Altius Test Prep

What Altius Test Prep does

Altius Test Prep is a privately held, founder-owned MCAT preparation company headquartered in Provo, Utah, founded in 2005 by Lauren Curtis after he developed his own study methods as a Brigham Young University undergraduate. The company sells a vertically integrated suite of MCAT preparation products to pre-medical students, anchored by tiered 1-on-1 Mentoring Programs (Platinum $7,299, Gold $4,999, Silver $3,699), an 11- to 20+ week Elite Classroom Course ($2,699–$2,999), an in-person Summer Immersion program ($7,499), and a self-paced First Aid Kit ($301–$451) that bundles official AAMC materials with Altius content. Its proprietary technology layer consists of Perfect-Match Practice Exams double-blind peer-reviewed by PhD experts, a 2026 scoring scale standardized on 80,000+ premeds and ~500,000 test scores with an R-squared of 0.869, and a curriculum built on spaced repetition, mastery learning, and the Socratic Method.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market with multiple pricing models: subscription-style multi-session mentoring contracts, one-time license fees for self-study materials and practice exam bundles, professional services pricing for medical school admissions consulting ($649–$3,999), and unit pricing for individual tutoring sessions. Distribution is primarily through the company's own e-commerce site, supplemented by an in-person Summer Immersion in Utah (with airfare included), a growing B2B institutional channel serving 240+ universities, and product-led growth via a free 30-day MCAT course. Customers are predominantly individual pre-med students across the US, with ancillary segments including university post-baccalaureate programs and military service members using Montgomery GI Bill benefits. The company is bootstrapped, debt-free, and has operated profitably for 20+ years with 200+ team members and no external institutional funding.

Name

Altius Test Prep

Legal name

Altius Test Prep LLC

Website

https://altiustestprep.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Altius Test Prep is a bootstrapped, founder-owned MCAT preparation company offering tiered 1-on-1 mentoring, classroom courses, practice exams, and admissions consulting to pre-medical students, plus B2B partnerships with universities, claiming the highest average MCAT score in the industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Test Preparation Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Graduate & Professional School Admissions Exams (GRE/GMAT/LSAT/MCAT) Prep (EDANABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test-Taking Strategy, Diagnostics & Score Improvement Coaching (cross-exam) (EDANABAJ), Certification & Exam Prep eLearning Modules (EDAGAEAL)

Keywords

• MCAT test preparation
• Medical school admissions
• Pre-med tutoring
• Practice exam services
• Online education courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Provo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. MCAT Mentoring Programs: Premium 1-on-1 MCAT mentoring programs (Platinum, Gold, Silver tiers) with comprehensive features including private mentoring sessions, live classroom instruction, practice exams, and small-group tutoring. Prices range from $3,699 to $7,299 for standard programs, with Summer Immersion reaching $7,499.
2. Elite Classroom Courses: Classroom-based MCAT preparation with 11-week (Elite) or 20+-week (Elite Pro) formats. Elite at $2,699-$2,999, Elite Pro at $2,999.
3. MCAT First Aid Kit (Study Materials): Self-study materials packages bundled with AAMC content and Altius materials. Basic at $301, Plus at $401, Pro at $451.
4. Practice Exams: Individual and bundled practice exam packages. Single exam at $40, 5-test package at $169, 10-test package at $199. Special $89 promotional bundle available.
5. Medical School Admissions Mentoring: Admissions consulting packages (Emerald $649, Sapphire $999, Diamond $2,999, Ultimate Diamond $3,999) providing personal statement reviews, AMCAS reviews, mock interviews, and 1-on-1 admissions mentorship.
6. Undergrad Science Tutoring: Individual tutoring sessions for undergraduate science courses. 1 session at $100, 5 sessions at $400, 10 sessions at $750.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Altius Test Prep is an MCAT preparation and medical school admissions mentoring company that helps pre-medical students prepare for the MCAT and gain acceptance into medical school. It sells 1-on-1 mentoring programs, live classroom courses, self-study materials, practice exams, and admissions consulting packages, delivered both online and via in-person Summer Immersion in Provo, Utah.

Product overview

Altius Test Prep is a comprehensive MCAT preparation platform offering structured programs and self-study materials. The core offerings include three tiers of 1-on-1 MCAT Mentoring Programs (Platinum, Gold, Silver), the Elite Classroom Course (Elite and Elite Pro), and the Summer Immersion intensive program. These are complemented by add-on products including MCAT Practice Exams, the MCAT First Aid Kit (Basic/Plus/Pro tiers), Premier Self-Paced Course, and Medical School Admissions Mentoring packages. Free resources include a 30-day MCAT Course and free practice exam. The company also offers Undergrad Science Tutoring for foundational coursework. The platform emphasizes science-based learning methods including spaced repetition and mastery learning, with proprietary practice materials that match AAMC exam standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MCAT Mentoring Programs Comprehensive 1-on-1 MCAT mentoring program with three tiers (Platinum $7,299, Gold $4,999, Silver $3,699) offering private tutoring sessions, 24/7 mentor access, live classroom instruction, practice exams, and score improvement guarantees of 10-15+ points.
• Elite Classroom Course Classroom and online MCAT prep course offered in 11-week (Elite at $2,699) or 20+-week (Elite Pro at $2,999) formats with 24-45 total classes, 60-110+ hours of live instruction, small-group tutoring, and a Double-Your-Money-Back score guarantee.
• Summer Immersion Intensive 13-week in-person or online summer MCAT prep program at $7,499 with 40x 1-on-1 mentoring sessions, 515-528 MCAT qualified mentors, free airfare from continental US to Provo UT, and a 90th percentile score guarantee.
• MCAT Practice Exams

Quantifiable outcome

• Average MCAT score of 516.4 (highest in industry)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of MedicineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025UNLV School of Medicine partners with Altius to provide MCAT preparation for their students, featuring Altius branding on their pre-med resources page.
• Major Tennessee University (Tier-1 Southern US University)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025A major Tier-1 university in the southern US hired Altius to deliver 1-on-1 MCAT Mentoring Course to students in their post-bac program. Independent university tracking documented a 7.2-fold increase in upper-quartile MCAT scores and 30-point average score increase from 59th to 89th percentile.
• AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Altius integrates AAMC Official Prep bundles and practice exams into their programs. The AAMC provides official MCAT materials while Altius provides enhanced practice exams, video tutorials, and mentoring that complement AAMC resources.
• Montgomery GI Bill ProgramminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Altius MCAT prep is covered by the Montgomery GI Bill for military service members, allowing eligible veterans to use education benefits for MCAT preparation.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MedSchoolCoach: Admissions consulting plus MCAT tutoring provider focused on pre-med and medical school applicants. Directly competes with Altius on admissions packages and high-touch MCAT mentoring bundles.
• Varsity Tutors: Live-instruction test prep provider now owned by Nerdy. Offers private MCAT tutoring packages, classroom courses, and admissions consulting with similar direct-to-consumer distribution model.
• The Berkeley Review: Long-running MCAT specialist based in California, focused on in-person and live-online prep with a content-heavy approach. Niche MCAT-only competitor with overlapping classroom-style and content products.
• Blueprint Test Prep (formerly Next Step Test Prep): MCAT-focused test prep company acquired by the parent of MedSchoolCoach. Offers live and self-paced MCAT courses plus admissions consulting, competing most directly with Altius's Mentoring and Elite product lines on outcome and price.
• UWorld (MCAT Qbank): Question-bank-focused MCAT prep resource widely used as a standalone or alongside courses. Targets the practice-exam and self-study segment that overlaps with Altius's First Aid Kit and self-paced products.

Broad incumbents

• Princeton Review: Largest legacy test prep incumbent in the US. Offers MCAT prep as part of a broad portfolio spanning SAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and admissions consulting. Competes head-on with Altius in MCAT but at significantly higher price points and broader scope.
• Kaplan Test Prep: Another dominant legacy test prep brand offering MCAT courses alongside GRE, GMAT, LSAT, USMLE, and bar prep. Operates as a broad incumbent with live online, in-person, and self-paced MCAT options directly comparable to Altius's Mentoring and Elite classroom products.

Emerging players

• Magoosh: Online self-paced test prep platform covering GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, and more. Competes most directly with Altius's lower-priced self-paced and First Aid Kit study materials.
• Med School Insiders (Dr. Kevin Jubbal): Content-led MCAT and admissions advice platform with courses and 1-on-1 advising. Targets the same pre-med student buyer with an influencer-driven, lower-cost digital alternative.
• Khan Academy (MCAT Prep): Provides free, high-quality MCAT prep videos in partnership with AAMC. Functions as both an indirect competitor and complementary resource; many Altius students use Khan content alongside Altius materials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/altius-test-prep-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/altiusmcat

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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