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8-Week Capstone ACT Course
The 8-Week Capstone ACT Course is for students aiming for 99th percentile ACT scores. Perfect-score instructors teach students ACT lessons twice a week during 3-hour classes. Students complete ACT exams and homework between classes.
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Our ACT Self-Paced Video Prep Course is designed for students looking for the flexibility to complete ACT Prep on their own schedule and includes our ACT Score Improvement Guarantee. Students will have 1-year access to HD Videos teaching our ACT prep methods and can complete ACT exams and homework at their own pace.
Our New ACT Founder Course is designed for students looking for the flexibility to complete ACT Prep on their own schedule and includes our ACT 2-Point Score Improvement Guarantee. Students will have 2-year access to HD Videos of Prep Expert® Founder Dr. Shaan Patel teaching our ACT prep methods and can complete ACT exams and homework at their own pace.
ACT Prep Weekend Review
The ACT Weekend Review is for students looking for a last-minute crash course the weekend before their ACT test day. 99th-percentile instructors teach students for 6 hours on Saturday and 6 hour on Sunday. The weekend review goes over everything your student needs to know to succeed on test day.
The weekend review is a great last-minute refresher just before ACT test day for students who have already taken a full-length Prep Expert® ACT Prep Course.
4-Point Score Improvement Guarantee
Prep Expert® courses offer the best money-back score guarantees in the industry! If your student’s official ACT score does not increase by 4 POINTS from a previous official ACT score after completion of this course, we will refund 100% of your money. See Terms & Conditions for complete details.
New ACT Video Course
Our New ACT Video Course Prep Course is designed for students looking for the flexibility to complete ACT Prep on their own schedule and includes our ACT Score Improvement Guarantee. Students will have 1-year access to HD Videos teaching our ACT prep methods and can complete ACT exams and homework at their own pace.
Prep Expert® courses offer the best money-back score guarantees in the industry! If your student’s official ACT score does not INCREASE from a previous official ACT score after completion of this course, we will refund 100% of your money. See Terms for complete details and qualification requirements.
Sofia Jacik is a first-year chemical engineering major attending the University of California, Berkeley. Originally from Virginia, she has passed 14 AP exams from 8th grade to senior year in a wide variety of subjects. She scored in the 99th percentile for both the ACT and PSAT tests, and has received awards related to both. Sofia has tutored both online and in-person for over seven years. Outside of her major, she has developed passions for Latin, piano, computers, and film. Sofia is generally available on weeknights and weekend mornings, and is currently located in PST.
Ilia is a top 1% SAT scorer; he graduated Magna Cum Laude and has taught university- level subjects for English and Linguistics majors, as well as SAT and ACT prep classes for high- school students. He has a PhD in Linguistics. Working part-time in a non-profit for a number of years, he has supervised research projects and worked on content creation. His passion is to see students master the subject they study and experience their “aha” moments.
Miguel Chavira attended UT Austin, where he earned a BS in Computer Science and a BA English as well as a TEFL Certificate. Miguel has accumulated five years of tutoring experience across a number of organizations, giving him insight into a wide variety of strategies and advice. He can tutor any of the following subjects: ACT, SAT, PSAT, (undergraduate & AP) Computer Science, (AP) Biology, AP Calculus (A, B, C), (AP) Macro & Micro Economics, (AP) English (Language & Literature), ESL, any high school math, (AP) Physics, Spanish 1 & 2, AP Statistics, and essay writing & composition. As for teaching style, Miguel encourages honest self-reflection and provides realistic feedback and goals, advising students towards more optimal methods but coaxing them toward taking charge of their learning and progress. Flexibility is also used in tutoring programs, via a willingness to share and look into multiple strategies and perspectives to match individual students' needs. Miguel loves to show students that he also makes mistakes and emphasizes the idea that we are all students in the learning process, allowing us the opportunity to be a little better each new week or even day. Outside of tutoring, Miguel's hobbies include video games, music production/appreciation, learning about neuroscience and psychology, hiking, and traveling abroad.
Hello! My name is Olivia Owens and I have been instructing and tutoring at Prep Expert for over 3 years. I am originally from Champaign, Illinois and graduated at the top of my class as Valedictorian. I scored a 35 on the ACT twice, making me a 99th percentile scorer, and am a National Merit Scholar, which earned me a full-ride scholarship to the University of Alabama. I graduated Summa Cum Laude form the University of Alabama Spring of 2020 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. I currently live in Fort Worth, Texas and work as an engineer for a defense contractor. In my free time I love to watch college football and basketball, online shop, and learn dad jokes from my dad.
Shefali Sanwal is attending the University of Wisconsin - Madison, majoring in Computer Science and Data Science. She scored in the top 1% on both the SAT and the ACT and achieved National Merit Finalist status. With extensive experience tutoring and teaching, Shefali has a proven track record of helping students excel academically. Her personalized teaching methods ensure that each student reaches their full potential, making complex concepts understandable and enjoyable. She is located in the Central time zone, and is available during most mornings, evenings, and weekends.
[p]Hello! My name is Dr. Kevin Parrish, and I'm excited to be your Prep Expert instructor! I graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in 2025 with my PhD in Physics. During my time there, my focus of study was on computational material science, specifically on amorphous glass. I also branched out and did some climate science work on machine learning models applied to streamflow in the Colorado River. Throughout it all though, I never stopped teaching at Prep Expert![/p]
[p]I've been an instructor here for 8 years now, beginning when I was just a freshman in college. Over that time, I've come to love our students and our courses, which is why I chose to continue teaching here after my doctoral program. I scored a 1570 on my SAT and a 35 on my ACT. On top of that, I also passed more AP tests than any other male student in the state of Nevada by my high school graduation in 2016, a total of 15, earning myself the prestigious State AP Scholar award for that year![/p]
[p]My passions outside of Prep Expert include practicing on my piano and playing pickleball, but, most of the time, I find myself just cultivating my curiosities and learning about whatever new things pique my interest![/p]
Ethan Moy graduated from UCLA with a B.S. in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. He scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT and ACT tests, with perfect AP scores in Chemistry, Human Geography, and others. He also holds an IB Diploma with a final score of 40/45, including a perfect score in IBSL Math and IBHL Economics. Ethan has worked as a tutor for 2 years and has taught English abroad, developing a passion for teaching and an open communication style tailored to each student that encourages deeper thinking and questioning. In his free time, he loves trying new foods, going to baseball games, and travel blogging. Ethan is generally available weekday nights and Saturday afternoons and is located in Pacific Time.
Isabella scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT, ACT, and PSAT, and used those accomplishments to earn a full scholarship to the University of Texas at Dallas, where she later completed her MBA. As a core member of the Prep Expert team, she brings deep expertise in curriculum strategy, academic goal-setting, and standardized test preparation. She understands the complexities of navigating academic systems and is committed to providing clear, personalized guidance that empowers students to reach their full potential. Her coaching style blends high expectations with positive reinforcement, consistent practice, and a deep belief in every student's ability to grow. In this way, Isabella looks forward to helping your student build the confidence, skills, and mindset they need for long-term academic success.
Dr. Shaan Patel, MD, MBA is the Founder & CEO of Prep Expert, winner of a Shark Tank investment deal with billionaire Mark Cuban, a
bestselling author, received his MD/MBA from Yale and USC, and a board-certified dermatologist physician. Dr. Patel raised his own SAT
score 640 points from average to perfect when he was in high school. He
has now developed SAT & ACT prep curriculum and courses that have
helped over 100,000 students improve their own scores, get into top universities, and win over $100 million in college scholarships!