The Worst academic experience ever!
This is the first one-star review I have ever left for any product or service. I am not sure whether candidates who attend Kaplan's training programs receive additional guidance on how to take the exam. However, if you rely solely on the instructions provided on the website, you are in for a big surprise! I spent many hours carefully reading the website instructions, completing all the pre-exam checks, and taking the exam. Despite following the stated requirements, my attempt was later marked as invalid, with reasons that were never mentioned in the website instructions. Although this exam is cheaper than many alternatives, incomplete guidance may result in candidates having to pay the exam fee more than once. Two weeks later, I took another widely recognized English proficiency exam. The entire process—from booking and preparation to the exam itself—was smooth and professional. I received a score of 8.0/9.0 and obtained my results within 24 hours. Based on my personal experience, if you want to avoid the risk of spending significant time, money, and effort only to receive an invalid result, it may be worth considering other English proficiency tests that offer clearer instructions and a more transparent process.