If you didn’t do as well as you hoped on the SAT, but you are quite a bit away from your target score, you may be wondering whether or not it will be worth it to retake the test. After all, retaking the SAT will cost you hours of your time that you’ll have to spend studying, an immense amount of effort, and $55. That’s time, energy, and money you…

Like many other test-takers, chances are you will fall shy of reaching the 99th percentile on your first attempt on the ACT or SAT. Fortunately, you are able to take both tests multiple times so that you can improve your score and eventually reach your goal.  With hard work, prep courses, and time to review, you can boost your score on either of these tests.  However, just because you are…

Giving out answers, sharing test questions, or otherwise gaining an unfair advantage on the ACT is a surefire way to derail your future and experience heavy consequences. But what if I told you that there were ways to “cheat” on the ACT without getting into any trouble? That’s right. There are strategies and hints that you can learn before you take the ACT which will be like “cheat codes,” helping…

For the most part, all of the students who do well on the SAT typically have one thing in common: strong study habits. Most students are not able to score in the 99th percentile on their first try, so they have to spend time learning from their mistakes on the first test and mastering the concepts that will be on the test so that they can improve on their next…

If you’re like the thousands of other pre-law students, you are probably passionate about fighting for justice, helping people overcome legal problems, and using the judicial system to help better society. However, having a heart for justice and equity is not enough for you to get admitted to law school and make strides toward a law career. If you want to get into law school, there are certain steps you…

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…

Taking an AP class and scoring well on its exam is a great way to set yourself up for future success.  When you earn a good score on an AP exam, it not only qualifies you for college credit at many colleges and universities, but it also demonstrates that you have the knowledge, study skills, and work ethic that it takes to master a particular course or subject. If you’re…

You spent hours studying and taking SAT prep courses to prepare for the SAT, you’ve waited patiently for your SAT score to be released, and you’ve raced to a computer in hopes of seeing that you’ve reached your target score, only to find that your score is neither higher or lower than you had hoped…it’s under review. While it’s incredibly rare for this to happen, the College Board does flag…

So, you’re thinking about applying to Cornell, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. Well, we’re here to help! If you’ve heard anything about Cornell, you’ve probably heard that it is highly selective. In fact, for the class of 2026, Cornell had an acceptance rate of just 8%. As admission rates continue to decline at many Ivy League schools, including Cornell, students are going to have to work increasingly…

Tim Prunyi is the Director of Academics at Prep Expert, one of the fastest-growing ed-tech companies specializing in online SAT and ACT preparation. By offering full-length and live online courses, on-demand video courses, one-on-one private tutoring, and more, Tim and his team are helping students get life-changing scholarship money and admission into the college of their dreams. His mission is to revolutionize STEM education. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll…