Kaplan Named to Inc.’s 2024 Best in Business List for Groundbreaking Career Pathing Initiative

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Kaplan has been named to Inc.'s 2024 Best in Business list in multiple categories including Education, General Excellence, Extra Large Company Size, and Enduring Impact. The recognition highlights Kaplan's All Access License initiative, launched in 2022, which enables college students to access various test preparation courses at no cost when their institutions invest in the program. The license covers preparation for major exams including GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MCAT®, bar exam, USMLE®, and NCLEX-RN®. Partner institutions include Cleveland State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Howard University, and others, with the program already saving thousands of students millions of dollars.

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• Recognition in multiple categories of Inc.'s 2024 Best in Business list demonstrates market leadership
• All Access License program has saved students millions of dollars since 2022
• Expanding institutional partnerships including recent additions of Syracuse University College of Law and Albion College
• Additional recognition from Fast Company's 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards and Inc.'s Power Partner Awards

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global educational services provider Kaplan is proud to announce its inclusion on the Inc. 2024 Best in Business list, in several categories: Education; General Excellence; Extra Large Company Size (500 Employees +); and Enduring Impact: 15+ years. Inc. magazine’s annual Best in Business Awards celebrate the exceptional achievements and contributions of companies that have made a profound impact on their industries and on society at large.

The prestigious list recognizes companies that, through exceptional execution, have achieved significant milestones and core business wins, like customer expansion, key product launches, increased market share, and industry-defining accomplishments. In particular, Kaplan won for its All Access License, which enables colleges and universities to help their students prepare for a variety of high-stakes admissions and licensing exams that they need to score well on to reach their professional goals — with zero out-of-pocket costs for students. When a school makes the investment in Kaplan’s career path-changing offering, students can take a number of test prep courses for free, including for the GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MCAT®, bar exam, USMLE®, and NCLEX-RN® exam. Additionally, students can prepare for a number of business and financial-focused products at no cost to them. Launched in 2022, the License has already saved thousands of students millions of dollars at schools like Cleveland State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Howard University, Delaware State University, Hampton University, and Spelman College. And Kaplan’s most recent partners include Syracuse University College of Law and Albion College.

Gregory Marino, CEO, Kaplan North America, said:

"Kaplan is honored to be named to Inc.’s Best in Business list, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and our mission to help our students, partners, and clients achieve their educational and career goals. Whether it’s through innovative learning solutions, professional development programs, or test prep that empowers advancement, Kaplan is dedicated to transforming aspirations into achievements. This award is recognition of the trust millions worldwide place in us and the exceptional outcomes we deliver. It also serves as an inspiration to our dedicated team of thousands across the globe, who work tirelessly to drive meaningful change. Together, we’ll continue to make a lasting impact on education, workforce development, and beyond."

Inc. Editor-in-Chief Mike Hofman said:

“For over 40 years Inc. has been committed to recognizing America’s most dynamic businesses and honoring the great work they do. These businesses have had a profound impact on their industries, solving important problems, and shaping the future of business in ways that will have lasting effects.”

In October, Inc. also named Kaplan a winner in its third annual Power Partner Awards, which honors B2B organizations that have proven track records of helping businesses grow. And in May, Fast Company named Kaplan as a winner in its 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards, also for its All Access License.

Inc.’s Best in Business Awards are open to companies of all sizes and types, in all industries and locations. Public, private, nonprofit, subsidiary, U.S.-based, and international companies are all encouraged to apply. Inc. editors and reporters hand-review every application and select Best in Business honorees that, in each of the award categories, have had an outstanding influence on their communities, their industries, the environment, or society as a whole. The full list can be found on Inc.com and in the winter print edition.

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About Kaplan

Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company that helps individuals and institutions advance their goals in an ever-changing world. Our broad portfolio of solutions help students and professionals further their education and careers, universities and educational institutions attract and support students, and businesses maximize employee recruitment, retainment, and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, our thousands of employees working in 27 countries/regions continue Stanley’s mission as they serve about 1.2 million students and professionals, 15,000 corporate clients, and 3,300 schools, school districts, colleges, and universities worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at kaplan.com.

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Source: Kaplan, Inc.

FAQ

What categories did Kaplan win in Inc.'s 2024 Best in Business List?

Kaplan won in four categories: Education, General Excellence, Extra Large Company Size (500+ Employees), and Enduring Impact (15+ years).

What is Kaplan's All Access License program?

The All Access License is a program where colleges and universities can invest to provide their students with free access to various test prep courses, including GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MCAT®, bar exam, USMLE®, and NCLEX-RN® exam preparation.

Which universities are currently using Kaplan's All Access License?

Partners include Cleveland State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Howard University, Delaware State University, Hampton University, Spelman College, Syracuse University College of Law, and Albion College.

When was Kaplan's All Access License launched?

Kaplan's All Access License was launched in 2022.