Some teams are good and trying, but pay is low - Content Developer Kaplan Employee Review

3.0
Nov 14, 2023
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Pros

My team has the feeling of a small startup. We are encouraged to try new processes and there is an attempt at a horizontal leadership structure that de-emphasizes hierarchy.

Cons

The pay is just not competitive, and long-time Kaplan folks are so stuck in multiple-choice standardized testing that our student-facing projects lack rigor, critical thinking, and pedagogical creativity. I'm in a 'part-time' position but work full-time because of the demand. Despite the higher-than-predicted hours, there is a constant effort to streamline and reduce work and a sense of stress when anyone takes a day off. I have to take a day off when I have to actually keep to my part-time commitment so I have time for my other jobs (which I need because the pay is low and I don't have benefits).

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Genuinely supportive community, lots of opportunity

Cons

Compensation could be higher across the board

3.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Remote and flexible. Good culture from higher up but team morale is down.

Cons

Turning more salesy than helping students. Too much focus on hitting budget.

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