PrepGuide Review Process
After years of being dissatisfied with reviews of educational services—including prep courses, private tutoring programs, Qbanks, language learning apps, and a host of specific study materials—we decided to stop complaining and instead start creating value. To counter the incorrect or incomplete information contained in the most readily accessible reviews, we dedicated ourselves to producing trustworthy, high-quality assessments from third-party experts. To this end, we aim to provide rigorously researched and comprehensive reviews that contain actionable information in an easy-to-understand format.
To achieve our mission, we established a team of experts with years of educational experience to develop industry-specific review framework. While they are gifted leaders in their fields, none of our experts receive financial compensation from the maker or producer of a specific prep or learning program as part of the review process. This is how we ensure every single review and comparison we publish is free of bias while also offering exceptional value to interested learners. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how our educational reviews are created:
1. Gather Information
Our review process starts by gathering all available information on a course, product, or program, including features, specifications, and data on product effectiveness. This includes information such as pricing, number of practice tests, length of time on the market, types of questions in the Qbank, the ability to study through an app, and much more.
2. Test Products
Our process continues by learning everything possible about each prep course, language app, or study guide we recommend. We try every product in order to provide a firsthand account of what using it is really like, rather than simply regurgitating the experiences of others who have used it or only reposting information that can easily be found on a product’s website.
3. Evaluate Reviews
After conducting our own research and assessment, we then compare our experiences against verified user reviews. There are usually no more honest opinions to be found than those from real people who either experienced success with the help of a certain product or who struggled with frustration and lack of desired improvement. As is always true in research, larger sample sizes are critical for arriving at strong conclusions.
4. Share Our Findings
Eventually, after gathering data, exploring the product, evaluating available reviews, and assigning a numerical rating, we write a thorough, firsthand review. Once this is verified by an industry expert, we share our findings in a well-written article that reflects both objective data and subjective opinions. Our reviews are written as helpful analyses that can be used as authoritative guides for those pursuing a specific learning venture.
We are proud to provide unparalleled reviews that provide readers with expert advice and actionable information. When it comes to educational rankings, PrepGuide is your most uncompromising resource, and we look forward to helping you achieve your dreams.