Kaplan VS Wiley

[g2ney]

Hi guys, I just joined the forum.
I have conducted an extensive search to find out whether Kaplan or Wiley is better. I like watching videos for lectures as I did find those helpful in college. I am aiming for June 2016 exam and I will be starting MSF program in January - so I will get some coverage from the program as well. Looks like Wiley has it for $995 after discount for the Platinum package, and Kaplan has it for $1499 before student discount I can get I think, about 25%.
Personally, I would like to practice with hard materials so when I am taking the actual exam, it is at least par or easier than what I’ve practiced. Also, I am not a big fan of reading books and thus watching lectures will help me in the preparation.
What do you guys recommend? If you like Wiley, which package would you recommend? Is Platinum package too much? Same question as to Kaplan, if you recommend Kaplan, which package would you recommend?
I appreciate everyone’s opinion.
Thanks.

 

[jenjenks]

I use Wiley and I’ve been very happy with the videos. The instructors are awesome, Peter Olinto is one of them, and they do more than just read the LOS text from the books back to you. If videos work well for you, I would go with Wiley.

 

[g2ney]

Thanks for the info. You think the $995 platinum package is worth the price? Would you recommend different package from them?

 

[S2000magician]

I had the pleasure of working with Peter Olinto at Stalla: he’s a fantastic instructor.

 

[ctay61983]

S2000magician wrote:
I had the pleasure of working with Peter Olinto at Stalla: he’s a fantastic instructor.

100% Agree - If you prefer watching videos Olinto is the only way to go.

 

[jenjenks]

g2ney wrote:
Thanks for the info. You think the $995 platinum package is worth the price? Would you recommend different package from them?

i do think it’s a good value. I essentially ended up buying the platinum package after I bought the 11th Hour review course separately which, BTW was really good as well.

 

[S2000magician]

ctay61983 wrote:

S2000magician wrote:I had the pleasure of working with Peter Olinto at Stalla: he’s a fantastic instructor.

100% Agree - If you prefer watching videos Olinto is the only way to go.

Until, that is, I do some videos for Wiley.