https://vimeo.com/1092207605 Why Banning International Students Would Hurt U.S. Colleges—and the Entire EconomyBy Dr. Shaan Patel, CEO & Founder of Prep Expert In a bold and controversial move, the Trump administration recently attempted to revoke Harvard University’s certification to enroll new international students—a decision that, if enforced nationwide, would send shockwaves not just through elite universities, but across the entire American higher education system. As the founder of Prep Expert, I…

Taking the SAT is a rite of passage for high school students– and it’s a rite you get to prepare for. However, the timing of that preparation can be really important. Start too early, and it’s a long, drawn out, painful process that ultimately isn’t that helpful. Start too late, and you don’t have time to develop strategies or learn how to take the test. Whether you’re a student just…

Credit: ShutterstockWe are in the middle of an academic integrity crisis. While artificial intelligence has incredible potential to revolutionize learning, it’s also fueling the fastest-growing epidemic in modern education: cheating. From AI-generated essays to ChatGPT-powered take-home tests, today’s students are facing a temptation no previous generation had — the ability to outsource their thinking. And many are taking the bait. The AI Shortcut: More Than Just “Homework Help” Across high…

Challenge When Daniel Eastham signed up for Prep Expert, he was chasing a goal that once felt out of reach: raising his SAT score by more than 150 points. Coming from a background of “mediocrity in academic areas,” Daniel doubted whether it was possible to break past his past performance. “I was slated to be a very unlikely student to receive more than 150 points on my SAT on top…

One of the major academic anxieties that students are feeling today is the question of authorship– specifically, will their work be accused of being generated by AI? It’s something that plagues students, even if they aren’t using ChatGPT. After all, AI checkers are extremely inaccurate. For example, one AI content detector identified the Declaration of Independence as AI generated. It claimed that there was a 98.1% likelihood that this document,…

https://vimeo.com/1089850136 Why Banning International Students Would Hurt U.S. Colleges—and the Entire EconomyBy Dr. Shaan Patel, CEO & Founder of Prep Expert In a bold and controversial move, the Trump administration recently attempted to revoke Harvard University’s certification to enroll new international students—a decision that, if enforced nationwide, would send shockwaves not just through elite universities, but across the entire American higher education system. As the founder of Prep Expert, I…

Background Since its founding, Prep Expert has helped thousands of students break through SAT score barriers with expert instruction and cutting-edge strategies. Focused on maximizing results in minimal time, Prep Expert’s programs deliver personalized, results-driven prep for students aiming at top-tier universities and scholarships. The Challenge Stella Colonero entered Prep Expert’s SAT course with a specific goal: improve her SAT score. But after trying both a prep course and a…

When I first took the SAT around 20 years ago, I had no idea where that test would take me. And I’ll be honest, my first attempt was not spectacular! I had to put in a lot of effort to raise that score from average to perfect, which opened doors beyond anything I imagined. My SAT score was the key to competitive college admissions, nearly a quarter of a million…

https://vimeo.com/1088182763 How the CSS Profile Can Unlock Extra College Aid—And Why Families Shouldn’t Overlook ItBy Dr. Shaan Patel, CEO & Founder of Prep Expert When families think about paying for college, they usually start with one word: FAFSA. That’s smart—the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the gateway to federal grants, loans, and work-study programs. But here’s the truth many families miss: FAFSA isn’t the whole picture. There’s…

By Dr. Shaan Patel, CEO & Founder of Prep Expert When I first walked into the Shark Tank in 2016 with a whiteboard, a dream, and a company I started from my dorm room, I didn’t know what to expect. I was nervous. I was pitching a test prep company in a space dominated by giants. And I was asking for a $250,000 investment in exchange for 10% equity in…