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USMLE Success Academy

★★★★★3.6 / 5 · desk research review

USMLE Success Academy is a comprehensive USMLE prep provider offering live in-person classes in Houston and Chicago, live online courses, and on-demand video packages for Steps 1 and 2, featuring physician instructors, structured study plans, a question bank, and a 98%+ pass rate with a money-back guarantee.

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Editorial scorecard
Pass-rate lift
80/100
over 98% Pass Rate & Success Guarantee! Source
Practice bank
70/100
Practice with over 2000+ USMLE Step 1 questions with our Qbank software Source
Support
85/100
live lectures... Q&A sessions, test taking/drill sessions, and 1-on-1 tutoring Source
Budget fit
50/100
Live Online Course 4 week Live online course over 95+ lecture… from $1,797.00 Details Online USMLE Step 1 On Demand Lecture Video Course This STEP 1 on Demand lecture video prep… from $647.00 Source
Experience
60/100
provided with a detailed study plan... exclusive textbooks Source
Not yet scored: Content depth.
SCORED OCTOBER 16, 2026
§·THE VERDICT
What works
  • +Structured curriculum with strong video lectures
  • +High pass rates and exam-focused strategies
  • +Multiple learning formats (live + on-demand)
Trade-offs
  • −Expensive for full programs
  • −Limited question bank vs top competitors
  • −Less one-on-one coaching
§·OUR REVIEW

USMLE Success Academy offers USMLE Step 1 courses in person (Chicago and Houston) and live online, with live lectures, Q&A and drill sessions, 1-on-1 tutoring, a study plan and textbooks. Classes are limited to 10 students per session, and the Qbank has 2,000+ Step 1 questions. The provider advertises a pass rate of over 98% and a success guarantee with a full refund, without stating the basis for the pass rate.

Courses range from $647 (on-demand video) to $2,997 (in-person plus on-demand).

Best for

Step 1 students who want small live classes with 1-on-1 tutoring.

Not for

Students on a tight budget who want live teaching; live online courses start at $1,797.

PRACTICE QUESTIONS
2000+ USMLE Step 1 questions
GUARANTEE
Success Guarantee or your money back
§·PRICING TIERS
TierPriceNotesVerified
Live Online USMLE Step 1 Course$1,797 one-timeOctober 15, 2026
Online USMLE Step 1 On Demand Lecture Video Course$647 one-timeOctober 15, 2026
In Person USMLE Step 1 Course$2,497 one-timeOctober 15, 2026
Comprehensive Prep Combo: In Person & On Demand$2,997 one-timeOctober 15, 2026
§·USMLE SUCCESS ACADEMY COURSES

The course we track

§·SOURCES
  1. Home - USMLE Success Academy — accessed October 16, 2026
  2. USMLE Step 1 Live Online Prep Course - USMLE Success Academy — accessed October 15, 2026
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