaplan as reported. Checked October 11, 2026.
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Khan Academy + Bluebook (SAT) | Free | Official |
| ACT free practice tests | Free | Official |
| UWorld SAT question bank | $99 (30 days); $199 (180 days) | 7-day free trial |
| Magoosh SAT | About $129 (as reported) | Self-paced course |
| Kaplan SAT On Demand | About $199 (as reported) | Higher Score Guarantee |
| UWorld SAT + ACT QBank bundle | $199 (90 days) | For students taking both |
Ways to pay less
- Use fee waivers for the test itself if you’re eligible; ask your counsellor.
- Use free trials: UWorld’s 7-day trial needs no card.
- Watch for codes: Kaplan regularly posts 15% to 20% codes on its own pages.
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