https://vimeo.com/1079993488?share=copy Why the New Digital SAT Is the Best Version YetBy Dr. Shaan Patel, CEO & Founder of Prep Expert® The SAT has officially entered the digital age. For the first time in nearly a century, the exam that has shaped college admissions for generations is going from paper to pixel. And in my view—this is the best thing that could’ve happened to students. The Digital SAT: Shorter, Smarter, and…

When you’re making college decisions, you have a lot to keep in mind. Your college experience isn’t just the four or so years that you’re there; the decisions you make about where to go to school will impact your career, family life, and really, your entire future. It’s an extremely important decision– the first real adult decision that many students will make. You need to make an informed decision and…

https://vimeo.com/1079989428 It’s Time to Rethink the Department of Education By Dr. Shaan Patel, CEO & Founder of Prep Expert® Last week, President Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. As someone who has spent the last 15 years in education, helping students prepare for college and succeed on standardized tests, I think this is the bold move our system has needed for a long…

A high ACT score isn’t just a personal achievement. It’s a valuable tool for your college application because it communicates a great deal of data to the admissions counselors about you as a student. Standardized tests like the ACT examine so much more than your general knowledge; they’re a way for you to tangibly demonstrate skills in problem-solving, working under pressure, making inferences and drawing conclusions from data, and solving…

Today’s high school students have more options than ever before when it comes to class choice. From IB to AP to honors classes, high schools try hard to provide the types of options that set their students up for success. And with the rise of magnet and charter schools, there’s even ways to specialize in a specific pre-college track before you start your university career.  However, this can lead to…

As a teenager growing up in my parents’ small budget motel in inner-city Las Vegas, I learned first-hand the power of meritocracy. I attended public schools in one of the nation’s most underperforming districts – a system with a staggering ~40% dropout rate. Determined to break the mold, I poured hundreds of hours into studying for the SAT. The effort paid off: I raised my score from average to a…

One of the most important things to understand about the SAT is that it doesn’t just give schools an additional opportunity to see your academic performance; it also gives them a way to compare you to other students. What makes you a better choice over another student? Colleges have to ask themselves this question every time they choose someone to admit, and an SAT score in the top percentiles provides…

Nearly 2 million students took the SAT in 2024– will one of those students be you this year? If you’ve never taken the SAT before, it can seem like a daunting task. And if you have taken it before, you might already be dreading the re-take. If you’re taking the SAT in 2025, there’s a lot you’ll need to know. So don’t go in without preparing! From knowing what to…

Preparing for the ACT can seem overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can feel confident on test day. The ACT, an important part of many college admissions, measures skills across multiple areas. In addition to baseline academic knowledge, the ACT tests your ability to reason logically and solve problems– which means it requires a strong strategy, not just knowledge. Today, let’s talk about how you can improve your ACT…

Understanding standardized test scoring, like ACT scores, can be really complicated. You might know that the ACT is scored from 1-36– but how do you get there? There’s a lot more than 36 questions on the test! Here at PrepExpert®, we know that the students who get the best scores are the ones who don’t just have a lot of knowledge in general; they’re the students who go in armed…