Kaplan Series 7 Review (2025): The Power of the QBank

Kaplan is a household name in test prep, and for the Series 7, they are known for one thing above all else: The QBank.

The QBank: Quantity AND Quality

The Series 7 requires you to answer 125 questions in 3 hours and 45 minutes. To build that kind of stamina, you need to practice.

• Volume: Kaplan has thousands of questions in their database. You can take quiz after quiz without seeing repeats.
• Customization: You can build quizzes that target your specific weak spots (e.g., “20 questions on Municipal Bonds, Hard difficulty only”).

Course Options

Kaplan offers a range of packages:

• Self-Study: Just the book and the QBank.
• Live Online: Includes live classes with an instructor (highly recommended for the Series 7).
• OnDemand: Pre-recorded video lectures.

Pricing

Kaplan sits in the middle of the market.

• Premium Instruction: ~$279 - $309.
• Essential: ~$189.
• QBank Only: You can often buy just the QBank for ~$60-$70 if you are using another course.

Scale 0-5. Ratings are our own weighted assessments.

The Platform

The only downside to Kaplan is the interface. It feels a bit like software from 2010. It works, but it isn’t as slick or intuitive as Achievable.

Final Verdict

If you learn by doing, Kaplan is your best friend. The ability to drill thousands of questions is invaluable for the Series 7. Even if you buy another course, we often recommend buying the Kaplan QBank as a supplement.