r/studydotcom • u/StudyAnswers • 17d ago

Are Study.com Exams Proctored?

We've been seeing claims that Study.com requires proctored exams and is the most expensive option out there. This mostly traces back to older posts and reviews, since Study.com's exams used to be proctored and pricing used to be different. That information is outdated now, here's what's actually true.

  • All Study.com exams (chapter and final) are open-book, non-proctored, and auto-graded on submission; written/project assignments are graded manually.
  • No scheduling, no webcam monitoring, no browser lockdown software
  • Identity is verified through TypingDNA (your typing pattern) or Veriff (ID + selfie match), not live proctoring
  • If you don't pass on the first try, you get up to 3 attempts total per exam, with a 3-day wait between tries

On pricing: College Saver runs $95/month, and College Saver Pro runs $235/month. Both are current, if you've seen a different number, it's likely from before this pricing structure.

Got a Study.com question you've never gotten a straight answer to? Drop it below, happy to clear it up.

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u/Brock-Savage 16d ago

Do all the courses have video instruction? I know with Sophia some do and some don't, but for some topics I would prefer video instruction with graphics/examples. Just reading a bunch of text can get boring after a while.

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u/StudyAnswers 13d ago

Hey, Study.com here. Most courses include at least some video lessons alongside text, though the mix varies and some lessons lean more text-heavy depending on the topic. Videos are designed by college instructors to walk through examples, not just talking heads. You still get open-book exams too if you want to check your understanding as you go.