Student Comments

Student Comments

What do former students say about Altius?

Here are a few selected comments from former Altius students. In reality, we could present you with page after page of positive comments lauding the Altius program. We encourage you to seek out friends in your area who may have taken the program and hear it from them personally.

Testimonials

"I am so grateful to Altius for a very effective program. It was so powerful that the AAMC may need to change their exam if Altius becomes any more popular. I needed a program that specifically prepared me to strategically handle every aspect of the MCAT, not just memorize facts. Altius did exactly that and I have the score to prove it." John Fuhrman- Portland State University

“The Altius Test Prep course was absolutely essential in my preparation for the MCAT. Their revolutionary teaching methods helped me gain the fundamental knowledge needed to perform well on the exam and get accepted into medical school. The combination of personal tutoring, materials for self-study, practice tests, and group review is what sets Altius apart from other ineffective lecture style courses. With Altius' approach and methods for the Verbal Reasoning section, I was able to turn what is typically the hardest section for most students into my biggest strength. To any premed student that is serious about performing well on the MCAT, I strongly recommend Altius.” Shane Hawthorne- AED President, University of Utah

"For me, the difference between doing a mediocre job and an excellent job on the MCAT was ALTIUS. The personal attention and analytic approach helped me learn to think, for the MCAT and for tests in general. Altius helped me get where I wanted to go!" Paula Porter- Westminster College

"Altius has high expectations for their students, and they also give the proper tools and instruction necessary to make those expectations realistic and achievable. I am still so grateful for all the motivation and help that Altius has given me throughout this whole process and also afterwards with my personal essay." Jabiz Behzadpour- University of Kansas

"There are many great aspects to the Altius program. The individual focus, in particular, is wonderful. As I go through the material with the tutor she is able to spend more time on topics I don't fully understand. The intensity of the Altius coursework, specifically the practice questions, makes the AAMC questions seem much easier than normal. They have a great program to get people ready for really high scores on the MCAT. The difference between Altius and other MCAT programs is like training for the Olympics vs. training for a high school track meet. They require a lot of you, but they get you ready for excellence." Eric Schott - Brigham Young University

"Not only is this program the best bang for your buck, but you have tutors who are personally responsible for helping you achieve the best score possible. This is in contrast to sharing a classroom with tons of other kids and having an instructor lecture to you out of a book. With Altius, you get one-on-one sessions to drill the material into your head. I found both the one-on-one tutoring and the group session component very helpful. If you're considering another program, or studying on your own, take Altius!" Umair Naveed - University of Utah

“I was just accepted to the University of Virginia Medical School (my top choice!) and I want to thank you for all of the help you gave me last spring. I know that if I hadn't prepared with Altius, I would not have done nearly as well on the MCAT (feel free to quote me on that). Also, I definitely would have had a horrible personal statement if it were not for your advice and feedback. Thanks again!" John Tillou - University of Utah

“Altius Test Prep's tutoring was incredibly helpful to me. I can definitely offer my strong recommendation of this program to anyone. I found that my tutor kept me on track, kept me motivated and—most importantly—focused me quickly on the most important material. My tutor cared about my success and was willing to go the extra mile. He was able to give me many strategies and insights on the test taking experience that really helped me to perform better. Altius is more affordable than a Kaplan course, but that is not the main reason that I chose it. I chose Altius because, unlike other MCAT prep courses, it focuses only on the material you need to know to perform well. There wasn’t any time wasted on useless information, or subjects I already knew. In the end, I learned that the MCAT is not a hard test if you have the right preparation. It was well worth the investment.” Cameron Jennings - University of Utah

"Your program was very helpful! Many of the science concepts I have struggled with for a long time were suddenly made very clear to me. In fact, they became the topics that I was hoping to see on the test. I was probably more confident about the physical sciences than I was about any other section. Last time, after taking the entire Kaplan course, it was the section that most intimidated me. Your program was great and I would, and already have, recommended it to anyone preparing for the MCAT. I've been accepted to 3 top medical schools and will be enrolling this fall. Thanks!" Chris Thacker - Brigham Young University

"I was already signed up for Kaplan when I learned about Altius and talked with them about their unique conceptual approach and very economical tutoring. I asked for my deposit back and switched to Altius. Now I'm so glad I did. I've struggled for years with Physics, but the one-on-one tutoring and conceptual learning has really helped me pull it together." Jolene Barker - University of Utah

"Altius is by far the best program available anywhere--and it's NOT even close. There is no doubt in my mind that anyone, whatever their abilities, will earn a higher score after studying with Altius than they would studying with any other company. Their program is aggressive and their results are awesome." Jonathan Williams- Weber State University

“Altius' personalized attention, structured program, and unique approach to studying helped me score higher on the MCAT than my original goal. This ultimately translated into an acceptance at one of my top choice medical schools.” Cole Gibbons- Utah State University

"I just want to tell you that you helped prepare us VERY well for the MCAT. Many of the questions on the real test I took seemed to come directly out of the Altius lessons. It was amazing! The Altius program is definitely well worth the investment. In fact, based on what other people are charging for their courses, you should probably charge a lot more." Oleg Sostin - Portland State University

"I am confident that Altius Test Prep is the best MCAT preparation course you can find anywhere. As a student in the program, I was very pleased with the study materials, one-on-one tutoring, and group sessions. This combination of learning environments greatly enhanced my preparation and helped me score well." Brad Henrickson- Brigham Young University

"Altius' program was just what I needed to stay focused and motivated as I studied for the MCAT. If you want an outstanding score, go with Altius!" Sierra Debenham- Brigham Young University

“Altius is the best program out there, period. I looked at all the programs offered in my area and Altius had them all beat in terms of content and price. I got a great score on my MCAT, thanks to Altius!” Joel Hancock- Weber State University

"My suggestion for how you could improve this course is . . . don't change a thing. I loved this course. My tutor was awesome and helped me so much. The only thing that can prevent me from getting my desired score will be my own distractions. This course was excellent. Thank you so much!" Jordan Barker - University of Utah

"I was signed up for another prep course and when I found out about Altius I switched. I was not disappointed. I really loved the one-on-one tutoring. I feel like I learned a lot faster with that component than I would have on my own or in a lecture. Their interactive group sessions are great too because you get to see how others approach passages and solve problems, which is a great learning tool. I would say that Altius is by far the best option. You have a tutor who is invested in you and is motivating and pushing you all along the way. Altius is a great program that has all of the keys needed to succeed if you are only willing to make the commitment. It is the best investment you can make!" Hanna Jenkins - University of Utah

"What I liked most about the Altius program was the multi-faceted approach: group sessions, personal accountability, one-on-one tutoring, and superb strategies. I looked into both Kaplan and Princeton Review, but wasn't terribly impressed. Altius is definitely the way to go." Elliot Richards - University of Utah

"I love the way Altius teaches you to think; I sure wish I'd had this same help back when I was taking these pre-requisites in the first place; it would have been so much easier!" Devin Kearns - University of Utah

"I absolutely loved the Altius program. I thought it was massively helpful. All the topics were covered properly and the one-on-one practice really helped. I wish I could help you out with some improvements, but I really think you've got something amazing here. You've done a very nice job creating the lesson plans and organizing the program. I would most definitely recommend the Altius program to anyone. In fact, I have already recommended it to my friends." Kevin Jensen - Brigham Young University

"Altius provided a curriculum and structure that made my preparation both efficient and effective. I was able to solidify my personal studies through review with a personal tutor, small group sessions, and practice tests. I really do feel like Altius helped me prepare well and feel confident when I took the MCAT. I hope you continue to have great success with this program!" Alex Hatch- Utah State University

"I looked into the major prep companies and decided to try studying on my own instead (I still had never heard of Altius at that point). On test day I didn't do quite as well as I had hoped and decided to give Altius a try. I was hoping to improve my score, but was amazed when my score went up by an amazing 8 points!" Libo Wang - University of Utah

"I was considering studying on my own, but I am so happy that I took Altius instead. There are many advantages to Altius over self-study. First, they provide access to thousands of MCAT-style questions you won't have on your own. Second, you have a tutor who can explain difficult concepts to you that would be hard and time-consuming to research independently. Finally, I enjoyed the accountability the course provided. The regular tutoring sessions, group sessions helped me stay on task. If you are serious about performing well on the MCAT, I would highly recommend taking the Altius course." Richard Cutts- BYU

STUDENT SATISFACTION SURVEY
In a recent Student Satisfaction Survey, we asked Altius students to comment on their experiences in the Altius program. Here are some of the results:

98%
of students rated Altius as an "excellent value for the money."

100%
of students said they would highly recommend Atlius to a friend.

100%
of students agreed Altius is the best MCAT prep program available.

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