MCAT Tutoring Comparison

How We Compare to Other MCAT Tutoring Services

Transparent, side-by-side pricing so you can choose the best value for your MCAT prep. We researched the top providers so you don't have to.

$45–$106 Premier MCAT Prep
effective hourly rate

$137–$344 Competitor average
effective hourly rate

Up to 75% Less per hour
than top competitors

Side-by-Side Feature Comparison

Based on publicly available pricing as of March 2026. Feature comparisons reflect publicly advertised offerings at that time and may change — verify directly with each provider. Guarantee terms differ significantly between providers; review each provider's terms.

Feature	Premier MCAT Prep	Blueprint	Kaplan	Shemmassian
Effective Hourly Rate	$45–$150	$162–$344	$160–$340	$137–$300
40-Hour Package Price	$1,799–$4,449	$6,499–$11,599	$6,399–$9,999	$6,999–$10,999
Tutor Score Requirement	508 – 527	520+ (Premium/515 tier)	90th %ile (520+ Premium)	520+
1-on-1 Private Tutoring
Session Recordings
Practice Exams Included
Score Guarantee
Custom Study Plan
Flexible Scheduling
Free Consultation
Email Support Between Sessions
Switch Tutors Anytime
No Long-Term Contracts
Same-Week Booking

Best Value

Premier MCAT Prep

Effective hourly rate $45–$150

40-hour package $1,799–$4,449

Tutor Score Requirement: 508 – 527
1-on-1 Private Tutoring
Session Recordings
Practice Exams Included
Score Guarantee
Custom Study Plan
Flexible Scheduling
Free Consultation
Email Support Between Sessions
Switch Tutors Anytime
No Long-Term Contracts
Same-Week Booking

Blueprint

Effective hourly rate $162–$344

40-hour package $6,499–$11,599

Tutor Score Requirement: 520+ (Premium/515 tier)
1-on-1 Private Tutoring
Session Recordings
Practice Exams Included
Score Guarantee
Custom Study Plan
Flexible Scheduling
Free Consultation
Email Support Between Sessions
Switch Tutors Anytime
No Long-Term Contracts
Same-Week Booking

Kaplan

Effective hourly rate $160–$340

40-hour package $6,399–$9,999

Tutor Score Requirement: 90th %ile (520+ Premium)
1-on-1 Private Tutoring
Session Recordings
Practice Exams Included
Score Guarantee
Custom Study Plan
Flexible Scheduling
Free Consultation
Email Support Between Sessions
Switch Tutors Anytime
No Long-Term Contracts
Same-Week Booking

Shemmassian

Effective hourly rate $137–$300

40-hour package $6,999–$10,999

Tutor Score Requirement: 520+
1-on-1 Private Tutoring
Session Recordings
Practice Exams Included
Score Guarantee
Custom Study Plan
Flexible Scheduling
Free Consultation
Email Support Between Sessions
Switch Tutors Anytime
No Long-Term Contracts
Same-Week Booking

40-Hour Package Price Breakdown

The most common tutoring commitment — here's what you'd pay at each provider.

Premier MCAT Prep
510+ tier

$1,799

Premier MCAT Prep
520+ tier

$4,449

Kaplan
Standard

$6,399

Blueprint
Core

$6,499

Shemmassian
Superior+

$6,999

Blueprint
Premium

$10,499

Blueprint
515 Guarantee

$11,599

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Competitor pricing is based on publicly available information from each provider's website as of March 2026. Prices may vary based on promotions, bundles, or regional availability. Some providers bundle course materials into their tutoring packages, which may affect direct price-per-hour comparisons. We encourage prospective students to verify current pricing directly with each provider. Premier MCAT Prep is not affiliated with or endorsed by Blueprint, Kaplan, or Shemmassian Academic Consulting.