{"id":49606,"date":"2026-05-28T17:53:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T17:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/?p=49606"},"modified":"2026-05-28T17:53:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T17:53:33","slug":"score-guarantee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/score-guarantee\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Manhattan Prep Powered by Kaplan Have a GMAT\u2122 Score Guarantee?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Yes, Manhattan Prep powered by Kaplan offers a Money-Back Guarantee for eligible students who enroll in our Private Tutoring programs (packages of 10+ hours) or the 655+ Course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guarantee is specifically designed for the latest GMAT scoring scale. Depending on your baseline, Manhattan Prep offers a guarantee with one of two outcomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>If your baseline is 585 or higher and you commit to the prep program, y<\/strong>ou are guaranteed an official score of 655 or higher.<\/li><li><strong>If your baseline is below 585 and you commit to the prep program, <\/strong>you are guaranteed a 70-point score increase over your baseline.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you meet the eligibility requirements and don&#8217;t see these results, you can choose either a full tuition refund or a free course retake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>GMAT Score Guarantee Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for the guarantee, you must:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Establish a baseline by taking an official GMAT exam or an official practice exam under test conditions within six months prior to your prep program\u2019s start date.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Attend all live classes or tutoring sessions. For tutoring, use all hours over at least 60 days to ensure consistent engagement.<\/li><li>Complete all assignments, including before-class and after-class assignments. Assignments must be marked complete in your study plan.<\/li><li>Take five full-length official practice exams under test conditions as assigned.<\/li><li>Score 80% or higher on the Basic Math Diagnostic or complete the Foundations of Math study plan during the first third of your course.<\/li><li>Sit for the official exam within 60 days of your last class or tutoring session.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to Get a Refund or Retake from Manhattan Prep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have completed the commitment requirements but did not achieve the guaranteed score, follow these three steps to redeem the guarantee within 30 days of taking the official exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 1: Take the Official GMAT Exam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sit for the official exam within 60 days of your last class or tutoring session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 2: Submit Your Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Send your official GMAT results and official practice test history to Manhattan Prep within 30 days of taking the official exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Step 3: Choose Your Refund Type<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manhattanprep.com\/info\/\">Contact support<\/a> to request either a 100% tuition refund (minus shipping fees, if applicable) or a free repeat of your original program (including live course and tutoring hours, as applicable to your package).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Manhattan Prep\u2019s Money-Back Guarantee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Which Products Qualify for the GMAT Prep Score Guarantee?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, the 655+ guarantee applies to Private Tutoring (packages of 10+ hours) and the 655+ Course. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/hsg\">On-Demand GMAT course<\/a> also has a Money-Back Guarantee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Can I Choose Between a Refund and a Retake?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you\u2019ll have the option to choose between a refund or a retake with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manhattanprep.com\/info\/\">customer support<\/a> after taking the GMAT exam and submitting your results. The retake option is a retake of the full program you originally chose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: If you choose free re-enrollment, you are no longer eligible to receive your money back.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Does the Guarantee Apply if I Skip the &#8220;Recommended Work&#8221;?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, completing the recommended work requirement is essential to qualifying for Manhattan Prep\u2019s Money-Back Guarantee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Can I Use the GMAT Score Guarantee More Than Once?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. The guarantee can only be applied once per test type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>What Sets Manhattan Prep\u2019s GMAT Score Guarantee Apart?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Manhattan Prep offers a Money-Back Guarantee targeting either a score of 655+ or a 70 point improvement.<sup> <\/sup>&nbsp;While other GMAT prep providers also offer guarantees, many are often limited to smaller refund amounts or only offer free extensions of their online study materials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Is Manhattan Prep Owned by Kaplan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Kaplan owns Manhattan Prep. 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