# Page 4 | McGraw-Hill Connect Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 4 - Is McGraw-Hill Connect the right Higher Education solution for you? Explore 191 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/173820/McGraw-Hill-Connect/reviews --- McGraw-Hill Connect 3.9 (191) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/173820/McGraw-Hill-Connect/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 4 - Reviews of McGraw-Hill Connect ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 76-100 of 191 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Samantha S. College Student Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "McGraw-Hill Connect " August 5, 2019 4.0 Pros This software is great for professors and students to communicate and submit assignments. I have been using this software since freshman year of college and have gotten very used to the functions. It is easy to use and your book is programmed online with your access code. Cons Textbooks are expensive, especially books with access codes so sometimes as a college student I try to avoid buying straight through the site. Review Source AC Andrea C. Student Accounting Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Not inclusive or accommodating " July 5, 2023 1.0 Customer service employees are not stationed in the United States and have never used the program themselves. Tech support was unable to help with my issues because they just follow a script. You're unable to cut and paste from the text. The reader only works part of the time and always starts back at the beginning of the page if you have to pause. Times out frequently and does not save the place in reading. I can't use external extensions during the program like Read&Write or pull it up in two separate pages. I'm having to purchase a separate copy of the book and since none of my disabilities accomodations work with this program, I'll need to spend twice the time as other students finishing assignments. It's really really awful and should be banned in the United states. Pros So far nothing it sucks completely there's nothing good I have to say Cons This program makes it nearly impossible for students with learning disabilities to pass a class. Review Source DB Dana B. student Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "bad bad bad " February 6, 2023 1.0 Pros good platform for homework, but it makes it super diffcult to acess your account and they are not nice.. Cons yo0ur customer service is not helpful nor friendly. employ better people Review Source VR Verified Reviewer College Professor Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Real Time Hybrid or Virtual Courses" September 2, 2020 5.0 Pros Lessons come alive and content takes on different shapes and forms. McGraw-Hill offers a rich directory and database of information ranging from audio files to quizzes, PowerPoint lectures and so much more. It is a gem for any Humanities-based courses, such as Speech. The components provide a rich array of opportunities for classwork and team activities. Resourceful and practical! Cons No cons to report to date. The platform is relatively easy to adapt and integrate. I have been incorporating this valuable resource into my classes for years to the delight of my students. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Founder Broadcast Media Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "It's Okay" September 21, 2022 3.0 Pros I like the possibilities for the system. Cons I wish there were accommodations for students with disabilities. Review Source VM Valamere M. Adjunct Instructor Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adaptive Learning with McGraw-Hill Connect" July 30, 2019 5.0 In my Success Strategies course, the Smartbook within McGraw-Hill Connect guides the students' learning to specific, targeted concepts and terms of importance, similar to the role of a teacher. Smartbook has tailored students learning with an individualized and focused approach. This has been helpful in providing supplemental resources and learning to my students. Pros McGraw-Hill Connect provides students with learning opportunities and meeting them where they are. The learning materials, such as practice assignments, videos, and quizzes, allows students to review the content and adapts to their level of understanding. Cons For the past couple of years, McGraw-Hill Connect assignment grades does not automatically sync to my Brightspace D2L course, so I have to manually go into McGraw-Hill Connect and force the sync to my course. Review Source Andrew G. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Online Curriculum" July 10, 2020 4.0 Overall it is nice to have Connect with the curriculum as I find myself accessing Connect the majority of the time instead of using the physical curriculum. Pros Connect allows curriculum users to access not just the textbook online, but added worksheets, presentations, interactives, and more. Cons The Connect mobile app needs some updates as the UI is sluggish and outdated, making it not worth the install. Review Source MN Morgan N. Event Manager Events Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "All-encompassing software" July 7, 2022 4.0 Pros Easy to use as a student for different subjects and linking textbook codes and access codes for multiple courses at a time Cons Clunky at the time of use -- felt like it needed better integration of Java/HTML coding to make the switches more seamless Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good for Homework and Extra Work" July 10, 2020 4.0 Good for practice but would be hesitant to use for graded material because of the user error issues. Pros I use this feature to assign homework or extra practice work to my students. It works for most units and topics. Cons Some units/topics are difficult when working with McGraw Hill Connect where answers are marked incorrectly or students have difficulty submitting answers in general. Review Source BS Brooke S. clerk Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "McGraw-Hill Connect" November 27, 2019 3.0 McGraw-Hill Connect has made it easier to complete homework assignments and I get instant feedback. Pros I like that I can access all of my textbooks and the homework usually has help, but the questions are generic so I can normally get help from some resource. Cons I do not like how frequently it seems like the software is being updated and the ease of use for using the textbooks could be better. Review Source GC Gabrielle C. Administrative Support Assistant Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Connect" October 6, 2020 5.0 Overall, I like it. It can be a bit expensive, but no more so than a textbook, and it can be used for more than one course (if they use the same textbook). Pros I love using connect for my classes. The Smartbook feature gives a great introduction to the chapter, and the software allows for a seamless transition between the book and the assignment. Cons Sometimes, if the settings aren't exactly right, the professors have trouble understanding what the students can and can't see on their end, so there is a bit of a disconnect there. Review Source KB Kimberly B. teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Teacher Directed Reading Tool" October 29, 2019 5.0 McGraw-Hill Connect has been great to use in my classroom. Pros I have been using this software for around 8 years. I absolutely love it! I have used it in 3rd, 4th and 1st grades. It has enhanced my TDR lessons greatly. The vocabulary games, stories and poems really get my students engaged in the lesson. Cons I cannot think of any cons at this time. Review Source WN Wendy N. Teacher Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good supplement for students." May 6, 2018 5.0 Pros As an educator it does a good job of being user-friendly and easy to understand for students to navigate. Students can access practice tests, interactive and assignments. I really like having a digital copy of each textbook available. I use it to supplement my curriculum. Cons There are times where Connect has technical issues. It does not have an integrated LMS service which would enhance its appeal for teachers. Sometimes the info is not as current as I would like. Review Source EP Erica P. n/a Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Very costly for students and if you use the e-book you can't keep any material" January 10, 2022 2.0 bad experiences Pros this platform can be used to give quizzes and exams to students and for the them to the e-book Cons expensive and not user friendly a lot of the "practice" don't pertain to the actual reading used by institutions to give tests, when they can utilize their current platforms instead of paying extra Review Source SR Stacey R. First Grade Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "McGraw-Hill Connect" June 12, 2019 5.0 My students enjoyed the learning experience using this program. This program is full of interactive lessons that cover all objectives and make learning so much fun. Pros I have loved using this program. My students really enjoy working on our objectives and lessons using this program. Cons I truly enjoyed every aspect of this program. I have no cons. Review Source Kaitlyn D. Coffee Processing Intern Food & Beverages Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy, Simple, & Helpful" May 19, 2022 5.0 I am able to pursue a higher education by using McGraw-Hill Connect and I appreciate the simplicity of the tools available to me. Pros I like how everything is compiled in one easy accessible location. Cons I wish there were more helpful instructional walkthroughs in the beginning because it is easy to get frustrated anytime a new software is used. Review Source DP Devin P. Principal Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Okay Product" May 7, 2021 3.0 The consistency that it provides from year to year. Pros The included leveled readers provide great opportunity for varied levels for all a variety learning needs. Cons The cost to this product continues to increase. Improvements to content continue. Difficult to integrate with other software. Review Source MF Myriam F. Life Science Faculty Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A good tool that is still a work in progress " September 12, 2019 4.0 The software is useful for review learning and for short weekly practice quizzes. Customer service has been excellent, prompt and knowledgeable. Pros The adaptive learning aspect works well. It helped many students learning the content and pass the class with a good grade (B+-A). Once the instructor becomes familiar with all the functionalities, it is a valuable analysis tool. Cons The use of the software is not intuitive. Many extra steps are required to perform simple tasks such as copying courses from one quarter to the next. The date and time tool does not work consistently. Integration and synchronization with the learning management system can be erratic leading to panicked emails from students. There is no way to enroll as a student. Student preview is not enough to troubleshoot students' problems. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Center Coordinator Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Should consider being a little more affordable." September 30, 2019 4.0 I like it but I do see a problem with how much it costs. It should consider that not every students can afford it and offer various other opportunities that are less pricey. Pros We used these to instruct in our regular classes as well as for after school tutoring programs. The supplemental material is informative and interactive. It also displays well on overheads and projectors. Cons The price makes it very difficult for students to be motivated to get it. The grading system can also be a little more difficult - I wish it was easier to integrate into our regular grading software. Review Source Kenesha S. Recruiter Human Resources Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I like that this is an educational platform that many can benefit from" February 3, 2021 4.0 My role was to fill the position for job openings associated with this co. Pros I like that this is an educational platform that many can benefit from Cons Finding candidate for this job sometime wasn't easy. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Operations Training Instructor Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent for Students" April 3, 2019 4.0 Used this software for 6 years during University Studies, and enjoyed the support it provided to be a successful student. Pros This software is an excellent tool for online college students. Cons Getting use to all the functions took a little time, but with a little use, it was easy to follow. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Clerical/Graphic Designer/Website Admin Higher Education Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Many issues, rarely worked" December 19, 2019 1.0 Overall, my experience with the software has been negative. However, I have had positive experiences with the customer support team. Pros Connect serves as a way for me to do my homework and ensure it makes it to my professor, and that's where the usefulness ends. Cons Connect has frequent connectivity issues, will reset quizzes and the like, doesn't sync with Blackboard in a reliable way, and that is just the tip of the iceberg in regards to issues I've had. I, and many students like myself, would rather do homework longhand rather than fight with Connect. Review Source DNA Dr Naveed A. Principal Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "McGraw - Hill Connect" July 11, 2022 5.0 Pros Almost all features are useful and highly effective. Its highly recommended. Cons There is need to make it more user familiar Review Source Greg G. Operations Fellow Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "As a student, I am not a huge fan of McGraw-Hill Connect" December 8, 2019 4.0 If we forget the price, McGraw-Hill Connect provides a good student experience. Unfortunately, for those of us who prefer paper textbooks, this platform does not lend itself to that community. I'd avoid it if possible. Pros Connect, for better or worse, does provide the best online textbook experience. Connect summarizes chapters nicely, it provides good study guides and the overall design is sleek. If you are forced to use an online textbook, this is a good platform to do it on. Cons The price is just ridiculous, at least from a student's perspective. Connect has completely gotten rid of the used textbook market, and considering that content does not change a lot from year to year, McGraw-Hill has capitalized on expiring licenses more than anything else. Review Source CA Charla A. Co/owner Furniture Used the software for: 2+ years ### "College students must have" June 2, 2019 5.0 Pros This tool is great for online college students, like myself. I have used it for roughly 5 years now. The software allows me to read my textbooks while on the go as well as take any assessments. Cons I have never had any issues with this software. Review Source Similar Products Featured