Achievable Review
Achievable Review
Thousands of people trust Achievable exam prep to help them pass their most important exams.
Achievable courses are extremely effective and efficient and can help you reach your target score, the content in easy to follow, with Good UI and sensible layout.
We highly recomend it.
Achievable Pricing
They offer just one prep package, which contains all of the study materials and features they offer, for $199.
And on that point, $199 is a fantastic value. Most courses we review have price tags closer to $1,000 for their flagship package. So Achievable generally runs for a fraction of the cost of their competition. And the crazy part is that they still routinely offer discounts of up to 25% on their prep, so make sure to check for discount links and promo codes. At 25% off, this course effectively prices out at $150 – the best value in GRE prep in my opinion.
Pricing and course options current as of date of publication.
The best way to prepare
Ditch the textbook. Achievable is a complete learning solution backed by award-winning content experts.
The algorithms adapt to your strengths and weaknesses, creating an individual review schedule for optimal results.
If I had one complaint here though, it would be that this book is digital only – no hardcopy version. Sometimes it is nice to not burn your eyes out on the screen or have a hardcopy version that you can haul to the beach. But it is what it is with Achievable. They are an ultra-affordable, online only prep company focused on smart, modern prep. So I get that it’s just their approach. But have a hardcopy book would be nice, even if there was a small fee to get a print copy.
Intelligent quizzes
The study materials utilize carefully created reviews quizzes wich individually track and map to the key concepts in each exam. They enxure you will be fully prepared for all topics that your exam covers
Formative Assessments
As you learn, you’re continually quizzed on both new and review material. This makes you much more likely to remember the information for the exam, and keeps you motivated as you see your performance improve
No Live Classes Or Video Lessons
As mentioned above, Achievable does not offer any video lessons or live classes. So if you’re a visual learner that absolutely needs to see how things work with graphics, cartoons and animations, Achievable may not be a great fit for you. Though I would note that their interactive, digital textbook does incorporate many of these elements, including graphics and sample problems, so it’s not a bad runner-up.
Alternatively, if you need the structure and accountability that comes with live classes because you’re not the most self-motivated student, then Achievable likely won’t be for you either. Achievable is all about self-driven, self-motivated studying. There are no instructors assigning you work that absolutely needs to get done, peer pressure to keep up, or anything of that sort. It’s totally self-paced, flexible study with Achievable.
But you can’t really expect Achievable to offer these features at under $200, especially the live classes. It just wouldn’t make financial sense for them to hire, train and employ top tier instructors to teach classes and still charge less than $200. They’d lose money, and I get that.
Digital Platform and User Experience
User interface / user experience is another category where Achievable scores really high. The fact that their founders are Silicon Valley tech guys really shows. The Achievable platform is clean, modern and ultra-intuitive. It’s one of the simplest prep platforms I’ve used to date, and I loved the UX. It’s easy on the eyes and just looks pretty.
