Target Test Prep Named No. 1 Test Prep in Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice™ Awards

LOS ANGELES, CA, October 19, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Target Test Prep has been voted No. 1 Test Prep in Newsweek’s 2026 Readers' Choice™ Awards for Best Test Prep. Founded by Scott Woodbury-Stewart, Target Test Prep is an education technology company that provides comprehensive online preparation for the GMAT, GRE, Executive Assessment, and SAT. For Target Test Prep, the recognition marks a significant milestone. Target Test Prep first built its reputation in GMAT prep and has since expanded into GRE, SAT, and Executive Assessment prep.

Target Test Prep finished ahead of some of the largest and most established names in test prep, including Kaplan, The Princeton Review, Manhattan Prep, Magoosh, and UWorld. After being selected by Newsweek editors and panelists as one of this year’s nominees, Target Test Prep was voted the No. 1 Best Test Prep provider by Newsweek readers and consumers, reflecting the experiences of the students who use Target Test Prep.

"What makes this recognition especially meaningful is the support behind it," said Scott Woodbury-Stewart, founder and CEO of Target Test Prep. "We have spent years working to build the kind of company students can trust when their goals really matter. Seeing that trust reflected back through this recognition means an enormous amount to our entire team."

Target Test Prep’s instruction covers every section of each exam, with adaptive study plans that adjust to each student’s timeline, starting point, and score goal. So, whether a student has three months or three weeks to prepare, they can focus on the areas that will move their score most. Flexible access means students can start small, study at their own pace, and pay only for the time they need.

For Target Test Prep students, the score is often only the beginning. Each year, students who prepare with Target Test Prep earn top scores and gain admission to highly selective undergraduate and graduate programs, including top MBA programs such as Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and The Wharton School.

"The voting happened over a short period, but the votes were earned over years," Woodbury-Stewart said. "They were earned one student at a time, one breakthrough at a time, and one successful outcome at a time. We are incredibly grateful to every student who trusted Target Test Prep, recommended us, supported us, and voted for us."

The Newsweek Readers’ Choice™ Awards recognize standout businesses, brands, and experiences across a wide range of consumer categories. Nominees are selected by Newsweek editors and panelists, with readers and consumers then invited to vote for their favorites. The results determine each nominee’s final placement within its respective category.

The 2026 program highlights leading companies across numerous industries, including the Best Test Prep category, where Target Test Prep was voted No. 1.

"In a crowded marketplace, the opinions of consumers are a powerful measure of what stands out," said Newsweek Editor-in-Chief Jennifer H. Cunningham. "Newsweek’s Readers' Choice Awards give our readers a voice in recognizing the brands, products, and experiences they value most. We’re proud to celebrate this year’s winners."

The Newsweek honor adds to a growing list of awards for Target Test Prep. In 2025, Target Test Prep was named Test Prep Solution Provider of the Year in the EdTech Breakthrough Awards.

"Our goal now is to keep raising the standard for what great test preparation can deliver," Woodbury-Stewart said. "Target Test Prep is built for students with ambitious goals. We want to help more of them earn extraordinary scores, gain admission to the world’s top colleges and graduate programs, and achieve goals they once thought were out of reach."

About Target Test Prep

Target Test Prep is an award-winning education technology company providing online prep courses for the GMAT, GRE, Executive Assessment, and SAT. Target Test Prep combines rigorous instruction, personalized study plans, advanced analytics, expert support, on-demand learning, and AI-powered educational tools that analyze each student’s performance and recommend what to study next, helping students master challenging material, earn exceptional scores, and reach their academic and professional goals.

About Newsweek

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