Sunday, September 14, 2008

The Princeton Review AND Kaplan is trying to take ALL MY MONEY!!!

... is trying to take ALL MY MONEY!!!

How to Choose a Tutoring Option
<--AKA: "OMG THESE are my options?!?!"
GMAT Private Tutoring
Private Tutoring is our most customizable program. You'll work with an expert tutor, focusing on areas that will give you the highest score improvement. The packages below represent our most popular programs. If you are looking for something longer or shorter, we can create a program that best addresses your individual needs. Just give us a call at 800-2Review (800-273-8439). The Master and Standard tutoring prices reflect a $200 discount. Enroll now, as prices will increase $200 on 9/17/08.


Description Number of Hours Fee

Comprehensive (covers all GMAT subjects)
GMAT Premier Tutoring 18 $6800
GMAT Master Tutoring 18 $4300
GMAT Standard Tutoring 18 $2050


Small Group Tutoring
Get the best of both worlds - the attention of private tutoring and the interaction of a classroom course. You'll work with 2 other students and a tutor. You can form your own group, or let us set you up based on test goals. Just let us know which you'd prefer when we call to set up your schedule.


Description Number of Hours Fee
GMAT Small Group Tutoring 24 $1500


Online Private Tutoring
This program combines the flexibility of our online course with the personalization and expertise of our private tutors. You'll work one-on-one with your tutor, meeting through our online classroom environment. The Online tutoring price reflects a $200 discount. Enroll now, as the price will increase $200 on 9/17/08.


Program Description Fee
GMAT Online Tutoring Work with a tutor online $1726



Academic Tutoring

Private academic tutoring is available for all subjects and disciplines. While some students need a tutor for the whole year or semester, others may need to prepare for an upcoming exam or paper. Whatever your academic tutoring needs are, we've got you covered. Call 800-2Review to speak with an enrollment advisor.

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***LOOKING LIKE THE WINNER FOLKS. THESE PRICES SEEM REASONABLE BY COMPARISON. RIDICULOUS!!*** ARGH!!!

Comprehensive Options
Kaplan's comprehensive options provide you with the most realistic, most personalized GMAT prep, to help you get the results you want. All options include the Ultimate Practice Test at a real GMAT testing center, realistic full-length computer adaptive tests, highly-rated instructors, quality study materials, personalized guidance through our exclusive Smart Reports, and our Higher Score Guarantee.


NEW! GMAT Live Online
Interested in a teacher-led course delivered in a state-of-the-art online classroom? With GMAT Live Online, you can access the same quality GMAT course Kaplan is known for from the convenience of your home or workplace. Call 1-800-KAP-TEST or click here to learn more.

Live Online Course (starts 10/6/08) Introductory Price: $1349 Learn More Buy It
Live Online Course (starts 10/15/08) Introductory Price: $1349 Learn More Buy It
Live Online Course (starts 10/26/08) Introductory Price: $1349 Learn More Buy It

Item Price (USD)
GMAT Private Tutoring - 35 Hours
$4649
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GMAT Private Tutoring - 25 Hours
$3549
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GMAT Private Tutoring - 15 Hours
$2449
Buy It
GMAT Math-Intensive
$1749
GMAT Advanced
$1549
GMAT Classroom
$1449***
GMAT Premium Online
$1299
Buy It
You can earn extra savings on other products and services with the purchase of select comprehensive options.
Supplemental Test Prep
Kaplan's supplemental test prep options are perfect for additional practice and review; but offer less depth and fewer strategies than our comprehensive options. They're ideal for students who only want practice material and need less intensive prep for the GMAT.
Item Price (USD)
GMAT Online
$599.00
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Buy It
GMAT Quiz Bank
$199.00
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GMAT Crash Course
$119.00***
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Kaplan GMAT, 2007 Edition: Premier Program
$39.00
Learn More Buy It
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Well, private tutoring is OUT of the question. Who can afford that and how? I wouldn't even ask a benefactor for that much money. I wonder if SFAF offers tuition reimbursement? [must remember to ask]

I need to enroll this month so that I can plan it into my schedule.

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