What Is Aprova Total?
Aprova Total is a Brazilian online prep platform that focuses on making concurso preparation accessible, organized, and affordable. While premium platforms compete on professor star power or catalog size, Aprova Total differentiates by offering structured study paths at competitive prices, with a focus on entry-level and intermediary concursos.
The platform is particularly popular among first-time concurseiros and budget-conscious candidates who need quality content without premium prices.
Key Features
Structured Study Paths
Aprova Total organizes content into clear, progressive tracks by career area. Instead of dumping hundreds of hours of video on you, the platform guides you step by step through each subject in a logical order. This structure is invaluable for beginners who would otherwise feel lost.
Affordable Pricing
One of Aprova Total's key differentiators is accessibility. The platform offers competitive pricing compared to premium competitors, making quality concurso prep available to a broader audience. Check their website for current plans and promotions.
Organized Content
Video lessons are well-organized by subject, topic, and difficulty level. Each module builds on the previous one, creating a cohesive learning experience rather than isolated lessons.
Career-Focused Approach
Instead of offering generic subjects, Aprova Total organizes courses by career destination: banking, postal service, administrative, juridical support, etc. This helps candidates focus on exactly what their target concurso requires.
Strengths
- Affordability: Quality content at competitive prices
- Organization: Clear study paths prevent overwhelm
- Step-by-step progression: Ideal for beginners who need structure
- Career focus: Courses organized by career destination
- Entry-level strength: Excellent for nível médio concursos
- Simplicity: No unnecessary complexity in the platform
Limitations
- Depth for advanced concursos: May lack depth for top-tier exams (Receita Federal, Magistratura)
- Smaller professor roster: Fewer star professors compared to Direção or Estratégia
- Question bank: Not as extensive as larger platforms
- No built-in retention system: No flashcards or spaced repetition
- Less edital-specific: Fewer courses tailored to specific editais
How to Maximize Aprova Total with Spaced Repetition
Aprova Total gives you organized, structured content at a great price. The natural complement is a free, organized retention system -- and that's exactly what Mayinab provides.
The Aprova Total + Mayinab Method
- Follow the study track -- let Aprova Total's structure guide your learning path
- Create flashcards after each module -- capture definitions, rules, and key concepts
- Practice with past exam questions -- apply what you learned to real scenarios
- Turn mistakes into flashcards -- every wrong answer is a learning opportunity
- Review with SM-2 daily -- 15-20 minutes of review maintains everything you've studied
Flashcard Examples for Entry-Level Concursos
Portuguese (common across all concursos):
- Front: "When is crase (à) used?"
- Back: "Crase = preposição 'a' + artigo definido 'a'. Used before feminine nouns when the verb requires preposition 'a' and the noun accepts article 'a'. Never before: masculine words (except implicit 'moda'), verbs, pronouns (most), repeated words, cities without article. Tip: replace the feminine noun with masculine -- if you'd say 'ao', use crase."
Constitutional Law basics:
- Front: "What are the fundamentals of the Federative Republic of Brazil (Art. 1, CF/88)?"
- Back: "SO-CI-DI-VA-PLU: I - Soberania; II - Cidadania; III - Dignidade da pessoa humana; IV - Valores sociais do trabalho e da livre iniciativa; V - Pluralismo político. Mnemonic: SOberanía, CIdadania, DIgnidade, VAlores, PLUralismo."
Informática (IT basics):
- Front: "What is the difference between phishing, pharming, and spoofing?"
- Back: "Phishing: fake emails/sites to steal credentials (user is tricked into clicking). Pharming: DNS poisoning that redirects to fake sites (no user action needed). Spoofing: impersonating a trusted source (IP, email, or DNS forgery). Phishing = fishing for victims; Pharming = automatic redirect; Spoofing = identity forgery."
Aprova Total vs. Premium Cursinhos
| Aspect | Aprova Total | Premium Cursinhos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Competitive / affordable | Premium pricing |
| Organization | Excellent structure | Varies by platform |
| Best for | Entry-level, nível médio | Advanced, nível superior |
| Professor quality | Good, solid | Star professors |
| Question bank | Adequate | More extensive |
| Retention tools | None built-in | None built-in |
The equalizer: When you add Mayinab's free spaced repetition to Aprova Total's affordable content, you get a budget-friendly study system that rivals expensive setups in effectiveness.
Who Should Use Aprova Total?
- Yes: First-time concurseiros who need structured guidance
- Yes: Budget-conscious candidates looking for value
- Yes: Candidates targeting nível médio concursos (Correios, IBGE, Técnico Judiciário)
- Yes: Those who learn best with step-by-step, organized content
- Consider alternatives: Candidates targeting top-tier fiscal or juridical concursos
- Consider alternatives: Those who need an extensive question bank for practice
🍵 Verdict
Aprova Total offers the best value proposition for entry-level concurseiros. Its organized study paths and affordable pricing remove barriers to starting your preparation. For advanced concursos, you may need deeper content -- but for nível médio and introductory exams, Aprova Total delivers. Add Mayinab's free SM-2 spaced repetition to create a complete, budget-friendly study system. Organized learning + systematic retention = approval without breaking the bank.