Prep Expert® has helped over 100,000 students improve their SAT and ACT scores, get into top colleges, and win more than $100 million in scholarships. Now, I want to take a moment to highlight one of those amazing students and uplift his experience using Prep Expert®’s SAT prep courses to build a more successful future. Meet Alejandro! Q & A with Alejandro Q: What strategies or techniques you learned during…

When college admission officers evaluate applicants, they look for students who are the total package. Sure, they want to admit students with high cumulative GPAs and great standardized test scores, but they also pay close attention to recommendation letters, volunteer experiences, and extracurricular activities. Unfortunately, students often hurt their chances of admission because they don’t pay enough attention to their participation in extracurricular activities.  While almost every student knows that…

With the Supreme Court’s recent decision to ban affirmative action, the spotlight has turned to another contentious issue in college admissions: legacy admissions. This practice, which favors applicants related to alumni, contradicts the meritocratic principles that our educational institutions should uphold. Legacy admissions have historically skewed college demographics towards wealthier and predominantly white students, undermining efforts to diversify campuses. For example, legacy students are more likely to be accepted than…

As the Founder & CEO of Prep Expert®, I have dedicated my career to helping students maximize their potential on standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. The recent decisions by institutions such as Harvard and Yale to reinstate these exams as requirements for admission signal a pivotal shift towards restoring a more meritocratic system in college admissions. Here’s why this move is not only a positive one, but also…

In addition, no two AP classes are alike. For example, AP Biology is typically a difficult course at most high schools. However, when I was in high school, I had an AP Biology teacher that handed out A’s like candy. It was one of the easiest classes to get an A in. Is this fair to students who had an AP Biology course that is actually rigorous? Top colleges such…

https://vimeo.com/919214609 View SAT Courses View SAT Book Digital SAT Prep Welcome to your ultimate guide to preparing for the digital SAT! Whether you’re a student gearing up for the exam or a concerned parent hoping to help your child succeed, Prep Expert® has the tips and strategies you need to prepare the right way and achieve that dream score. In this guide, you will learn: Why the SAT is important.…

Attention parents of future college students! Prep Expert® has put together your complete college admissions process guide, carefully designed to help you understand and navigate every step of your student’s journey to college acceptance. Join us as we explain how to create a strategic application timeline and offer resources to support both you and your college-bound child. Discuss Your Child’s Goals The first step in any parent’s college admissions plan…

On March 9th, 2024, the SAT is going digital for the first time in almost 100 years! Two million students take the SAT every year, and the transition from a paper-based to digital format marks a huge change to the college entrance exam. The new, 2024 Digital SAT will be unlike any previous paper-based SAT exam. Here are a few of the key differences: (1) Digital Platform The Digital SAT…

If your heart is set on moving or staying out east for college, you may want to consider attending Columbia University in New York.  Columbia’s renowned research programs, high quality faculty, top notch academic programs, and proximity to some of the top cultural experiences in the nation have rightfully made Columbia one of the most prestigious schools in the Ivy League. However, while Columbia is ranked as one of the…

Although Duke is not a member of the Ivy League, it is a highly prestigious school with a low acceptance rate, making it one of the most competitive schools in the nation.  According to Duke University’s independent news organization The Chronicle, the acceptance rate for the class of 2026 was only 6.2%. While Duke is highly selective, if you have been dreaming of being a Blue Devil, you don’t have…